Saturday, May 2, 2009

All About Comfort

It's pretty rare for me not to wear heels, but I knew I would be traipsing around town last Friday so I went with my tried and trusty Newport-News flat suede boots.

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Gap dress, H&M woven patent black belt, Newport-News boots and U.O. sunnies.

Of course I made my rational shoe decision before I realized I'd be spending the better part of my day with a glamazon, a.k.a. Corinna Allen. Without a doubt I was very comfortable in my flat boots and jersey dress, but I felt like a hobbit next to Corinna - curse my 5'2" height!

I now realize that I've officially become a high-heel (3-inches or more) addict. I find it very difficult to leave the house without heels. So to my future knees and feet, I apologize!

C.L.
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18 comments:

  1. ediotMay 3, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    cute outfit. and i love the colours in the pictures

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  2. AngelaMay 3, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    cute outfit. i try to mix up heels and flats.

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  3. WinnieMay 3, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I wear flats most days...but I'm always drawn to heels when I go shopping!

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  4. AllieMay 3, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    I'm with you. Heels make you taller, longer, and work wonders to make your legs that much hotter ;)

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  5. June ShinMay 3, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I'm with you on the heels. I've never liked flat shoes.

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  6. LisaMay 3, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Cute outfit--not hobbit-like at all!

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  7. tanyaMay 3, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    aww, I think they look great on you but I completely understand the addiction to heels...I'm a heelaholic as well!! :-)

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  8. Annie SpandexMay 4, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    The dress is really cute with those boots, though! I love it

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  9. Sharon May 4, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Hi there-such a cute outfit my dear!

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  10. AshleyMay 4, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    You look great, Cath! I agree with you about the heels. I completely agree! I've been using a Soap & Glory product called "Feet Dreams" that helps to kind of ease the tiredness after a long day running around in heels. It also helps when your feet/legs get a bit swollen. :)

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  11. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Cute casual chic outfit! I'm with you about heels.. I've slowly become a high-heel girl, although I really can't walk smoothly in anything over 4 inches. :)

    xo, Becs
    http://www.stylewithbenefits.wordpress.com

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  12. Dream SequinsMay 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I've heard that a shoe with a "sensible" heel height of one inch is actually better than flat flat shoes. I take that advice and run in the other direction... You do need a day of rest, however. Sometimes it's nice to mix it up and do a full weekend of flat, comfy shoes.

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  13. MaekoMay 4, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I'm the same way. I'm crazed about heels. I mainly keep my shoes closed, not about the toe, but around the foot and heel, so that I can wear Dr. Scholl's insoles. They work wonders, and surprisingly actually fit into heels!

    Or I stick with Jeffrey Campbell, because his shoes are insanely comfy. Moreso than the same versions Aldo creates.

    I'm 5'2" also, so I feel your pain, but nothing sometimes beats the comfort of a good flat, esp if the flat are Chuck Taylors.

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  14. greenjeansMay 4, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I still can't believe anyone, boy or girl can actually stand, let along remain mobile in anything with a 3 inch differential from heel to toe. I think it's one of the reasons us guys think girls are magical creatures.

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  15. AlineMay 4, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    you look adorable....I do a lot of running around so I am about 50/50 with flats and heels!

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  16. Fashion CappuccinoMay 4, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    So cute!! You're so proportional so no need to fret about your height! I've been looking for boots just like those! They look great with the dress! xxoxoxoxo

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  17. Black Patent StilettosMay 4, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    aw, you definitely don't look short at all in your pictures! I think Shin is right, proportions are important.

    but I sympathize with feeling shorter esp. when you are around taller gals. My best girlfriends are both 5'7" and 5'8" and I always feel short around them.

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  18. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    awwww you're adorable!!! and the same height as me! although you always look way way taller!!

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