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Hilarious, TBG! You must have spent hours putting that together! But it was fun!

Steve

COUNT ME IN, TOO!

Steve

Used to be. Lived in Austin 4 years. (Yeah, I know some people would say it's not REALLY Texas! Back then the only sources of pollution were the University and the State Government!). I've heard the traffic is incredible now. Anyway that's where I first learned to love heels, and even ventured out in them publicly on rare occasion.

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Life is really good when you can wear what you want almost all the time. The only downside is downsizing! I don't have anywhere near the amount of storage space I had for heels in the former residence. So I now store the summer sandals in plastic tubs under the bed and keep the winter clogs, boots, loafers and pumps on the closet shelves (which hold about 70 pairs). When warm weather gets here, I'll switch them and make the sandals more accessible. It works!

The high heel club actually consists of me and two gal pals in the marketing department! We do have fun talking about our choice of heels when I visit them several times a week!

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Hey, guys, get together and reach a consensus. Are they hot or cool?

LOL

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Thanks for your comments!

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Right, the first time is the hardest, but it gets easier every time and pretty soon you'll wonder what the fuss was about. And you'll kick yourself for not having got out there in heels sooner!

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Thanks for your comment, Robbie.

In another matter, here's what happened to me last night. We live in a cottage in a retirement community and the dining room is in the main building, about 300 meters away. Last night I wore my black Clark's "Ruby Sparkle" boots (photo attached) and my wife and I stopped in the fitness center to work out. I changed into a pair of rubber clogs (like crocs but high quality) for the workout (stepper and bike, no treadmill last night) and kept them on to go to dinner. After dinner, we came back with a neighbor who wanted to walk back with us. She was afraid of slipping on ice so she wanted our company for safety. No problem. We stopped in the fitness center and I put the heeled boots back on in front of her, (over my jeans, TBG, in case you're curious) and she watched and commented that she ought to get a pair of boots with a zipper as they're easier to get on and off. But she didn't comment at all on the fact that they were clearly women's boots or had a 3" stacked heel! I was really amazed by what she didn't say! I guess people here are so used to my being in women's heels that they expect it now and would probably question me only if I WEREN'T in my usual footwear! LOL Is that acceptance or what?

Steve

Here's an article about how Denis O'Hare wore heels to the Golden Globe awards. I'm not crazy about his choice of shoes, but that jacket HAS to go!

https://www.yahoo.com/style/denis-ohare-kicked-up-a-leg-in-louboutin-012136434.html

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Stiletto15,

Welcome to this forum! Those are serious heels (and toes) on those pumps! Heed TBG's caution and be careful when you walk in those. If you're not used to heels with long toes, they could trip you.

Steve

Wow, that's a serious photo studio! I agree with TBG (as I usually do) that we appreciate the effort that went into showing us your outfit images. My comment on the skirt is that it's not so much the material that makes it formal looking but the pleats. That's not a ratty old garment you bum around in. It looks really nice.

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I'm bothered by the horizontal stripes of the shirt not flowing with the vertical folds of the skirt. The juxtaposition hurts my eyes. I like both pieces but not together. I would suggest a simpler skirt or pants (solid, no pattern), or solid color top. The boots bother me less, but because they are chunky and informal, I don't like them paired with a more formal skirt. I would rather see different boots or see you in pants/jeans.

That's my 2 cents but the only thing that's really important is that the wearer likes the outfit, it's comfortable, and he's confident.

Steve

Yep, must be a slow news day.

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There's sure an awful lot of hate in that article and in the comments. The boots don't even look like the heels are 2" let alone higher.

Steve

It gets easier every time. The demons are in our heads. Most people don't notice and those who do, don't care. Teenage girls in a group will giggle. That's mostly it.

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All good advice here. I wear thicker heels in the range of 3 to 3.5 inches high out in public all the time, like the heels below. I walk proudly and naturally and (I hope) gracefully, so that I look like I BELONG in heels. I don't attract attention wearing shoes with bling or contrasting colors - I stay conservative - but I do get compliments from several gal pals (shoe sisters, as I call them). And I get MORE comments when I DON'T wear heels now!

Just do it. It's tough the first time, and you'll be nervous. We all are/were. But it gets easier each time and pretty soon you'll wonder what the fuss was about. You'll even start to be disappointed that nobody notices or comments!

Steve

That photo is the exact same one as on Payless's site for Janine pointy toe pump:

http://www.payless.com/womens-janine-pointy-toe-pump/72389.html?dwvar_72389_color=greysnake#start=3

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TBG,

Watch that Velcro! It will destroy nylon hosiery faster than the speed of light.

Fun time capsule you discovered!

Steve

I've been getting pedicures once a month for the past 5 years or so. It's the "ultimate in pampering." I relax and really enjoy it. Here's the procedure:

• Remove shoes and socks or knee highs, roll up pants legs if wearing long pants. Remove any jewelry such as toe rings or ankle bracelets. Soak feet in warm water (a tub usually with jets and vibration, like a mini-whirlpool bath) for a few minutes.
• Nail tech dries feet, removes old polish, then applies liquid to soften cuticles, then scrapes growth off nail surface, then trims and files nail edges and buffs surface.
• Nail tech files off calluses from balls of feel, heel edges, big toe, etc., then applies exfoliating salts and rubs feet and ankles to remove dead skin. Rinse and dry feet.
• Nail tech applies liberal amount of foot lotion and massages feet, ankles, and lower legs (the massage is the best part!).
• Nail tech removes lotion residue from nails and from bottom of feet. Put on thong sandals. Nail tech applies clear base coat, two coats of color (optional), and clear top coat, plus optional quick dry liquid and optional cuticle oil if skin around nails is dry (usually in winter).
• If there is a drying machine, it takes a few minutes for the polish to dry thoroughly so you can put shoes and socks back on. My salon doesn't have one (yet - I'm working on that) and so I wear the thong sandals until the polish dries completely. Be careful if you drive. It's best to just sit in the waiting room until the polish is dry and hard. I have scuffed up soft polish on occasion and it's embarrassing to tell the nail tech you messed up and may you please have a nail redone.
• Pay bill, leave generous tip, and make appointment for next visit.

If you select a gel coat, you put your toes under a UV lamp for a few seconds while the gel coat cures. It's immediately hard and doesn't require any time to dry. It's more expensive because gel coat is much more difficult to remove, but it lasts longer. I usually get a full month with regular polish on my toes, so I don't see the benefit of gel coat on the toes. At the salon I visit, they charge $40 for a regular pedicure, and I give an $8 tip (20%). My present nail tech is a cute 20-year old gal, and we have a great conversation. She doesn't have the artistic skill that my previous one had, but she can at least put the polish on the nail and, using nail polish remover on a fine paint brush, take off any polish she accidentally gets on the adjacent skin. My previous nail tech would want to do things like pumpkins and witches for Halloween, green shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day, and fireworks and stars and stripes for Independence Day!

Have fun. Pedicures and manicures are a wonderful experience and I love going to the salon each month to visit my girlfriends. I also get a haircut every other month, and an eyebrow waxing on alternate months. At my salon, if I get three things done at the same visit, I get a 10% discount. The attached photo shows a brownish grey nail color I got at my last pedi in early December. It's time for another pedi, which is scheduled for January 5, next Tuesday. Can't wait!

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Great outfit, JeffB! Well done.

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Hey, Mlroseplant -

Vera Wang finally named a shoe style after you! Better get a pair. They're hot!

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Well, let's change that. Wishing isn't going to change it. Going out in public and being seen will. I'm doing my part and having fun. Are you?

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Hey, cool boots, mister!

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Good post, Mlroseplant! Being taller IS one of the reasons I like to wear heels. My wife is taller than I am and I like being at her height in 3" heels when she's in flats. It narrows the gap, which I long ago learned not to be too self-conscious about, but heels help psychologically. Besides, heels are great fun to wear and there's nothing like them in men's shoes. Even when I wear flats, I prefer women's. And everyone I meet is accepting or doesn't notice, so I'm happy wearing what I want.

And yes, I too feel unusually tall when I am with shorter people and look down on them (just physically). It's different, but I'm not uncomfortable about it. I've learned to ignore it, basically.

Happy Heeling!

Steve

Very attractive boots, Mlroseplant! I can see why you like them. Congrats on your milestone. That's terrific. I don't keep track of how far I walk in heels, but it's a bunch!

Thank for posting. Keep it up!

Steve