I can't believe it - not only did I actually find a pair of boots that fit over my
ginormous muscular calves, but boots that are the style I was looking for - with a low heel and a buckle detail! And the funniest thing is that I wasn't even looking for them - I was just running through Macy's at the mall, on my way to GNC to get my fish oil caplets, when I noticed that they must have had at least 40 pairs of boots on display. I took a little detour, and a very nice young man - I'm talking like fresh-out-of-high school young - asked if he could help me. I blurted out - "Sure - can you help me find some boots that will fit over my fat calves?" (apparently I have no shame anymore) and without batting an eye, he said he could - and brought me out four pairs. Now of course
you know that only two of the four would zip, but oh happy day for me, one was exactly what I wanted! And at my el cheapo price point, too! I paid for them and walked on to GNC, hugging my box of boots to my chest, happy as a clam! Seriously, I felt like skipping! So without further ado, I present to you my 100-pound boots:
Note the 1" heel, and a touch of "motorcycle-mama" buckle!
Outfit I threw together for work on Thursday - I would like to pair them with a gray skirt and a purple sweater, but I will have to wait a bit until I can do some more shopping.P.S. The brand of boots is Baretraps.
P.P.S. The sculpture that I am standing by is called
Mesa and is in the courtyard of my workplace. Where I have worked for 2 1/2 years. And have seen the sculpture every time I go to work. So guess what I discovered today, when I went to lean on it for a picture? It's made of metal. All this time I thought it was concrete. Now that's what I call a good paint finish!
P.P.P.S My co-workers laughed at my newfound realization.
Note the 1" heel, and a touch of "motorcycle-mama" buckle!
Outfit I threw together for work on Thursday - I would like to pair them with a gray skirt and a purple sweater, but I will have to wait a bit until I can do some more shopping.
Congrats on the NEW BOOTS..they are very cute. They would also look cute with a shorter skirt???Just a thought...or one of those cute new sweater dresses. Personally the thought of a sweater (ie tight) dress turns my stomach, but prob would look cute on you!!
ReplyDeleteVroom-Vroom! They look great (and you look lovely too in that "thrown together" outfit, lol)!
ReplyDeleteYea on the boots! I have the same calf problem and found a similar pair of boots for cheap. I felt like I won the lottery...so hard to find. Stay strong, calf sister, stay strong!
ReplyDeletePerfect gift! The boots are super cute and you are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI am now deciding what to gift myself with when I loose my 100 lbs.
Cause if you can do it....well maybe I can too.
hugs
Awesome! I haven't found my "goal gift" yet. I keep looking, but can't seem to find it.
ReplyDeleteThey rock! Love the dress.
ReplyDeleteCongrats all the way around! Boots are really cute and even cuter ON YOU!!! You are amazing, my friend!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your boots! You've probably helped Macy's too because I have one near me and think I need to go ask for help with my fat (er, muscular) calves!
ReplyDeleteGreat boots! That is a nice present to give yourself for 100 pounds. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat boots!
ReplyDeleteI am just so excited for you and your amazing loss. I can only imagine what buying boots meant to you. I'll bet sometimes stuff seems surreal to you. I just flashed ahead in my brain to your summertime post, and swimwear, etc. I am quite a bit behind you, but I know what the milestones mean. This a.m. I was almost teary just heading in to a new (long awaited) decade.
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to inspire. Chrissy
Those boots ROCK! I would wear the heels out of them in a week. I would wear them to bed.
ReplyDeleteOh, you just KNOW they would look good over a pair f*** me jeans, right? More shopping for you!
Awesome boots!!!! I hate how boots are made to fit girls with calves the size of toothpicks! Great find! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou remind me of me now...
ReplyDeleteThis is the first winter I've been able to wear boots....and boy do I love the experience...
Enjoy yours!!
You looking great in them as well.
You felt like skipping? Skip! Gorgeous boots!
ReplyDeleteVery cute boots! I have a thing for boots, too, and can't WAIT until I can comfortably wear them again :) Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYay for the new boots Shelley! You look Fab in them!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I have never worn boots before.
Love them! Great gift to yourself! Well done Shelley!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabolous in your outfit!
Boom chicka wow wow!
ReplyDeleteYay! There is hope for me yet!
Are they leather?
Gorgeous boots! What a wonderful way to reward yourself!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the day when I can find boots to fit over my ginormus calves! :) I know I will one day!
Your a great inspiration to me!
Sweet! What a great gift to yourself. You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the boots! You are soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI evidently have no shame left either, I had a very similar conversation with a young guy in Penney's about boots and my fat/muscular calves. I explained that it's because I use the treadmill on an incline(that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)
ReplyDeleteBe careful, this is my first winter in twenty some years that I can fit in boots and I've bought three pairs so far.
Love the boots--and I've been offline too much this week, so belated CONGRATULATIONS on the 100 lbs!
ReplyDeleteI remember you mentioning a milestone coming up, but wow, didn't know it was such an awesome one.
You are such an inspiration!!!
Congrats on the boots! I read your blog for inspiration to keep on trying!
ReplyDeleteGreat gift to yourself, Shelley. Well deserved!! You look great. I could not imagine finding a pair of boots to wear (because of my ginormous calves) any sooner than I'd be tucking in a shirt....but the hope is always there. You've been a great inspiration for me getting there some day.
ReplyDeleteLove the new boots Shelley! You are beautiful! :D
ReplyDeleteYou hot mama! I LOVE your boots! I just bought new boots too - my first "high" boots in like.. 30 years?!? I am in love with them. Photo coming (on my blog) soon!
ReplyDeleteYou look soooooooooo great and beautiful and confident!
I'm so glad you found some boots that you love! They look great. My teen-age daughter just bought some suede boots and they are totally cute! I may need some boots now!
ReplyDeleteThe boots are awesome! So you :)
ReplyDeleteKnow what I bought myself when I lost 100 pounds? A new toilet brush. Sad, but true. I think boots would have been a better choice, but I still had NO self-esteem and absolutely NO fashion sense (which I still don't, but I'm getting better).
Congrats to you, my friend! You've worked hard for those boots.
Yay on the boots! You deserve them! And they look fabulous too...:-) Hope you are having a great weekend!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great 100 pound present! I love the way they look on you,and I love the low heels.
ReplyDeleteWow. I just found your blog. Way to go on all you've accomplished AND those boots! Totally cute!
ReplyDeleteYou really look fantastic and the boots are great (I say so because I have some almost just like them)!
ReplyDeleteYou really look fantastic and the boots are great (I say so because I have some almost just like them)!
ReplyDeleteYay for finding boots you love. What a great reward! And...they are hot!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW 100 pounds....well done to you!!! Great boots too by the way.
ReplyDeleteKhris