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Can Ex's Be Friends?

What I Plan To Live In This Fall

More Donna Karan...

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

I've noticed that as I have gotten older I am becoming more of a girly girl in the sense that my apperance is something I am putting more focus on.  I give myself weekly facials, experiment with fashion, put more effort into the way my hair looks (i've relied on ponytails way too much in the past!), and over all mirror time has increased.  Does this mean that as I get older I become more vain or just a shift in priorities?  Have you noticed a difference in your mirror?

Finding Your Way

Finding your way in life is a task that takes time. I find myself waiting for the next thing; like my life is stalled. It's a very unsettling feeling. I love my life and everyone and everything in it, but I feel there is more that I should be doing; more to be exposed to.

One of the worst things one can do is compare oneself to others. Mainly because the path they took in life may not be meant for you. Still I find myself doing just that quite often. "If I had this..., If I lived there..., If I did that for a living..." It's something that sucks you into an unrealistic fantasy world. Living in this world is a trap!!! Lesson learned.

On to better things, I am very excited about possibilities that have arisen in my life. Please keep it in your prayers that I get this new, great job and new home! Truly appreciated!!

To Come...

True Prespective

Thank you Lily!

Melt Away Pain...

So a while back I reached out to a few of my favorite blogs to get a little advice. 

 The question: "With my love affair of all shoes heeled, I find foot pain to be a constant hindrance, so I ask, how do you deal with this issue (if it affects you, that is) and is that a factor in your purchase?"

From Nika at Irie Chic

"Thanks so much for reading IrieChic, I really appreciate it :). Yes, comfort is something I definitely consider when purchasing shoes, not comfortable, no purchase. Lately I've been wearing flats mostly or I bring a pair of bendable flats in my bag when I wear heels, just in case I want to change ;) If you get foot pain, I would suggest wearing shoes that are comfortable for you. There are so many cute flats/kitten heels or try wedges I find them to be much more comfortable than thinner heels. I use to wear heels for hours at one point, but I don't do that anymore, if I know I'll be walking around for awhile I change into flat shoes. HTH"

From Lori at hisherschicago

"Thank you for following our blog! Thats a great research question, I actually had surgery on my foot to remove a bunion about 2 years ago. They are hereditary but my love for high heels inflamed mine to the point where I was extremely self-conscious about my foots appearance and frequent pain. Despite this, I struggled with letting go of heels and continued to wear them partially everyday. My foot surgery kept me out of heels for a little over 4 months which was hard, but taught me a lesson. I realized that I can continue to wear my heels but it was best to do so in moderation. I tend to wear flats while at work and when I know I will do a lot of walking. I also always have an extra pair of flats with me when I do wear heels because I refuse to wear shoes that are uncomfortable. I also made minor changes that went a long way, like wearing shoe insoles and adding muslin strips to the inside of my shoes. I always make sure that my shoes are comfortable first, and if I do wear a pair that is uncomfortable, I only do so when I plan little walking."

From Irene at I'm Fashionstoned

"The painfactor of heels depends on the occassion if I have to dance I would wear more comfy heels (still 5inch though=P) and for a dinner I would wear some killer heels. My little secret is that I use some pads to soften the pain! Nowadays I only buy a pair if it's comfortable because my closet has to much pairs of killer heels!"

From Farrah at degaine

"Thanks you for your e-mail and interest in my blog. The answer to your question is, usually heels will hurt a lot the first few times you wear them, they will butcher your feet but that is what it takes to wear them in and after just a wear or two they stop hurting. Some heels however are stubborn and continue to hurt in painful places, so I purchase products from Dr.Scholls and others alike to stop where it hurts. My favorite products are the following:

http://www.drscholls.ca/for_her/english/inserts/high_heel_insoles/
http://www.drscholls.ca/for_her/english/inserts/ball_of_foot_cushion/
and best of all http://www.drscholls.ca/for_her/english/shoe_rubbing/rubrelief_strips/
The last one is a roll of padding, it's really small so you can carry it with you in your purse and if your feet are hurting or rubbing you can pad it up.  I hope this helps."

These lovely ladies have given great advice to aid the shoe lover in all of us!

This Is A Cool Idea, Could You Do It?

Inspiration

I'm in need of a little inspiration...any ideas?

Enough Is Enough

Alright so being unemployed is taking its toll.  I am lost without a job.  Not only for a lack of security in the workplace but I can't go shopping and of course I see tons of things I want!  I know things should not be what I desire, there are more important things such as working with a purpose and financial security, but I miss the stuff and other perks of having a job!  I miss having an agenda or to-do list that involves more than just "find a job"!  Also, I want to move.  I want to go to a city unknown to me.  I'm thinking Chicago, New York, DC, Atlanta, etc.  Something new!!!