Cougar

In my younger years there were three things that I really desperately wanted:  a Daniel Hecher sweatshirt from Fairweathers in a pastel colour, a pair of white Nike running shoes with the light blue swoosh and a pair of Cougar boots - the pillow boot style pictured here.  My mother, having no understanding, and probably no money to indulge the desires of a young girl, never did oblige so I lived with my knockoffs and dreamed of the day when I would be a grownup and could buy any little thing my heart desired!

Being a grownup isn't all it's cracked up to be but it does have some advantages such as being able to eat cake for dinner and  to dress myself in things that don't come from the clearance rack at Sears!  Luckily my love for this particular style of Cougar boots didn't survive my childhood, but that's okay because along with me, Cougar has become a lot more fashionable!  And since I have every intention of being a cougar someday (and I guess if we are counting under aged yumminess like Taylor Lautner, I already am one) this seems like appropriately named footwear for me!

I showed you the Ringo Star boots the other day in my post on puffer coats - I think that puffer boots are a great alternative for following the trend without having to be allover puffy.  What I really love about these boots is that they fit over my calves - I never thought my calves were particularly large until this high boot trend came in and nothing would zip over them!  Keep in mind that unless you are a shortie like me, these probably won't go all the way up to your knees like they do on me, but I don't mind, I'm going to have me some warm calves this winter!

Along with winter boots, Cougar also has a line of rain boots, or wellies as we call them around my house - if you never thought a wellie could be edgy check out these biker boot inspired ones!  My only issue is that they only come in full sizes and as I am a half size, I had to get them a half size bigger - if I ever got my foot stuck in a mud puddle, my foot would come free and the boot wouldn't!

You can check out these and all of the styles at www.cougarboots.com

What do we all think about the new Cougar Boots does anyone remember wearing them the first time around?

Danier Puffer Bomber - Style 104030480 - $599 - with soft lamb leather and an oversized funnel collar this puffer has a luxurious look and feel.
Esprit Puffer Jacket - Style IQ1832 - $179.50 - comes in blue black and grey with a shiny finish, detachable hood and belt.  It's also long enough to keep your butt warm!  I was in Esprit on the weekend and they had lots of different puffers, so you should make a stop there if you are puffer shopping!
Guess Nikki Puffer Jacket - Style W0F220MD949 - $178 - love the faux fur collar on this one!
 Reitmans Puffer Coat - $150 -  short down filled coat with faux fur trim in white


As you can see they come in a range of prices, from luxe to very affordable! Will I be picking up a puffer?  Not sure on that one, I've tried a few on and it really does seem to look better on girls who are tall and slim so I'm still debating!  If you are like me and haven't embraced the all over puffer trend - a puffer accessory is a great alternative!
180s Behind-the-Head Ear Warmers - $35 - they're cute, they're puffy and they won't mess up your hair!  The puffer style comes in other colours and there are other styles as well. And if you have a giant head like Christelle, you will be happy to know they are adjustable!  Available at The Bay, Sears, Mark's and Zellers.

Cougar Boots - Ringo Star - $200 - nylon with a polar plush lining to keep your tootsies super warm up to -30° C.  Love the (faux) fur trim!  Also available in white.  Check out www.cougarboots.com for availability.
Or take the trend inside with this Nine West New City Medium Frame Bag - $150 - it's not really puffer, but it has the look and it helps you embrace the Mad Men trend while you're at it!

So what do we think about puffering?  Yea or Nay?