the trouble with love

I bought a sweet pair of Steve Madden lace-up boots in Vegas. I had instant buyer's remorse when I walked out of the store, but turns out that I love them and wear them entirely too much. Added bonus: they're comfy! I can manage my daily walks(home-train, train-work and vice-versa). I can barely do that in my flats! (Too flat :S)

Anyway, the problem is that I'm fashion-challenged when it comes to pairing them with anything other than jeans. So I took to the net.

Exhibit A: the shoes



Exhibit B: the shoes' many uses (too many zz's in there)








I think all these outfits look pretty damn good, but I just can't pull it off with shorts, a skirt or a dress. I can't tell if it's just me, my wardrobe, or if it's all just in my head. 

Probably the head thing...