Today after school, my younger daughter Keri and I hit Barnes & Noble for an M & M blondie and the latest American Girl books for her; a required summer Algebra workbook for Emily, my 12 year old daughter. As Keri munched on her pastry, I glanced around the cafe, fashion editor goggles on. As far back as I can remember, Glamour Magazine has had a section called "Glamour Dos & Don'ts" which features random photographs of chicly appointed women and fashion victims. The latter are shown with a black mask-like bar across their features. Take no prisoners. As I spent my formative years reading Glamour and other fashion mags, I cannot be held responsible for my predilection for fashion reviews. Relax, I would not critique outfits of friends or family unless asked. So your propensity for baring your g-string in low rise jeans or wearing a hole-ridden, sweat-stained tee shirt is safe with me. I am really just taking notes for a future self-help book.
The object of my personal ambush makeover? Three women at three o'clock, sharing pastries and gossip. One woman toddled to her table in a pair of high heeled mules. For the footwear novice, mules are backless shoes with either an open or closed toe. Sort of like those pink shoes you had for your Barbie. Mules, clogs, and slides are all closely related. I will save the classification and history portion of this lesson for another post.
Mules, clogs, and slides are all chosen for their easy on/easy off feature. Personally, I can appreciate this quality in oven cleaner or clothing you might wear on a hot date. Flip flops or slides worn to the beach, pool, or at the spa do have a practical application as do your favorite slippers. Under what circumstance would one need to swiftly doff and don more formal shoes? I can only imagine.
Listen, in my own personal footwear timeline, I have owned more than a few pairs of the above. In my closet as we speak is a pair of cute natural colored criss-crossed open toed mules purchased last summer for a certain skirt/top ensemble. These shoes also look pretty cute with jeans or white pants. I also have a few pairs of flat sandals which would fit in this category. I will admit their charm when paired with a casual skirt or summer dress.
However, I have a couple of rules for backless shoes. Rule Number One: IF THE SHOE DOES NOT FIT, DO NOT WEAR IT! Nothing looks less appetizing than a fleshy foot spilling over the sides of a backless shoe. Well, maybe slimey produce or mold covered cottage cheese. Rule Number Two: PEDICURES. Another unsightly vision would have to be callused, cracked heels. You don't really need a costly spa pedicure (Then again, maybe you do!) All sorts of interesting lotions, soaks, and tools are for sale at your local pharmacy or Target. Soak, scrub, expoliate, and lotion your way to smooth, attractive feet.
We all want to "put our best foot forward." Hopefully, that foot will look groomed, smooth, and in proper fitting shoes!
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