Sparkly Heels

I love shoes.  If you've read any of my other posts, you know that.  Lately, I've become interested in "sparkly" shoes.  Here are some that I think are very cute

Christian Louboutin's glitter pumps

 

 

gold sparkly peep toes by Pura Lopez

 

 

Topshop Sakura heels

Missing Our National Holiday

I've had many enjoyable Halloweens.  For someone who loves to dress, but isn't remotely passable, it's a wonderful opportunity to be out in public.  I've always been 99% closeted so to be out and about as Linda is just so liberating. 

One of my favorite Halloweens was several years ago.  I was wearing a nice conservative dress and black pumps, my favorite long curly wig and full makeup.  I drove around to several stores, buying a few things here and there, mostly so I could be out among people as Linda.  I know, not very exciting, but still so nice.

My last stop was a bagel shop (yes, I am one wild person).  There were two young girls working behind the counter.  It was after 6 and I was the only customer.  I checked out the selection, trying to decide what to buy.  When I said, in my regular voice, "I'm ready" the girl closest to me looked at me in shock.

"I thought you were really a lady," she said.  "You look really good."

Now, I'm sure she was mostly being kind.  She had also probably worked a really long day.  After you've waited on many customers, you probably don't look all that carefully when one more typical customer comes in.  In any case, I was thrilled.

She called her co-worker over and told her about me.  They were so, so nice.  They told me I looked very nice and admired my dress and heels.  The first girl said, "You even have boobies" and giggled.

We chatted for a few minutes.  It was wonderful.

I know, I know.  Not an adventure for most people.  Not even close.  But it made me feel great.

I wished I didn't need to get home and change.  I have many commitments (maybe I'll talk about those some day) and had to get back to them.  But for a few hours, it was great to be out as Linda, even if it was just to buy milk and bagels.

Shoes I love

OK, one of the best ways to get updates almost every day about amazing shoes is to subscribe to The Shoe Goddess http://theshoegoddess.com/

It's so nice to get an e-mail with 4 or 5 gorgeous shoes and fun commentary.

Having said that, here are some shoes I love (and would love to own - though I think I'd need to hit the lottery to justify spending this much money on shoes, no matter how cute):

 Stuart Weitzman Platswoon

Christian Louboutin Prive

Calvin Klein Olive (cute and under $100)

Jimmy Choo Aimee



There are lots  more but I think blogger will only let me upload a certain number (or maybe I need to make the pictures smaller).  Any help with ideas?