Stylish Sorel - Campus Tall Boot

For a long time, Sorel has been a staple in many northern households. Known for the their durability and longevity, the Canadian brand has had loyal followers since the company's inception in 1962. During the past few years, the perception of Sorel has changed gears slightly from backwoods to more of a quality winter fashion statement. Lumberjacks, consider yourselves fashionable.

Sorel has had so many practical, heavy duty and good looking styles that it's almost impossible to pick only one pair! I was in the market for a warm and sturdy boot that would last a long time. I'm a "wear-it-until-it-breaks" kind of gal.

I tried on the "Joan of Artic" boot first but I found them overwhelmingly clunky, heavy and hard to walk in. Bummer. However, it helped me decide that I didn't want to fiddle with laces and I needed a slip on. That being said I'm also a "burn-every-pair-of-classic-UGGS" kind of gal. So where to go when you want a slip on winter boot that isn't fashionably offensive? Sorel.

Flash forward to the discovery of Sorel's Tall Campus boot. Victory! These boots are fantastic.

The first thing I noticed about the boots is how light (yet heavy duty) they felt. The sole is flexible so they are easy to walk and drive in, not to mention the cushiness! The inner lining is soft fleece and the outer fabric is a water resistant combination of sued and knit underlay. The calf is a little wide for me but not so large that they look funny with skinny jeans or leggings. I also think that the extra room is a plus for being able to throw them on with whatever style of pants I wear.

I normally wear between a 6-6/1/2 and after reading size reviews I ordered a size 6 from Zappos (just in case I need the free return they offer). They are a little roomy with normal everyday socks but they fit perfectly with a little bit heavier of a sock (I usually wear wool socks in the winter anyway). I do have very narrow feet so if you have a bit of a wider foot, these should fit true to size for you.

Final verdict: Keepers. I will most likely be purchasing the short campus boot very soon!

Stay Warm, Stay FANCY

January Fancy Box





Fingerless Gloves by Echo Design
Echo Design began in 1923 with scarves and has evolved to encompass handbags, gloves, and beach ware among other products! I highly recommend a stroll onto their site to look at their fashionable goodies (check out the cute Moroccan bead work swim suite cover up pants). They also have some great men’s items!

I’ll be honest, I have never purchased (nor worn) digitless gloves because in the winter where I live, I want everything covered…twice. So these were something that I would not normally buy for myself but I can tell you that I am loving them! They are wonderful to layer under my sweater sleeves and to put on under my regular mittens. So not only am I finding them more practical than I would have thought, they are pretty as well. The ones I received are the SparkleFingerless Gloves in Classic Camel. Classic indeed!

Baglight by Lexon Design
This is Genius. It's made of a silicon rubber material with an LED light at the end that you press to turn on and off. At the other end of the baglight, is a ring that has two magnets that snap together. It’s a very sturdy hold which surprises me because the magnets are so little. Lexon baglight is an amazing way to see what the heck is inside of your purse (pictured below in my Louis Vuitton Noe), tote, or duffle bag! I looked at the other items on their website and all of their designs are sharp looking and practical. Now the tricky part is that I don't think you can order from their website and there aren't any prices next to the items. Bummer! But I did find the light it on ebags.com.

Morning Mug by The Cottage Industry
The Cottage industry is a design company that aims to bring a little something special into everyday items. TheMorning Mug does just that! It's an adorable way to start your day as it transitions from a sleepy face to a cheery face, hopefully perking you up at the same time!





Kusmi Tea Paris
I am an avid tea fan! I LOVE tea and I’ll jump at the chance to try a new kind. Kusmi Tea Paris has a long standing history and a long list of beautiful teas and products! This box of Sweet Love tea is a black tea full of sweet spices that is reminiscent of chai. The flavor is deep, the aroma is relaxing and it can be made hot or iced. I had my first cup and I immediately went on their website to see what else they had to offer. There are so many amazingly delicious sounding blends of tea bags and loose leaf tea! I want to try them all! Which led me to their gift sets and assortment boxes. This will definitely go on my gift giving list for the other tea lovers I know. Not does Kusmi offer exquisite tea, their tea accessories are “trés chic” as well! I'm pretty sure I've put everything on my wishlist. I’m definitely going to purchase an assortment set to find some other favorites!