On our drive down to New Orleans today, we took our lunch break in Montgomery, AL and stopped by the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald house museum. I had no idea the couple lived in Montgomery, but apparently they did – in a lovely, large, upper-middle class house. More on the museum in a later post. This post is about something more frivolous: boots!
A few weeks ago I found these Alice and Olivia for Payless boots online. I tried to refrain and even held off from buying them for two whole days, but finally gave in. Afterall, I do need some new boots for the fall/winter.
Close-up of my new boots, standing on F. Scott and Zelda’s floor.
I didn’t really intend to bring them with me on our NOLA trip, but right before we left Lar said it’s suppose to be rainy all week. And there’s nothing better than a pair of boots to help you stay dry. So I paired my brand new boots with an outfit that I originally intended to wear with sandals. It looks a little Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis/Doc Martens-esque, but I was willing to try a non-me look for a day that was spent mostly in a car.
Miss Selfridge dress, UO bag, Alice + Olivia for Payless boots, leather cuff borrowed from my bf.
I don’t have a good photo of it, but the soles of these boots are bright pink. Pretty sweet, no?
Stay tuned for more posts of our travels around NOLA!
I really like Alice + Olivia, almost everything they’ve done actually. and I think your outfit looks more interesting with the booties than it would probably have done with sandals. You got the dress in the UK? I wish we had Miss Selfridge’s here!
Yep. I got the dress in the UK about 4 years ago. I don’t understand why there isn’t a Miss Selfridges here!
I grew up in Montgomery, hope you guys enjoyed it!
Oh we definitely did. Wish we could have stayed a bit longer!
Fun fact- My great-great-aunt went to boarding school with Zelda and they were pretty good friends. Since my family is from Montgomery I’ve heard a few entertaining stories about Zelda throughout my life.
Victoria, that is sooooo cool! I want to hear some of the stories!
Ohhh, I love F. Scott Fitzgerald. Was there anything outstanding in his house? He seems like the type to have had a southern getaway.
Actually, the museum doesn’t have much money, so only about 4 of the rooms are used as a museum. The rest of the house in divided into apartments and rented out. Hopefully someday they’ll have enough money to use the whole house!
cool boots.
Payless?! That’s impressive! I gotta hit one up now.
Who would’ve thought Mr. Fitzgerald lived in Alabama, of all places? The south still remains uncharted for me.but if F.Scott and Zelda could do it, it can’t be that bad, right?
Exactly man! The south isn’t as scary as it seems. PS: You must try some real gumbo soon!
love the dress and the toughness of the boots, I cant believe its payless!
Don’t you love a happy accident like that? Sometimes it’s a great thing to be pulled a little ways outside your normal lines.
Well, it may not be a “you” outfit, but it looks spectacular! Glad your trip is going well so far!
I am in LOVE. With the boots, the outfit, the whole gorgeous look!
What a fantastic outfit! I saw those boots in the store but for the life of me I couldn’t figure out how I’d wear them!! Thanks for the idea!!
HOT boots!!!
so jealous! i don’t think we got the A+O collection up here. both lisa and i tried ordering online – but silly payless doesn’t ship to canada. i hate when that happens.
lol
“Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis/Doc Martens-esque” perfect description! you look amazing and your trip sounds wonderful!
Hi there lovely girls! I’ve been looking at those boots online as well! They look great on you!
Enjoy your trip.
I really like the look of the blog. I feel it is clean, neat, easy to follow. I am following you, in fact! 😉
xoxo
B a la Moda
rad boots and love the dress pairing! can’t wait to hear about the museum- sounds interesting!!
x ws x
yessssss!!! I love those boots. DO WANT.
Love the boots, Cath!
And so with you on boots in the rain. I know it’s only water but I can’t stand them to let my feet get well, definitely no open toe shoes in the rain – yuck.
Enjoy the rest of your trip 🙂
You look so cute. The boots go perfectly with your dress. Are the boots comfy with the platform/wedge? I went online a few days ago and those were sold out. You’re lucky that you got them!
xo, Becs
The boots with the swingy vintage quality/attitude of the dress are a nice juxtaposition of the tough and girly that makes your funky fresh personality. I like it. I agree with CoutureCookie up there. Definitely a more fun vibe than would have if sandals were in the equation.
Did you totally squee when you were visiting the museum? I’m a fan of the Fitz.
Gorgeous look. Love the boots with the dress. *
Those are some bad ass, zombie stomping boots- LOVE them!
I heart alice+olivia! And you rocked that bad boy!
I wish I can get my hands on them also.