Shoooooze.
August 10, 2010 | Category: I'm a Shopper, I'm a Sister
“A pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.”
-Anonymous
Shoes. An essential part of the daily wardrobe. I mean, it’s totally conceivable that you might decide to skip wearing a bra, or even your underwear. Sure, you might sag a little, or pull a “Britney”, but really, what’s the harm? Right?
I’ve worn some really ugly crap on my feet in the past. And since I’m kinda a minimalist, I’ve gotten rid of the really bad stuff (which means I can’t take pictures of them and slap em’ on the blog). But I can assure you it looked exactly like this:
I know, right? Are you embarrassed for me? At one point in my life I was totally ok with going out in public with this thing on my foot. Can we still be friends?
These days, I am trying to avoid the ugly at all cost, but whatever goes on my feet need to be comfortable and practical. I’ve tried to chase after my kids in beautiful high heels, but it’s proved to be dangerous for everyone involved.
On any given day, you will see me sporting these around the city:
Chacos. Yep, not the most beautiful pieces of footwear on the planet. But, Whoa Nelly, don’t knock ‘em till you try ‘em. I love them because you can adjust them 100 different ways, and they can be re-strapped and/or re-soled if they get damaged or you wear them out. And yes, if you look closely, you can see a war wound I acquired on the weekend trip to NYC right under my left big toe. Ouch!
And these little numbers? Ballet flats from BCBG. Comfy, practical, and stylish. I also wore these around the Big Apple this past weekend, and I *might* have gotten yet another blister. But they are pretty much cute, right?
And on the horizon: A pair of Farylrobin’s for the fall season. I’m thinking the Millie’s are a must have. I mean, a girl must have a good pair of boots to keep her feet dry, right?
(picture these on my feet, they would look great, I know it)
And, and, AND! I kinda think these would look overly fantastic on my toes. Frye’s. Yep, I’ve never had a pair, but I bet they would really look great on me. They would pretty much go with everything I have in my wardrobe. A girl can dream…
So yeah, what’s on your feet? Are you a flip flop kind of girl, or do you run around in stilettos all day long? And at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter. It’s just fun to window shop. Or at least that’s what I keep telling my wallet…
****This post is dedicated to one of the best sisters a girl could ever ask for. My youngest sister.
You are awesome. You are beautiful. And you deserve the best.
And I love you very much. Knock em’ dead.****
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August 10th, 2010 @ 1:34 pm
I'm a barefoot as much as possible kind of mama. Even as I sit here at my desk at work… I've slipped off my shoes and sets my tootsies free!
Since becoming all fitness-y and such, I have actually started to invest money in sneakers and running shoes and such things. Otherwise, I refuse to pay more than $20 for shoes. Which means they only last 1 season most of the time.
I think the link for the sandals (which I like muchly) isn't right…
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August 10th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
I love my Mions. Unfortunately, they don't make them anymore. I'd really like to get a pair of Dansko's. A lot of the women wear them where I work. I really like those Chacos. I may need to get a pair to replace my falling-apart Mions.
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August 10th, 2010 @ 3:59 pm
Chacos are my best friend. Leather flips though, not the industrial hiking sandals. At work, I keep it simple with either some peep flats with a bow or pointed half inch wedges, both black. On nights out, I have a wide array of heels to choose from. The hubby complains I never wear them and I have too many, but I explain to him that he just needs to take me out more
Love your silver ballet flats, too cute!
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August 10th, 2010 @ 6:32 pm
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August 10th, 2010 @ 6:34 pm
Flip flops all the way. I used to live in heels and then I married someone only half an inch taller than me, so flip flops and ballet flats it is!
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August 10th, 2010 @ 6:35 pm
holy crap! I just commented on your sandals this morning! But i still covet them.
And as you saw? I wear flip flops…much to the chagrin of my doctor. I don't like wearing shoes if I don't have to.
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August 10th, 2010 @ 8:48 pm
Oh those boots. (the second ones). I can see you with a flirty skirt and those. Love 'em.
And yes, lots 'o flip flops here. But it's warm for about 8 months so it's all good…
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August 11th, 2010 @ 12:57 am
ohhhhhhhh! a shoes post! thanks for the dedication, em! I promise, if I get this job I will hook you up!!
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August 11th, 2010 @ 1:54 am
I love this post so much!!
Which is funny, cause I have a serious love hate relationship with shoes. I mean, I love them…. but my feet hate them. I'm a flip flops girl unless I'm trying to be cute. Then I bust out the skyscrapers.
My feet just need a happy medium… ya know?
And as for your sister… if she's anything like you… she'll knock them dead. (Not that I know who them is. But still! GIRL POWER!)
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August 11th, 2010 @ 3:19 am
My favorite shoes:
* FitFlops (seriously awesome)
* El Naturalista Iggdrasil clogs (comfy, cute, eco-friendly)
* cowboy boots from Justin Boots (an Arizona girl's gotta have a pair)
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
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August 11th, 2010 @ 1:04 pm
I HAVE that ugly pair, in a fun red color. But in my defense, I only wear them to the barn and kennel. And for gardening. But only around the house. I promise.
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August 11th, 2010 @ 8:57 pm
So, I probably shouldn't even ask which side of the Crocs debate you come out on, should I?
Oh, and that first pair of boots? *LOVE*
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August 12th, 2010 @ 12:13 pm
I'm usually barefoot or in sneakers. If I have to put on shoes it's usually heels. I wish I could do flipflops or sandles like those – but it hurts like heck to separate my toes…at least until I can manage to get them fixed.
But I love all those shoes…now you've got me wanting…
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August 12th, 2010 @ 1:08 pm
YAY for Chacos!!! LOVE THEM!! I've worn this pair out, wearing them almost every day for the last year. While I was pregnant, they saved the day. My feet and back and legs rarely hurt and if they did, it wasn't because of my shoes!
Congrats to your sister, too!!
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