Review: Aldo 'Margulis' Crepe Wedge Booties

Next on the list of shoes I got from the Aldo sale were these MARGULIS crepe wedge booties. They are fur-lined on the inside, perfect for the freak second coming of Winter that we're experiencing right now in Vancouver. Though they're meant to be worn with the sides and touch flipped down, I prefer them up because it's just too cold right now.

The crepe wedge makes these booties very comfortable to wear and even gives you a little bounce in your step. The leather varies between shoe to shoe- some have darker leather and some have lighter leather, though they are all labelled "Cognac" brown. I chose one with a darker leather because the leather was softer and smoother... nice and smooshy if you will.

Forever21 sweater (old); Forever21 belt (old); Zara high-waisted skinnies (here); Aldo 'Margulis' boots (here)

Colored Skinnies to Brighten up Grey Weather

From the J brand sample sale mentioned in this post, I broke out my new J brands to wear on Saturday. I couldn't be happier with them. The fit, material, and quality is just as great as all the other J brands that I have, and I'm glad to have 3 more to add to my J brand collection.

Suzy Shier blazer; Urban Behaviour cardi; Dynamite Tee; Danier bag
J Brand Midrise Twill in Nightfall (here); Mrkt Galena oxford bootie (here);

Seychelle Booties and Thrifty-ness

One thing that's really missing from my wardrobe is a nice staple pair of booties. I have yet to find one that doesn't look ridiculous and elfish on me. Often times I find they can shorten the look of your legs too if the bootie goes past the ankle. But I'm on the lookout to find one that will fit nicely with my wardrobe and won't cut my legs short.

I stumbled upon this pair of Seychelles, called the Gothic Bootie.
This bootie features a 1/2-inch platform and 3.5-inch heel, with leather upper (my fav!) and a rubber sole. The front strap also snaps in with a button.

What I really like about this boot is that though it comes higher at the back of your heel, the front is low until just above the strap. This leaves your legs looking longer than booties that just across your ankle. I really don't mind the elfy-ness of this one. It's kinda cute.