An Ode to My Favorite Boots

Now that football has ended and we're slowly creeping toward colder temperatures, it's about time I finally said thank you to my favorite boots.

I have had my Frye Billy Pull-On boots for about two years and they still look brand new. Finally having broken them in, I wear them all the time!

If you're looking for an awesome Christmas gift for someone, or if you need another great item to add to your own list, I highly suggest these boots! They are a little pricey, but I know that they are going to last me way longer than most of my other shoes and you are absolutely getting what you pay for. 

They are great for Gameday, but I often wear them with jeans, especially as it gets colder. I don't have very many shoes that manage to look cute with black dresses and still keep me warm when I need them to. Am I right?!

Recently Frye added a new color, Charcoal, that I am OBSESSED with:

I love the more distressed look of the charcoal color and it's different than most boot color options that you see out there!

What are you favorite boots? Are you asking for some for Christmas? (If not, snag a pair ASAP or add these to your list!!)

xxKatie

I'm Goin' Out With My Boots On

Ladies and Gents, it's their first Gameday out!

Today, our biggest Gameday of the year (and my college career so far...) and I'm finally breakin' out the boots.

We're filling up the Horseshoe, donning our sassiest LBD's, puttin' on the face tattoos, and going out with our best Gamecock attitudes because today is COLLEGE GAMEDAY AT YOUR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA!

I couldn't be more proud or excited to be a part of such a time-honored sports tradition! It's going to be a big day y'all, and I couldn't imagine it any other way!

See you in the student section--excuse us while we Sandstorm!

xxKatie

Tailgate City, USA: The Shoes

Your shoes are another decision that is tough and very dependent on the time of the year!

Clockwise from top left:

Gameday Jack Rogers: these were my choice of footwear! I practically live in Jacks, so I HAD to add Gameday Jacks to my rotation! I've worn them for two games and they've been great!

Basic Strappy Sandals: you can find these sandals everywhere! They match anything and no matter what you want to wear, these simple strappy flats will look perfect!

Cowboy Boots: boots are great pretty much any time of the year--you can wear them when it's hot or once it gets cold! I'd say almost every Gamecock girl has her favorite pair of Gameday boots. The key to boots--BREAK THOSE BABIES IN!

Floral Flats: break out these fun flats when you want to add a little oomph to your outfit! They're sassy and add a little pop to your piggies!

Do you have a favorite pair of go-to Gameday shoes? I like all these different options!

xxKatie

Giveaway: Stadium Stompers!

For any of y'all that follow college football, you'll know we started LAST weekend for most of our schools! For all my Carolina Gamecocks, we are just itchin' to get a real home game in Williams Brice like nobody's business! This week the Gamecocks take on the Georgia Dawgs between the hedges down in Athens. I have a lot of friends going and they are going to have a blast!

Knowing typically Southern weather it's going to be crazy hot and insanely humid. The worst though, are games when it rains. There's nothing worse than looking fabu in your Gameday dress and having to tote a yucky raincoat around just in case. Well, that is until now:

Want to win a pair?

My personal favorite--South Carolina!

They literally make pairs for all of the following schools:

Tennessee, UVA, Ole Miss, Auburn, West Virginia, UNC, LSU, Richmond, Alabama, (dare I say it) Clemson, UGA, Texas A&M, USC (the real one AND the other one), and MANY more! There are so many combinations and you can shop by color or product!

Here are ALL the ways you can win:

1. For 1 entry become a fan of Stadium Stompers on facebook  

2. For 1 additional entry (2 total) become a fan of Let's Be Preppy on facebook

3. For 1 more additional entry (3 total) follow Stadium Stompers on Twitter

4. For 1 more additional entry (4 total) tweet about this giveaway!

5. For 1 more additional entry (5 total) post about this giveaway on your blog!

6. Leave all entries in ONE comment on this post!

Enter by 11:59 by NEXT Friday! Can't wait to see which girl from which school wins! Go Gamecocks! Go SEC!

Good luck y'all!

xxKatie

Boots for Katie!

Over Fall Break when I was home, I did some shopping...a lot of shopping. We don't have a great mall here in Columbia, so when I go shopping, I'm pretty limited. I was just informed though, last week, that we're getting a forever21 in the closest mall (about 10 miles away) in the Winter-ish so I'm VERY excited! But, back to the boots! I got two pairs of boots at Rack Room shoes while I was home. I feel like I don't shop there often, but the last times I've been there I've been very successful. Anyone remember my birthday shoes:

Definitely Nine West via Rack Room

I also don't feel like I buy SHOES often. I'm always getting Jacks or some kind of summery sandal and rely pretty much on three or four pairs of Target flats from a few years ago (anyone remember Issac Mizrahi for Target...). I totally splurged and spent my entire last paycheck while I was at home, but I'm very happy I did it and don't regret it. I think I would have regretted more not buying the shoes. Here are my two (BOGO half off) boots:

The heel of this pair is higher than I'd usually buy, but I imagine wearing these out, maybe even with tights or something super fun! I've never owned any cowboy-inspired boots, but I'm lovin' these ones!

This pair is the one I'm most excited about! They are GREAT in person. Not plastic-y, and look wonderfully broken in. The details are not as silver as the photo looks and I think they look much more expensive than Rack Room. I've only worn them under jeans, but I really like the way they look. The color is super versatile too because it's a mix of brown and black. Worn with either color, the boots will pick up the rest of the outfit!

It's definitely too early for boots here in SC, but I can't wait for the fall weather to kick in so I can really get my money's worth out of them!!

xxKatie