Fall wardrobe

was in a bit of a shopping mood last Friday so I went out during my lunch break to do a little shopping. It was such a stressful time at work and I needed something to cheer me up. What I needed desperately this season was a nice pair of black, flat boots. I didn't want anything too trendy. Just something practical and more importantly- comfortable. My first stop was The Bay. I have been impressed with The Bay lately because the new (ish) president and CEO, Bonnie Brooks, has really transformed it into more of a hip department store. They are carrying younger brands and somewhat hard-to-find brands in Canada- Halston Heritage, See By Chloe and Chloe, Sam Edelman (shoes), Dolce Vita (shoes), and many more. That's not including 'The Room' which is a new concept department that carries uber high-end designers- Proenza Schouler, Alaia, Barbara Bui, Roland Mouret, just to name a few.
I had tried on a pair of Enzo Angiolini riding boots last time I was in the shoe department at The Bay (when I was buying my Top Shop cosmetics) and fell in love with it. I was in such a rush last time so I didn't end up buying it, but this time I really wanted to take my time to look around. I did see the Enzo boots, but they were expensive- $300. The leather was also so soft and delicate that I was afraid that I was going to ruin them right away. I then spotted these Dolce Vita boots that had more of a pebbled leather and looked more casual because of the motorcycle style. When I looked at the price tag I was pleasantly surprised. They were originally $210CAD, but it was on sale for $165CAD. Plus, I was going to redeem my HBC Rewards to get an extra $30 off. And here they are:

These are called the Zela boots in black. They are soooooo comfortable.

The back has zippers going all along the top and bottom and there are buckles near the top
and at the ankles.

Here is the logo.

I then stopped at H&M to buy some socks. These pack of 3 caught my eye. The patterns were so
cute- well, on 2 of them at least. The last one is just a plain, heather gray.

These socks are long and really thick. They are perfect for the harsh Canadian winter and perfect
to wear under my new boots. They were $12.95CAD for 3.

Here I am sporting the boots. They are so cute with leggings and I don't have a problem squeezing
into it as I have big calves. I don't even have to unzip the zippers at the back. 

Here they are from the side.

At H&M I couldn't just buy the socks. I got this jersey top in a dark nude colour. It also came in cream
with the gold neckline, but I have lots of cream-coloured tops.

The neckline is my favourite feature with the knitted glittery material. 

I love this sweater! It's so soft and although it's shorter in length than many sweaters I own I think
it'll look so good with skinny jeans.

I love the beading near the neckline.

And here I am wearing with skinny jeans and my new Dolce Vita boots.

A close-up. I got lots of compliments when I wore this to work the other day. This was $39.95CAD.

This was my bargain find. I got this for $14.95CAD! It's a beautiful pleated skirt in gray. It's
showing up more taupe, but it's a light gray.

I wore the skirt with ankle booties and a motorcycle jacket to give it more of an edge. You wouldn't
believe how many compliments I got on this skirt. If you can still find this skirt you should go
out and get this ASAP!