Laurieheels

I put all of my shoes through a great deal. They all wear a bit different. Some are worn on the back edge of the heel, some on the outer edge. It's just what I happen to do in the shoes and the design of the heel, really. And the fact I tap my heels on the metal legs of my chair at work. I am not sure why.

Charlie? Seriously now, minefield? Just let some soldiers drive their big plow type machine into it and dig up the mines, and then they can just escort all of us across on some vehicle. I don't see stiletto heels becoming a great military fashion accessory.

only five inches for me as well. It's going well, by the way. I don't think walking home in Oxfords helped any, but it did not hinder, either.

Sometimes, people may judge based on their own insecurities. Someone may decide not to be your friend based on what you wear, but it's not actually because that person is objecting to your choice. Maybe there is a psychological barrier for that person, and it becomes an issue of fear. The friend is afraid that your example will intrude on an ideal and break it. Thus your friend might be afraid. After all, if you break the fashion barrier and your friend misinterprets it as something different, then the friend reacts the wrong way. It should not happen, and if it does, then that was not a real friend. However, there are many reasons why someone may decide to stop being a friend. I will not go into detail and provide examples, as they are theoretical and I think the idea is across. The only barrier is one built of guilt, shame and fear. Mostly fear.

Thongs don't scream out "sexy" they scream "I'm going to use the shower room at the gym". Fox, you are right about what you can do for formal events, but thongs are just not right. They're... frumpy!

Yes, cut off toes, AND then, oh no, it's summer, it's hot, that poor person cannot wear strappy sandals! Why? That person is the victim of self mutilation. No one who understands fashion and wears shoes for more than the heel would ever risk losing the chance to wear a nice sandal with a good heel.

Not what I mean by clunky, SQ. Clunky would be lower and wider. Much like the tree stump you don't see and trip over when hiking. Those are high enough heels and do not qualify as clunky, not even close. Newp!

Thank you, Allu. I wish the men who lived in this city thought the way that you do. Everyone likes my hair and that's about it these days. No interest, no action. Your envy is misplaced, there is nothing and there is no one to envy.

On 2002-04-05 03:04, Firefox wrote:

Here's a preview of what you get at 750 posts

Are you tempting me or taunting me? Either way, it looks like time for some power posting!

Perhaps there is a better term than open mindedness? It almost iplies being open to an idea, and what we are trying to use it for is "tolerant". We may not like an idea, and we are not open to trying it, but we accept that someone else can do it if desired. I did not go and look at pictures of this "spook" so I will not comment on extreme corseting. People have a right to do whatever they like to their own bodies. I may not be interested, but then, I don't have to do it, and I don't have to comment. Neat how that works. Of course, we can look at side show performers. Take The Enigma. A personal favourite of mine for creating laughter. This may take me ten minutes to finish, I'll laugh so much. Here is a man tattooed with a puzzle pattern all over his body. When he was in the Jim Rose Circus, he was put in a barrel, and came out to eat insects. He was treated like he was feral. Later, he was playing keyboards for the band during other acts. You may have seen him and Jim Rose in an episode of the X Files. He seems feral, and at the end, he speaks like anyone else in this world. These days, he has horn implants and some of the puzzle pieces are filled with light blue. We won't even talk about the Amazing Mr. Lifto, as this should be about ballet boots, and he only wore nylons for part of his act. Wrong fetish.

Food critic? But I really have the passion for the creation. Okay, I can create a review and use my writing skills. This is a tough choice...

I wear them with many outfits, skirts and pants. Usually with stockings of some sort, but the rare time I do go bare foot in them. Fishnet stockings look nice with these shoes, since there is no tongue and the laces cover an open area. So more fishnet shows through. The long skirt worked okay, but they are best with pants that flare a bit, or with a shorter skirt.

Melissa - I live with one of my sisters. I try to get her to take pictures that are full shots when she is in the mood, but if I told her I wished to post them on the internet, I am sure she would worry. A picture of my face isn't bad, but maybe she would think the wrong person would be encouraged by the fetish aspect... Terayon - It is an idea, but no one will believe it is for insurance purposes, and if they think so, wow, how many questions will I have to lie to. It would be best to tell the truth. Of course, I need a camera for that. And I am not borrowing one unless I am having a photo shoot kind of day and using the whole role. Maybe one day...

Jezebel, you are right, but until life turns around and I can buy more shoes, I don't have much choice. I change shoes during the day, and wear differrent heel heights at different times, which is a start. But I might end up having to wear my Oxfords to walk to work and then my courts for work and change again for the walk home. This will limit my choie. At least I am not in five inches from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to bed. I wouldn't be ready for that.

I like this second one, Xaphod. Yes, the umbrella must go, and different sun glasses are needed. But the outfit as a whole looks like something I would be happy to wear. I am sure I can put together an outfit very similar to that, but with a different colour for the sweater. I might do up one more button, however. I've been in storms while wearing heels, and some thin ones, even if they were not as high. I'd take the chance.

Fllormats, yes, dangerous. I have noticed that with a thinner heel, the mat can get caught and then shifts around. Securing sounds like a good idea.

Xaphod, the only thing that I thoght was that you were trying to find a flaw in the argument and poking fun at it. No offense taken, and I didn't think you doubted me or didn't believe me. My ego gets stuffed into a lock box and thrown into a figurative ocean, but sometimes the ego thinks "Hey, today I am HOUDINI" and wants to let everyone know just how different I am. It takes a minute or two to club the darn thing into submission. I relate to how you feel.

Highluc had a good one with cobblestones. I was thinking about that on my way to work today. I was waiting for a light to change and the little walk man to let me know it was safe. I looked down and saw some interlocking stones, just on the corner where I was standing. I was as glad as I can get for wearing by three inch blade heel ankle boots at that moment. Of course, these boots may go into the garbage tonight or tomorrow, they are going to fall off my feet soon enough, but maybe not before a heel breaks.

I like them, but that's too much colour in one shoe for my liking. Really good design. Do they come in a style with fewer colours of the rainbow? My dark and brooding style cannot handle all of that colour. Nuh uh no way.

That's one of the few redeeming features of Toronto, and it actually makes me consider a visit to that city again one day. I have wanted to see the Bata Museum for three years now. I have seen news items about it on TV, and it looks like an interesting place. It combines my enjoyment of history and my love of shoes. How can it get any better? I think I would wear a good pair of heels if I went for a visit.

On 2002-04-03 14:50, terayon wrote:

i dont mind clunky (im assuming your meaning chunky), but low isnt the way to go

I don't mean chunky, I mean clunky. Heels that don't taper or don't go straight, but instead get WIDER as they go down, heels that just look, well, like someone walked with flat shoes from lego and picked up random blocks to make a big clunky heels. Even chunky can have some redeeming features. Not that I will ever wear chunky heels, but clunky is beyond chunky.

Power Post. Such an interesting term. How can people do this without earning a reputation for empty postings? Even I find it a bit of a challenge and know when to back off a bit. However... Melissa and Debbie, you two can certainly write something useful in everything you post, so power post away! It will be fun, AND no one will waggle a finger over the number of new messages.

I like Jo-jo's idea about the skintight jeans. Or leggings even, so long as they are classy for material. Very much skintight jeans or even PVC depending on the look and the place one is going. Off to a club? Skirt, certainly. something a bit loose. Clubs and bars get hot, and the boots are going to make the problem bad enough. Some air flow is needed.

Since the heels in extreme heels are more for show and guidance, I cannot say without having worn a pair. I am thinking they should have a tiny bit of give. Too much could be bad. If the entire weight of the wearer is on the balls of the feet, then a heel with too much give would not help keep the wearer upright if balance shifted too much. Either that, or balance would rely upon the forward pressure and not on the heels in any way. Without the experience I cannot say. I would think the level of "give" would have to be quite limited to avoid problems. Sometimes a solid heel helps hold a person best.

On 2002-04-02 08:50, IHeels wrote:

After all this may'be Laurie and I should become your resident chef's

Inga

I would be up for that! I am not interested in cooking school, because heels, short skirts and stockings will not cut their uniform ideas. Maybe the Well Heeled Restaurant is an idea?