Guilty Shoes

With the recent lock downs and closures, you know who I feel sorry for now? Brides & Grooms. Mostly brides though. They spent so much time planning, preparing and—bam, it’s all gone. But in some places: no friends, no venues, no music, no flowers, no food…it’s a lot to let go of. Maybe you've only postponed & now you have a chance to rethink your your shoes. Dry your eyes! Have some fun window shopping for wedding day shoes…as unique as you are: Lace & crystal  Manolo Blahnik Lurum Crystal-Embellished Lace Mules   intermixonline.com/manolo-blahnik/lurum-crystal Mules are great to slip into, but they can be tricky to walk down the aisle. Make sure your weight is forward and you don’t drag your heels like you do in your bunny slippers. p.s. for your mom (or mom-in-law) Blahnik has a classic halter pump in pewter, black or nude (closer to a blush), Carolyne Leather Halter Pumps (a mid-heel which is just about 3 ½ inches) or Carolyne Lea...

I'm not scared, are you? Like most of the world I'll be watching the amazing footage of sharks starting July 22. It's an annual thing--Shark Week. Can you believe SW is now celebrating 30 years? Three decades of scaring the pants off of us with footage of feeding frenzies, human-shark close calls and a lot of very unlucky seals. I'd like to also think of shark week as a great learning experience. Each year, thanks to the shark love-hate, we humans learn more about the fish, the ocean and our impact on both. It's daunting and humbling. love sharks + love shoes = 24 style Some businesses capitalize on scare tactics (can you say: Jaws?), some companies are trying to do good for sharks and the world in general. 24 Style makes shoes and clothing with designs that focus on endangered and misunderstood animals. The positive side of things is always the way to go. And oh yeah, they also make sneakers with donut designs. Talk about positive!  24-style.com ...

  Surrender I am in a good place. Not an easy place but a good place. Back in the saddle; enjoying the ride with a few active WIPs (works in progress). After years of fighting inner demons I am finishing projects. I'm doing what writers do. Finally. I wandered away from the work of sitting down and hammering out the next scene or chapter. I got caught up in the busy-ness of the writing business. Crafting query letters, pitching tweets, revising synopses (long and short versions) and researching agencies. All of these things are so critical to my career, but they take away from what I am – a writer. Imagine a cabinet maker, not making cabinets. He'd have nothing to show for his experience or expertise. And have nothing in his checking account. How did I get to this good place? I did two things at the once. I stopped fretting and surrendered. Worrying is true waste of time. Letting go, is not. Rather than wrestle with fate to bend it to my will, I am working with ...

     STAINS  TO GO                                   Ever tried lemon juice & cream of tartar for ink stains? You've probably seen stains in every shade & size. Were you able to treat them? Was the fabric ruined?  Good News: Here are a few more removers to have in your arsenal. Best to treat any stain immediately with a cold water rinse. Depending on the fabric and the stain--you may get some great results. Note: The manufacturers may not recommend the following, so go at your own risk! Good Luck. The 8 stain removers you may have at home: 1. Neutrogena facial wash – great at removing oil-based stains. Personal Note: I once left an eyeliner stick in my pocket and it went through the dryer and melted all over. I rain to the bathroom and only Neutrogena was within reach. I soaked in cold water, applied the soap and did some serious sc...

What's the office like? The office is never this casual... The office is never this laid back... The office is never this dress formal... And now for your Goldilocks' moment, a shoe that's just right... Flats are a great way to walk from point A to point B in the office.