And they're comfortable too!

My mother always says that I taught her that shoes were an accessory instead of just a covering for your feet. But she also made the vow to not wear uncomfortable shoes. "They make me unhappy and I don't have to be unhappy," she said. For the longest time, I thought she was crazy. I mean, what's a little pain when you've got cute shoes?

After 3 full years of lab work, and lots of trying to make it through the day with somewhat pinching shoes, I have come to the same conclusion. That means saying goodbye to some really killer shoes (sometimes literally). I have these adorable stacked heels that have a modern floral print and tasteful sequins on them. Another pair (bright floral wedges from Madrid!) has a cute bright red grosgrain ribbon weaved around the entire shoe, but failed the walking test once I took them out on the town. My toes were complaining for days afterward! Even my more classic black peep-toe heels with a little bow across the toe - they really took it out on my feet last week, and now they are in the "out" pile too. No more uncomfortable shoes!

I have had some amazing luck shopping at DSW, and this weekend was a complete triumph! I came home with not one, but two pair of shoes that would make Stacey and Clinton proud! (notice the little zipper on the heel of the tan pair)




So far they have survived the walking test, the "do the girls love them" test, and the "day at work" test (although I did end up with a little blister on my third toe, but nothing serious). Now I can stare into my closet of shoes and actually be happy about the stylish options for adorning my feet!