ObsessionALERT: Sorel to the Rescue...A Winter Prelude

Lady Yvette is obsessing again...I need HELP!

NO matter what, no one likes their toes to be frost bitten in the winter snow or soggy from the rain...and us girls never like to look unfashionable while dressing accordingly. Personally, I like that rugged outback or snow bunny look incorporated into my winter looks every now and then. Hehehe...

Just the other day I was thinking about those old school snow boots that where popular back in the late 70s early 80s...and for the death of me I can NOT remember the name of those boots. CAN ANYONE REMEMBER? Anyway, these boots that I use to wear a decade ago in the snow, slush and rain look soooooo familiar to Sorel, this boot brand I stumbled upon through DailyCandy.com's email newsletter.


For years since 1962 this brand has made durable men's & women's performance boots for all elements of the outdoors. Made with premium leathers, removable InnerBoot wool felt lining, handcrafted waterproof vulcanized rubber shells, and thermal barriers between you and the ground to guarantee warmth, you can NOT go wrong with these for the fall, winter or spring!

Now, you HAVE to check out the boots for women because they are too cute! I am going back and forth trying to decide which pair I should get!! HELP!!! These boots almost...kinda remind me of the colorful NIKE dunks I've seen worn by many urban fashionistas ...they are funky, urban, and stylish! And they are not only fashionably functional to keep your toe-toes warm but easy on the pockets, as well!

So Ladies, which pair should I get????
You have to help me choose because I honestly am having a hard time picking one...I'd pick all of them in all the colors just to have them because I'm just greedy when it comes to shoes but realistically it's not happening so I must pick ONE...and I am count on YOU!! So below are my TOP THREE (3) PICKS (in no particular order) and I will give everyone until December 9th to leave me a comment to tell me which boot you think I should get!!!

1.) Joan of Artic:
I love this style because of the shaft height, color(Hawk) and faux fur trim . I could see this boot worn with a pair of jeggings or plain leggings, with a chunky sweater dress or boyfriend sweater...Even a pair of fatigue cargo pants & a ski bubble jacket. ;-)
Price $130

2.) Tivoli:
These come in different personalities and I specifically am fond of the green/gray combo...or even the gray/baby blue...or how about the black/white houndstooth???...Any suggestions?
Price $95

3.) Torino:
This style is almost similar to the Tivoli...the patent leather adds a modern twist and a chic flare that I can actually see incorporated into my wardrobe. What do you think?
Price $95

Leave me a comment stating which of the three styles, YOU think I should get...help a sista out!! I would honestly like to know what you think... ;-)

in LOVE
Lady Yvette

Wasn't it Obvious - Project Runway Finale Winner

Congratulations to Irina Shabayeva!!!...it was obvious she was the winner. Don't you think?

Not sure if you all have been following Project Runway now that it's been moved to the Lifetime Network but Season 6 was quite interesting...OK, I mean quite boring. They also tried to do something different by following the one hour show with a 30-minute spin-off show, "Models of the Runway" giving the viewers the models' perspective of the designers' and their own competition. BTW, congrats to Kalyn Hemphill, the model who came out the winner in the models' competition.

Kalyn Hemphill wearing Irina's design in Episode 5

I must say though, between all of the contestants and finalist of this season's Project Runway, Irina stuck out to me because of her ability to seamlessly execute her work, her artistic vision, visual understanding of proportion, attention to detail and technical skills. YES, she was most hated on but her work visually already looked at a level that could be taken seriously in this cut-throat, opinionated, criticizing world of fashion. - I guess we can conclude she would fit in quite well. Although, the 13 piece collection she presented back in February for this competition, according to Michael Kors, has already been done before AND it was ALL black which was an issue with Nina Gracia; it was clear she understood how to present a collection that told a story, gave you a sense of who she was as a designer and artistically could take you somewhere....even if it was in BLACK! But I guess what did we expect - she's a New Yorker for crying out loud!! LOL...All the chunky knits, strong outerwear, satin textured skinny pants, oversized tees, leather embellished leggings...made just for “what it takes to survive in the city as a woman." Take a look at some of MY favorite looks of Irina's collection. Follow the links below for my top three looks:

1) Something other than black

2) The Streets are Calling Me

3) It's All About the Coat

And of course, if you know me and what I like (I mean, if you follow this blog...lol) you will know why Mz. Lady Yvette approves!! You can view all 13 looks at MyLifetime.com along with the looks of the other two finalist, Althea Harper and Carol Hannah Whitfield.

in LOVE
Lady Yvette

P.S. Look out for the debut of Irina's Spring 2010 Collection....11.27.09....