Eclectic Joy

Dressed Up "High-Tops"

March 16, 2017

Angie's post on dressing up high-tops inspired this outfit. These booties are the closest I have to high-tops. Do they look ok?
I like the color combination of turquoise and olive and want to use it or navy and olive for 'hot autumn'. That means looking for a summer silky top with a print of olive and navy or turquoise or all three.
I appreciate all comments and also your suggestions for improvement. I have a small square silk scarf with a better color match for the bag, but this scarf looked more like the inspiration photo.

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19 Comments

  • Mirjana replied 7 years ago

    I like the booties and the color combinations, the scarf is very nice and you look gorgeous and elegant. You always inspired me with your outfits.

  • Angie replied 7 years ago

    YOU LOOK FABULOUS, Joy. I didn't know you could wear heels that high. 

  • Joy replied 7 years ago

    Thank you, Mirjana. I am thrilled to have inspired you!
    Angie, these are on probation because of the heels and that's the reason I am not wearing them to the zoo. They are comfortable enough otherwise. I had on silverish shoe goggles when I bought them. The heel is not as high as it looks but still the highest I own.

  • anchie replied 7 years ago

    Very unexpected color combination but it works. Olive and turquoise - I have to try that.

  • Joy replied 7 years ago

    Anchie, I would not have thought to put these colors together but it was love as soon as I saw the combination on Angie's blog post. They make me happy and blend well with my greys and silvers. For an early Mass today I wore a charcoal trench over the outfit.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 7 years ago

    Super cute, Joy! Chic, stylish, and casual.

  • JAileen replied 7 years ago

    Turquoise and olive look fab together! Very nice outfit.

  • Bonnie replied 7 years ago

    This will make a wonderful "hot autumn" outfit. 

  • Brooklyn replied 7 years ago

    Lovely. What an amazing colour combination. I am going to log that into the memory bank.

  • replied 7 years ago

    You look wonderful! I really like the color combination.

  • Runcarla replied 7 years ago

    Joy, this is a great colour combination but I bet Con high tops would really rock the look. I think you could do it too, because the white toe cap,would 'book end' with your hair.

    Don't let the flat footbed put you off the shoe style. With a good insert they can be super comfy.

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  • Joy replied 7 years ago

    Thank you Firecracker, JAileen, Bonnie, Brooklyn, Sarah and Runcarla for your helpful comments. Runcarla, what is putting me off with the Cons is the laces. I do have a low pair with no laces that I wear. A back injury has given me a glimpse of what the future probably holds...not able to bend over and deal with laces. I can deal with them now so maybe I should take a chance. I wish that they came in a tomatoe red. The red ones I see are more of a cherry.. That is a good point about the white toe cap. I will point it out to DS next time he laughs at me in Cons. I use inserts for comfort. My feet are too boney for comfort without padding.

  • Jaime replied 7 years ago

    Another outstanding outfit!

  • rachylou replied 7 years ago

    Oh this is really great. The colours are really good, just like the inspiration ensemble.

  • Jane replied 7 years ago

    Lovely! Great colours! I love the scarf especially. 

  • kkards replied 7 years ago

    joy, i have a pair of cons that actually don't need lacing, they just look like they do! 
    love this outfit.  the colors are fab, and the proportions are perfect

  • RobinF replied 7 years ago

    Nice outfit! I love the way the colors work together and the booties look great with it.

  • cheryl replied 7 years ago

    I like it alot! You look great! :)

  • Joy replied 7 years ago

    Thanks to everyone who comments. I find it very helpful to know what you are seeing.
    K, my no-lace Cons don't even have laces but have hidden elastic panels. I have wondered if using those curly laces would work. I need to have the shoe stay on but no pressure on top of the foot.

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