After having riding boot envy for almost two years I finally broke down and bought a pair with my Christmas money. They are so comfortable and pretty much go with anything that I feel really stupid for waiting so long to join the club. I guess I felt like I didn't dress up enough to warrant the purchase but then I realized that the boots themselves are what dress up a normal outfit so...game on. I'm so excited about all the possibilities! One look I'm totally digging is the riding boots with sweater socks. I had a sweater in my thrift store stash and decided to make legging out of it.
You can hem the raw edges but if you don't have a sewing machine you could always use fabric glue or hot glue to tuck it under and press down so it doesn't unravel. If you use glue I suggest washing on gentle and line drying it.
I got my boots from the Steve Madden outlet store for under $75. The other pair that I had my eye on were the Lucky Brand Aida that you can find for a great deal
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The "in my dreams" boots can be found
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And if you want to make use of the remainder of the sweater you can make a Pottery Barn pillow knockoff....
Ok those are so cute! You always come up with such great ideas. Love those boots too!
Reply DeleteWhere are the boots from? LOVE IT ALL! Great ideas!
Reply DeleteI saw some sweater leggings on Etsy for $$, so I was going to make some myself too! I absolutely love your boots with the stockings underneath! I've never seen anyone wear them like that, but I just may have to copy you....just have to go buy me some boots. I always end up waiting until a trend is almost over to purchase items. I think subconsiously I'm thinking "I don't won't those because everyone else has them." And then after the trend is over I think, "Well, it was kind of cute. I guess I'll go buy some now."
Reply DeleteI was just thinking about this the other day! Now I'm going to do it too - yours look fabulous!!!
Reply DeleteYou are so smart! I love the sweater leggings & I love your new boots. Enjoy! Nonnie
Reply Deletelove love love !!!
Reply DeleteVery cute! I made Tice some legwarmers with a similar idea. Not as cute, but they work great!
Reply DeleteBoy it must get cold where you live!
Reply DeleteSo cute! I need to be brave and buy some boots so I can make some of these!
Reply DeleteSO creative!! Thanks for sharing!!
Reply DeleteUgh! Found you through pinterest, and I'm dying over you and and your blog! How fabulous!
Reply DeleteHolly- www.lifeasathrifter.com
wow you rocked both pieces! and those boots are so gorgeous!! Enjoy them!
Reply DeleteOh, I LOVE your boots. They are the best of them all and they look great with the leggings.
Reply DeleteWhere did you get those boots from... they are so cute.
Reply DeleteThank you! I got my boots at the Steve Madden outlet store.
Reply DeleteI had a hooded wool pullover sweater and I made a pillow cover for the sofa with the torso, leg warmers with the sleeves, and mittens out of the hood!
Reply DeleteThat throw pillow looks so comfy. <3
Reply DeleteCute ideas, I'll try making the leg warmers for fall!
Reply DeleteI love everything about this so much! I want those boots! I've been on the hunt for boots EXACTLY like those.. :(
Reply DeleteThese boots are Steve Madden.
Reply DeleteMuy creativo!!!!
Reply DeleteMe encanta!!!!
So creative!!!
I love it!!!
you could even go further and use the neck part for a beanie hat.
Reply Deletefor the pillow do you sew the edges of the sweater around it?
Reply DeleteI'm going to try the leggings tonight. Such a cool idea!!
Reply DeleteThere are so many things to make with old sweaters!
Reply DeleteSo easy and cool!! :D
Reply DeleteGreat Idea! I'm gonna hafta try this!
Reply DeleteThank You!
Shelly Minette
Thank you for the inspiration! I made mine Goth but could not have done it without your help.
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