Pair no. 34: I saw these work worthy cuties in Livermore, CA — why do the cutest shoes end up on the nicest women? I think that there must be something to loving adorable shoes that makes you friendly! I asked this woman if I could take a picture of her shoes and her face lit up the room! I know I keep saying that in every post it seems — but, it’s true! These wedges have the added maryjane factor and I think that I need a pair of them in my size!
Pair no. 33: I couldn’t resist these shoes, exiting a car outside on a dull gray morning. I ran over to this car, with my roller bag containing all of my training materials for the day, and requested a photo of the shoes. All of a sudden the sun came out on her face and she began sharing with me all of the shoes that I should have a picture of in her closet. The driver of the car confirmed loudly that yes, indeed, I needed to see her other shoes.
Pair no. 36 So here is a pair of Sam Edelman boots that called me from across the store. I saw them at Nordstrom in Chicago and didn’t buy them. I’m not paying full price for shoes I can’t work in for 8 hours! But, when I went back to Chicago (Oak Brook actually), they were on the sale rack. I sighed and knew that it was meant to be…just like when I saw my military coat in Burlington coat factory in Albuquerque in May. Just meant to be…like me and my darling husband, who contributed a military web belt to complete the look. Yup, military goes non-utilitarian in my closet.
Pair no. 35: Sandals always give me hope. Even when someone is wearing them in the fall. Hope for summer, hope for fresh raspberries, and hope for walks near cool streams. These sandals are so darn cute — I don’t blame the wearer for wearing them with black ill-fitting pants to work in autumn. In fact, I think that cute shoes can totally redeem all of the comfortable and fashionless pants in the workplace.
Pair no. 34: These pumps belong to someone much sassier than you would expect. Although, since they are alligator embossed and with a slight metallic sheen, you might guess that the owner has her own style and her own blog. I mentioned to the owner that when I turn 50, I will follow my Doctor’s advice and wear Dansko clogs — she scoffed openly at me! She told me she was turning 50 in a month and no way in hxxx, was she going to give up her high heels. Here’s a shout out to you Miss Fifty. Keep on workin’ it and keep on feelin’ it! See her blog at Renegade Conversations!
Pair no. 32 Boots at the coffee shop. I didn’t follow the protocol on this one– this was pure guerilla phone-cam shooting. I thought that I had seen it all, but these boots have a stacked heel, with straps, and cuffs! It goes to show that there is no “too much” in the winter time.
Pair no. 31: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” tennis shoes. It is so hard not to buy themed tennis shoes and crazy T-shirts — it is just part of the American impulse to identify and somehow by identifying becoming unique. These shoes were a wonderful tribute to the rich fantasy worlds that exist inside of this man. You would never know by looking at him that he would own a pair of shoes like this — he understands that you don’t wear these to the office. But as you can see, he has worn them. And felt springier, and cooler, and hipper just by putting these on with his jeans.
Pair no. 30: St. Valentine’s Day, a day of opportunities, a day for romance, for sexy lacy doilies, for pink and red and chocolate. So what opportuntity did St. Val offer this woman? The romance of comfort, the excitement of red, and the ability to beat everyone to the boxes of chocolate.
Here’s an idea — maybe I’ll start getting everyone to shoot a pic of all of their shoes…here’s the first group picture — kind of a class photo…notice the beautiful green pair in the back, the shy fuscia pair in the front, and the military issue boots? Thank you for your service, both in the military and in the service of shoe lovers everywhere.
Pair no. 29: Kitten heels — I mean these are cat woman kitten heels. In fact, these shoes may have been just a little bit too sassy…I will say no more.
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