I really needed a change: some new underwear; and by happenstance I came upon Jockey’s new No Panty Line Promise® collection. These panties keep their promise of no lines even under fairly thin trousers. They’re of “modal” cotton-like fabric that is comfy and smooth and they’re my new basic, everyday undies. My faves are the bikinis with lacey leg openings, because they’re the comfiest. They come in a variety of colours (including hot red) and Jockey also offers matching camisoles. I even found a leopard-print bikini, to feel special and for those rare, special nights. (Le sigh, I hope there are some fated for my days.)

Oh, yes, now I’m feeling a little more comfortable and looking a little better in cute bikini-underwear. As I’ve recently written, I’m working on getting a little cuter in those bikinis, too (though not yet for swimsuit bikinis!). But oh! do I wish for someone to appreciate seeing me in them. Oh! these Jockeys and I deserve the promise of a significant Love.

Louis Vuitton is so logo-centric, but their shoes are best when designed out of the promotional bag, different; chic and funky. This open-toed pump is fun, flirty and has some kick. Although there is monogram, we more notice the contrast of colors with bright plum and those polka-dot-in-effect perforations. (I wish I could get a look at the back detail. Mmh!) There is a high, high 3.5″ heel to add vivaciousness and killer—further “can’t have.” But this is a dream shoe for the lofty thinkers. Although not a classic or It, it’s a little bit of a good mixture for Louis Vuitton.

This Monogram Perforation Open-Toe Pump is available at eLUXURY.

Shopping is not just fun, to have nice things, or the necessary right that it is. Shopping is a duty for me. I sacrifice myself for shopping, and not just by blowing cash (but that’s a hu.uge part).

I shop for my blog, it keeps me continuously gaining knowledge, it shows me products and many ideas. The shopping improves the economy (I think I do enough of it) and the blog, my friends, inspires others to shop, themselves. I am good for the country!

And I lose myself in shopping and in the blog. The blog inspires me to shop more. I have been evolving into a more sophisticated fashionista from the very beginning. Where do I end and where do the blog and malls begin?

And now I must shop more, my friends—I honestly must. I have a slight weight issue, but even at its slightness, I struggle to get and remain fit. I have been a computer person for too long—from just before my weight gain occurred, and I must retrain my body and mind to enjoy other activities more. Shopping is walking (oh, how boring old fashioned walking is!). Yes, there are other exercises, but you probably have heard that a lifestyle must be maintainable for weight to remain off of the body. I must enjoy a more active lifestyle on a regular basis. So no … I shop to be healthy (and I don’t always buy! … much).

This does mean that I sacrifice the blog for my own well being. But this is good. I want to live a healthy life, and most people agree that health and happiness are most important. I want to live a long life with doing work I enjoy, so a little sacrifice and less posting now will help me. In time, I will control a hearty balance of activity and sitting work. What I’ve done so far has been great, and I’m learning more and more how to juggle (and yet I still sleep!).

Things will get even better as time goes on, oh yes. For soon, I will be shopping for a new laptop—a light one!—and new, fancy go-anywhere Internet! Ah, to be on-the-go and to be able to stop on a dime and type! (I might have to start seriously saving first, though, hmmmm.)

So, after walking that Florida outlet mall over 1.5 miles long … in wedge heels. and then walking the next day in unsupportive Dr. Scholl’s, my feet had it. Then I came across an Easy Spirit store. I found the most fabulously comfortable sandals … that were stylish, too! I scooped up the multicolored pair of these Rendir, pictured, and I think I’ll go get the black, as to not wear one pair out too quickly. They are still comfortable, even more so than my cute little slippers for around the house. They are so supportive, it’s amazing. These really do easily earn their 5 stars and beyond!

Plus: it’s getting to be the time where I can wear them in Massachusetts, even! on especially warm occasions.

Giuseppe Zanotti makes hot, hot sandals with bright stones and bling. They were quite in last year, but this season I’m not feeling them. Just our luck, they’ve changed things a bit, played that whole thing down a notch. Better still, they’ve even made a shoe that is so current, yet some how so the best of Giuseppe Zanotti!

The wedge heel on this sandal, from this angle, looks to be made of a woven wood (it is rattan, actually). Isn’t that the best of the season, all in one aspect? Then on the adorned strappy vamp is a ring made of … tortoise shell. How beyond.

Alas, one thing could be done to improve the trend aesthetic; a little bit of a platform toebed. Le sigh!

I confess, although I have been blessed with taste, I was once a teenager, and I lusted after certain fashion sins.

I will share not only one, but both of my shoe confessions with you! I’m so giving (remember that!).

• I loved Cinderella, before I was inspired to realize she is a weak woman who waits for things to happen. But I loved her and I thought clear heels were the next best thing to glass slippers. I even thought I could wear a pair at my own storybook wedding. *dies*



• Like any girly teen in the late 90s, I was into the Spice Girls. I followed them for their fashion, strikingly different images and even their music (they wrote some good messages, hey! [unlike Cinderella]). So … I had a pair of platform shoes, just like Baby Spice. Oh! how they clomped the sound of faux pas through the halls! Oh! oh.

Although with modification, there is acceptance for these shoes, today, I find these two personal once-upon tastes horrifying. But I feel so liberated that I can trust you!

Here are the late entries for my Carnivale de Couture. I will accept no more, except in full detail in comments, not on your blogs. Enjoy the last 2 of my blogging friends, but then my own will be posted shortly!

Here was my topic:

What is your fashion confession, either a long ago faux pas, or today’s guilty pleasure?

• Jill Danyelle, of FiftyRX3, confessed that she intended to return that suede skirt—that how-can-I–when-can-I-wear item—but missed the return date. She also confessed she has purchased such items several times just this year. Ella says, “and?” lol, this is normal and sometimes fun. I hope you find enjoyment in these guilty pleasures!
• Kiffen, from The Fashionable Kiffen, once died her fair brunette locks a Gothic black, which turned horrific against her even fairer skin tone. The process of returning a browner shade to her tresses took a long time, leaving her hair damaged. Ahh, we have learned to love our natural beauty, thus—this is a beautiful story, especially for the kiddies.

Haven’t these all been lovely stories? These bloggers tell their “darkest” tales so well that we could never put them down! Aren’t we nice, too?

This makes me feel ready to spill my own.