I’ve always had a thing for shoes. Even before I learned what clothing styles work best for my body type and how to artfully accessorize an outfit, I loved shoe shopping. I’ve always enjoyed trying new styles and pushing the limits a bit. I generally gravitate towards classic styles that have an interesting detail, and while I love a fabulously stylish pair of shoes, comfort is always going to trump all. There’s nothing worse than sore feet at the end of the day.
My husband has long been a fan of Johnston & Murphy footwear for their quality men’s shoe styles, but I had no idea they carried shoes for women until they invited me to partner with them on a fall fashion post. When I received their email, I quickly clicked over to see what their women’s shoe styles were like, and I was thrilled to find a wide variety of classic but stylish shoes and boots for women.
I was able to choose two pairs to style for this post, and it didn’t take me long to narrow my choices down to the Brynn Jodphur Bootie in Espresso Italian Waxed Calfskin and the Isabel Bootie in Black Kid Suede. I knew the Brynn Jodphur Bootie would be perfect for casual fall outfits involving skinny jeans and cozy scarves, and I could easily envision the Isabel Booties with my favorite shift dress and tights.
When the shoes arrived, they were every bit as luxurious in person as they appeared online. My mind immediately went to styling cute outfits, and I even created this flat lay for Instagram with the Jodphur Booties.
Swoon-worthy, right!?!?
The only question that remained was whether or not the comfort factor would equal their style quotient.
The first time I wore the Brynn Jodphur Booties, I styled them with skinny jeans and a cozy scarf.
sweater // tank // scarf // jeans // boots // clutch
Blanket scarves are a huge trend this season, and this plaid scarf in tones of brown, pumpkin, teal, yellow, and misty blue is my new bestie.
There’s always a lot of debate as to what to do with the hem of your skinny jeans with ankle boots. The shaft on these ankle boots is higher than most, and the front is a bit higher than the back, so when I tried cuffing my jeans, I didn’t love how it looked, although I suppose it works. I ended up wearing my skinniest skinny jeans and tucking them into the shaft of the boot. Because the jeans fit snugly around the ankle, they don’t bunch or ride up at all. It also helps that they are ankle-length so there’s not a lot of material to tuck in.
Finally, the mustard boyfriend sweater with the brown buttons worked perfectly with the fall hues in the scarf and the deep brown of the booties. I wore a chocolate brown tank underneath and carried a lighter brown clutch.
This outfit just screams fall, doesn’t it!?!
I styled the black suede Isabel Booties two ways. First I wore them with black skinny pants, a colorful blouse, and a black moto jacket. This is the perfect going-out outfit for fall! I like how you can see the detail on the shoes where they don’t quite meet the pants.
I also styled these chic booties with my favorite shift dress and black tights.
I love the overall effect of a long, lean leg-line. Whether I wear them with pants or a dress, these suede booties elevate an outfit and give it a chic but elegant vibe.
Johnston & Murphy shoes for women definitely live up to their reputation of quality and style. I couldn’t be more pleased with my selections, and I know they’ll be getting a LOT of airtime on the blog this fall and winter!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Johnston & Murphy. The opinions and text are all mine.
I am loving the Brynn Jodphur Bootie! I have the perfect outfit, just need those booties.
Love the Sari Chain boot in Roast Italian Calfskin!
i like the boots. This is a great giveaway!
So hard to choose, but I absolutely love the brown wedge boots!
I would love to try that bootie!
Those black booties are PERFECT!
You look gorgeous in all of these photo’s and I love the Brynn… any of them! The cuff is fabulous!
Both of them are fabulous! I definitely need the Brynn Jodphur booties in my life! Adore that outfit!!
I would love the Brynn Jodphur Booties!
Love, love, everything about your first outfit! I would love to win the Brynn Jodphur bootie in the expresso. They look so comfy and would be an asset to my fall and winter wardrobe!
LOVE the Brynn Jodphur booties! They are just what I’ve been looking for.
I love the judphur booties! Love the fall outfit with the scarf!!!
Oh, I really like the Bree Chelsea slip ones in the print. So fun and I think I could wear them all day on my feet at work. Thanks!
I love the Brynn Jodphur Booties! Thanks for running the contest!!
I love the meredith boots in black!!
I love both styles you picked, but the black shoes are amazing!
I am in love with the Brynn Jodphur bootie!!! They are definitely my favorite!!
I am LOVING the Isabel Bootie. You did such a great job at styling them. I’ve never owned a pair of booties because they tend to make my already short legs look shorter. I love how you styled them, I would totally wear them this way!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I love the Brynn Jodphur booties, and the fact that they sound comfy, too!!!
Loving the brown bootie you are wearing!
Those are both gorgeous choices! I had no idea they sold women’s shoes either. Thanks for sharing!
oh my, I cant pick just one! The brown wedge booties are perfect for casual and the black velour ones a great with pants and dresses! Love them both. Going to their website to take a look at what else they have!
Love how you show the versatility of the shoes and took them for real “test drives”. More than I can say about other bloggers’ sponsored posts. Can you tell me where you got that yellow sweater? It seems like the perfect yellow gold. I love the Maggie Pennie and the Isabel Bootie you featured.
Thanks, Lisa! The sweater is old – I got it at LOFT a few seasons ago.
Thanks! I’ll maybe keep an eye out at LOFT for updated versions.
They do have one now, but the mustard color sold out earlier in the season. http://bit.ly/1MZnlHi
THANKS! One more question, are the arms kinda tight? I’ve had previous season’s ones too & thought the arms were tight. Maybe it was a different long cardi though.
YES! Mine are. I haven’t tried this season’s version, though.
Love the jodphur boots with the fall outfit. Looks great on you, as always.
Oh my goodness…decisions decisions! I have to say the Brynn Jodphur bootie is by far my favorite. I’m a casual gal & these fit the bill perfectly for me. I’m ultra picky about shoes as well & these are so stylish & the color…. Yummy! Not to mention if they are as comfy as you say WINNER!!!!
I love their LYLA OUTSIDE-ZIP BOOTIE; they are gorgeous
So love love the brown booties. They are
So cute!
I like the Lyla Chelsea Ankle Boot.
My favorite is the Meridith Boot, but all the shoes are super cute.
Oh my goodness; I need those booties.
I love the brynn jodphur booties.
I am torn between the Meredith tall boots and the Lyla
Love the Brynn Booties!!
My favorite pair was the Lyla Full-Zip Boot.
judphur booties
Susi boot
That brown wedge bootie is to DIE for!! You styled all of these thinsg so well. Thank you for all of your inspiration.
The Lyla Chelsea ankle boots are awesome! (And they share my name haha)
The Brynn Booties for sure! Love comfort!
Love the brynn judpur booties!!!
I would have to say the booties are for me! I wear a lot of skinny pants & leggings to work. These booties are just what I need to make a fashion statement in my 2nd grade classrooms. Plus, I’m sure the students would love for me to win them:)
I love and need them both. However I believe if I had to select one I would select the Brynn Jodphur Booties. They are precious! I will definitely have to check out them womens shoe selections. thanks!
I like the Bree Gore ankle boot.
I would choose the Brynn Jodphur Booties that you’re wearing. They look comfy and stylish!
I love the Meredith Boot!
The Brynn bootie & the Susi bootie are both cute!
I like them both but I would choose the brown ankle boots because I would wear them more than the heels.
I love the Etta Bootie in Cocoa!
Love the brown boots! It’s great they’re fashionable and comfortable!
I think those outfits and shoes are definite winners! I love them both but I’d love to have the Brynn Jodhpur booties! Very stylish!
I love those Sari boots or the Etta boots but that would be a VERY hard choice!!! Love how you styled both pairs of shoes today!!
I absolutely love the Lyla Full-Zip Boot !!
Thanks so much.
I love the front line of those isabel booties. Too cute!
I love all their shoes!! The Jeanie Wrap Boot definitely looks perfect for my fall wardrobe!
Brynn Jodphur Booties for sure!!
I have enjoyed your blog and am anxious to incorporate some of your recipes in my weekly rotation :). The black Sari boot is dreamy! Thank you, Jo-Lynne for sharing yourself with us via your daily blog! Much love and blessings.
I love the Brynn Jodphur booties!!!
Right off, I like the black Isabel Pump. But there are so many I like, I don’t know yet which one I would pick if I won!
Weee so many great choices there! It’s hard to decide 😉 I’m torn between the suzie booties and the dinah wingtip oxfords. In the end, I’d probably go with the Dinah Wingtips in black & white heringbone, as I feel they fill a bigger gap.
Now, I just have to win! =)
That tap influence widget did NOT like me!
Anywho I would get the Isabel pump.
The plaid scarf and outfit is gorgeous!! If that outfit was hanging in my closet, I would be wearing it quite often.
Happy Friday!
I love the BREE GORE ANKLE BOOT!
Brown boots! Adorable
I just love the Maggie Penny!
The Isabel Booties” are just fab!
I would pick the harman bit driver shoes.
Have a great weekend!
I love both the pairs you choose! The Bryn Jodhpur Booties or Bree Cuffed Boots are my favorite. The Bree looks comfy warm.
I would have to say the Sari Chain Boot
LOVE the Brynn Cuff Bootie …all the boots and booties are fabulous!
I love the Gail Whipstitch bootie!
Love those brown jodphur booties! They would be great to wear to school! Crossing my fingers!……..
I would choose the BRYNN JODPHUR BOOTIE. So cute!
I checked out the Johnston & Murphy website and like many of their booties, especially the wedge style
I love both the shoes you picked and I’m loving all the outfits on this post! I have a huge shoe love myself and funny story….early on in our marriage my husband actually bought an Elecrolux vacuum storage bench for my shoes so he wouldn’t have to look at them all in the front closet. Anyway I’m drooling over the Jeanie Lace Up Booties
That’s so brilliant! I took a bookcase in our bedroom and put my boots on it. Haha!
I adore the Brynn Jodphur Bootie with all the fantastic detail especially the flexible rubber sole which grips the pavement and doesn’t slip. I also like that the inside is lined with leather, and they have a cushioned memory-foam insole for extra comfort. This sounds like a bootie that I would get many hours of enjoyment wearing!
I absolutely love the Susi Bootie in Tobacco Italian Kid Suede!
The Isabel and Etta booties are nice.
I love the GAIL WHIPSTITCH BOOTIE.
The Isabel Booties are SUPER ADORABLE!
Wouldn’t it be fab to win those? 🙂 of course!
Indeed. 🙂 Good luck!!
I love the Sari boots. They look like the perfect every day boots for fall and winter. I’m a sucker for good leather boots.
I love the Isabel booties, I could wear them with so many different outfits
Loving that Isabel bootie! And the Meredith and Sari boots look excellent too!
The Isabel booties!
So cute! Love the ones you are wearing but the Lyla Full-Zip Boot are so chic as well!
The Brynn booties are the cutest!
Love the jodhpur booties! Tried them on at mall yesterday…cute and comfy!!!
I love the Brynn Jodphur Booties you’re wearing. I’ve been wanting a pair of wedge boots.
Those wedge booties are so cute!!
I would definitely pick those Brynn Jodphur booties – so cute! Thank you for your wonderful blog. It is inspirational, fun, and it has forced me to think outside my constrictive fashion box 🙂
I would love to win the Brynn Jodphur booties as they are the perfect color for my palette and are Italian leather. That is something that I’ve only come to know because of your blog. It is such an inspiration to a fashion challenged person like me. Thank you Jo-Lynn!
LOL! Thank you! Glad I could help! 🙂
Love those black suede Isabel booties! Tough choice, but I think I’d go with those!
Cute boots,I would love the burgundy psit
I’m really loving the Brynn Jodphur Bootie! Super cute and stylish!
I like the boots.
The black Sari Chain Boot is my absolute FAVORITE!
I would pick one of the brown booties-not sure which one yet. There’s so many cute comfy options!
Super love the Brynn Jodphur bootie!!! Great quality too! ????
GAIL PIPED OXFORD is my favorite!!!
There are so many nice ones. However, the brown Jodphur Brynn booties are adorable. They look great with your outfits Jo-Lynne.
I’ll take on of each. But if I have to pick just one, let’s try the SUSI Bootie.
The Brynn Work Bootie are very fun too! However, I love the ones you picked. Eek! Gorgeous!!
Brynn Jodphur bootie or Jeanie wrap boot
i love the Jeanie Wrap Boot