Shoe Don'ts

Okay, Janice has rung the bell regarding that ultimate cleaning of the closet. I admit that I am a bit behind but I will remedy that this evening. I have a date with my room and the closet and I will not stop until it is in shape. So those of you who are in the same boat, make the commitment and move forward.



Janice has a great point about shoes. I am all about saving my feet. Once your feet hurt you can not be beautiful or sexy or even happy. You just want to be off of your feet. I no longer do the 4 and 5 inch heels. They look great but ladies, if you are walking, six blocks in it gets pretty ugly. Save your feet, knees and back by opting for a lower heel if you are about to set out on a serious trek.



That said, here is why I really decided to post today. Saving your feet is one thing. Now try and save the rest of us who are offended by unsightly alternatives for comfort.



Rule No. 1 - - - flip flops do not go with everything!!!



As a matter of fact, if you have more than two pairs of flip flops you have a problem. I view them as shoes that you wear at the beach, in the public shower, for a run to the store in summer and schlepping around the house. They are not some all purpose shoe alternative that goes with every outfit you own. If I see one more woman in a designer skirt and flip flops I am going to scream. AAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I just saw some.



They are a lazy way out and they are not attractive. buy a pair of sandals with some class and a bit of style. Opt for a basic color and move on. But definitely lose all those extra flip flops. If you have a pair in every color, seek therapy. You have lost touch with fashion reality.



Rule No. 2 - - - Ughs acquired that name for a reason!!!



Unless you live in a place where the climate is frigid or you are at a ski lodge, do not wear ughs. They are called ughs because they are ugly!!!!!!! How or better yet, why do I see women wearing after ski boots (a.k.a. ughs) when it is 80 degrees outside. It isn't a fashion statement.



Those boots should have never been made; period, end of statement. They should only be sold at sporting goods stores. They belong in the section with ski wear. It doesn't matter if you are talking cross country, downhill, snow boarding, whatever. Just know that those boots belong on feet that are walking around a ski lodge or walking on snow. If you have a pair, retire them now!



Buy a great summer boot (there are some great designer sandals that look like summer boots). Buy some great winter boots. I know that there are lots out there. But as for ughs, I am on a campaign to rid the fashion retail stores of these unsightly disasters. NO MORE UGHS!!!!!!!!!



Rule No. 3 - - - NO TO CROCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I hear they are comfortable. I hear they are great for your feet. I hear they provide great support. So now I will say something that you can hear from me. THEY ARE A CROCK!!!!! Why do you want big rubber clogs on your feet? What kind of statement is that? I have no taste, except in my mouth!



Come on ladies. How in the world do you justify these so called shoes? I don't live in a country where clogs are king. I have never seen a pair of crocs on the streets of Paris, France. I am confident that I never will. However, I see them all over San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, you name the city. It is like as Americans we have gone for every stupid, ugly shoe fad ever launched. Throw them away.



I would rather see running shoes on women's feet. There are some great athletic shoes posing as great fashion alternatives. Puma, Adidas, you name it. There are some great slip on alternatives that are cute and fashionable. Some can actually be worn with dresses. Just do some looking around and you will see all of the great alternatives to these unsightly footwear options. So again ladies, throw them out!!!!!



Okay the rant is over. I just had to get that out. So here is what you should do. Find a great cobbler shop. It is time to consider shoe repair and renewal. I have a pair of winter white fisherman sandals that I will not throw out. I am getting them repaired and renewed. They are great.



Also, if you change the way you trot around the planet, your feet will be greatful and all of us fashionistas will be happy. So repeat after me. No flip flops, No Ughs, No Crocs.



Don't you feel great and doesn't that closet look better!!! Shoes, shoes, shoes and shoes.



a la prochaine!