The Adventures of kneehighs...

[JeffB]

Very nice pics there, kneehighs, especially #1! What kind of camera did you use as those outdoor night shots turned out quite well? Inquiring minds wanna know!

[kneehighs]

Very nice pics there, kneehighs, especially #1! What kind of camera did you use as those outdoor night shots turned out quite well? Inquiring minds wanna know!

Thanks Jeff...

I used a Fujifilm FinePix E900 to take the pics. No flash was used as I had it set on its nightime flash setting.

[JeffB]

Thanks Jeff...

I used a Fujifilm FinePix E900 to take the pics. No flash was used as I had it set on its nightime flash setting.

A "point-and-shoot", eh? Cool! Those pics turned out great! Modern technology at work! Heh!

[highheellover]

nice heels kneehighs.

[Dawn HH]

Kneehighs:-) Love your heels and your night-time pics. The pics turned out well. Cheers--- Dawn HH

[kneehighs]

After a super intense week of work and virtual absence from hhplace, I found myself unwinding in Manhattan's Meatpacking District Saturday Night. A near 10% raise and another one due in April was certain cause for celebration.

And celebrate I did!

Here is a view of what the club looked like early during the evening:

I talked to many girls, more than my weary fingers can recount here. There are a FEW pictures that I caught for my hhplace cronies. This girl was wearing BCBG shoes and I was wearing my Nine West pumps.

HERE is a view of just one of many different ladies I passed during the evening.

Eventually I wound up talking with this girl who said she loved size 11 and gave me many hugs. HERE is the standard shoe comparison test. Obviously, my shoes were pointier than hers. When a girl would intitially "gasp" in awe at first sight of my stilettos, my usual response this evening was, "And I can do the cobblestones really well too! In fact, I can run them. I'll race you when we leave here!" That usually drew a laugh.

EAST VILLAGE FASHION BOUTIQUE OWNER LIKES MY STILETTOS!

One of the coolest things about living in NYC is the way you can just go up to total strangers and start talking to them. Often, this is a way of meeting a new lady and getting her phone number if not just closing a date on the spot. While this was not my goal with the above beauty, I couldn't help but take a few pics of her awesome personal style.

She looked over at me when the flash went off and immediately gave me a cute and playful disapproving smile. Soon, we found ourself in a great conversation. I swear, had I made myself available, this FASHION BOUTIQUE owner may have found her "palms getting sweaty and tingly feelings flowing throughout her body." [EDIT: subtle reference to another post in the forum]

The real reason meeting this girl was the highlight of my evening is because she is a professional in the fashion industry. She owns her own shop in the East Village (think 12-15K month in rent) and she offered me her opinion of men in heels.

Her first reaction to my stilettos was, "Thats so cool." In fact, she said that a few times.

Then I asked her, "what do you think of men wearing heels as a fashion statement?"

"well, I have alot of gay friends and they wear heels all the time...are you gay or straight?"

"straight! So does it work?"

"It depends on the man...pause..there are different types of gay men...so it depends on his personality"

HERE WE GO AGAIN!

Attitude + Attire = Assimilation

Straight from the fashion elite of Manhattan. The attitude is the part of the equation not factored in at the mainstream fashion forums. I would love to meet leading fashionistas in person. I can almost say with certainty they would "approve" more in person than through the internet.

For people more readily approve of the REALITY of a man in heels than they do to the IDEA of a man in heels.

HERE is another picture of her.

[NewfieGuyInHeels]

Another awesome outing kneehighs. The only thing I have to ask is did you call her out on connecting men in heels with being gay? As it read even after you pointed out you were straight she still made the comment, "there are different types of gay men" I mean really, what does that have to do with guys in heels? What you put on your feet has no baring on what sex you're attracted to! Sorry, just had to get that off my chest.

[JeffB]

As usual, a highly entertaining account of your adventures, kneehighs. As for the lady with the "heels equals gay" comment, it sounds like she subscribes to the same old narrowminded, misinformed viewpoint that everyone else does. It is annoying, highly annoying how people equate sexual orientation with footwear. I mean, no one equates a woman wearing combat boots as a fashion statement as being a butch lesbian, so why don't men who wear heels get the same benefit of the doubt? Most preplexing, not to mention frustrating. Still, I enjoyed reading about your latest exploits!

[kneehighs]

Another awesome outing kneehighs. The only thing I have to ask is did you call her out on connecting men in heels with being gay? As it read even after you pointed out you were straight she still made the comment, "there are different types of gay men" I mean really, what does that have to do with guys in heels? What you put on your feet has no baring on what sex you're attracted to! Sorry, just had to get that off my chest.

To be frank, I didn't feel the need to call her out on that, because to me there was nothing to call her out on. Perhaps I am wrong though.

She accepted that I was straight, but was making a point that there are really different types of personalities among the men that she knows that wear heels, who just coincidentally all happen to be gay. And their personalities are the key factor beyond their sexual orientation that make their heel wearing fashionable to her.

So despite being gay, some of her friends still didn't pull it off.

Her emphasis wasn't that men who wear heels must be gay, but that even though all the men who wear heels that she knows are gay, some of them don't pull it off because their personalities don't complement the look.

[micha]

Your postings are great!

[inscapable]

For people more readily approve of the REALITY of a man in heels than they do to the IDEA of a man in heels.

I like that. Says a lot, but without saying a lot, know what I'm saying?

Hey, Micha, I'm with you on that last one, man. This thread's were it's at, real life, real world, real good.

[kneehighs]

Was fortunate to score a few runway show invites. Thought I'd share some of the pictures I took while out and about in the Bryant Park Promenade.

Skinny Pants and Mary Janes

Can you name the lady on the right?

Its the same girl again!

I love the girl on the left

These girls looked cute!

Panaromic People Watching

Nice Hat!

Fern Malice.

Upper East Side Chic

People Watching by the exit

Carmen Electra on the very right

I could swear she looks like Lindsay Lohan, is it?

[kneehighs]

While I usually like to emphasize the entire outfit in my pictures, I thought the following pics really sum up how I like to view myself (stylish and educated):

just a slight variation of the first pic

another slight variation

[rxrenesis]

Nice pumps kneehighs

[JeffB]

While I usually like to emphasize the entire outfit in my pictures, I thought the following pics really sum up how I like to view myself (stylish and educated):

just a slight variation of the first pic

another slight variation

Well, there's certainly nothing wrong with being well-heeled, education-wise! HA!

[Bubba136]

Hey kneehighs!!! Has anyone else made the connection to this attractive woman and our lovely Gina? (Wouldn't that be a "kick in the head" if it were and you missed it. )

[kneehighs]

Hi Bubba136 I think you are the first one to make a connection between that girl and Gina. I know I didn't at the time, but I sure do now!

Heel-D, his girlfriend, and I met today at the Bryant Park Promenade for some amazing people watching. Here are some pics to entertain yourselves with:

This girl just looked absolutely fantastic. It's refreshing how open these "fashionistas" are to getting their picture taken.

This guy looked pretty cool but looked even cooler when I realized he was wearing a moderate 2" heel.

High Heel Heaven on Earth...these models all came into the Promenade at one time. drool.

Barbara Walters

FOX news broadcasters even looked good. This lady had some nice pumps on. Here's a panaroma of what the scene looked like today.

We saw this guy sitting on a stoop in the Meatpacking District with his pants tucked into his boots. Later on in the day when we left, we went into Marc Jacobs. While Heel-D was busy trying on a shirt, one of the female store assistants came up to me and asked, "excuse me, where did you buy your boots from?" "Nine West!" "Oh really! I love them. Thank You"

[kneehighs]

One thing that is interesting about Fashion Week is how close you can get to the celebrities. They really just mingle among the crowd. Heel-D should have a video uploaded for us where I interview Robert Verdi, host of the The Fashion Police tv show that airs on E. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to plan my questions and I was a bit nervous when I first approached him.

We talked about men in heels! Not good feedback mind you, but feedback that really should come as no surprise to any of us here. Men in heels will probably never be a major fashion trend.

After this sloppy questioning of Robert Verdi, who was very friendly the whole time, I am firmly convinced that if we achieve acceptace, it will be on an individual person-by-person basis, not as a collective whole.

Here is Carine Roitfeld, editor of French Vogue. I must have spent five minutes standing right next to her without realizing who she was. For awhile, we were just standing next to each other. Had I known who she was, I might have stirred up some conversation.

[Pam]

Hey KH ... all I can say is a big WOW! Looks like you had a great time ... great people watching and surrounded by lots of pretty girls in stilettos!! It is really great that you had a chance, thanks for sharing the pics! P

[Bubba136]

Wonderful report, kneehighs. Fantastic picturtes. Thank you from all! (two gorgeous women with microphones and you didn't manage an "on the air" interview? )

[vector]

Kneehighs, You continue to amaze me!!!!! Keep on heeling!!

[HeelD]

It certainly was an excellent day. I'll get some of my pics up on here in a bit.

One thing that is interesting about Fashion Week is how close you can get to the celebrities. They really just mingle among the crowd. Heel-D should have a video uploaded for us where I interview Robert Verdi, host of the The Fashion Police tv show that airs on E. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to plan my questions and I was a bit nervous when I first approached him.

Here is the video as promised:

Robert Verdi - On Men In Heels

We talked about men in heels! Not good feedback mind you, but feedback that really should come as no surprise to any of us here. Men in heels will probably never be a major fashion trend.

After this sloppy questioning of Robert Verdi, who was very friendly the whole time, I am firmly convinced that if we achieve acceptace, it will be on an individual person-by-person basis, not as a collective whole.

Agree. I think on a one to one level the uniqueness of our outfits will win over individuals' acceptance.

[kneehighs]

Thanks for uploading the video, Heel-D. It was interesting to speak with Robert Verdi.

The weakness in my approach is that I was not in stilettos when "selling" him. Thus, Robert was merely reacting to the Idea of men in heels, versus responding to the Reality.

Additionally, his reasoning was conservatively economically anchored. He focused on how heels for men wouldn't SELL in the marketplace, as opposed to focusing on the potential artistic and creative appeal of a man in heels.

It was fun though! Next year I wont be caught dead standing next to the French Vogue editor wearing flats! I'd love to see what her response would be.

[HeelD]

^ Cheers! I've just realised another sodding typo - Vendi instead of Verdi. Need to fix it - this week is horrible to me. I need rest.

[kneehighs]

Manhattan: The Graveyard of Hope

Went out tonight and tested life in the big city wearing my black stiletto pumps. I had two conversations with two beautiful women, both of which lead to an exchange of phone numbers and one lead to a "close" for a date on Sunday evening.

I presented myself exactly as you see in the picture above. There was no hiding what I was wearing. The first I spoke with was was a blonde who was wearing a pair of Nine West Studio stiletto boots for $350...supposedly...she admitted to being a shoe addict many times over. When she asked me where I purchased my pumps at I replied, "Jimmy Choo" (as a joke). Then she said, "you lie. I have the exact same pair of Nine West pumps from about two years ago." She was accurate. For the next twenty minutes we talked about boots, pumps, and shoes.

I said I like to wear pumps becuase they make my legs look longer, they force my posture into a better upright position, and they make me walk with more elegance. She nodded her head and agreed with me.

She couldn't believe that I was straight and apologized for asking if I liked men or women. She said it was a rude question, but once I answered, it was no longer a part of our conversation. She was relaxed being seen with me in pumps, even around her friends. She said her friends are into what she is into.

The second girl I spoke with actually agreed to meet me for a french dinner on Sunday. We'll see what happens. She did remark that I would be dressed "prettier" than her if I wore my stiletto pumps, which I fully intend to do if I decide to get together with her.

Overall, a fun night.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/creditech/DSCF0922.jpg

[Pumps]

Thanks for the story. You look great. It's amazing that you keep getting so possitive responses from women. I can't help feeling it's got something to do with the person wearing them, rather than the pumps. I just know women wouldn't react that positive to me in the same situations.

[since-i-can-rem]

I definitly live on the wrong side of the planet.... Good luck!

[Thighbootguy]

Pumps - I wholeheartedly agree it has a lot to do with the person wearing the pumps. My thigh boots have generated what I considered a little interest, more curiosity than interest, maybe three times in three years, but nothing like our friend Kneehighs. I am in admiration of to his great adventures, and offering my thanks for sharing them with the rest of us.

[kneehighs]

Thanks for the story. You look great. It's amazing that you keep getting so possitive responses from women. I can't help feeling it's got something to do with the person wearing them, rather than the pumps. I just know women wouldn't react that positive to me in the same situations.

Pumps -

I wholeheartedly agree it has a lot to do with the person wearing the pumps. My thigh boots have generated what I considered a little interest, more curiosity than interest, maybe three times in three years, but nothing like our friend Kneehighs.

I am in admiration of to his great adventures, and offering my thanks for sharing them with the rest of us.

Glad you guys appreciate the thread.

I do think my personality has something to do with my good fortune which leads me to repeat my formula:

Attitude (personality) + Attire (clothing) = Assimilation (acceptance)

[ShockQueen]

Kneehighs, you are such an inspiration to many of us, and I hope someday to head over your direction, and finally meet you. Keep up the GREAT reporting on events going on!