Classically Curvy: "Rain, Rain, Go Away"? Not when you have these gorgeous rain boots! (Hunter Boots Look Book)

Hi Ladies!

"Rain, Rain, Go Away", right? Not when you have these gorgeous boots! Do you have wide calves? I do! I've always had wider calves, it's just part of my build, but once I started long distance running, my calves just grew, and grew, and GREW! Now I have a hard time finding boots that fit my athletic calves. I was heartbroken several years ago, when I fell in love with these vibrant red Hunter wellies. I just had to have them. But my wide calves disagreed. Well imagine my sheer delight, when I discovered the "Huntress" boots, by Hunter. They are for ladies like myself, who need a little more wiggle room in the lower leg. I LOVE these boots.

First of all they have held up incredibly well. They are several years old now, and look as new as the day I purchased them. I take very good care to maintain them, per the instructions on Hunter's website. However, I wear them so much, and they are still just lovely. Any scuff marks they have obtained over the years are easily buffed out, and they shine like new every time I oil them. They are perfect for rainy days, snowy days (with warm Hunter socks underneath as they are not insulated), muddy adventures, and anything in between!

So now on to the fun part! How to style them. Obviously you can throw them on with any old thing, as I have done many times to walk the dog, run a quick errand, or get my son to the bus stop. But I wanted to show you how to really style them up! So here we go!

Look Number One

For the first look, I paired my favorite wellies, with a pair of distressed boyfriend jeans, by Lucky Brand, a gingham button up shirt from the Gap, and a quilted puffer vest in the color "Poppy" by J Crew Factory. This color, "Poppy", matches these boots PERFECTLY.

Look Number Two

Next I went with a little more polished and accessorized look. Rainy day chic! I chose navy blue "curvy" jeans by Ann Taylor, my favorite gingham shirt from the Gap, my "Downtown Field Jacket" from J crew (which has that classic, English countryside look like a Barbour jacket, that I just love), and my Mulberry "Polly Pushlock" bag.

This gold and white enamel statement necklace was a gift purchased for me by my dear husband. It has a nautical vibe to it with the anchor design. We found it in a little vintage shop in New York City. We were looking for a little adventure on one of our trips to the city, and we decided to walk from Battery Park to Central Park. We found so many hidden gems along the way, including this necklace, and the store where it was purchased.

I also wore my trusty, and oh so affordable bangle bracelets from Target, (an entire set is less than five dollars). I paired them with my Hermes ClicClac bracelet, also a gift from my husband.

The complete look!

Look Number Three!

This is an easy, throw it on, and out the door look! Navy blue "Curvy" jeans by Ann Taylor. A navy and ivory Breton sweater by Ralph Lauren, under a navy and red buffalo check vest by J Crew is casual but pulled together. Noticing a theme here? Navy and red are just SO good together. You can't go wrong! Hair in a bun and you're good to go. Ten minutes tops, and you still look like you put some effort into your look.

Look Number Four

This is a more adventurous and layered look! I don't know why but it makes me feel a little, "Indiana Jones-y", I need to invest in a fedora! Mental note to self: buy a fedora. Okay, moving on! Black skinny jeans by NYDJ, a white camisole from Torrid, Chambray shirt from J Crew Factory, and olive utility vest by American Rag, I featured this vest in a previous blog post, you can read about it here. I went with a dark, fall inspired lip. This is the color "Spice Cake" by NYX cosmetics, in their butter gloss formula, it's almost purple! I love it and can't wait to wear it more this season. I went with minimal accessories. I adore this dainty compass necklace that was a present from my best friend. It has so much meaning to me and I cherish it. Also I wore my halo diamond stud earrings from Nordstrom.

NYX buttergloss' are one of my favorite lip products. Not only do they have staying power, they are so moisturizing and you never get that cakey look that happens when some lip products dry out on the lips, and they're super affordable.

Look Number Five

Lets get fancy with it! This look would be perfect for the holidays! Especially if there happens to be a little snow on the ground, or there is less than perfect weather. Navy blue "Curvy" jeans by Ann Taylor. Tartan button up shirt, red sweater, and the ever so sought after, Herringbone puffer vest (They're back in stock! RUN!) by J Crew. Throw on some multi strand pearls and you'll look fab at the Holiday dinner table.

Look Number Six

Bundle Up! I could seriously live in my blanket scarf during the chilly months. This blanket scarf from "Meg's Knit Shit" on ETSY is probably one of my favorite accessories, I wore it SO much last fall and winter. It's held up beautifully, and I know I'll have it for years to come. I've added some new blanket scarves to my collection for this winter season, and I'll be posting a haul and how to style them in an upcoming blog post, so stay tuned for that, if you're interested! Black skinny jeans from NYDJ, and Breton top, and quilted puffer vest in "Poppy", from J Crew Factory.

Look Number Seven

Errand day! Another of my absolute most favorite brands is Vineyard Vines. I love their shep shirts, t-shirts, and hats, I really just can't get enough of them. I have several sweaters by the brand as well, and can say that they are just as awesome. Their t-shits are just so soft and comfy though. I've had one of my VV long sleeve T-shirts for almost five years, it's been washed and dried countless times, and it still looks new. I think it's always worth it to spend a little more on the things that really last, and Vineyard Vines clothing LASTS. I threw on my Champion leggings from Target. Side note, these bad boys are another one of those things that just last forever. I run in these, workout in them, I wear them to lounge around in, and recently, I've decided I'm okay enough with my big booty, that I wear them out to run errands. They are also thick enough, that you don't have to worry about showing your panty lines to the people in line behind you at Target. I've ran, and trained, for four half marathons in my several pairs of these leggings, and they are not even beginning to wear. Highly recommend. Oh and if you've been nervous about wearing leggings out in public, like I was, I say go for it! I'll never look back! I need to be comfortable when I'm running a gazillion different errands! So what if I got a little junk in the trunk.

Champion leggings from Target, hat and long sleeve t-shirt by Vineyard Vines, and the same "Poppy" puffer vest from J Crew factory.

Look Number Eight (Whew!)

Cute and feminine, but again, easy and out of the door in minutes. White camisole from Torrid, navy cardigan from J Crew Factory, and distressed boyfriend jeans by Lucky Brand. I accessorized with my monogram necklace from Jennifer Zeuner (present from my husband) and my Target bangles, statement bracelet from Nordstrom, and my Hermes ClicClac braclet.

That's all for now! Lots more coming your way next week!

Until then...

Love,

Kate

This is from the first year I had these boots! As you can see they still look just as new!

Shop the Looks!

Oh it's your lucky day! They're on sale! I have these boots in red and black and I love them both. Obviously I LOVE my red pair. But if you can't find them in your size in red, or red just isn't your thing, check out the other colors!

The Boots! Also available in Navy, Black, and Purple!