The 2 Bandits

Loving these boots from J.Crew’s new catalog…

(J Crew Cracked Leather Boots $215/pair)

I’m kinda crazy about these boots from Steven by Steve Madden.  So versatile and Rider friendly, of course!

I’ll put myself in her shoes any day.

(image from StockholmStreetStyle)

Spring is here and I’m lusting over these lightweight, Rider-friendly boots:

Suede McAlister boots from JCrew (worn by British officers in WWII!).

Boutique 9 Combat boots from Shopbop.

Miz Mooz Carlito Boot from Endless.com (my new online shopping obsession!!).

This season’s offering of an amazing assortment of boots has thrown me into a tizzy!  Here are my top picks, thus far:

Inspired by Raych from That’s Chic, I am excited to finally own a pair of lace-up boots.  These Frye stunners would be perfect for Moondance, Darjeeling and Sunday (or any of the embellished styles)!

I am obsessed with anything Cynthia Vincent–especially her shoes & boots (they are all incredibly comfortable)!  These beauties by Vincent are gorgeous and a must-have.  I can’t wait to sport them with my favorite Bandits this Fall, Moondance!

I’m eager to try a few ankle boots this season.  This one by Fossil (!! I didn’t know they made boots !!) would be perfect with a new boot accessory we are working on, which will be available very soon!  More on that later…

I am loving the grey distressed leather on these Frye Riding Boots.  You can never have enough riding boots.  They are durable, timeless, and look great with any of the Classics to boot!

There is something for everybody this season!  Happy Boot Shopping!

I have found the perfect pair of boots and am so excited to share!  We also thought this would be the perfect opportunity to give you guys a sneak peak at a new style from our new Fall Collection.  But back to the boots.  These are Sendra Boots and they are a slice of heaven!  Sendra began in 1913 as a small family business in Spain and are known mostly for their cowboy boots.  With these boots, it was love at first touch and sight.  The tough, durability of the boots, combined with meticulous craftsmanship make a pair of Sendra Boots something to be worn and treasured.  I can’t wait to see how they age over time.  Have a gushed enough?  Check ‘em out:

Aren’t they gorgeous?  And they are even better with our new ‘CLYDE’ boot chain!  Made of solid brass chain, these are sold individually and are super fun to wear!  These will be available in just a few days in our shop.

Many people have asked us where they can find a great pair of plain & versatile boots, like the ones shown in our lookbook.  And its about time we share our secret: Vintage Nine West Riding Boots!!  Yes, Nine West!!  Apparently, they were overproduced in the 80s (made in Brazil), so you will find tons of boots in mint condition, floating around on Ebay, Etsy, and in your local vintage stores.  Tamar and I each own 3 pairs and they truly are the most amazing boots.  It’s hard to find boots of this quality & affordability anymore….but if you look hard enough, you will be able to discover the wonder of Vintage Nine West boots.  Here are some leads:

Ebay, starting bid $9.99 (we own these!!  seen here)

Ebay, starting bid $24.95

Happy shopping!  And save some for us!!!

My head is spinning!  Words can’t describe how amazingly RAD these boots are from Kenzo Fall ‘09!!  Where?  When?  How?  I will now obsess over these until they are mine…and adorned with Bandits, of course.

(images from Vain and Vapid & style.com)

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday!  Just came across these lovely boots via Splendora…

Be sure to check back on our new online shop for a few updated styles!

We’ve compiled some of our favorite embellished boots that are most definitely Bandits friendly.  Just because your boots have embellishments, it doesn’t mean you can’t sport Bandits!  Besides, dressing up your boots should be fun and not to be taken so seriously!

We’ve seen Ashley wear Bandits on over the knee boots and they looked terrific!  These Eric Michael boots would totally work too–maybe with a thicker bandit like the Early Bird or Santa Fe if you wanted to hide the buckle.

These Botkier grey suede boots would go perfect with the Solid Grey or Solid Olive Bandits!!

We usually see zippers hidden on the inside legs of boots, but we love how the zipper is highlighted on the outside of these BCBG Maz Azaria boots!  Pair them with the Gypsy Beige or the Athena, and…WOW!!!  You’ve just completed your otherwise ordinary outfit!