This week I would like to talk about..... Finding the perfect pair of shoes for a special occasion... Dances/parties... Weddings (your own or if you're a guest) christenings.... Or even funerals...
Choosing the perfect pair of shoes that complement your chosen outfit is not as easy as it seems. You have to really take the time to select your shoes. Just because you may have (or may not have... Deals are out there for the adventurous huntress) paid tons of money for them does not make them the perfect pair. Take the time to walk around the house with your chosen pair of shoes on. Dance in them.... Do almost everything you would do normally around the house in your shoes....
There are a few things to really consider when buying shoes for special occasions (weddings, christenings, house warming parties, cocktail, etc.)
1: heel height. You have to choose from high (my personal favorite, and the bulk of my shoe collection.) High heels are elegant and really lean the legs. They are however, not a favorite for dancing, or standing for long periods of time.
There is also mid Heel, they really aren't too high or too short for the average heel wearer... I'd say a "mid heel" is from 3"-4".... But I am probably wrong because to me that's too short... But to most that's too high... From what I've read in magazines and fashion sites, the mid heel "flatters any height and figure".... But my knowledge on that is pretty limited....
...... I gotta stress here that I am not Giselle or whatever model is "in" now.... I'm 6' tall, and have Marilyn Monroe-esqe curves (I have hips, and boobs and a white girl ass ok?? *i.e. low ass amplitude*) so I'm curvy but not fat... If that makes sense... So for ME and my OWN personal tastes and talents.... I tend to go for the HIGHER/HIGHEST heels I can get my hands on.... My love and passion are what I like to call hooker heels and my grandma always called "fuck me shoes")
.....random offshoot.... I can hear my upstairs neighbors boning..... Gross....
.... So my personal tastes are attempting to get in the way here... And try as I might I just can't fight everything....
.... Wtf she just answered the phone in the middle of her session??? I'd be pissed if I was "the dood of the week"...... Fuck sorry... It's just so random and disrespectful that my neighbor is so fucking loud... That bitch stomps on my head when I'm yelling at my dog.... Whatever... Moving on... Sorry...
...back to shoes..... After high, and mid.... You have..... You guessed it.... The thorn in my fucking side.. Low heels.... There's something about comfort and yada yada yada...I refuse to believe low heeled shoes exist... Sorry... Moving on...
There are allot of things that need to come into play when you are picking (or buying NEW heels....hint hint....) shoes out for special occasions...
You gotta keep in mind... The VENUE...wherever the event is going to take place is VERY important.... Garden/Tea parties held out doors in actual gardens... Or the dreaded funeral (a sad but true part of life... And in the last 3 years ive had to go to 3 funerals) Are gonna play hell on your heels of ANY height... Your gonna sink into grass, sand, mud, whatever's out there to sink in... You're gonna fall victim.... Unless that is you follow my simple instructions... When walking grass.... Walk on the BALL of the foot..."aren't I already doing that by wearing heels in the first damn place?".... Nope... Many of you are still shifting your weight back to the heel... That's why your heels make the "click thump" sound.. Cus the heel strikes first and then the ball of the foot.... That's ok that's ok.... Thats normal dudes... I do, you do, everyone does it ok? But what I'm saying is to keep your weight balanced on the FRONT of the shoe not the heel WHEN WALKING ON GRASS or other softish surfaces... And your heels won't sink and get muddy! Trust.... And try it...
You also gotta consider comfort... You're prolly gonna have to be wearing your shoes for most of the day, so you kinda gotta pick something that's comfortable enough to do all of your standing, walking, and dancing in.... Unless you (like me) don't really give a rats ass then GO FOR IT!
Something people don't really think is all that much of a deal... Is the COLOR of your shoes.... Now I'm not saying wear a green dress with orange pumps or pink with baby shit brown... Unless that's the look you're going for... In which case... Hey...right on.... But most people tend to pick "safe" (boring) neutral colors.... Why not go crazy?? For my aunts mother-in-laws funeral... I wore purple heels (because that was her favorite color) for my grandpas funeral I wore pink... Very bright pink... (Because he liked my shoes bright).... For my moms funeral I wore the "something blue" manolo blahnik pump (i dont know how else to describe the color)
I just dig bright shoes... So add a pop of color to your feet. It don't hurt no one and sometimes that's just a little way to honor someone...
Another cool thing we get to consider with your shoes are the embellishments! Jewels, beading, glitter, rhinestones, embroidery.... Just don't have a holly hobby pair of shoes where shit falls off.... You'll have a "show girls" moment on the damn dance floor
Your shoes really do have the potential to transform your whole persona! You just have to know what can complement your outfit and accessories in the best possible way.. And if you keep the heel height appropriate for you needs, the venue, the comfort, and the color in mind... Everything else should tie together nicely!
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