Recently, my daughter was sent a gift from a friend. The gift was 4 inch stiletto heels, black leather, with buckles, and ties. Gosh, they were fine! As you can see in the picture.
Old time memories ran through my head of my young adult closet full of great stilettos, mini skirts, and straight leg jeans, much like the skinny jeans popular with the young today.
Fashion was fun and looking one's best whether you went shopping at the mall, dancing, or out on a hot date, was always essential. In 4 inch heels one felt grand and everso tall.
Throughout the day I would open that box and feel the thrill of fashion styling again until I just had to try them on, just once for old time sake and..."OMG" no wonder I have arthritis.
I told myself I just needed to walk, it had to be like riding a bike, one never forgets. So, I rose to the occasion and walked across the room. That grand feeling I spoke of was dizziness for fear of falling.
I felt like the ugly step sister crammed in that slipper, my instep was aching, my toes all jammed tight, my heels got blistered, and my ego was crushed. I walked very clumsy in those shoes not at all like I used to.
I wondered how I ever walked all day and for hours in shoes of that nature, let alone danced. Still, the memories of being young and crazy (for one has to be crazy to wear such crippling vices) felt warm and wonderful.I think I will return to reality and know that memories are there to keep our hearts young but flip flops after 50 keep our feet cool, fresh, and comfortable. Glad to be back on the ground! "HB!"
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This strikes such a chord with me - for years I wore high heels almost every day to my office, and now after walking miles a day in sandals + Sambas, it's hard to put them on even for an evening!
The boots are super cute, though!
Dear Red Red Vine,
So glad to find someone who can relate! I went to your blog as I do enjoy wine everso. My in-laws make their own wine in their basement in Philly and when I can steal a bottle I do, as it is really quite good. I am new to the blogsphere and still setting up but I would love to include your blog as a great place to visit for the wine lover in a Senior. Salute!
This selection made me think of the women that have grown shorter over the years... and now i understand why. No more heels! You would think that if you are use to wearing them that it would be hard to let go. I see now that it not so much the putting them away, but trying to bring them back is the problem. Even if only for a night.
Dear shaqizit69,
Loved the comment. Lol!
I am over 50 and STILL love my stilletos....over 30 pairs and counting....PS, my husband of 30 years has no complaints, either.
I loved wearing stilletos but anymore they just don't work for me. I do wear heels when I go out for an evening but the height is limited and I can't wait to take them off when I return home. But I admire you, as stilletto heels make you look divine. You go girl!
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