The Battle Of the Comfortable Brown Booties: Sofft Giliana vs Comfortiva Briane

Fall is rapidly approaching and even though it is 80 degrees here in Vermont, I can’t help but start the transition to my fall wardrobe. The rich colors and cozy knits are calling me.

Last year, I created a Fall Needs List. See more about creating Seasonal needs list here.

On the very top of that fall needs list, was a pair of dark brown comfortable booties. I have multiple pairs in black and a pair of Sofft Aisley in Luggage that I bought locally at Roam Vermont that I love. But, I found myself searching for a dark brown pair throughout the season.

How to Pick Your Wedgie (Jeans)

Levi’s have been promising that their Wedgie Fit Jeans will give us the cheekiest butt since 2016. Apparently, the deeper “V” yoke and the placement of the pockets on the Levi’s Wedgie Fit Jean are “designed to show off your assets.”

The Search For The Best Levi's Shorts

I have been on the hunt for the best denim shorts for years now. Don’t get me wrong I like my old pair, I made them myself many years ago out of a pair of old Levi’s, but they are low-waisted and make me feel a bit schlumpy. So, even though I would much rather find a super cool pair of high-waisted vintage jean shorts, I am facing the fact that my magic thrifting touch is not going to save me this time. A night of researching and reading reviews left me with 8 pairs of shorts delivered to my door in a few days. Here is what I learned: