The Jaunts of JeffB!

[Gudulitooo]

Hey Jeff, Well it is still sunny for a few days here. Why tucking long pants in these boots when you could wear a bermuda or a short ? Personnaly, I think you would look terrible with the same skinny jeans (or leggings) but matched with ankle boots !

[JeffB]

Jaunt #128, 10/8/2011:

To soothe my wounded spirits after the Phillies lost in the opening round of the MLB playoffs last night, I headed out on a jaunt today. Here's what I wore:

A light purple shirt with the a.n.a. jeans in dark stonewash, the Pleaser Vanity pumps and my trusty short strap handbag as I don't go anywhere on jaunts without a purse. The weather was sunny and unseasonably warm for early October, just what the docutor ordered for an outing, so I headed out to the sprawling King of Prussia mall. After arriving, I hopped right out and headed into the mall, it had been awhile since I last wore the Vanity pumps and had forgotten how delightfully sharp and loud the four inch heels were as they clicked on the pavement, then on the tile floor in the mall. I did get some odd looks and glances here and there, but I suspect that was more because of the handbag on my shoulder than the shoes on my feet, I've been through KOP in heels many times before and never got so much as a second glance, today was somewhat different, but I acclimated to that. It was certainly different.

My first stop was to the comic book shop where I spent a good twenty or so minutes, then if was off to the food court, always packed with diners as I had arrived just before noon. Again, I earned myself a few looks, I saw eyes directed towards the bag while I stood in line at Chick-Fil-A, a couple of teenage girls giggled, but I paid them no mind, I was able to enjoy lunch (one chicken salad sammich with lemonage) without attention, then I headed off to JCPenney to see if anything there (from the women's side of the store) would catch my eye, I saw some nice long skirts in fall colors like tan and brown, but the prices didn't appeal to me, however, I did snatch up a couple of nice mock turtlenecks which will come in handy come winter. After leaving there, I casually strolled through the mall, attracting some more looks as I headed to the Apple Store where I spent a solid twenty minutes gazing about before buying a cover for my new iPad.

After leaving the mall, I head down the road to Best Buy for some more ogling and gazing at gadgets and electronics, got some stares here too, no big deal, finally, my eyes fell upon something that made me grin from ear to ear, my all-time favorite movie, Pulp Fiction, on Blu-Ray! AT LAST!!! Needless to say, that made me a VERY happy camper, and I intend to watch Tarantino's masterpiece TONIGHT!! A good jaunt in heels, and despite having people stare at me because I was toting a handbag, I had a good time.

[Tech]

Hey Jeff When are you going to start attaching the pictures to your posts, to save the constant need to click over to photobucket?

[JeffB]

Hey Jeff

When are you going to start attaching the pictures to your posts, to save the constant need to click over to photobucket?

Uhh! At the risk of sounding kinda dumb, but I don't know how. I gladly would if I did.

[SandalFan]

Uhh! At the risk of sounding kinda dumb, but I don't know how. I gladly would if I did.

First, click New Reply, and then...

:: points down at the Manage Attachments button under the Additional Options category below the message window ::

[JeffB]

Okey dokey! Let me try that!

[roniheels]

Okey dokey! Let me try that!

It worked! Nice outfit and high heels, Jeff. I'm glad you had another fine jaunt. But my condolences to you for your Phillies and especially Eagles. Who would have thought that start for the season?

[JeffB]

It worked! Nice outfit and high heels, Jeff. I'm glad you had another fine jaunt. But my condolences to you for your Phillies and especially Eagles. Who would have thought that start for the season?

Thanks for the kind words. Well, at least I have the Flyers (NHL) to fall back on as the season's just gotten underway, and the Union (Major League Soccer) are in first place in the East! YAY!!

And now I have a new tool to use for posting pics here. WHOO! Looks like I won't need Photobucket anymore!

[bluejay]

Jeff, Nice out fit for your recent jaunt. Yesterday I went to Best Buy in my Naturalizer criss cross sandals with a 3 1/2 : wedge heel (with my red polished toes fully showing/ read my post in trying on heels thread). No comments, but the door guards did give me a stare upon leaving the store. Sorry about the Eagles loss to the Bills yesterday, but the Bills seem to be putting it together this year for a change! Happy Heeling bluejay

[JeffB]

Jeff,

Nice out fit for your recent jaunt. Yesterday I went to Best Buy in my Naturalizer criss cross sandals with a 3 1/2 : wedge heel (with my red polished toes fully showing/ read my post in trying on heels thread). No comments, but the door guards did give me a stare upon leaving the store.

Sorry about the Eagles loss to the Bills yesterday, but the Bills seem to be putting it together this year for a change!

Happy Heeling

bluejay

Thanks for the kind words! As for the Eagles, meh! I'm already over Sunday's calamity. Already looking forward to this coming Sunday. As for your own adventure, for the most part, VERY few people really notice or care about what other people happen to wear on their feet as they're often too wrapped up in their own lives and affairs to be that attentive.

[JeffB]

Jaunt #129, 10/15/2011:

After a storm blew through Friday, the weather was left sunny but crisp and cool for a jaunt on Saturday morning. With stiff winds blowing, keeping temperatures in the mid 60's, I opted for a fall like outfit consisting of my brown faux leather jacket over a brown women's mockneck, the Gloria Vanderbilt "Amanda" jeans in dark stonewash tucked neatly into the Pleaser "Vanity 2013" knee boots. Of course as has become standard operating procedure of late, I had my trusty short strap handbag with me, I've said this plenty of times before, but having a handbag is as natural and indespensible to me now as wearing heels. You can see the outfit below.

My first stop was in the University City area as I stopped at an ATM to make a withdrawal. After I parked and hopped out, I noticed that a Philadelphia Parking Authority officer (I call them the Parking Authority Gestapo, if you've seen A&E's Parking Wars, then you know what I mean), a black woman in her 30's was just ten feet away, looking for violators to ticket. When she spotted me, she looked me up and down with a stern expression on her face, given my loathing for these bullies, I returned the expression full force, ten seconds later, the tight-arsed beyotch growled, "Don't forget to feed the meter." I could've said something snide, but merely replied, "Sure thing. I won't be long anyway." So, I fed the meter, went into the bank to use the ATM and when I returned some five minutes later, Miss Tight-Arsed Beyotch hadn't moved, why, I have no idea, and didn't care to find out, I simply got my car and left.

In my experience, black women were usually quick to compliment me when I wore boots and such, but not her, must've been her PAG (Parking Authority Gestapo) genes having short circuited her civility. Bah! Stop number two was to the main branch of the Post Office less than a mile away as I had a couple of packages to mail off, so I parked, got out and went in. The line wasn't too long, don't think I waited more than ten minutes before I was finally waited on (A white guy who oh so briefly gave me a curious glance) and left. Following a stop at my favorite comic book shop where I got back to back motorists to do double takes on the street as I walked to the shop, it was off to South Jersey and the Chick-Fil-A near Mooretown Mall for lunch. However, the place was crowded with male and female, young and old, black, white and Latino and I got more than a few looks while I waited in line, then sat down to enjoy the chicken nuggets which were extremely tasty. Yum! As I got up to leave, an older white lady waved demurely to get my attention and said, "Nice bag. It suits you." I smiled and thanked her for the compliment.

That was something of a change of pace as I didn't expect a compliment on my purse. Talk about cool! Heh! From there, it was off to Barnes & Noble for some quality aisle gazing, after nearly half and hour, and going pretty much ignored by other shoppers before I went to the cashier with some manga and the Blu-Ray version of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express starring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot. Can't wait to watch it tonight! Another good outing in heels, and I thought I looked plenty sharp in today's outfit as it had been awhile since I wore tight jeans with my Pleaser knee boots, and that made for a smashing combination. More important, I felt totally calm and cool and at ease in my outfit, and that's critical to public heeling, looking and acting like you've been there before. If I can impart just one nugget of wisdom to a newbie wanting to take his first steps in public, I would say: be yourself, and you'll do just fine.

[roniheels]

That is really a sharp outfit.The boots and bag really accentuate the complete package. Congratulations on another successful jaunt.

[Shafted]

That female officer is on a power trip as an authority figure Jeff. I've heard similar things happening in my area about female police officers. It's like they got something to prove. BTW: Love the outfit. Jeans, leather and heels are among my favorite looks. I biased though as that's my favorite style for myself.

[Guest]

Jaunt #129, 10/15/2011:

..... If I can impart just one nugget of wisdom to a newbie wanting to take his first steps in public, I would say: be yourself, and you'll do just fine.

Here, here Jeff. Whether hidden, just showing or full view, relax, be yourself and after a short while confidence kicks in for those like me on the subtle show when that happens it's "lets show more" not just an inch but the whole heel..

Talking about bags, had a good conversation with a couple of friends (retired) (Chris's work mates hubbies) re "metro-sexual" one always has a manbag when in shorts, because it's easier, whether in a skirt or close fit jeans big bulges just don't look good:penitent:.

You are an inspiration to so many Jeff keep it up and thanks.

Al

[JeffB]

Thanks for the kind words, guys! I appreciate your comments! While I'm sure thighbootguy will strongly disagree with me, but the combination of tight jeans and knee high boots convey their own special "Wow" factor. While out and about yesterday, I saw scores of teenaged girls and young women working the snug jeans and flat heeled knee boot look, and I thought it was absolutely awesome! I'd love to get my hands on a nice pair of tall, flat heeled boots and try that style for myself. Shafted: Oh yeah, she was definitely trying to assert her authority with me, but I was having none of it. That's the way the PAG (Parking Authority Gestapo) works in Philly. Alsheels: If you're relaxed and at ease with yourself while publicly heeling, that cuts down on being noticed by passersby greatly because you're not attracting attention by acting shy, furtive or nervous. And I could agree more that having a bag is a must, especially for me when I hit the streets in a skirt. Can't have any bulges!

[SleekHeels]

Awesome outfit Jeff, great combination. The Parking Authority Gestapo just resent that they get even more verbal abuse than guys in heels do... at least we get the occasional compliment to make up for it. Interesting that the lady complimented your bag, usually it's the heels that get grab all the attention but clearly you integrated the heels into the overall look and made it all work.

[Thighbootguy]

Thanks for the kind words, guys! I appreciate your comments! While I'm sure thighbootguy will strongly disagree with me, but the combination of tight jeans and knee high boots convey their own special "Wow" factor.

Not so JeffB, not so. Your absolutely correct that tight jeans and knee high boots convey their own special "Wow" factor. It' just thigh boots and tight jeans provide their own special "WOW" factor.

The outfit loks great!

[SkirtDude]

Jeff, any skirted jaunts on the horizon? it would encourage me to get 'out there', you manage to pull it off with such swagger

[JeffB]

SleekHeels: Thanks for the kind words on my outfit. My overall goal is to look just like any other woman who'd wear the sort of outfits I do. I make a note to study how women dress, what they wear and follow through from there on my own outings. The fact that I was complimented on the bag while the boots went ignored means I've put together a good overall look like you mentioned. As for the Parking Authority Gestapo, the less said about them, the better. Thighbootguy: Well, I'm so glad that you agree with me about the "Wow" factor of tight jeans and knee high boots. As soon as I get the tips replaced on my thigh boots, I'll be out and about in them again real soon! Kilty: Funny you should mention that. I've got a serious itch to go on an outing in a skirt, and that will be this coming weekend. I'm glad that you say I do what I do with swagger. That's cool! Thanks for the compliment!

[JeffB]

Jaunt #130, 10/22/2011:

Sunshine! Blue skies! Moderately cool temperatures! Perfect conditions for a jaunt in boots, though not the ones Thighbootguy likes most as I hit the streets in a new black faux leather jacket over a turquoise mockneck, the Gloria Vanderbilt "Amanda" jeans along with the "Vanity 2013" knee boots and my trusty short strap handbag. Now this is nothing new to veterans of the heeling scene, but there's a certain, well, something about wearing tight jeans tucked into high heeled boots that's absolutely amazing and thrilling, I feel a sense of empowerment when I wear such an outfit, like I'm standing head and shoulders over the common crowd, and it's a feeling I absolutely love. Anyhoo, my first stop was downtown and my favorite comic book shop, got a backward glance from a young couple while I fed the meter, but nothing more as I walked to the shop and spent a good twenty minutes or so there, the staff there are long used to the eclectic clothing and footwear I sport, and they welcome me as a valued customer.

After leaving the store, I made a side stop of sorts, that being to a shoe repair store around the corner from the comic shop, thigh boots openly in hand as I went there to have the heel tips replaced, the guy at the counter paid no attention to what I wore as I presented the boots and told him what I needed done. He looked over the boots for a few moments, then said he'd have them ready for me on Monday, I nodded, paid in advance, got my ticket and told him I'd be back on Monday and left, simple as that. From there, it was off to South Jersey where I went to Chick-Fil-A for lunch, just like last Saturday, I attracted something of a crowd when I entered the store, getting looks here and there, but paid them no mind as I placed my order, sat down and ate. Did I stand out in that particular crowd? Sure, but I didn't mind. Next stop, Best Buy for some serious ogling for over thirty minutes, even though there was a pretty big crowd in the store, I didn't get many if any stares, not even when I sat in a home theater recliner, reclined and put up my feet so shoppers could see the boots.

My last stop of the day was to Barnes & Noble. After parking in the lot and walking to the store, I got a wolf whistle of all things from a young guy in a muscle car that passed by, however, judging from the stupid grin on his face, there was no doubt the whistle was derisive in nature. Tsk! Proof positive that youth is wasted on the young. No big deal. Spent a good twenty minutes in the quiet atmosphere of the store before leaving with some manga and then, I headed home. It was good outing that I enjoyed in an outfit that made me feel terrific. What more can you ask for when it comes to freestyling? Not much more!

[Foxyheels]

Looking good Jeff, I particularly like the skinny tucked in Jean look as it emphasises the shoes and boots worn. MrsF often does it and looks spectacular. Unfortunately I have legs that just don't loo right with tucked in fitted jeans so I have to stick with boot cut which does suit me. Once again I think this look really suits you and as always you are an inspiration tows all.

[Thighbootguy]

Jaunt #130, 10/22/2011:Now this is nothing new to veterans of the heeling scene, but there's a certain, well, something about wearing tight jeans tucked into high heeled boots that's absolutely amazing and thrilling, I feel a sense of empowerment when I wear such an outfit, like I'm standing head and shoulders over the common crowd, and it's a feeling I absolutely love.

Sigh... Take two aspirin and post something on hhplace in the morning, you'll get over it. I don't know if it's a good thing or not but after a while the high heeled kneehigh boots (even your thighboots) will become just another pair of shoes. Getting to that point, however, is a lot of fun and develops an unbelievable amount of self confidence, to the point that you occasionally have to remind yourself about becoming complacent in regards to where you go. I suspect the gals have the same problem.

The concept that the journey is more fun than arriving at the destination is applicable to heeling.

<End of Sermon>

The outfit looks great. The necklace is a nice touch. The black G.V. jeans really work in providing no contrasting break in the look. If you wanted the outfit to scream BOOTS, try white jeans but I like the black ones.

TBG

[JeffB]

Sigh... Take two aspirin and post something on hhplace in the morning, you'll get over it. I don't know if it's a good thing or not but after a while the high heeled kneehigh boots (even your thighboots) will become just another pair of shoes. Getting to that point, however, is a lot of fun and develops an unbelievable amount of self confidence, to the point that you occasionally have to remind yourself about becoming complacent in regards to where you go. I suspect the gals have the same problem.

Oh, I never worry about becoming complacent, that's something I'd never allow to let happen. I understand that I always have to be careful about how I present myself when in public (especially when I'm in a skirt) and where I go on my little outings. But that sense of awareness doesn't stop me from having fun. And isn't fun what freestyling is all about?

The outfit looks great. The necklace is a nice touch. The black G.V. jeans really work in providing no contrasting break in the look. If you wanted the outfit to scream BOOTS, try white jeans but I like the black ones.

White jeans, eh? Don't know if I want to go THAT far, but I'll keep that suggestion on the back burner for future consideration. Glad you liked the neckchain, I plan to work in more chains and necklaces as I'm growing more comfortable wearing jewelry on outings, and that only adds to the fun.

[bluejay]

Oh, I never worry about becoming complacent, that's something I'd never allow to let happen. I understand that I always have to be careful about how I present myself when in public (especially when I'm in a skirt) and where I go on my little outings. But that sense of awareness doesn't stop me from having fun. And isn't fun what freestyling is all about?

White jeans, eh? Don't know if I want to go THAT far, but I'll keep that suggestion on the back burner for future consideration. Glad you liked the neckchain, I plan to work in more chains and necklaces as I'm growing more comfortable wearing jewelry on outings, and that only adds to the fun.

Nice look Jeff. I always wear a lot of jewelery , several finger rings, neck chains with open collars, and anklet's with heeled shoes. To-day I had a positive comment while in the checkout line at Wal-Mart from a man who complimented me on my jewelery that I was wearing, even though I was wearing male clothing( Bright orange silky look shirt with matching tie,brown Dockers dress slacks, light tan color sport coat) with my Nine West brown patent leather loafer pumps with a 4" heel. After his comment I lifted my right side pant leg to reveal my silver ankle chain, which matches my bracelet I was wearing. Incidentally I was wearing my coffee color knee-hi hose too. He sort-of stared for a moment then commented that it looked good and smiled. I thanked him for his comments. I also had several other comments this morning from mostly ladies on my orange colored silky look shirt. I even had a matching pocket square in my sport coat's front pocket. I guess I was in a Fall look especially this close to Halloween!

Happy Heeling,

bluejay

[JeffB]

Jaunt #131, 10/30/2011:

Today began my "Season of Long Skirts" as I dressed up for a Sunday outing after a seriously messy Saturday as a nor-easter blew through, dropping snow in varying amounts throughout the region, from a mere inch in Philadelphia proper to nearly half a foot in the northern and western suburbs. Anyhoo, regarding my outfit, I sported my black leather jacket over a black turtleneck, a 34 inch brown faux suede A-line skirt from JCPenney, the Pleaser "Vanity 2013" knee high boots and my black faux croc print handbag. It's kinda funny, but I feel more comfortable in a long skirt and knee boots than just about any other outfit I cobble together, it just feels natural to me, especially the swish of the skirt about my lower legs while I walk, it elicits all sorts of joy from me, and that's why I plan to wear this combo as much as I can this season.

My first stop of the day was to Micro Center, a computer store chain out in the western burbs as I had recently bought an iPad and wanted to add a Bluetooth keyboard for my new toy which will make typing a good deal easier. After arriving, I immediately hopped out and went in, no hesitation at all, like I said, I feel comfortable in a skirt, no nerves to experience whatsoever, once in the store, I spent a good twenty or so minutes there (had to ogle all the Apple goodies), I was seen by a goodly number of people but no one paid me any attention before going to the register with my purchase, easy as pie. My second stop was to Springfield and Bed Bath & Beyond as I sought one item in particular: skirt hangers, the store was plenty crowded for an early Sunday afternoon and I did get a few glances here and there from other shoppers as I wandered the aisles before finding what I was looking for. My last stop of the day was to Best Buy as I was eager to get my hands on the recently released Jurassic Park trilogy on Blu-Ray, got more glances here as there was a good crowd, but no one made a scene.

While the outing was relatively short, it was plenty enjoyable as I had lots of fun in my long skirt and knee boots, and I'm sure I probably gave passersby something to talk about when they saw me, well, nothing I can do about that, I can only hope I presented a stylish and tasteful appearance, even if I was wearing clothes and footwear society deems suitable only for women, which, in my mind, is total hogwash. I'm going to wear what I like, when and where I like, and that's how I roll!

[Mr. X]

and that's how I roll!

And you roll well my friend. Keep it up!

[Shafted]

Jeff, I think that this is one of the best looks so far sporting a skirt that I've seen you wear. This combination WORKS. To be honest many of the looks of you in a skirt hasn't thrilled me, but then again I don't have to wear them. Keep experimenting. You're looking better in a skirt all the time.

[roniheels]

What a nice, late Autumn look of your total outfit. Even though it was a short outing, it sounded like a fun outing. And in regards to your last comment, "I'm going to wear what I like, when and where I like, and that's how I roll!" This should be a universal attitude, not only regarding high heels, but any appearal. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

[JeffB]

Mr. X: I'll certainly do my very best! Shafted: Thanks for the comments. I understand that my passion for skirts probably doesn't appeal to everyone here, or that it might not look good to others, but that's what experimentation is all about, continuing to put together looks that helps me look my very best while blending into whatever environment I happen to be in. And, as I've said many times before, I just LOVE wearing skirts! roniheels: I appreciate the kind words. A few years ago, I wasn't a fan of the color brown, but I like it now, especially at this time of year and I thought my outfit was appropriate for the season. And why not be bold when it comes to clothes, after all, it's just clothes, why people get so hung up over which gender wears what is ridiculous.

[ChipsHH]

SleekHeels: Thanks for the kind words on my outfit. My overall goal is to look just like any other woman who'd wear the sort of outfits I do. I make a note to study how women dress, what they wear and follow through from there on my own outings. The fact that I was complimented on the bag while the boots went ignored means I've put together a good overall look like you mentioned. As for the Parking Authority Gestapo, the less said about them, the better.

Exactly the thing I'm attempting to do with my own styles. I'm hoping to, like you, study from what ladies wear during each season, and somehow incorporate a look that won't get seen the wrong way. Why, just tonight, I imagined wearing a tan knit turtleneck sweater (from the guy section) with dark blue jeans, and finding a nice pair of heels to match. Since Timberland boots would "fit" the look to most guys, I'd change it up and search eBay for a strikingly similar pair, round-toe or not. Of course, other colors of the same sweater and shoes could do well as a sub, long as it goes with the jeans.

"It's Elementary, I say!" You're definitely the one that does it right (and best!) at every Jaunt... I should take notes~