When it’s 40ºF in the morning and 80ºF by midday, how do you dress yourself? Layers, layers, layers . . . yeah I’ve heard that one before. But quite honestly, I find layering hard. A sweater or blazer over a tee, sure, got it. But to compensate for this much weather variation I’d have to pull a J.Crew layering magic trick (gorgeous, but only suitable for teeny tiny tall models – I find I look hobo-ish at 5’3 in tweed and sequins and fake flowers).
So what do the AsianCajuns do? Well my legs are really cold and goose-bumpy all morning and Catherine’s toesies freeze, but don’t we look . . . transitional? Say “transitional” slowly in a deep voice and it totally sounds like a sexy compliment.
You’ll see Boo Radley in a lot of our photos come winter. He makes a delightfully warm accessory. Real fur? Don’t need it. Live fur is the new fake monkey fur. Really. You heard it here first.
Speaking of cold legs and toes, another tremendously good (and not so original) remedy is a pair of boots. I have more boots than all the other types of shoes in my closet combined. Needless to say, I love boots. I would spend every day in a pair of boots if I could (damn you, Atlanta summers!). These beauties by Frye are the big purchase of the year(s) for me. I plan to wear them forever. or at least until Boo lets me wear him on my feet.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Cath and I are actually full of blogtastic going-ons: a social media panel at our alma mater, a fashion brunch at Serpas (yum and yum), and a photoshoot with this inspiring local blogger. What’s on your Sat/Sun list?
That’s quite a packed weekend you two have going on there! Will we get to see clips or hear about the panel? That sounds really interesting.
I went shopping in the city today and did the tall boot trick with a short sleeved sundress. It worked perfect!
Is it strange I can’t really get over how organized your bookshelves are? My entire apartment looks like a 700 sq. foot used bookstore.I probably shouldn’t have admitted that publicly.
Be forewarned about bringing Boo into the shots-I let my dog in a few posts and that’s all everyone talked about. Although you two aren’t goofy looking guys who wear the same thing everyday.
ooh I love those! and those pics are really cute, fab outfits 🙂
I finally order a pair of dreamy winter boots today! Because really, having a black pair and a brown pair of stormy boots that I find quite pretty each makes me so happy 🙂 xx
I love these boots! And the heel is low enough for me
Oooh I love those frye boots! I have them in brown and seriously wear them to death 🙂
That does sound like a blogtastic weekend!:) I love the idea of live fur hehe Boo Radley is so cute!! I’m a big fan of boots, too. Love ur Fryes!
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Hahaha you’ve just pinpointed the flaw with all these “transitional weather” outfits that look chic by exposing a bit of skin at a time! Thanks for your candour. I thought I was the only one who was like “Hmm do I want to cuff my jeans and have cold ankles today, or do I want to feel extra cozy and tuck my skinny jeans into my boots?” And now I’m glad to know I’m not. 🙂 Hope your weekend is going wonderfully, AsianCajuns!
Boo approved!
I want to give Boo a squeeze.
I love those frye boots and they are only $318!! who makes those adorable hiking booties in that photo!!? SOOO cute!
Cath and Lar,
I love this post.Have you guys thought about doing more how-to’s on how you put your outfits together? I’m a bit challenged in that area and could use some asiancajun expertise!!!