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How To Wear Born Peri Boots Three Ways

November 29, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

I’m absolutely in love with my Born Peri boots courtesy of SuperShoes.com.

I’ve been wearing them for weeks now and I have nothing but excellent things to say about them.

They feature a supple leather upper with stitch detailing and of course, handsewn Opanka construction that Born is famous for. It really lends a flexible fit and feel, and the cushioned footbed offers long-lasting comfort as well. Convenient side zip entry provides easy on/off which is a nice feature as well.

The Peri boot from Born has a steel shank for support and a textured rubber sole for dependable traction. These boots are an excellent choice for the coming winter months.

These boots are just totally sophisticated and perfect for me. Can you just imagine all the amazing outfits you could put together with these beautiful boots?! Well, I was brainstorming and came up with three ways to wear these boots and thought you might like to see…

CASUAL

Born Peri – Casual by thehousewife

TRENDY

Born Peri – Trendy by thehousewife

DRESSY

Born Peri – Dressy by thehousewife

Born Peri boots retail for $179.00 and can be purchased at SuperShoes.com.

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Today’s Outfit: Kirsten Borrink in Born Della Clogs

November 9, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Kirsten Borrink from BarkingDogShoes.com has another fabulous outfit to go with her new Born Della clogs!

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‘Tis the season for berry red patent clogs. I first reviewed this comfortable shoe back in July, but find myself wearing the Born Della more as the oranges and russets of fall fade making way for cooler, crisper colors of the coming season. I also wear these more because they’re just fabulously foot-friendly.

If Dansko or Sanita clogs are too hard on the soles of your feet, try a pair of these lightweight, cushioned clogs by Born. The fit is fantastic, with moderate arch support and plenty of room for the toes. You can even adjust the width across the instep–those silver buckles not only look cool, they’re functional!

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I’ve had some bad experiences with other open-back clogs- I start walking at a faster clip and send one flying into the air. Not so with these; they stay put.

Normally I wear the Born Della with jeans, but decided to dress them up today with tights, pleated skirt, black turtleneck sweater and my favorite necklace passed on to me from my mom–I think it’s from Israel? All this to show you it’s truly a versatile little shoe.

Click here for a list of where to purchase these shoes!

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Outfit Of The Day: Featuring Born Lewisa Boots

November 6, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Velvet Leggings by thehousewife featuring Born Lewisa

The Born Lewisa boots are shaping up to be super popular this season.

I put together another outfit to give you some ideas on how to wear them. These MEMBERS ONLY Stretch Velvet Leggings are a perfect choice for the cold winter months. You can glam them up with a leather biker jacket, studded boots and black nail polish or you can go for a more bohemian look similar to what I put together above.

You could wear them with a floral blouse, a tunic or even a dress. Pair with a cozy cardigan and bronze/copper colored jewelry for a down-to-earth outfit. I especially like how the boots look with the yellow leather handbag from Kohls.

Love these boots? Enter to win them in our SuperShoes.com Tall Boots Giveaway! (Ends 11/8)

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Outfit Of The Day: Featuring Born Peri Boots

November 3, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Classy Fall Weekend by thehousewife featuring Born Peri Boots

This is the perfect Fall outfit for those warmer days or for you lucky folks that live in warmer climates. With or without tights, this floral dress will look great with the Born Peri boots.

Accessorize with eclectic earrings, a few bangles, and a cool red handbag like this faux croc handbag from AccessoryBug.com

The Born Peri leather boots from SuperShoes.com are really the crowning glory to this outfit. These chic boots feature a supple leather upper with stitch detailing and of course, handsewn Opanka construction that Born is famous for. It really lends a flexible fit and feel, and the cushioned footbed offers long-lasting comfort as well. Convenient side zip entry provides easy on/off which is a nice feature as well.

The Peri boot from Born has a steel shank for support and a textured rubber sole for dependable traction. These boots are an excellent choice for the coming winter months. You can wear them with tights and a dress as shown or go more casual with leggings and a tunic or skinny jeans.

Price: $179.00 Buy them!

Love these boots? Enter to win them in our SuperShoes.com Tall Boots Giveaway! (Ends 11/8)

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Five Must-Have Tall Boots for Fall 2009 / Winter 2010

October 23, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

The Fashionable Housewife has partnered with SuperShoes.com to present to you the top five Must-Have Tall Boots for Fall and Winter.

Tall boots have always been a classic must-have for Fall, but this year they are more popular than ever. The questions I most frequently get are: “What types of boots are trendy this season?” and “What should I wear with them?”.

First off, let’s focus on 5 pairs of tall boots that are hot sellers this season…

Softspots Reagan

A tall boot with sophisticated style and an easy-to-wear heel height. These are an excellent choice if you are a comfort seeking shoe lover or a busy mom that is on her feet all day. Don’t worry, you can definitely chase a toddler around the park in these boots.

Offered in soft calfskin leather in your choice of brown or black. I love the intricate stitch detailing and of course, the best part is the Pillow Top memory foam footbed. Softspots is my brand of choice when it comes to super comfy footwear.

Price: $148.95 Buy them!

Born Tatiana

Often, its the thoughtful details, like the broguing detail on this boot that help set the tone for an entire look. You’ll find that these full-grain leather boots with Leawood wrapped heel and Opanka hand-sewn construction are very versatile and the perfect addition to your Fall wardrobe.

These gorgeous boots come in black and dark brown and look fabulous with jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses, and are even work appropriate. You will definitely get your money’s worth out of these boots. The outfit possibilities are endless.

Price: $174.00 Buy them!

Sofft Vittoria

A replacement for last season’s Mela, this inviting slouch boot is another great addition for your Fall and Winter wardrobe. It’s enriched with a decorative lace-up detail and stylish leather fold-over cuff. Offered in rich Italian suedes, you can choose from black or a rich chocolaty brown. Both are just gorgeous.

Sofft is another company that focuses on comfort and these boots feature a flexible rubber sole, so you’ll get the traction you need and the comfort you seek. Check out Today’s Outfit by Kirsten Borrink for an outfit idea.

Price: $163.95 Buy them!

Born Peri

Now these boots are just totally sophisticated. I can only imagine the amazing outfits I could put together with these beautiful boots!

The Peri boot from Born has a steel shank for support and a textured rubber sole for dependable traction. These boots are an excellent choice for the coming winter months.

Price: $179.00 Buy them!

Born Lewisa

Another Born boot I know you’re going to fall in love with. Statuesque and traditionally-inspired, this handcrafted boot is said to fit like a glove. Sounds like it could easily become your favorite closet pick!

Full grain leather or croco print nubuck Leather available in black, grey, tan, dark brown or brown croc. These boots feature a steel shank, leawood wrapped heel and of course, Opanka hand-sewn construction. The dual buckles around the ankle really modernize these and make them perfect for this season.

Price: $174.00 Buy them!

Which pair of boots do you like best??

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Enter to win your favorite pair of boots above in our SuperShoes.com Tall Boots Giveaway!

Giveaway ends Nov 8th at 11:59pm EST.

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Born Nenna Boots Worn Three Ways

October 15, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

With Jeans

Weekend Casual by thehousewife featuring Free People

With A Dress

Casual Boho Chic by thehousewife featuring Old Navy

With A Skirt

Frills and Ruffles by thehousewife featuring Dorothy Perkins

Born - Nenna (Truffle (Grey) Nubuck) - Footwear

UPDATE:
The Born Nenna boots are sold out almost everywhere!!!

If you want a pair, you’re going to have to grab them FAST. As of today (10/21) they are still available at the following stores:

Born Nenna at Zappos.com

Born Nenna at Dillards

Born Nenna at Shoemall.com

The actual Born Shoes company are sold out, Super Shoes just told me they sold out and I just found out Nordstrom is sold out as well. Although you may be able to find them if you visit for your local shoe store or Nordstrom. But you better hurry! These boots are super popular!!!

Filed Under: Fall Fashion, Fashion Advice, Outfit Ideas, Shoes Shoes Shoes! Tagged With: Born, Born Nenna, Born Nenna Boots, leather boots, Outfit Ideas, Outfit Ideas, skinny jeans, sweater dress, tall leather boots, ways to wear boots

Review: Born ‘Carolina’ Lace-Up Leather Boots

September 14, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

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The Born Carolina lace-up boot is the first pair of boots I’ve added to my Fall 2009 wardrobe.

These boots are very unique, yet surprisingly versatile. If you don’t have any lace-up boots, you should definitely consider these. For me, they were am absolute must-have for my Fall ’09 / Winter ’10 shoe collection. They are one of the best pairs of lace up boots you can invest in this season. I decided this based on style, comfort, value for the money, and versatility.

Style: Unique, slightly Victorian look completely modernized with buckles and tri colored details. The Born Carolina comes in Mudd (as shown above) as well as Truffle, a dark brown color. I think these boots are very unique and eye-catching.

Comfort: If you aren’t familiar with Børn shoes, then you need to yourself a pair asap. Born is another one of my favorite brands of comfort footwear. These boots are nice because the 2 ¾ inch heel is just enough height to make them cute and give you a little lift, yet they are comfortable enough to wear all day long. And don’t worry about tying laces, these actually have a hidden zipper on the inside of each boot for easy on and off.

Value: Born shoes are a tremendous value for the money because they are extremely well made shoes that will last through many seasons. They have many handcrafted styles, made from premium leathers and featuring fine details.

Versatility: These boots are more versatile than you think. As you can see, I’m wearing them with boyfriend jeans rolled up to show off the lace-up font and cute buckles. They would also look cute with cropped zip jeans or “Not Your Daughter’s Jeans” Rolled-Up Ankle Jeans. I can even see wearing these with a long skirt like this adorable Three Dots Jersey Colette Long Skirt or these cute Skinny Jeans.

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Børn shoes are well known for their Opanka hand-sewn construction. They have a special technique where they hand sew the upper, sock lining and outsole together in a single process. Not only does this method make Børn shoes extremely flexible, it also creates a natural cushioning effect. As a result, the under foot conforms and rebounds with every movement, providing a consistently comfortable environment.

Most Born shoes are made with traditional Opanka construction. However they have enhanced and expanded the Opanka construction over the years. All of their constructions are based on Opanka though because that is their heritage and what people have come to love about this brand.

This particular style is available in whole and half sizes. I purchased a size 7 and they fit perfectly. If you plan to wear them with thick socks, you may consider purchasing 1/2 size larger than your normal shoe size. As you can see from the Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 runway, wearing Lace-Up Boots with thick, legwarmer-inspired socks with leggings is a big look for this season.

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