{"id":1210,"date":"2016-01-20T14:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stylemesenseless.com\/?p=1210"},"modified":"2021-09-04T02:10:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T02:10:49","slug":"otk-boot-obsession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/?p=1210","title":{"rendered":"OTK Boot Obsession"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:center;\">I am seriously <strong>obsessed<\/strong> with boots. \u00a0Living in So Cal, where the weather is warm most of the year, I don&#8217;t get to wear them as much as I&#8217;d like&#8230;but when winter rolls around I pretty much ignore all my other shoes. \u00a0Our coldest months tend to be January and February, so now is my time to make the most of it. \u00a0Being short, I own a lot of ankle boots (or booties) that fit more like shoes and don&#8217;t cut my leg in an awkward place. \u00a0I do struggle more with mid-calf styles. \u00a0However, I absolutely <strong>LOVE<\/strong> over-the-knee boots. \u00a0My obsession with OTK boots began several years back, when they first started trending really hard. \u00a0I loved the badass vibe they evoked, but wasn&#8217;t so sure that they&#8217;d work for me given my height. \u00a0Shopping online, I spotted a pair from <a href=\"http:\/\/api.shopstyle.com\/action\/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zappos.com%2Freport-womens-shoes%7Eg&amp;pid=uid3604-26926598-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Report <\/a>that looked totally rock-and-roll (and way more expensive than they actually were), so I took the risk and ordered them. \u00a0It was probably one of the best purchases I ever made, as I couldn&#8217;t love those boots more (pictured below). \u00a0I even wore them when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?list=PLKRrspHyZlVmk_mssGW63i3amOjkL8hZn&amp;v=Lq6bGkz8RVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I competed on air <\/a>for the title of Macy&#8217;s Next Style Star!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1210 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/?attachment_id=1224'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01608-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01608-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01608-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01608-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01608-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01608-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/?attachment_id=1225'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01614-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01614-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01614-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01614-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01614-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dsc01614-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<!--more--> As it turns out, OTK boots work perfectly with my petite frame, as they actually fit <em><strong>over my knees<\/strong><\/em>. \u00a0I think for a lot of taller women, they&#8217;re more likely to fall at the knee rather than over. \u00a0Of course it also depends on the exact pair of boots you buy, as some will fit higher than others. \u00a0That being said, this style of boot is super popular, but I think it can be intimidating for some. \u00a0Whether you already own a pair, or maybe you&#8217;re on the fence, I wanted to showcase their versatility by styling them three ways. \u00a0I chose a more current style, <a href=\"http:\/\/api.shopstyle.com\/action\/apiVisitRetailer?id=490916633&amp;pid=uid3604-26926598-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by Dolce Vita<\/a>, so you can shop them if you desire. \u00a0I don&#8217;t necessarily recommend black&#8230;I like the lighter colors too!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1245\" src=\"https:\/\/stylesexandsou.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/otk-boots.png\" alt=\"OTK Boots\" width=\"780\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/otk-boots.png 780w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/otk-boots-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/otk-boots-768x724.png 768w, 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Style them for a professional setting with slim black pants and a tailored blazer. \u00a0<\/strong>Keep it professional with a chic satchel bag and classic stud earrings. \u00a0This look wouldn&#8217;t fly in a conservative office, but could definitely work in a more relaxed or creative setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><strong>3. Style them for a casual weekend look with skinny jeans and a plaid shirt. \u00a0<\/strong>Top off with round frame sunnies and a fringed bucket bag. \u00a0This is probably my favorite look &#8211; it&#8217;s the perfect balance of classic and modern elements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">Honestly, I could go on, because there are so many ways to wear this silhouette. \u00a0The key is simply to avoid covering them up. \u00a0However you style them, let your boots do the talking! \u00a0If I&#8217;ve managed to convince you, here are a few more of my top OTK picks available right now (and all on sale)!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* 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src=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-shot-2016-01-19-at-11-00-06-am-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-shot-2016-01-19-at-11-00-06-am-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-shot-2016-01-19-at-11-00-06-am-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thestarlightmystic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/screen-shot-2016-01-19-at-11-00-06-am-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/api.shopstyle.com\/action\/apiVisitRetailer?id=492878717&amp;pid=uid3604-26926598-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Edelman &#8220;Taylan&#8221;<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/api.shopstyle.com\/action\/apiVisitRetailer?id=461726604&amp;pid=uid3604-26926598-23\" 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