the perfect grey bootie.

when I first saw this photo on the sartorialist back in december, I went crazy trying to find the perfect pair of grey ankle booties like this chic girl had on (not that they are the only amazing part of this outfit...can we talk about that oversized croco clutch for a minute?!). I happened upon this pair of UO block heel ankle booties just this afternoon and besides being the perfect shade of grey, having the right shaped heel and toe, I'm also loving the slightly weathered, vintage looking brass buckle detail. these aren't exactly like the ones in the pic, but I think the slightly sloping uppers might be more flattering and easy to pair with summer dresses and will transition nicely when the weather requires tights again.