Shoes, Glorious Shoes!
October 27, 2008
YSL Tribute Pump
I’m like most women, I love shoes. The higher the heel, the more I like ‘em … Unfortunately, I do much more walking as a stylist than I did as a lawyer sitting at a desk all day long and my feet can tell the difference. Oh I succumbed to the new heel heights; I got a pair of the YSL Tribute heels to add 5.5 inches to 5′2″ self. They’re absolutely beautiful, I mean they really are. They take my breath away everytime I look at them, but wearing them is a whole ‘nother story! I should own stock in Insolia because at this point I cant wear a pair of heels (low or high without them) – they force the weight from the ball of your foot to shift to your heel, so you’re not standing on your tip-toes all of the time, www.insolia.com. However, I really need some everyday low heels that look good and feel even better. I’ve looked high and low and am just coming up dry, dry as the Saharah. I found some great platform Gladiator-type sandals by Kate Spade this Summer. Were they comfortable you ask? I bought 3 pair, what do you think? I wish KS had decided to use the same base and make a similar shoe for the Fall. I’m a girl with hips and not a lot of height, I need big hair and heels to balance my hips out a bit. Wearing flats does wonders for my feet, but I dont love the overall effect. So, I’ve been on a mission to find a comfortable, attractive wedge or platform heel to wear day-in and day-out. For a cool downtown, jeans and fur vest look try the Kelly Clog by Kork-Ease. If you’re a true hipster, the No. 6 clog boot might be for you, although your wallet may beg to differ at the starting price point of $340 – we are in a recession … but I love the blue patent leather ones. I’m still thinking about those. If money is no problemo, go for the Clergerie’s – they’re beautiful, well-made and COMFORTABLE. I’ve found a few, but I’m still looking … and better yet, I’m just starting to road-test ‘em, so I’ll keep you posted.
