https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 04:45:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41212 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:39:26 +0000 Angie 41212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay. The slouchy Spanish boot verdict is on. I hope you lasses love them as much as I did. I desperately tried to make them work because they would have become an 8 hour walking shoe (very sad face). </p> <p>Wish I could take you ALL boot shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41190 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:14:48 +0000 Laura 41190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Tanya, I too am unsure if they would duplicate my silver Docs. We'll see. My docs are 12-eye, though, so they are mid-calf, not knee height. I am also wondering what the color looks like in real life as opposed to on a website. These might be different enough. Or not! </p> <p>I might end up back at the place I started, with red La Canadiennes, but: Nothing ventured, nothing gained! </p> <p>p.s. to Tarzy: I think we're the same height? So it'll be interesting to see how these work ... I highly doubt you would look like a short stumpy pirate!! Of course maybe I will look like a short stumpy pirate - my son has loads of pirate gear so I can wear an eye patch, bandana and sword in the photo when I post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41181 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:09:24 +0000 tarzy 41181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You lucky ladies with your nice long legs! I would look like a stumpy pirate in those boots. Short legs and "slouchy" do not go together, unfortunately. (My boring, plain, stretch Aerosoles are about as wild as I can get in the boot department, I'm afraid. Sigh.) </p> <p>But I am enjoying following this boot journey, and can't wait to see pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41171 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:30:34 +0000 Tanya 41171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, that sounds so interesting!</p> <p>Laura, those boots are gorgeous. Please post photos and I shall live vicariously through you. I am extremely attracted to them, but I can not justify them in any way. I couldn't think of many ways to wear them in which they would be worn differently from my silver Docs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41169 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:27:57 +0000 Laura 41169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I completely hear you on the boots. Once they find their way into your home, it might be awfully hard to send them back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41136 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:55:41 +0000 Alecia 41136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, that is so exciting and interesting! I wish you the best of luck and a prosperous year with this new endeavor.</p> <p>Can't wait to see the new boots, Laura. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41133 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:35:02 +0000 Inge 41133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your encouragement and enthusiasm ladies!<br /> Angie: I promise I will keep you posted. There's still lots to be done, but I'm very excited. 2009 should be a big year for me.<br /> (and I agree: Tanya is an amazing internet sleuth too!!)</p> <p>I loved those Eric Michael boots when they were posted the first time around, and I still absolutely adore them. The smog is a terrific colour. I hope they will work out for you Laura! And I'm keeping my fingers crossed they'll go back on sale soon Maya.</p> <p>Bella: thanks for asking. There's no official job description actually, as this is all still rather new. Personal shoppers have, of course, been around for a while now, but a shopper focussing on books only is still virgin territory. (There are a few personal book shoppers in the US and the UK, but as far as I know they all work as employees for one specific book shop).<br /> My plan is to work independently, and I'll be offering the following services (in a nutshell):</p> <p>- B2B: Advising businesses on suitable book(ish) gifts for clients, employees, big events, promotional campaigns, etc. And then of course ordering the items and having them delivered on their premises.<br /> - B2B: Offering thematic book packages (e.g. books about the area they are located in, both fiction and non-fiction) to hotels, Bed &#38; Breakfasts and other accommodation providers.<br /> - B2B: Compose - in cooperation with architects/interior decorators - complete libraries for businesses and private individuals,<br /> - B2C: Organising shopping days/weekends, during which I take my clients shopping and we go looking for suitable book(ish) gifts for family, friends, themselves...<br /> B2C: Buying book(ish) gifts for people who are too busy going 'hunting' themselves and having them delivered at home.</p> <p>I'm working on a few other activities/cooperations as well. That's the amazing thing about starting a business in a field that is still relatively unknown: you have an enormous amount of freedom to determine how you want to go about it (you have to stay realistic of course, ideally you do want to earn a living with it;-). But that's also the hard part: you have to figure out everything yourself, there are no other book shoppers to learn from (e.g. price setting etc.).<br /> This has been in the works for two years now, first just as an idea, and now that we're in the practical stage I'm getting impatient and eager to really start things up. 2009 is going to be the year of my new business launch, so I'll definitely be toasting to that this evening.</p> <p>And now I have to go prep for dinner tonight.<br /> I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year's Eve and see you all in the New Year!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41132 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:41:49 +0000 Maya 41132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think that's the best idea for me Laura. I'd get too attached to them and then wouldn't want to send them back, even if they didn't end up going on sale. Besides, I wouldn't know how many weeks to wait, or if they'd even go on sale at all. If they sell out it's okay. They're boots I want, not boots I need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41129 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:08:00 +0000 Laura 41129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, maybe you should buy the boots and hang on to them for a couple of weeks to see if they go on sale - Nordstrom will give you the sale price, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41118 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:42:31 +0000 Maya 41118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I still want those boots even after getting my dress boots! They are available on Nordies in the gray color and I'm thinking very seriously about getting them, but they have to go on sale first. They were a few days ago but not anymore </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41115 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:29:10 +0000 Angie 41115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm holding thumbs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41073 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:29:30 +0000 Laura 41073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy. You really know how to pick them! Those boots are truly gorgeous - and made in Spain. I love that! I wish the chestnut was available, but Nordstrom did have my size in "smog" so I ordered them. If they are the perfect boot then maybe I can see if the color will work in my wardrobe! I'll keep you posted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41065 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:44:31 +0000 Angie 41065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh oh. They are sold out. Just tried to link a picture. They were these in chestnut:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7486441/c/72.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7486441/c/72.html</a></p> <p>I’d suggested them to Maya too. They would be in my closet if the shaft was an inch and half longer. They are PERFECT in every way. Super, super comfortable, flattering and funky. Now all we can do is dream about them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41055 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:56:21 +0000 Laura 41055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I am so glad you can share my skinny calves frustration. (Wow, what a strange-sounding term that is!!) I do love my Docs for that very reason.</p> <p>Okay Angie, I can change my game plan - I'd consider chestnut if they were perfect. Which ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41042 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:26:30 +0000 Tanya 41042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I also have 12.5" calves, so I know exactly how you feel. I second Angie, I wouldn't go for anything that's over 13.5 ". The tall Docs work for sure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this/page/2#post-41022 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:26:52 +0000 Angie 41022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge is a GREAT researcher! (Tanya is fabulous at finding things online too). Now I understand how Inge gets so much practice. I’m excited about the new business launch. You HAVE to let us know when you are live! </p> <p>Laura, I have a 13 inch calf. You’re looking for boots with that calf measurement or smaller unless they are slouchy. You’ll get away with a wider calf width if you’re wearing your boots over jeans. Is that the goal? But not as wide at 14 inches. The only boots that will fit your calf are the Aquatailas, but I found them stiff and uncomfortable. The Kenneth Cole is worth a try too. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful. </p> <p>How about a perfect pair of chestnut boots? I can suggest those in a heartbeat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40981 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:35:45 +0000 Laura 40981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, thanks Nicole and Bella for your options as well. I am going to see what Angie has to say about all the boots posted, since she has tried some, and go from there.</p> <p>Inge, I am even more impressed now! I was expecting you to list some site that pulls together all sorts of shopping sites. If you just go where your intuition takes you, that's amazing. You are going to be a big success as a personal book shopper (What a dream job! Love the idea!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40971 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:49:49 +0000 bella 40971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge- I am very interested. Can you explain a little bit more what a personal book shopper does? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40966 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:36:12 +0000 Maya 40966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay Inge! That's fantastic. If you need a letter of recommendation, I think we would all be happy to contribute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40965 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:24:04 +0000 Inge 40965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL guys, there's no 'searching secret', really. Usually I already have a hunch where I might find a certain item and I go directly to that website. It doesn't really matter if I find it there or not, I always read or see something that triggers me to think of something else, and from there on I just hop from one site to the next. It's all rather intuitive actually, and afterwards I often can't even explain it myself, the logic behind the leaps my brain makes;-)</p> <p>If I've no idea where to look, then I just type in a term in Google or Yahoo (they can yield different results, yes), or I try shopstyle.com, and then, again, just see where that takes me.</p> <p>I guess I just happen to have a knack for finding things online relatively quickly. Also, over the years I have had tons of on the job practice: as a translator you are online for a good part of the day verifying terms, looking up all sorts of things that come up in a text... And also important: I really really enjoy searching things on the internet (anything really, clothing, gifts, travel ideas, obscure song lyrics, movie titles somebody can't remember...), so I don't stop when the workday is over;-)</p> <p>I have a huge grin on my face here Maya, because that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm actually starting up a new business as a personal book shopper as we speak. It's the perfect way for me to combine my research skills with one of my big passions: books &#38; literature. So there you go...</p> <p>Bella and Nicole have posted lovely options as well Laura. And I would definitely not say no, if I got the chance to go shopping with Angie in person. Can't wait to see which boots you'll get!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40913 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:28:01 +0000 Ana 40913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was surprised that there were 3 of us from Austin! (Happily). :D</p> <p>Alas, no relatives in New York City. I wish I could have come to the YLF convention. I looked up ticket prices and stuff, but I have to work weekends, and it's really hard for me to get time off, since we only have 2 tutors on the weekends (and I'm one of them). It's definitely on my list of places to visit, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40894 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:51:23 +0000 Laura 40894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I live in Chicago and will be in NY for work so will be at the YLF convention!</p> <p>I also can't believe there aren't more YLFers from NYC. Then again, there are only maybe 3 of us from Chicago on the forum. Still, that's more than one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40889 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:41:17 +0000 Maya 40889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, don't you have another relative in New York that you should be visiting? :p </p> <p>For that matter, doesn't ANYONE? I can't believe out of a city of 8 million people, no one posts regularly on the YLF forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40882 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:07:25 +0000 Ana 40882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Laura lives in Chicago--right Laura? My dad lives in Chicago, and I think I want to try to visit him sometime in the next year (we'll see since I already tentatively have another trip planned). If I do, we should get together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40880 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:48:18 +0000 Maya 40880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Wow, I thought you lived here. Will you be flying in for the YLF convention? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40874 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:27:56 +0000 Laura 40874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>p.s. to Maya: I am in Arizona! It was interesting to visit a Nordstrom in another city. They stock such different things (i.e. tons of sandals year-round) and only a few rounders of coats). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40870 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:17:48 +0000 Laura 40870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie! It's good to be back. And it's good to see Nicole back too. </p> <p>Calf measurement (embarrassing because I have chicken legs!): 12 1/2".</p> <p>Are you sort-of in the same range, calf-wise, Angie? Is there any hope that any of these boots might work? Also they can't be very very tall boots as I am only 5'4" (i.e. 20-eye Docs don't work on me, etc.). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40864 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:41:53 +0000 Angie 40864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Welcome back Laura and Nicole!) </p> <p>I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ve tried on many of the boots that have been suggested. Laura, your calf measurement plays a role. Is there a reason why you have not mentioned it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40863 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:41:50 +0000 Ana 40863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really liked the MOMA shoes Inge posted, but they don't have your size I guess. I would like to know how she finds all that stuff, too! :D</p> <p>I vote for either the Kenneth Cole Reaction boots in red or the Aquatalias, which Nicole posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-anyone-help-me-find-boots-like-this#post-40855 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:20:37 +0000 Maya 40855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You scared the wits out of me Nicole. When you mentioned Crocs and orange I was imagining something in a rubbery neon putrid orange and I was so wrong. I wish that brand would just break away from Crocs all together. It's such a (relatively) fashion-forward brand and I think people that might otherwise wear those shoes probably avoid them because of the stigma.</p> <p>Laura, which Nordies did you go to? There isn't one in the city proper, right? Unless I missed something big...</p> <p>I don't know if you live in the city or just nearby, but it's definitely worth it to check out some of the stores. Lord and Taylor has a great collection of boots and so do a lot of the shoe stores around town. </p>