Laurieheels

On 2002-04-29 20:12, Nata wrote:

Another thing that I notice is this. There were a few occasions where my heel got stuck on the iron grills found at pavement drains or man-holes. The guys are very willing to help but not the girls. Strange though.

That's easy to understand, Nata. The jealous women who cannot wear heels are thinking "Ha! She deserves it for wearing those shoes!"

Jealousy prevents them from being civil. It is worse when the men rush to help you, as the female jealousy increases!

French Fry? Not even invented in France, and Twentieth Century Cowboys don't count, because they were from a different time frame than oppulent French Nobles who lived off the toil of lower classes. But good on those cowpokes and their well heeled boots.

Well, Yamyam, you should post a bit more, shake off the blues, and just go forward. We can never change the past, we can just try and find something new with our future.

I'll agree with the nobility, Slim, but Chivalry? It's always been more of an ideal and a dream than something practiced by so called nobles. Oh, how critical of me.

Way to go, Francis. Impressive shoes, and yes, it would be nice to own a pair that matches the rank. All in good time, I say...

Society is fickle! It's like this, and I hope this is the short version. Heels are a means of elevation, and they were required to be fashionable. Height was important for men and women in this time, for many reasons. Now the world changes, and the image of men becomes rugged. Men should be tall and strong, and not wear the feminine attire. We have a great division between men and women, and the high fashion is replaced by military looks. Essentially, the male fashions change in the age of the professional solider. Why? It is considered a good career. So kinds and princes and Dukes wear military uniforms, and are not so fashionable. The look is to be rugged and ready for military action. it says "I am a leader in these troubled political times" Women are continuing to be weak and dainty, even if not a choice but a requirement because of a male dominated society. So as fashion goes, men stay rugged into the 19th century with all of the war and politics, and women are made to be feminine, and with the independence we develop, we push the fashion in many directions. Men are still the hard workers, the soliders, the mechanics, and the emphasis is on them to work and provide. Women look nice. We're past that, now, and the social conventions can change. But until now, no one has viewed the change as acceptable. So give it time, because the social boundaries are breaking. But blame the rise of professional armies and political strife that generated the idea of solider as good, and the need for Nobility to dress in uniforms. Wow. I just threw that together. And that

Maybe someone has seen a commercial about sh9oes or featuring shoes that is cute. I have one to share. It is for Kentucky Fried Chicken. They have a contest for Mother's Day, win lots of money if you have the winning game piece after buying some big chicken meal. Like I really wish to fill myself with high fat, artery cloging pieced of deep fried death. And I am not a mother, so I don't think I can win. But, to the commercial. The couple are having dinner, and the sounds of a baby or babies can be heard. The wife leaves the table, and the husband is telling her "They're fine!" The woman opens the door and turns on the light. Inside, hundreds of pairs of shoes. And she waves to them before closing the door. And every time this commercial is on, my sister looks at me, and my mother keeps bringing it up. I have been stereotyped, ladies and gentlemen. This time, I don't mind. Just something fun to share.

It's warm! The weather is so nice! Today's outfit, now that I can be out and about again, consists of black capri pants with a cuff, a tight, pink stretch top with half length sleeves and a revealing neck line, and my new black strappy sandals with the 4 1/4 inch clear stiletto heel. Spring is here and I am thrilled!

Fox, if you like to do that sort of thing, great, but me, I like the look of the clear heel. And part of the sole is also clear lucite, but not any part that comes into contact with the ground. I love the look more and more every day, so I will wear them as is. Randy and the Boys: Thanks, and yes I am feeling better.

It doesn't work as well to get something out, but it is great for putting something away. Open drawer, drop in the item, and push it closed. Why not use feet, and thus shoes, if one can?

Shoe Shopping is one of the best parts in life! Unless a person does not like shoes. I live for the chance to try on shoes and then find that perfect pair.

On 2002-04-28 14:21, allheel wrote:

Thanks for the pictures. That extra thick tip giving the extra quarter inch - and as you get used to the 5 1/4 inch the tip will be wearing down bringing you back to 5 inch - but hope that won't stop your progress

It won't wear all that much, and I can have the tips replaced often, or even changed to metal if I like. But it will provide a good bridge between five and five and a half inches. So I should be able to use these new shoes to transition upward and onward for the experiment as much as for my lifestyle in heels.

It's so exciting!

I make good use of shoes all the time! A heel or a pointy toe can be good for opening a drawer on a desk that has a loop handle. We have some of these at work. Why bend down when one does not have to? And in a shorter skirt, it's not a good idea. So shoes become tools to help out. I also use shoes to amuse me with sound. You can tap heels, toes, and generally make a nice rhythmic sound to occupy the brain in those tedious times.

Highluc, try before you buy is my motto! I'm glad you have a similar idea. Not that everyone is able to do this, for whatever reason.

Inga, why are the trees so green? OH, I know, warm weather. It's been missing for so long I cannot remember last summer. Certainly that looks to be a wonderful place for wearing heels. You are the lucky one.

More pictures are in my diary, posted in the ultra heels section. Go have a look, everyone!

Why Chip! I am flattered. Married? No. Seeing anyone? No. Near Chicago? No. Sorry!

When we last left Laurie, she was recovering from some surgery. She was not able to wear heels, or even move around much. But as the week progressed, she was able to heal up and do what every woman must do when feeling down... she went shopping!

The only day worth mentioning is Thursday, as it is the only day I wore heels this week apart from a few moments at home here and there.

But Thursday more than makes up for the lack of other days!

Heelsonline is a wonderful place. Why? I can drive to their office in fifteen minutes, try on shoes, and pay cash.

The girls working here are wonderful, and they own some of the shoes and can give great opinions on them. I even had a compliment on my old Oxfords.

They are having a clearance sale, so there isn't much in stock. However, the nice ladies were able to find four pairs for me that I could enjoy and afford. Clearance prices are great! At $25 Canadian each, more or less, this was the best bargain ever. All pairs are size 11.

Pair #1

A simple shoe, white Baby Doll pumps with a four inch heel. The toe is more round than the picture indicates.

Pair #2

A strappy sandal with a 4 1/4 inch heel made of lucite with a metal shaft in the middle. Black patent and a little big, but they'll feel good at the end of the day

Pair #3

Leopard print strappy sandals with a five inch heel! These are going to be a daring shoe for special days or Fridays at work. I'll need to shop for a top to compliment or match. They are very comfortable.

Pair #4

Patent stilettos, that you may have seen already. The strange part is this. They are Jante 8887, the same as my other pair, but the heel is higher, and is measuring at 5 1/4 inches. I think the reason is a thicker heel tip. The two pairs along side do show a difference. I think the slight increase in height will help.

So I now own eight pairs of shoes with a heel above four inches, four of those pairs have a heel five inches or higher. This is excellent progress for me, but of course, it is not enough.

By next Tuesday I will be back at work and back in heels all day. If the weather stays warm, I can even try out the strappy black sandals at work!

I hope you like the pictures, and I hope to have more over the coming weeks. I cannot promise anything, but I will try.

Thank you for reading!

People are slaves to the ideas of a very small minority with money and the illusion of control. The majority wouldn't care, but for a few people trying to tell us how everything should be. Just stop listening, and encourage others to stop listening, and soon, individuality will bloom.

Not really much chance. My web camera isn't going to allow for a full body shot. I will post a picture of me standing in five inch heels when I get ahold of the picture for scanning, but at this time I do not have it to scan it.

And a close up of the shoe, sort of. 5 1/4 inch heel, a new high for me.

Here it is, taken 26 April, 2002, late afternoon. I don't think it is as good as it can be, and the perspective is off somewhat. But I am wearing a new pair of patent stilettos, the heel on this pair is a bit higher, 5 1/4 inches compared to the pair that is a plain five.

I am still trying to get those brass heeled shoes. It's my own version of the brass ring. I may have new shoes right now, but I really would like a black pump with a metallic heel. They look so damn classy I think I'll cry if I never find a pair.

Susan, you're right that the answers may vary, but in that sense, each answer will provide insight, and a general theory can be created. There may be commonalities in the responses. Certainly shoes are a bonding point between my mother and myself. Even when she may worry about my new leopard print stiletto sandals, she still has a mischevious look on her face, because they are what she would have worn at my age or younger. I am sure she had a pair. The simple answer, I believe, is yes, heels can provide a bond between women. Where it goes after that will vary, as you say. Every story is different, but then, that is what makes us all so very interesting!

It's in the extreme because of the training nature, and the end result of being able to wear seven inch heels, even if just for five minutes. It is more extreme than regular topics, I suppose. So give it a look!