Who Wants BOOTS for Christmas? Win $150 to Country Outfitter! *Ends Wednesday*

Contest is now over: Congrats Candice @FashOrganized!

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Confession: I haven't worn cowboy boots in about 18 years. 

When I wore them last I was working at "Guess?" in my local mall. Jeans, oversized t-shirts tucked into blazers and cowboy boots were THE uniform of any proper "Guess Girl" of the early 1990's. But times changed, as did styles and I traded my Cowboy boots for high-heel sneakers. 

The past few Fall/Winter months I've been looking again at Cowboy boots and thinking about how cute, and comfortable, they are. I also love the look of boots and dresses in the summer. Then Everyday Mama Christine showed up to Zoe's 5th bday party in a gorgeous pair of brown cowboy boots.

Then THEY appeared as if out of heaven on Facebook stream. The stunning turquoise Corral boots who's image have lived on my side bar for the past few months. And I HAD to have them. 

HAD TO. As in didn't stop talking/thinking/looking at them online for weeks. 

And now they are mine. And I LOVE THEM. 

They are comfortable, have enough of a heel to give me some height and they are OH SO BEAUTIFUL. I wore them yesterday and no less than 5 different people stopped to ask me where I got them. They are simply perfect. 

And because I love you all so, I'm giving you a chance to rock your own pair of boots that will make you deliriously happy with a $150 gift certificate from Country Outfitter.

Will you chose my turquoise Corral babies or maybe a distressed black lizard? Maybe you want a always classic brown Ariat or put the GC to a sweet pair of fashionable knee highs? Whatever your style, just do me a favor and get yourself something, ok? Giving boots are fabulous gift, but I think YOU deserve a little something-something for yourself. Be selfish. It's okay.

(ok, you don't really HAVE to - I just really want you to)

To enter this contest you only have to do TWO things.

1) Leave a comment below telling me which boots are striking your fancy from the Country Outfitter website

2) CLICK HERE and enter your email

Bonus entry:

*Tweet and/Or Post on Facebook: 

"Woo Hoo! @HipMamaB is giving away $150 for BOOTS from Country Outfitter! http://bit.ly/QKKMwo"

then comment with the link to your post!

Contest runs thru December 19th

GOOD LUCK!

IMPORTANT: You must submit your email address to enter. Country Outfitter will occasionally send you marketing messages. You are welcome to opt out at any time. For an additional entry please leave a comment below letting me know you entered. Also, you must be a US Resident 18 years and older. Both the email entries and the comments are needed to qualify. 

*disclosure: CountryOutfitter, a retailer of Corral Boots sent me these turquoise cortez boots to review and this $150 gift certificate to giveaway. Opinions are my own. 

Then There is ALWAYS a Blue Box from Tiffany's ...

I don't EVER want to hear a husband say he doesn't know what to get his wife. Because I have yet to come across a woman in this world who wouldn't love a blue box under the tree. And I've said it before, but I'll say it again - even if you only have $100 to spend, Tiffany and Co. has a perfect something. 

And just in case you need a few ideas...

All I want for Xmas comes in a blue box... by hipmamab on Polyvore

And if you are in the San Diego area... Tiffany and Co. just opened a new store in the UTC mall in La Jolla. That means you North County men no longer have the "it's too far to Fashion Valley" excuse.

And by "men," yes, I do mean Jason. 

What would you like to find in a blue box under the tree this year? 

Fashion FLASH: What Women are Wearing In Paris RIGHT NOW

As I type this, my good friend, Maria, is in Paris. 

Sigh. SO. JEALOUS.

Maria and I connect on a lot of things, but obsessing over clothes, but what to wear for specific occasions is something we are blood sisters on. So for the past few weeks we've been going back and forth on what she NEEDED to buy to wear while on her fantasy 10th Anniversary trip to Paris. She's now been there are few days, and today I got a few updates on current trends straight from the streets of La Ville-Lumière.

So what are the four must haves for Fall in Paris? 

Boots. Leather Skinnies. Leg Warmers and Finger-less Gloves. 

Apparently the chic women of Paris are rocking short boots. From moto style to cowboy style, booties are the rage. But what are they wearing them with?

Leather skinnies/jeggings and LEG WARMERS. Yes, apparently knit leg warmers are running city wild on Parisian legs. 

And then we have the fingerless knit gloves. 

While my first thought is Madonna circa 1984... look at how cozy those look!

So, there you have it. The Paris "must haves for Fall 2012."

Now I'm headed to the mall!