The Yuletide Goddess Field Report

[Laurieheels]

Ah yes, God Jul to everyone, or Merry Christmas or however you prefer it. The weather today for Christmas Eve was a bit warm, but the snow is managing to stay around. Lights are twinkling, the fire is burning, and I am in need of a new Report to share! A Goddess field report for the holiday season. Now, I would dearly love to have a holiday party report, but I did not attend any Christmas parties this year. So instead, it is a report of what's in the stores and what's on the feet of those who hit the beat to shop for Christmas treasures. So, what are the stores flaunting for Christmas this year? For the woman in need of fancy footwear for that festive gathering, strappy sandals are in. Thin stiletto heels of three and four inches adorn shoes in black, white, silver, gold and red, and some pastels as well. Silver rhinestone style decorations adorn some, and others bear silver buckles upon their ankle straps. Sexy, classy, elegant, and worthy of a goddess. But with no need for such shoes, and money being tight, at the store they have to stay. No party, no stiletto sandals. Besides, in winter, prefering to wear stockings, sandals aren't really my preference. But oh how'd they be wonderful come the Spring up here! Maybe a final clearance sale at the end of January... Pumps, well, they're all business. Thinner heels, yes, but two and three inches at most. A good pair of stiletto heels in a typical store around here, not to be found. Boots have come along well, there are some nice pairs, ankle and knee varieties, with three and even four inch stiletto heels. Trendy, fashionable, in blacks and browns, perfect for the season. My new boots are courtesy of a donation to the site, we'll talk about them later. So what are people wearing? Lots of boots. This is a cold weather city, and even though it can go from frigid to tropical and back in a few days, boots are still all around as a constant right now. Lots of ankle boots, side zips, with either kitten heels or higher stilettos of about three to four inches. They reflect the store well in some ways, but I've seen more colors and textures on the street than in the shop. The higher boots I've seen, knee height on younger girls, have either a thicker post heel, maybe an inch by an inch or so, or thicker blade heels. They look really good, and mostly they're in black. I am sure the guys are liking it because the youngest of these girls wear them with very short skirts. I have seen lighter tans and even white out there for boots, which haven't been common in the stores. So either the ladies have boots in the closet coming back into style, or I haven't been by any of the stores they are shopping at. Not every mall has the same stores, I suppose. Now, as for my new boots, they're a new style on the web. Made by the Highest Heel, they were a donation from JeffM, who wanted to do something different in assisting Jenny's site. So boots were it. They have a four inch metal spike heel, and are a black fake leather with fake outer zip in silver, and four buckle straps over the vamp and ankle area. The boot shaft rises to just below my knees, and while zipping is not easy (Yuletide treats mean retaining some mass, I fear) the fit for the foot is wonderful. The pointy toes don't stop me, for in size 11, my feet have more than ample room to stay comfy and happy. They look pretty good, and I am eager for a first chance to wear them outside. So as a summary for this, the trends in the stores seem to be stiletto sandals that are strappy, or black and brown boots. Certainly, if sizing were easier and money were plentiful, my closet would be overflowing with new boots in various velvet and leather styles. All black, of course. I mean, how can a girl go wrong with black boots? Happy holidays everyone, and the typical 2005 wishes for this new year thing. Of course, I like the old idea of New Year's beginning with Spring, but it's not easy to change the world.

[JeffM]

I should be angry at you Laurie, when you promised to let me know as soon as you got them. I cant let you off with out a though. But hey its Xmas and it is difficult being angry at Xmas time. Any way how could I be angry at our very own Goddess. Am glad they fit well and I'm looking forward to hearing about your field trip in them. I hope that isnt too far away. I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful day today, Xmas day, so good you cant get rid of that smile. Best wishes Jeff

[highheellover]

neat laurie.