This outfit is what I wore out and about on Friday night with everyone. Cue remembering yesterday's post with a recap of fondue, sushi, drinks, etc. I think I'll do an iPhone photo dump of the trip here shortly! That way I can share pictures of things we didn't have a legit camera for. Anyway, these are my new "space boots" as Mike so affectionately refers to them. I asked on Twitter a few weeks ago if anyone had any favorite shoe websites. Someone suggested UrbanOg so I went for it! (Sorry I can't recall *exactly* who said it! But thank you!). I was amazed at their prices! (Again, this isn't affiliated or sponsored, just my honest opinion!) I scrolled through tons of wedges that just weren't my style, and then I saw these bad boys. My heart leapt or something! I had to have them! For roughly $25 I was willing to experiment.
I've noticed that since getting really into shoes, I tend to gravitate towards the seemingly unlikely kind. Giant wedges, platforms, buckles, prints! I like a loud shoe. Maybe that's just my personality!
They were delivered rather quickly and it took me a couple of weeks to even know what to pair them with. I attempted a full black skirted dress, black cardigan, black tights, black handbag... then BOOM! A punch of colorful print at the feet. Well... it didn't work. It looked awful! I felt defeated but I was determined to find something that these shoes worked with. Then I remembered this dress. I probably would've opted for black tights, but I was already wearing the maroon ones from earlier in the night and I bought a new purse so I just rolled with it. I have to admit, I really like it. It's different, but it's fun. I received a lot of compliments on them as we were out and about.
Anyway! This dress is an old Wet Seal dress that I've had for years! The tights are HUE, and the cardigan of course is Target. The belt is an old Forever 21 find. I'm amazed at how much I still wear all of my old clothes. It's fun to get excited about things that already exist in your wardrobe!
Last night we met up with Susannah's family at a fancy-schmancy restaurant on the river. It was really nice. Her family is so sweet and we didn't feel awkward (which I always do!). Afterwards we opted to head downtown and walk around, finding some new bars. We ended up at our local favorite, The Opera Room. The bartender was so friendly and we had him making drinks he had never heard of. Susannah and I had some of the best conversation ever, as did Chris and Mike. I'm so excited that they came with us because they are such stellar people. We love them so much!
We set out for a Hookah bar around 1:30am and realized that nothing would be open for more than 20 minutes or so, so we walked around the Riverfront and saw the most gorgeous area of Bradford Pear trees full with white blooms and twinklelights everywhere. It was a magical area of town, that's for sure!
We came back to our hotel and said our goodnights. Got a restful sleep and here we are! We're about to head out for brunch and see where our last day in Wilmington takes us! I hope your weekend has been stellar!
Dress: Wet Seal
Cardigan: Target
Belt: Forever 21
Tights: Hue
Wedges: UrbanOg
Love your new wedges!! I've just this second posted an outfit called 'Solid Gold Safari' - must be something in the air!
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You look totally cute... those shoes are crazy1!!! I think they are awesome
ReplyDeletelove the space boots!!! they look fabulous with those tights :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shoe site, and I really love the prices! They all look really great; I'll definitely be visiting there again!
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit. you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of colour with the boots, plus that bag is awesome :)
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Love this look those shoes are fabulous xoxo
ReplyDeletei love those wedges!
ReplyDeletei actually was at the opera room last night! go figure :)
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You look adorable!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, love this! I love how you styled the outfit and the shoes DO look fabulous, and oh so fun with the coloured tights. Also loving your dark hair, it's just lovely! xx veronika
ReplyDeleteI love love the color scheme and it looks great with your hair color :).
ReplyDeletesuch cool shoes and i love that dress! and i think everytime i see your "new" hair color, i love it more and more!
ReplyDeletelove the tights and shoes together! Raspberry is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your hair brown! Also I love those wedges, and how your tights and purse match. So cute!
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*gasps! LOVE your wedges!! also your latest coloured tights :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are soo cute on you!! You totally look hot! I love shoes too, I always look at shoes whenever I go to a store!
ReplyDeleteWow I love those wedges, not seen one with a black strip at the back :) xx
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You didn't credit your purse... where is it from, because I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the brown hair!
ReplyDeleteyou are beautiful! love your locks.
ReplyDeletelove love love your brown hair! and whoa, those shoes are fierce!
ReplyDeleteHow did you do that to your hair with dark and light on bottom?! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteYour hair is so beautiful! Can i have it? :D
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This outfit is really great, especially with that bag! I am loving the darker hair.
ReplyDeleteGddamn! Now i've followed your blog for month, but never comment! Im a Swedish girl with a tiny blog and a huge passion for passionate people :) Loving your style, your awesome tattoos and your sweet clothing. Its really neat to visit your blog and see new cute things every time <3 Keep up this great style! And: Congratz on the international women's day! :)
ReplyDeletethose bad boys are so cool! They are so weird, but in an extremely good way!
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OMD, LOVE this outfit! You look so beautiful. <3 xo.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I just came across your blog and....I am from Wilmington!!! Yay!!! Hope you love it...I know I do! We are actually moving to Charleston this weekend but I have literally been in WIlmington most of my life! Hope you had a great time!
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Hellooo! Aaah, you always look so pretty in your photos. You have a beautiful smile and awesome style.
ReplyDeleteAnd those boots! Grrrrr darling!
I did my first (and most probably my last ever) outfit post yesterday. You can have a look if you like :)