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Etsy Finds: Match Made in Heaven
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Published on September 17, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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A faithful pair of boots and that ever-versatile bag are the types of classic fashion staples that carry us through changes of season no matter the hemisphere in which we reside. As you're piecing together your autumn wardrobe, mix things up with a blend of vintage and handmade components to achieve this season's emerging looks in fashion. Find some of my favorite pairings below for an ideal boots and bag union; the possibilities are endless when shopping Etsy's Vintage Boots and Bags and Purses categories. For more seasonally inspired takes on boots and bags, shop our Fall Fashion and Equestrian Prep style guides.

 

 

Taupe flower --Large shoulder bag

By helisengezer, $76.

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taupe leather .vintage. boots

From thevintagecloset, $65.

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Pleated Bag Leather and Canvas

By HOWEVER, $78.

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AMAZING Cutout Pattern Boots

From SpunSugarVintage, $68.

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Herringbone Tweed Boston bag

By tagodesign, $89.90.

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vintage PUMPKIN Oxfords

From DearGoldenVintage, $110.

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Bolero in Black

By zhenunleathers, $158.

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Witchiepoo Lace Up Vintage Boots

From Planetclairevintage, $48.

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Crisalide bag in toasted brown

By ninu, $94.

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ITALIAN MOCCASIN ankle boots

From 20twentyvintage, $45.

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oversized clutch/purse

By CalviRee, $25.

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1980s pierced leather Cowgirl boots

From halfCaf, $45.

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PALERMA IN BROWN LEATHER

By sunflowerdesign, $109.

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Vintage Enzo Angiolini Ankle Boots

From vjones1, $32.

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Leather Poppy Wristlet- Olive

By tmStudioDesigns, $68.

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Vintage 80s cranberry ankle boots

From Boomboxblitz, $27.

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Orwell Clutch - Red Clown Fish

By tsurubride, $80.

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Andrew Geller Italian Leather Boots

From nstylevintage, $62.

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Soul of a Vagabond

By EveldasNeverland, $85.

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Crochet Boots, One of a Kind

By BeautifulPurpose, $130.

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SALE - White Mum Clutch

By sewlola, $39.

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Zodiac HIPPIE Boots 5

From fruitsaladvintage, $62.

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Brown Dark Chocolate Oversized Clutch

By patkas, $85.

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WOMENS SIZE 8 LEATHER BOOTIES

From bootmeister, $25.

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ESSI tote in grey

By RARAMODO, $55.

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Vintage Leather and Suede Boots

From Spelfenmeisje, $62.

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The Porter (in provincial blue)

By moop, $91.

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VINTAGE BROWN FRYE BOOTS

From zaasvintageboots, $95.

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the annie leather tote bag - taupe

By renneslechateau, $200.

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Vintage Cowgirl RAIN BOOTS 9

From MariesVintage, $62.

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L Wedge tote - redwood leather

By scabbyrobot, $120.

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Scrunch Boots Made to Order

By spirocreations, $225.

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Fall colletion - Juliet tote

By christystudio, $45.

  

Brown ITALIAN Leather Riding Boots

From santokivintage, $144.

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Dogwood Ruffle Bag

By SweetgumHandbags, $55.

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MAD Max 80s woven boots

From starletvintage, $55.

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Plaid Market Tote

By rejoicebags, $40.

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Felt Boots - Indoor/Outdoor

By EnchantedGypsy, $130.

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Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:36 a.m. theLowerEarSide

wonderful selection :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Nice finds! I love the leather poppy clutch!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. StudioCherie

Great article and nice pairings.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. CwButcher

Now thats what i'm talking about

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:41 a.m. ShesFancy

I think I need some vintage boots...

Great idea for an article!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. nickandnessies

I love that green purse! Awesome article :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:44 a.m. tangente

Great finds. A girl can never have too many shoes or bags :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. nickandnessies

I love that green purse! Awesome article :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. FrillyButts

Wow! I really love those crochet boots!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. poppyfox

Beautiful items!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:48 a.m. KendraRenee

Beautiful! I have extreme accessory jealousy ;) Maybe it's time to treat myself!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. BeadsBySam

ohhhh I love boots!!!!!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. thevintagecloset

WOW...........i am honored to be featured in this AWESOME article!

-thanks mary!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. CarolinaCottage

Great finds! I especially like the purses you chose.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. AlchemicMuse

Great finds - love the scrunch boots! :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. ShyPanda

Wow you read my mind, I was just thinking to myself "I need a new bag"!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. beautifulbridget

OMG, I am loving those crochet boots!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. trimgoddess

This is the first time I see one of these Etsy Finds that make me want to comment.
This is a fantastic selection and so well put together. The pairings are perfect.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. bytheway

I love your pairings! Some great items from some great vintage sellers! Thanks for featuring vintage :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at noon KalliopeJewelry

Fantastic finds today! Two of my favorite things, bags and boots *swoon*

Sept. 17, 2009 at noon ShySiren

What an terrific email --- such fantastic concept to match up the items. Excellent scouring, MaryMary!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. hellcatvintage

Yes! I love this collection. Those Andrew Gellar boots just made my heart jump. *swoon*

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. spacejam

i want them all!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:14 p.m. jennyndesign

Nice collection!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:14 p.m. babinka1981

Very nice things!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. jewelrybyjackie

Shoes and handbags!! Two of my most favorite things! They are all just so lovely, but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Herringbone Tweed Boston bag!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. Feille

Bags, bags, bags! Mmmmm!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. feralgirl

This is by far my most favorite-est list yet to be made by the Storque!
very, very nicely done!! I want all of it!!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. zaperoco

Lovely picks Mary.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. mtcoffinz

haha That clown fish clutch is one of the best things ever!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:22 p.m. thebestvintage

Some amazing bags in this selection!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. UnaOdd

Great combinations! Love the idea and the selections are perfect!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. louloudo

awesome! I love it that you paired them up, like a game of fashion pairs!! Anyone else used to love playing pairs? x

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. SewnNatural

this is REALLY awesome. My favorite Etsy finds so far, I think!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. beachhouseblues

Love the black bolero bag!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. ModernMetalJewelry

Great choices, boots and bags!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. vivikas

Some awesome boots!!!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Oh Mary you've found my weakness, shoes and handbags, one can never have enough~ Off to take a closer look at all these shops :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. rollerscait

Two of my favorite things for sure!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. littlealouette

my favorite things.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. TheCottageCheese

I'm weak when faced with such sweet temptation. So many cute boots and bags!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. Vintage50sEyewear

I love them boots! :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. pinkvintageshoppe

I love short boots and celtic cables for fall! I've got some fall items I'll be putting up once they're photographed and I'm excited about how awesome they came out!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:46 p.m. saintesmariesjewelry

I love those boots, check out my jewelry in earthy autumn colors at:
http://www.saintesmariesjewelry.etsy.com

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:47 p.m. bread

I have such a boot and bag fetish....if I could just walk around in boots and bags and nothing else,I think id be in heaven!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:47 p.m. LuminousDreamDesigns

So many beautiful boots!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. paramountvintage

absolutely, without a doubt, boots are the BEST part of fall!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. sewlola

oh, my! so many pretty items ...

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:52 p.m. VixVintage

What's not to love? Lovely thanks.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. tootsweethandbags

nice choices! wishin it was boot weather here!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. thestapeliacompany

I love these boots! I want to get all of them. I'm coming to Etsy to get a good pair of leather winter boots... love it!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. lovelygifts

Nice selection! Love the boots!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. LittleWhiteDresser

Lovely, thank you for sharing :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. BlackStar

I love boot weather! Great choices.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. seasidephotographics

Love vintage!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:02 p.m. SurrenderDorothy

Cool picks!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. MariesVintage

Oh, this is heaven for me, I'm a complete boot addict! Thanks for including my rain boots :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. PoppysVintageGarden

WoW! This is a great article! Very refreshing and fun! Awesome choices too!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. IceCreamCandy

love all the boots:) great choices!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:11 p.m. RomanceCatsAndWhimsy

Loved the redwood leather totes -- awesome! Yummy. The boots are cool too.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:14 p.m. kristensteinfineart

Great finds Mary. I especially love the Clown Fish / Italian Boots Match Up. That wasn't easy! :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:21 p.m. CalviRee

WOW...I am honored to be part of this article...
Thanks Mary, you did such a beautiful job.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. anothertimeantiques

Etsy.....you are finally getting it! Thanks for such a wonderful mix of all the kinds of boots, bags products shown in Etsy: handmade and vintage! I'm very encouraged by the beautiful displays and mixes of the fields! YEAH!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. magickalrealism

Oh if only more of those shoes came in my size...I'll just have to drool from afar!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. mythunderstood

That is a very fun spotlight - the fish pocketbook and corresponding boots pick is brilliant!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. LippincottSoapCo

What a great idea to show matching shoes and handbags! Love it!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. TickledPinkKnits

rockin' stuff!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. damestarbaby

My favorite etsyfinds ever!!! I love all those boots! Perfect for the approaching autumn.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:48 p.m. HibouCards

Love the green pleated leather bag and the Orwell clutch!
Great picks, thanks for sharing :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I'm a bag and boots kind of gal myself! I bought a pair of La Canadienne boots two years ago. The most $$ I ever spent on pair of shoes or boots EVER! They are worth every penny! Getting to be boot weather here in NJ too!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. worksofwhimsy

Wow, if you wear a size 6 or 7 1/2, you've got it made! No cool vintage boots for this size 11 girl (sob!) Gorgeous picks.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. ooty

Oh my, If I will bring one more pair of boots home....=D

Sept. 17, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. MilkGlassVintage

shoes? bags? anyone else's favorite things??? i'd have to guess "YES!"

:D

Sept. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. uncharted

i love the pleated bag by however!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. empressjade

Nothing beats a great pair of boots!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. craftsfromtheheart

great picks

this may fit in the scheme
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Sept. 17, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. pinkytoeclothing

Ah boots - seriously one of my favorite things about fall :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. RubyStudios

Getting my trusty knee-high Doc Marten's out of the closet very soon!!!!
Love the poppy wristlet and that chocolate brown oversized clutch!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. helisengezer

Great idea! Love how you paired them. Thanks Mary for including my bag too :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. fantasybeader

I always where my boots in the fall :-)

Love these finds!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. EDCCollective

I love the bag and shoe/boot pairings.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:18 p.m. bonecalinda

Great collection!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. jewelryvixen

oh how i would love to wear knee high boots...but my genetically inherited GIGANTIC calf muscles never fit in the pairs i love. *sniff, sniff*

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:33 p.m. rejoicebags

Many thanks. . I'm so glad. . :)

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. LuxuryJewelry

You picked the TOP items! Great collection!
Thank you very much:)
Lily

Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:59 p.m. MyMoms

These look magnificent! great picks and theme!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. amoronia

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Esma

oooooooh! Boots!! Almost makes me ready for fall. Almost.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. EliesHappyHats

Beautiful BOOTS!!! I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. EliesHappyHats

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http://www.facebook.com/pages/EliesHa...

Sept. 17, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. MyWayToSay

Great section :)! is anybody with the size 5 around :)!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?... - they needs you :)!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. EnchantedGypsy

Thanks for including my felt boots !! Off to check out all the other wonderful items..

Sept. 17, 2009 at 6:39 p.m. Spelfenmeisje

Such gorgeous items and so perfectly paired together :) I was thrilled to see a pair of my boots in this selection! Thank you!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. bhangtiez

Great finds...luv all the boots!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 7:18 p.m. pinknylon

i wish most of these boots were custom made! i love spirocreations; going to buy some shoes from that shop soon.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. CecilandCo

Great finds Mary!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. jessgonacha

I looooooove boots. I'm going to have to go browse FOR SURE.

Sept. 17, 2009 at 9:48 p.m. ToxicInk

I'm such a whore for boots and bags. Great collection!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. FairyBubbles

Darn it! The 'rain boots' sold:(

Great selections!

Sept. 17, 2009 at 11:02 p.m. voleurdebijoux

awesome!! bags & boots are two things that a girl can call her passion/obsession!! lovelove :)

Sept. 18, 2009 at 12:33 a.m. lisaroy

great bags!!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 1:13 a.m. PipocaHandmade

Chic combos!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 2:41 a.m. Stompz

I do love this time of year!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 4:21 a.m. steinschmuckdesign

Ah wow Mary,
absolutely fantastic matched ones!!
So hard to choose:)

Sept. 18, 2009 at 7:17 a.m. StarBags

These are indeed match made in heaven!! Thanks so much, Mary, for including our bag in the related items :)

Sept. 18, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. tortillagirl

Wow, wow, wow! You did an ace job of pairing everything up. It looks like a magazine spread, better even.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 8:50 a.m. candaradesign

Oh I just love this. My two favorite things featured together.
Everything looks so good together. It's just sooooo tempting.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 9:51 a.m. RaggedRobyn

wow! wot beautiful work.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. pinkparchmentsoaps

Beautiful selections!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. evihan

wonderful selection :)

Sept. 18, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. jodieflowers

Love the clownfish clutch!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

Love this! I love bags, I think I need some boots too, definitely!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. SweetgumHandbags

Ah ha! Mystery traffic source discovered! Thanks a bunch Mary...my bag is honored to be in such great company.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. theninestories

Meow.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. polkadotHOME

I love love love bags and boots - AWESOME picks! I need to go organize my closet now... :)

Sept. 18, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. AnnaLela

beautiful selection. i love boots and bags.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 7:56 p.m. 2RavenChicks

I have had a torrid 30 year love affair with boots - fabulous featured boots (LOVE those Frye boots ♥)!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. YellowViolet

Boot lust!

Sept. 18, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. recycledwares

What great matches.

Sept. 18, 2009 at 10:41 p.m. CrystalLuLLaby

Great finds, love all the boots!

Sept. 19, 2009 at 1:25 a.m. riorita


I love the "Amazing cut-out boots"

Sept. 19, 2009 at 9:40 a.m. starvingartistbazaar

goodness. those bags are tempting. i own a porter and i use it all the time! the bolero in black is lovely.

Sept. 19, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. MentaEra

This is right up my alley!
--------
You guys should make a blog dedicated to the shoe size 7.5 and tell me before you post it so I can have first pick. K? Thanks.

Just kiddiiinnnggg...sort of.

Sept. 19, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. HempPatch

ooh...those boots are really cute!

Sept. 20, 2009 at 7:44 a.m. SundraSandrusi

wonderful selection :)

Sept. 21, 2009 at 12:36 a.m. saintesmariesjewelry

I love those boots, check out my jewelry in earthy autumn colors at:
http://www.saintesmariesjewelry.etsy.com

Sept. 21, 2009 at 1:01 a.m. MeghanT

This must have take quite a lot of work to put together. I'm impressed at how well these items are paired. Good job. :)

Sept. 21, 2009 at 4:44 a.m. 20twentyvintage

Thanks for including our boots! Rad collection!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. maryzank

Awesome picks! Those are some must haves, especially the boots!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. sineminugur

Great combinations!

Sept. 21, 2009 at 7:52 p.m. craftpile

my heart is pounding.....love your selection!

Sept. 22, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. alisondahl

Rippling ruffles oh my!

Sept. 25, 2009 at 11:03 a.m. noblegnome

Gorgeous items! I plan on winning the lottery tomorrow and will get one of each:-)

Sept. 25, 2009 at 11:11 a.m. ArtoftheMoment

Beautiful finds!!! Perfect for beautiful Autumn!!!

Sept. 25, 2009 at 11:19 a.m. sharonclancydesigns

Gorgeous finds, love it!!!! So pretty and fun for Fall!

Sept. 25, 2009 at 11:28 a.m. modflo

great finds and pairings!

Sept. 25, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. Nikifashion

Very nice!

Sept. 25, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. BlueCanvasDesigns

once again my wallet is in jeopardy.... well curated.

Sept. 26, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. DianeLDesigns

There is nothing like a faithful pair of boots! Great items again!
Thank you:)

Sept. 30, 2009 at 1:18 a.m. DIPdesigns

Love the boots. Crochet Bag is adorable

Nov. 13, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. sharonclancydesigns

Love all the great boots! Wow, there are so many cute bags on etsy! This is really nice!

Dec. 17, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. stacyleigh

You are BRILLIANT!! Thanks for the great choices and pairings.

Jan. 27, 2010 at 11:27 a.m. VoodooQueen

Orwell Clutch - Red Clown Fish sweeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!

Jan. 27, 2010 at 11:28 a.m. TheRubyNeedle

I just love vintage boots...I'm currently on the look out for cowboy boots for men...want to surprise hubby and I want them worn in and perfect!

Great article, love vintage boots & bags!

Jan. 27, 2010 at 11:31 a.m. BizzieLizzie

WOWZA - Boots and BAGS!! Hootie Hoo for your pairings! Lovely collection!! I see a few boots and bags I'd love to call my own!

Jan. 27, 2010 at 12:22 p.m. EuraLee

Diagnosis: Addicted...Thought I'd just browse. Now I must return on a regular basis. Love the starletvintage boots!

Jan. 27, 2010 at 1:26 p.m. tmisspink

Kindred spirits...great idea! It's fun to see these items that were meant to be together.

Jan. 27, 2010 at 6:11 p.m. carlossantiago

this looks beautiful! i love the color story and the items are terrific, just in time for fashion week in nyc in a few week!!!!

Jan. 28, 2010 at 10:17 p.m. ShopppingBag

So beautiful items. Shopping Bag Manufacturer!

Jan. 30, 2010 at 5:41 p.m. squirreleygirley

What a fun article! Thanks for the eye candy!

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