These jackets are the bomb!

I've never been much for leather jackets, even when they were in style while I was growing up. It could have had something to do with their usual high price tag and their propensity to weave in and out of fashion, but I also used to think they looked too rough. I don't know what changed, but this season they are IN and I am LOVING THEM.

Below are just a few of the ones I loved while searching around. Guess which one I love the most?

Yup, I love the one that's cheapest! That almost NEVER happens. That might just be a good enough reason to snag it.

Anybody bought one of these gems? How are you planning to wear it? I personally really love how everyone is pairing these usually tough-looking leather jackets with a delicate and feminine ruffled blouse. Even just a ruffly white top looks put-together under this beautiful jacket:

Yeah, now I'm certain I can't live without that jacket.

Give me the boot!

I always do this -- wait until something is in demand before I decide that I absolutely MUST have it. I had all summer to look for and buy the winter boots I knew I was going to want, but instead I dropped money here and there on all the cute summer trends I drooled over.

So now I'm sitting here trying to find boots that are stylish, durable and IN STOCK for under $150.

I bought these boots at Old Navy two weeks ago in a hurry and I'm experiencing a little buyer remorse. They look good on, but they are one size too big and they feel really cheap. It's not that Tennessee has particularly harsh winters, but I do travel North in the Winter occasionally and I want to be sure that my footwear will stand the strain.

So I've been doing a little research -- as I always do before a big clothing investment. Let me know if you have any of these and what you think!