Apologies for the pretentious title, I just couldn’t help myself because this really is kind of a study on red ankle boots. Suede, red ankle boots from Newport News a couple years ago, to be exact. We thought that since our Puffy Sleeve study went so well, that you, dear reader, would like to see how we style the same shoe differently.
We both wore these boots to work on the same day last week. Guess who works for the government and guess who is a graphic designer.
Ding, ding, ding! You’re right (that’s me on the left)! I work in a slightly more conservative office than Lar, so trousers and a knitted turtleneck helped downplay the out-there-ness of the shoes. Lar, on the other hand, played them up with a graphic tee, leggings and relaxed blazer/coat.
I’m wearing an Old Navy knitted turtleneck and Alexander McQueen for Target pleated trousers. I love these trousers – not just because I can almost believe that McQueen himself had some hand in the design, but also because I feel like Katherine Hepburn in them.
Lar is wearing an U.O. tshirt, AA leggings and a boyfriend blazer from this awesome Etsy seller.
Thanks for all of your well-wishes everyone! Your comments always make us feel sooo much better.
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39 Responses to “On Red Ankle Boots”
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anh Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:42 pmyou both look awesome!!!!! i wish i had a twin but my big sis and i are almost alike and she and i have the same size feet! yay! anyways also shop at newport news!
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Katy Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pmLove both looks. And I want those booties!
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Becs Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pmLove both your looks! The red ankle boots are fab. Glad to hear you’re feeling better!
xo, Becs
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Linda Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:57 pmCath, those trousers are amazing…yeah Lar looks alright too….;)
j.k.
It’s still funny to me that you buy the same item and don’t share.[Reply]
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Katie Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:57 pmlove both looks- i hope you do this feature more often! its a cool looks into two totally different styles.
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hanako66 Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 2:23 pmI seriously love these…you are going to have to keep buying in pairs so that you can keep them coming! You both look fab!
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Sally Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 3:06 pmHow fantastic that you both bought the exact same, extremely distinctive shoe. And wore it SO differently!
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fashion therapist Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 3:22 pmI love the red ankle booties. So cute that you wore them on the same day.
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Allie Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 3:31 pmI love it when you guys do these kinds of features.
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issa Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 3:38 pmman i’m loving both looks.. you ladies both look fantastic!
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WendyB Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pmI am LOVING the “twins” pictures.
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Farrielle Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 4:14 pmI am in love with both the styles, very nice.
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 4:32 pmyou girls both look great! love seeing how red ankle boots can be worn so differently, yet both look so fab!
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ediot Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 4:49 pmdarlings darlings – youre so beautiful! i love the shoesies- so fun that theyre the samE! take care -have A Great weekend. xx EDIOT
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EmilyKennedy Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 5:38 pmMan, those booties are excellent. I love the low ankle, and of course that they’re red! Very very cute, both ways!
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Phyllis Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 6:40 pmso cute! and they look really comfy too. great way to add a little color!
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melissa~ Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 6:47 pmyou look like katherine hepburn, love your outfit.
And lar’s outfits is great too, love her t-shirt.Kisses girls!
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Clare Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 7:18 pmI really love these “how we each styled this” posts. It’s such a great way to see your individual styles and lives. I adore the Katherine Hepburn look; so sleek and beautiful. And I love Lar’s mastery of the boyfriend blazer; tres chic!
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Miss Sofia Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 7:36 pmWow, I love these boots! I’ve got a pair of black patent ankle boots, but I’ve been dying for some suede more colourful ones. Loved the black, elegant and slender look. Really great.
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Kyla Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 9:26 pmYou guys rock! I would whole-heartedly wear either one of these styles. They’re both awesome!
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Ela Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 10:30 pmI love the matching boots! You guys are both so cute. I love seeing pics of you two together.
Love your cropped trousers, Cath! And your cardi, Lar!
Hope you two are both well over your flus now!
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greenjeans Says:
November 5th, 2009 at 11:22 pmI really like ankle boots-especially when they’re red and super cool. I think it’s cool you guys don’t try and share-that never works. I once tried to share a small motorcycle in university with a buddy of mine-we thought it was a great idea until we realized a week has an odd number of days…although does that mean you don’t partake in any of the twin cliches-like switching classes and playing tricks on people? And your parents weren’t ever tempted to make you guys child actors-you could’ve worked double the time as one kid! Okay, I’ll stop.
oh and I heard that people who wear cropped trousers are the coolest. those are really rad trousers.
ps. that is me on a ‘hard sleeper’ train from Shanghai.
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Lesley N Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 12:09 amI love how you can both take a key item and make completely different and amazing outfits from them! Love the posts. Your blog is my new obsession lol
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sharon rose Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 3:53 amBoth outfits are just gorgeous and the red boots rock!!
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Sharon Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 4:16 amI love love love the red booties… Both of you totally rocked the shoes! Lookin’ great as usual. Love your blog.
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ohladye Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:15 amAH! What great shoes… and really great smiles in the first pic!
Hope you’re both feeling better![Reply]
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Chinny Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:21 amYou guys look fantastic. Love both outfits!
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Danielle Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 10:31 amLove both these looks and how each are so different!
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Liz Blair Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 12:53 pmYou always look great and you do it all on a budget. Amazing!
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ambika Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 1:47 pmYou guys seriously rock these shoes. Wow.
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enc Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 5:07 pmYou girls can spin anything. ANYthing. Beautiful! I love these red boots.
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Jessica Says:
November 7th, 2009 at 12:40 amThose shoes are so extremely cute.
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Lesley Says:
November 7th, 2009 at 7:16 amhaha now I see why you need two of everything! those shoes are sooo cute! oooh cath what are you doing for the government? is it top secret? cause it sounds pretty badass!
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Bunkie Says:
November 7th, 2009 at 6:51 pmThere’s no place like home, there’s no place like home….great post!
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ondressingup Says:
November 7th, 2009 at 8:31 pmI think both of you are my favourite ever twins. EVER. And those red ankle boots are madness. So cool.
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indigo Says:
November 8th, 2009 at 11:54 pmyou guys are so fabulous! I love how differently you styled them. I love the all black ensemble on Cath and Laur’s fantasic blazer. Like I want to steal it. Really badly.
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Gracelikekelly Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 2:39 amI just totally love the red, and I love how you guys wear it so different, but totally fab! I couldnt remember if I commented so I went ahead and commented again! Totally adorable!
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Liz Blair Says:
November 9th, 2009 at 1:34 pmI made some fashion illustrations of you guys based on this photo shoot. I would love for you to stop by my blog and take a look. Thanks! Liz
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charles Says:
November 12th, 2009 at 6:20 pmi love ‘em both! totally fab! =D & i must say as a first time visitor that i LOVE your blog!!!! <3
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