Shoe-gasm of the Day! Deep-Cut Ankle Cowboy Boots from MustHaveShoes.com (DISCOUNT, yo!)

From About Budget Style:

Cowboy boots are a beautiful thing. They lend a rugged, devil-may-care air to almost any frivolous frock. But finding the perfect pair of cowboy boots is like searching for perfectly worn-in denim jeans for your feet. It’s an intensely personal task and one that it took me 15 years to complete.

Well, it turns out that my perfect cowboy boots are simple, modern, ankle height and have an alluring low-cut front. These boots are so versatile, and go so perfectly with my fringed leather hobo bag, that they even work with this sailor style mini dress. In fact, they seem to go with almost anything. Thank the good lord, they’re über comfortable to boot (sorry, that was bound to happen)…

At a regular price of $135, these boots are a worthy investment. However, the kind folks at MustHaveShoes feel your need. From April 30th-May 7th, my readers get an exclusive 40% off these cowboy boots by Nicole with coupon code PASSIONATE.

You’re welcome!

How to Mix Yer Prints Without Looking Like A Crazy Person

Please get jiggy with my latest About Budget Style article, How To Wear Mixed Prints, featuring our latest shoot with Kailas Photography. You love it!


Photography – Kailas
Model – Cristina Irimiciuc
Wardrobe Styling – Amber Mortensen
Hair – Jenny Strebe
Makeup – Jordan Dudgeon

Jewelry Designed by Laura Kepner-Adney, Wingflash Designs

Painfully Hip Design Collective - Vintage Bike Fashion

Our friends Omer Kreso and Chrissy Piper (celebrity photographer extraordinaire – she’s shot two icons of female rock – Karen O and Cat Power) had the idea to do a bicycle-themed shoot. I got together my closest fashion partners in crime – my roommates Jamaica Cole of Sapphire Cordial and Diana Deaver of Seven Bells (and WellWornRoad.com) and the ladies of Preen Vintage in Tucson, Erin Bradley and Emilie Marchand to show off our bike-friendly style in our own ways… with a our interpretation of “road warrior chic.”


Amber Mortensen and Emilie Marchand
Diana Deaver


After that, we were recruited by Tucson Bike Beautiful to promote their upcoming bike fashion procession with another shoot of more ladylike leanings, where we attempted to match our outfits to the era of bike we were riding. These shots were taken by Adam Kizanis and are featured in local glossy, Zocalo Magazine for the month of April. Thanks all!








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Check Me Out: At the Painfully Hip Vintage Booth

Day one of Tucson’s Fourth Avenue Street Fair was a bust, after gusty winds blew our tent into the Jamaican jerk chicken booth’s Barbeque next to us, almost killing the adorable family running it. Day two was also a debacle which started out with both of my roommates/business partners waking up too sick to help (thank you to my dear friend Abraham for standing in)! Day three, however, made it all worth it. We had a blast hanging out in the gorgeous sunshine, sewing stuffed birds for our little girl neighbors and hanging out with friends and getting a wicked burntan (we were too traumatized to set up our tent again, so we ended up braving the elements). My outfits of choice both involved short shorts, nude shoes, and lots of color.

scalloped shorts by Neeenee!


Straw Hat – Thrift Store, $2
Striped Tank – Thrift Store, $2
Pearl Multi-Strand Chain Necklace – Thrift Store, $2
Floral Scalloped Shorts with Bow Sash- gift from the peerless Neneee (Oh and Valerie, there was no way I was actually going to sell that polka dot dress behind me, I just put it there to make my racks look more legit).
Nude Pumps – Thrift Store, $2


This outfit cost me a grand total of $8. More details at About Budget Style! I have been obsessed with high-waisted flutter shorts since last year. Check out my article on How to Dress for a Pool Party or Beach. Yes, I realize I’m getting a little ahead of myself with that one, but there’s a reason I recently moved to southern Arizona.

EDIT: Yay, our friend John just sent a capture of the three of us! Lookit.

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About.com Links Plus Painfully Hip at the Fourth Avenue Street Fair

We have been, and will be, slaving away for the Fourth Avenue Street Fair:

If you’re in or near Tucson, please come see us! Click the flyer to check out the bootie we will be hawking! If you’re not in the vicinity, here are some more delicious links from my About Budget Style site. Enjoy!

How To Shop At Thrift Stores

Top Five Shoe Trends For Spring

Top 5 Cheap-As-Free Beauty Tips

How To Pack Light and Chic

How to Adopt Spring 2010 Runway Trends for Less

Fair Trade Tribal Accessories (Indulge in the Tribal Trend Whilst Helping Independant Artisans)

Why Shop Off-Price Stores… or How I Bought My Brand New Designer Outfit For $35.

Fresh Saint Patrick’s Day Style Under $40

Ghetto Beauty Tips and Drugstore Product Reviews

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