Laurieheels

Hi Dawn! Well, back is a relative term I suppose. I had my chiropractor check my ankle today when I went for my adjustment since it has been some time since anyone looked at it. He told me to max out my heels at two inches. I do kind of walk to the right instead of in a straight line at times, because my ankle is weak, thus, not supportive enough the more I strain it with a higher heel. He'll check again over the next few months and we'll see just how well it is healing. But I have been told it may take some time because of the scar tissue the sprain caused. He did a pretty good adjustment on it which should help, but there's no prediction of an if I can properly wear higher heels again, let alone when. So the occassional jaunt for a four inch heel, okay, but I'll need to go easy. I trust the guy, he has really helped my neck problems, so for now I don't see any reason to ignore his advice on this. Ah well.

Diva, huh? Sounds horrible. I'm just me, well armed with words and weakened of ankle but alive! Again, thank you everyone for the kind words and well wishing and the like.

Gee, popularity. How unexpected. But familiar names, friendly faces, or avatars anyway, so, it might be worth peeking in here and there. But come on, I used to tower in six inchers and stand with straight legs, there has to be some strange thought on the loss of that, especially around here. I push myself, I know, and as much as I could probably push past the discomfort and stretch myself into my old goddess shape, well... I fear four inch heels will be it for me, and even then I know I need to train back to it for outdoor wear. Work is easy, there are escalators. I'll make sure I don't wait another 2.5 years before posting again. How's that? And Hoverfly gets a smack for the sarcasm

Hi I haven't been on for 2.5 years. Apparenly there's still some remnant of my time here. Well, I figured I should at least say hello. About 17 months ago I sprained my ankle, and while I have healed, wearing heels isn't as easy. So I have to keep it to four inches or less. Sad, I know. I posted some shoes for sale, maybe someone wants a bit of history. It's funny, I haven't been around for so long but there are recent private messages sent to me from people. It's nice to be remembered I suppose. I am not sure I'll get to visit a lot, and hey, without my body's old super power of wearing sky scraping stilettos, I don't even feel like I'll fit in. But at least it is nice to visit and remember some fun times.

Woe to the Goths, falling to platforms, but the styles are there and I suppose they have to buy what they will. In my time, a heeled granny boot or a pair of army boots was all a goth wardrobe needed. And for when not so gothy, a pair of Doc Martens. Thick soled, yes, but not styled to be a plat.

If one is serious, one must do whatever it takes to succeed without risking the lives of others, and preferably, one's own life. If it creates an interesting image along the way, then that's a wonderful bonus.

From working and living in a downtown environment in a big city, I know that people who are less fortunate do not care as much about the look. Everyone is saying "if we can get it from cahrity we won't buy it" but come on, if the organization was screening who would get items, it would not be an issue. A mark, a stamp, a tag, anything to indicate it was not an original purchase, do you think someone suffering and trying to stay warm would care? They rummage through the trash, collect bottles, sleep in strange places, and are grateful for a clean bed and a hot meal when they can find them at the shelters. There comes a time when image doesn't matter because survival is more important. There is a way. And please, stop making excuses for the big companies, they could manage it and still have high end interest in first run products. It all takes a willingness they can't care enough to find.

Platforms are evil. Anita knows this. She doesn't need them. No one ever should unless they need height beyond an extreme foot position. Sadly, platforms become a crutch for those who cannot develop true high heeled wear abilities. Of course, Anita, if you use them, I won't fault you for it, since you can do without them. I suppose there could be an aspect of platform style one might need, but I don't know anything about that.

An idea. A strange one, but an idea. A few weeks ago, my two sisters and I and one of our friends went on a trip To Banff, in Alberta. A big tourist town, yes. They have hot springs and we went there. Interesting to be in a hot pool when outside there is snow and it is cold. it is fun. So I was standing in a high heeled position, something I can do out of the water with ease, and a position I use when standing barefoot a lot. It helps, and no, they do not allow the wearing of heels into the hot springs pool. But suddenly I found that I could stand on my tip toes in the water. I just rolled onto them without effort. And so I could flex my muscles into a perfect ballet wearing shape. Maybe water training? Water supports you, helps balance, reduces weight bearing pressure. Try standing in water without the boots, if you can sacrifice a pair, wear them in the water. The water should reach your shoulders to be most effective.

So we all sit here, trying to pay bills, wondering about the future, and greedy companies throw away things to keep image and profit margins while we all suffer. Bastards! All of them. Create a freaking stamp to indicate the item as charity or non returnable and donate the items! They judge the poor for dressing poorly, but keep those people poor and poorly dressed because of their greed! There are many ways to ensure items can be donated and used, so why the heck not do that and make the world a better place, and create a good image? Heck, a community friendly image gets you just as many sales as it does being elitist and greedy. Maybe the customer lines shift a bit, but you still get the business! I'd be happy to call any company that does this and grind their bones to paste with a verbal assault on how evil they are.

Lots of ladies to look at out there, and some who can stand up straight in such heels, so...

Outfit from yesterday. Black on black stripped pants, a long sleeved red blouse with pointy collar, button up the front, and my black knee boots under the pant legs. Put the pants do not cover the heels or the buckle straps. How's that?

I have leopard print Sandals from the Highest Heel line of shoes, but the straps may not qualify. The one pair I saw and always wanted but never was able to find was by Issac Mizrahi, a few years back. Mid heel height, but cute leopard print with bow, excellent closed toe mules, they were called "kitten attack" Would have been perfect.

I've seen prostitutes wearing such boots. Where I used to work, at night it was infamous for having women of the evening on the corners. Sometimes when in the area well after work, leaving from a party or something, we'd head down infamous 3rd Ave and have a peek. Thigh Boots and clear plastic platform sandals with stiletto heels were prevalent, but then, so were tight jeans and runners. Which leads me to believe that while we have one image of a loose woman, really, those who have chosen that profession use a variety of looks to attract a variety of customers. Why we focus on one aspect in the media is beyond me.

Okay, so when I stopped being all gothy, I leaned toward the bimbo style for a while. Went blonde, short skirts, higher heels... I'll admit it. It wasn't extreme, mind you. Short skirts, sure, but never short shorts, and the hair was never teased out, not really the stereotypical image. But heading towards it, sitting on the fringe.

Well guess what. Since I'm the moderator, I can consider the vote, but I'll only use it as a guideline. So if I find guys posting too much for my liking, I have the moderator tools to deal with it. After all, if guys are chasing away input from females, then there's an obvious issue to be dealt with. We cannot say "we are an open minded community with respect for others and desiring respect for ourselves" and then not respect the issue of females who might not be ready to share their high heeled experiences with men on every level. University had co-ed bathrooms, but for the most part, we still have a men's room and a women's room, and there is a nice aspect of a secret societal bond between women when they go to the powder room and make men wonder what is going on. Just as the boys like to get together some times, so do the girls, and I think we need to respect that. We are all equal, sure, but we're not the same. And space is needed on either side of this issue.

I don't think thigh boots are in, I think they still have a stigma. Knee boots are in, I see them a lot, and in a place where winter is super cold at times, you'd think people would want as much boot as possible to cover up the legs. But I still suspect a stereotype exists with boots. The higher they go, the younger a person should be seems to be the idea. Or if not young, single, or looking, or trying to make a statement... Still, boots here are all about the knee for the current trends. Is it a shame? Sure it is. I don't think the style of boots is for me, but it should be out there, available to more than a marginalized section of society standing on street corners or swinging around poles on an elevated runway stage. For me, at 30, single, and not looking for a guy at the moment (though always open to the chance of falling into one's lap, so to speak) I don't think some fashions fit. But it would be nice to know that I have the option without falling into a stereotype. It sounds like some parts of the world have it right in allowing a bit more fashion freedom and expression without an automatic judgement.

Yes, cats are cool. You have how many again? You are severely outnumbered. And in relation to bimbos, I can certainly claim that cats are not bimbos, the two here are too smart for their own good. And our girl cat cannot be trusted with my shoes, as I have discovered. She chews threw straps and laces, and likes to sleep on the pairs made of real leather.

I voted at 6 inches, simply because my ability at 7 is not ready for the outside world for long periods of time. Sadly, there hasn't been a lot of motivation of late for improving the heel heights. A lot of factors, certainly. But I will always remember my 16 hour day of 5.5 inch heels as my record for wearing time combined with height.

have a degree, received a degree... I'll have to agree with your statement on the quality. Okay, just kidding, easy everyone, easy. My degree is useless unless I want to become old and stuff, per the stereotype. I think a high heeled history professor would have been a treat on a University campus, but that path ended 8 years ago. Funny, how then I was gothy, and now, dark blonde hair high heel wearing, and anything but a bimbo, certainly wiser now than I was then even if from looks, people might think the opposite.

I think she is trying to say, how can we slam someone for her choices in life and then be all open minded about something else, and the example being we're open minded and supportive for the choices of men wearing heels and such. But I'll let Ellen-Jay finish the thought, it is just my interpretation of a generally kind statement saying include everyone. Having come from a gothy attitude to where I am now, I never understood the whole 'bimbo' thing. But I suppose it is about a sterotypical image, in which a woman feels she has to offer herself in a physical sense in order to gain acceptance, and it has come to mean, no mental capacity to offer, no personality beyond being sexy, and thus, has been marginallized by society in some sense. People should be free to live with their choices, so long as no one else is hurt and they understand the consequences of the action. The trouble is, many people do things without thought for the long term effect. Implants in, implants out.

Thanks for the positive feedback, I do appreciate it. Strange how no one has offered any critical comments on it. I would have thought I'd have a few. Maybe they're just waiting. So far, great to know people are enjoying it. It will certainly have me eager to write an article about wearing heels with flare and style.

Come on, people, over 1700 registered members, and so little feedback! High heel goddess and aspiring writer here, need input!

The threes will prep you for the fours. Take in stages, and be patient. I know the desire is great to get there, but really, if it is worth it, the time put in to training up is valuable. Olympic training for high heel wearing.

No, pink is a color, and most women I know like to limit their wearing of it, including myself. I own one pink top that I wear, and it's a very subtle pink. Aegist, uncalled for? No, just the truth from those I know. This is what we feel about it. Pink being feminine is a stereotype as it is, and we're all rebelling against it.