ShockQueen

For me it's pretty laid back. Dark jeans or slacks, a nice shirt, and maybe an overshirt worn open over the other one for a layered look. I try to co-ordinate my heels with the rest of the outfit so it always looks "smart".

Today was another "red & black" day for me at work, but I wore some higher pumps than usual - these were a full 5" stiletto pump in red-patent with an ankle strap! I did NOT stumble about, but I'm not gliding yet either. I'm working on it, and work is the best place to get a lot of practice when getting stuff in the break room.

Someday I'll post a pic of my collection, so you can see just how full my room has gotten lately!

I can just picture the reactions to THAT pic....

SQ

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I've been into "Kinky Boots" since Francis intro'd me to that one! I also like "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" by Kon Kan (80's remix w/Nancy Sinatra) Also, "Red High Heels" by Jane Siberry and "Diary of the Red Shoes" by Kate Bush

I must say this new look is pretty cool - literally! I know message boards are a bugger to configure, so many kudos to you already on such fine work, Jeff!

*whoosh!* Sorry...you missed the point there. It's not ME force-wedging in that I'm kvetching about - it's the other idiots that know about the lane merge, but stay in the lane they are in until the last minute, and cut in there.

Trying to be normal is a fruitless search, which always ends up leaving the person who is doing the searching with an empty feeling inside, and no real sense of accomplishment, for all they have done is stripped away their individuality and made themselves one of an endless string of clones (aka "The Borg").

You were absolutely right! Even though it's a very pronounced pearl sheen, it is low-impact, and not many people said anything about it. Today I donned my hot pink shirt, jean jacket, acid-washed jeans, put on a black headband with gold threading, black fingerless gloves with hot pink nail polish (along with my huge goth rings, and hot pink pumps. Oh yeah...and huge gold dangly 80's-style earrings. I'll post a pic if I can get one today. VERY 80's! -SQ

Very true! It's amazing how people succumb to the media in regards to what you should look like. I think it's the main cause of so many stereotypes these days.

My peeve these days is when you are on the highway and you see the flashing arrows to merge over, yet these idiots will zoom way up til there is no more room to drive, then force-wedge ahead of people. ARGH! Sorry bud, but you're not getting ahead of me that easily!

Check those stats on Francis! He's about ready to make that .5" leap to more stylish heels! You know when he reaches 1000 there will be no stopping him!

OPIUM! Yes! That stuff is Heaven! I remember getting a bottle of that as a prize when I worked in a retail store. It lasted quite a while, but sadly I've not bought one since, as it's quite spendy. I also like patchouli-scented stuff as well.

On 2002-06-19 22:36, Francis wrote:

Red crotch-high lace up leather 6" stiletto boots, Black PVC ultra micro skirt, Red PVC teddy with deep plunge neckline, black PVC open face hood complete with long ponytail enamating from the crown of her head and ending level with the bottom of her skirt.

Boy that sounds AWFULLY familiar to an outfit I saw SOMEone wearing before. *wink wink* *nudge nudge*

I went to the corner store yesterday and found this stuff called "Sinful" brand (heck, it's only $1.99 a bottle) and found a color called "Tokyo Pearl", which is a really SHINY pearl color. It is light so I tried it today and left it on when I went to work. Gee...these people must really be used to me, as nobody said a blessed word! Wow! And to think I thought that would cause SOME kind of reaction. Ah well...... Tomorrow is "dress in your favorite decade day", so I'm gonna poof out my hair, put on a black/gold headband, acid-wash jeans, pink shirt, black fingerless leather gloves, and pink pumps w/hot pink nail polish. Call it the "80's alternative scene" look!

Welcome, stellah! We look forward to seeing great postings from you in the future.

She has power-bands on her wrists that zap platforms and turns them into stilettos!

Dark Angel never really appealed to me, but then again, I didn't see too many episodes. WITCHBLADE, on the other hand, is a much-welcome return that I'm looking forward to!

I've mainly gotten a lot of positive and supportive compliments from the ladies, and only a few questions from the guys. I remember one time going shopping in the mall and my wife overheard this couple say "Is that a guy or a girl?". The only other comment I usually get is "Aren't you tall enough already?", since I am 6'2" and usually wear 4-8" heels.

Thanks, JeffB!

This weekend I got a pair of platform pumps that are VERRRRRY comfortable, and stylish (IMHO) at the same time!

Tomorrow, they get their first day at the office! People have seen me in similarly styled boots, so I doubt these will come as any shock to them. I love 'em though! We may be carrying them at the store soon too! Yayyyyy!!!!

Even social outcasts have friends, as I have been one myself many times. It's just a matter of finding friends who either are into the same things you are, or are cool about it in general. It can be done...it just takes effort.

...and anything less than four inches has not seen the light of day out of Laurie's closet in many moons! :grin:

Saturday Report --------------- After wearing a skirt & heels last night, I thought it'd be cool to continue the trend today. When I got to Rave's to help her out in the store, I changed back into the skirt, and donned my thigh-high platform boots. It was a great feeling being able to wear a skirt & heels all day long - a lot more freedom of movement, not to mention the fact it felt so much better! Chris & Terri, his wife, came in today to get makeovers done (they looked PERFECT!) and did some more shopping. I'm not sure who all in our group had the best time! It was great intro'ing Chris & Terri to Raven, and the other way around. There will be a great many pics posted of the time spent during this weekend, including a pic of moi in the above mentioned skirt & heels! Omigosh! A RECENT pic? *thud!* I had an absolutely wonderful time with Chris & his wife, and would love to do it again very soon! I believe for the first heeling in Denver, it went extremely well! Yes...I'm in a GREAT mood! SQ

Day One Report -------------- Chris and his wife met my family for brunch today and then went to Rave's to pick up a new pair of platforms that came in on special order (they SO kick ass!). After some errands, we went back to Rave's, where I tried on Chris' skirt for size (OMG...it fit!), and then found a really nice velvet shirt with dragons on it to go with it. Those two items, plus hose, and the new heels, and we proceeded to go out on the town for a bit, and then to coffee! Unfortunately, only one of my friends joined us for coffee, but we had quite the interesting discussion time! All in all...a wonderful day, and I got to go out in a skirt for the first time in a VERY long time! Quite the rush!

True...and we have no teleporters! DRAT! Ah well...I still enjoy the contacts where I can find them. Perhaps one day I'll be able to make that big splurge and head over to the UK.

From what I've seen, perhaps the Japanese were just quicker to accelerate the trend that is growing all over! I think it's great, myself!

Also, you can use a program called "Grokster" (www.grokster.com) that is like KazAa, but without the annoying spyware. It's pretty cool!