Angie - *happily collects killer squared rating* This was a fun outfit to wear. A cowgirl boot and shorts outfit I've posted here.
Jaime - I agree that the cardigan really pulled together the entire outfit.
Lise - Thanks for looking!
kellygirl - You've spotted exactly why these boots worked to my eye as well. The light color creates a low contrast that I enjoyed wearing.
slim cat - Thanks for the kind words and for looking!
Janet - Shorts and boots can certainly be a seasonally confused outfit. I actually have another seasonally confused outfit I'm thinking about trying this week (corduroy with sandals). It's fun to experiment. You have a lovely collection of dresses this summer, which is a really nice alternative to sporting shorts! How fun that you were able to cull some shorts to make room for more dresses or pants for your summer wardrobe.
JAileen - Boots and shorts does require the "right" temperature for the day. It's a fun combination to wear, but not something that I think will be in heavy rotation for me. But I enjoy trying out a few unexpected combinations this fall, because why not!