Mine is deliberately drab.

I like to wear very simple socks. They are usually black or dark grey, quite thin, very soft, warm and fairly snug fitting. I wear both knee high socks and ankle length socks under jeans or with boots. Very occasionally I’ll throw in a monochromatic black argyle design, but that’s it. No colours or colourful patterns of any description.

I am about as plain Jane as it gets when it comes to my sock style because I don’t want my socks to interfere with my outfit. Its weird, even though my socks are always hidden, I need them to be as neutral as possible. Otherwise I feel that my outfit is mis-matched, and not in a good way.

When at home I swap out my shoes for slippers and I like to see black or grey socks on my feet with the slippers. I have no explanation for this.

Oh well, I guess I make up for my drab sock personality with a fun hosiery collection. Tell us about your sock style.

When I first posted about over the knee boots, the trend was very fringe. Now we’re two years down the line and it’s “the” boot of the season. Mainstream all the way. It always amuses me when that happens, AND how time here on YLF flies.

I was in love with flat over the knee boot styles right from the start and promptly bought a grey pair when we were last in Hong Kong in 2008. I absolutely LOVE wearing them and they became wardrobe workhorses virtually straight away. So much so that I just added another pair to my collection — I nabbed a black Stuart Weitzman pair at this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I can’t wait to put them through their paces in cooler weather.

I adore the equestrian vibe of over the knee style boots with flat heels – hence the two pairs in my closet. They make my outfits feel pulled together and fashionable, but in a casual and very practical way for our climate and my lifestyle.

I was originally wary of over the knee boot styles with heels, especially with stiletto heels because they somehow looked a little tarty. But after seeing fabulous heeled designs this year with both wedge and stacked heels, I have completely changed my mind. I will personally stick to flats, but I like the aesthetic of heeled over the knee boots just as much.

I vote yay. How about you?

As the suspense builds, I’m chuckling behind my computer at your imaginative speculation about our Labor Day Launch. No, I shan’t be on Oprah. Nor will I be Skyping myself unannounced into your closets each morning. And I won’t be launching my own line of button down shirts.

It’s time for an update here at YLF and we are excited about what we have in store for you. Our baby is growing up!

There will be a period of downtime this weekend while we install the upgrades. Later this week we will give you more detail about the timing of this.

In the meantime…

The Miz Mooz review and giveaway post received 207 comments. That’s a record for YLF! Clearly there are lots of Miz Mooz footwear lovers out there, which is fab news. The footwear company deserves your admiration and appreciation because they combine fun retro styling AND comfort. I went with the smaller size on the Alcott pumps and put them through their paces over the weekend. It’s no surprise that they passed with flying colours.

And as for the winner of the giveaway… congratulations Sihaya! The random number generator chose you. We will contact you to arrange the transfer of your Miz Mooz gift certificate. Enjoy!