When it comes to winter style, practicality often takes priority over having fun with fashion, but in Caitlyn O'Neil's world, there's a way to do both. The content creator has figured out how to wear sensible shoes and still have all the fun — and it includes the whole family. This season, O'Neil is outfitting herself and her family, including her husband and her two children Prestynn and Pax, in boots and sneakers, and making things feel fresh by curating a cohesive style mood for them all to fit the season and its various occasions.
"I like mixing up our style vibe depending on the occasion or season," O'Neil shares. "For this holiday, I want to build our looks around classic reds and greens and my fave: plaids!" Using shoes as the base for which to build their coordinating looks, she's turning to SHOE DEPT. to find comfortable, stylish, and affordable footwear for the entire family. "I love the variety of shoes — there really is something for everyone and every occasion! The brand always has new trending looks at reasonable prices, the shoes are of great quality, and I can easily find exactly what I'm looking for all in one place."
Ahead, see the shoe style stories O'Neil is creating for different events this winter season.
Holiday Party
"This holiday season, I definitely want to find the perfect cozy pieces that are timeless and versatile for my family. My daughter is seven and pretty particular about how things fit, so I want to prioritize her comfort and style when building our looks. For a holiday party, I'd go with dressier options for mom and dad, and comfortable but practical styles for the kids that will look perfect with their party outfits. They coordinate nicely together as a family, and each shoe is able to be worn for many occasions during the season."
Holiday Shopping
"Holiday shopping can be so stressful, and we have our hands full already, so when it comes to family shopping outings during the rush of the holiday season, I want to go for a casual-comfort vibe. The best way to make a casual choice more fun is to match with someone you love! We always enjoy a twinning moment, so here are matching athletic shoes for mom and dad and matching gender-neutral shoes for the kids. My daughter is pretty particular so it's always easier to give her options on outfits; I'll give her two or three options that fit the vibe I'm going for, and then let her pick her favorite. The feeling of independence helps make her more excited to wear a holiday or coordinating look with the family."
Weekend Getaway
"We love enjoying a winter getaway once a year, and going to the ice festival is a favorite of mine! These shoe styles are perfect to enjoy the outdoor festival and will be easy to style with our outfits, plus everyone will be warm and comfortable walking around. Comfort is key when shopping for my littles — if they're not comfortable, they won't wear it, so I always suggest being extra mindful about how much use they'll actually get out of the items. I love that these boots coordinate as a family and can be worn throughout the season!"
