Which come in the season's hottest color: butter yellow.
When it comes to major event dressing, no one aces the red carpet quite like the 'Bad Gal' herself, Rihanna. Whether she's showing up to the Met Gala in stunning couture creations or making the paparazzi go mad alongside her beau, A$AP Rocky, the Barbadian singer and mogul always knows how to make a statement. But alas, even though most of our attention goes to Rihanna's more dressed-up affairs, we can't forget that her style prowess also extends to her street style.
Over the weekend, the pop icon was spotted enjoying a night out with friends at Josie's bar in New York City wearing the most laidback yet chic outfit. Rihanna took a stroll on the rainy streets in a roomy grey hoodie from The Attico that featured a triangular pocket and seam design worn over loose-fitting Acne Studios jeans that looked as though they could've been plucked straight from A$AP Rocky's wardrobe.
Bottega Veneta Lace-Up Ankle Boot
$1,300 at Bottegaveneta.com
L.L. Bean Suede Moc-Toe Boot
$148 $119 at L.L.Bean
Rihanna cuffed the hems of her denim pants to highlight her sumptuous suede Bottega Veneta lace-up ankle boots, which combined the practicality of a hiking boot with the brand's extraordinary craftsmanship as seen in the boot's braided calfskin collar. She further accessorized her look with a black braided leather bucket bag, also by the brand, an indigo blue paisley bandana wrapped around her hair, and piles of silver and gold chain necklaces.
While her clothes skewed toward a gray palette, the buttery-yellow Bottega boots were definitely the bright spot of the full ensemble. With gloomy winter weather in full swing, there's no better time to invest in shoes that come in serotonin-boosting shades. Adding hues to your outfit from the warmer side of the color wheel can trick your brain into feeling a little less chilly and just a bit more cozy. Extra style points if you take a page out of Rihanna's playbook and wear yours with contrasting colored shoelaces— if you squint you can spot her turquoise blue ones. So why not inject a bit of summer into your winter outfits with some butter-yellow boots?
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Sorel Women’s Hi-Line Lace Boots
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Duckfeet Skanderborg Boots
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Carlkarida Women’s Ankle Boots
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House of Bruar Lace-Up Ankle Boots
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Clarks Wallabee Ankle Boot
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