I got the blues. Well, blue boots anyways.

I went to Portsmouth, NH this past weekend to meet up with some friends who were in the area for the holidays. We had a lovely time, touring the Red Hook Brewery, grabbing coffee at Breaking New Grounds (my favorite coffee ever) and shopping around downtown. We stopped into Second Time Around, a vintage shop that also has a location in Portland. Funny thing though, the one is Portsmouth was SO much better and had way better prices than the one in Portland. Strange.

Anywho, I found these super fun navy blue boots on sale and couldn’t resist.

Coincidentally, I also saw a pair of Free People shorts hanging on a rack and thought, “Whoa – I own those. I should wear them more often.” So, there ya’ go. Outfit inspiration. The blue in the boots also reminded me of this old H&M coat I never wear (the collar kind of looks like a skinned muppet – but I love it). Nothing like re-discovering old things – it’s like they’re new again!

Navy boots: Vintage Etienne Aigner (via Second Time Around – Portsmouth, NH)
Blue jacket with faux-fur collar: H&M
Gray-green wool shorts: Free People (via Marshall’s many moons ago)
Gray sweater: Target
Tights: Marshall’s
Sunglasses: Chloe (via Ideeli)
Necklace: broken vintage watch strung on a chain

Since it’s the New Year, and most of us should be trying to save more, let’s all go dig through the deep recesses of our closets to find hidden treasures we forgot about. You never know what you’ll find in there!

About sweetersalt

Salt = sodium = bad. Sweet = calories = bad. Well, isn't that just a bleak outlook. I firmly believe that without salt and without sweet we all just live in a world of lettuce. Plain lettuce. Fun? No. This blog is about life. Namely, my life. But, not that specific. I myself am simply not that interesting. I live an ordinary life, work an ordinary job and do ordinary things. But... life is all about experiencing that feeling you get when you really, really like something. If you don't feel a little warm in your heart when you walk into a farmer's market or try on a piece of beautiful clothing that fits you perfectly (that just so happens to be a great deal!) then you should probably keep on a' movin' from my little plot of internet. Sweeter salt is my metaphor for the good things in life, sprinkled over everything in moderation. Banana? Kinda boring. Banana smoothie - yum! White tank top? Yawn. Statement necklace layered over said tank - now we're talking! I live in Portland, Maine. I love cooking, eating out, riding my bike and approachable fashion. This blog does not chronicle my every waking moment. This is because you will probably not be entertained by the 10th day in a row that I eat the exact same salad for lunch. It does chronicle a healthy, active, fun-filled, colorful lifestyle, in Portland and beyond. It also covers dogs. Cute ones mostly.
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5 Responses to I got the blues. Well, blue boots anyways.

  1. Lisa says:

    GASP! i am looooooooooooving those blue boots, laura!!!!! so cute! and i did actually “lol” (a term i loathe) at your “skinned muppet” comment – ha!

  2. ramsey says:

    OH me gee….those boots are SOOO cute! Funness! Lovie your shorts too…I want to pull off the shorts tights look so badly, but I fear the cold!

  3. Purvi says:

    WOW!!! those boots are simply amazing, love the color, in fact i liked the whole look… Once again thats an amazing shade of blue :)

  4. Ah I couldn’t have resisted either! :) And what you have said about our closets is so true… I’m starting a 30 for 30 real soon! :)
    xxx

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  5. What an amazing find! Those boots are awesome! And I couldn’t agree more – rediscovering something old in your closet is an amazing thing!

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