Okay… I know I post a lot of shoes; I wear many different shoes throughout the week. (For the record, I think I have become a “shoe person.”) But let’s say that you’re going to only purchase one pair of shoes for the rest of the year. These bow loafers from Sole Society should be your one purchase. I don’t say this lightly! I do love a good heel, a great boot, and a worn in ballet flat… but these loafers are perfect.
Just to start, they’re affordable and comfortable. They have been a great alternative to my typical ballet flat and I can’t even say how often I’ve worn them since I opened the box. The suede gives the show the perfect texture and the bow is perfectly subtle. (As a twenty-five year old lover of bows, I appreciate this greatly.)
I love those shoes! I definitely need them for the holidays! I love your outfit, I can't wait until the weather cools down and we can wear that stuff down here in Texas 🙂
Not only do I love the shoes, but I also love the cords – perfect way to get the white jean look into the colder months. The off-white corduroy is so lovely!
Okay. I honestly, bought these on a WHIM. Total impulse buy… but the best impulse buy ever! I wear them at least twice a week! Much better option than white jeans during the winter!!!
Oh my god I love these!! When I first clicked the link to check them out I thought I wanted them in black but seeing the pictures of you wearing the blue ones I think has convinced me of the blue. Love how they make bows look grown up because I am a 21 year old bow lover.
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
I love those shoes! I definitely need them for the holidays! I love your outfit, I can't wait until the weather cools down and we can wear that stuff down here in Texas 🙂
champagneandcitylights.com
Love those bow loafers! Such a great shoe!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Those are actually super cute! I need those for holiday season!
xo ClassToCloset
I think it's the history-major inside of me that thinks these look like colonial style shoes? But I still love them!
xoxo, SS
http://www.TheSouthernStylista.blogspot.com
Love this outfit! So perfect for fall!
Not only do I love the shoes, but I also love the cords – perfect way to get the white jean look into the colder months. The off-white corduroy is so lovely!
Emily
http://www.workinggirlafterhours.com
Okay. I honestly, bought these on a WHIM. Total impulse buy… but the best impulse buy ever! I wear them at least twice a week! Much better option than white jeans during the winter!!!
I love all of the blue going on in this outfit! Those blue suede shoes are just adorable. Great for the colder temperatures.
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
SO cute! 🙂
<3
kimberrleigh
Love these shoes! I've been wanting a pair of loafers but hadn't found the right pair yet and I think these may be the ones!
Emily at Style Cubby
Krása !
http://klarissaaddell.blogspot.com/
Love them! Do they fit pretty true to size?
And you are brave with those cords, I love them but I do not think I could keep em clean 😉
Kaitlin || the-curated-life.blogspot.com
Love the bow detail!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
I have a pair of blue suede shoes as well!! What a cute watch, love how it matches the green in your shirt.
Marit
http://agirlontheverge.weebly.com/
Oooo! So cute!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
I love those shoes! Your whole outfit is so cute!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
So cute! Is there a promo code you could recommend?
I'm normally not a flats type of girl, but these shoes are changing my mind! These might just be my pick for fall.
XO, Chekara | shadesofchekara.com
Oh my god I love these!! When I first clicked the link to check them out I thought I wanted them in black but seeing the pictures of you wearing the blue ones I think has convinced me of the blue. Love how they make bows look grown up because I am a 21 year old bow lover.
Natalie
pugsandpink.weebly.com
These are just the cutest! I used to have a mustard colour pair of flats similar last Autumn, although I wore them out…xo