The Wedge Between Us

A dear friend told me that I walk with such confidence when I wear heels that she would never know they hurt my feet. I take that as a huge compliment. Although many of my beloved high heels start out fine or when I'm severely deluded great, towards the end of a work day or a night out I often contemplate walking shoeless on the streets of New York. What is a 5'3 (some would say 5'2) girl to do? Heels are the great equalizer for me in a world of tall men and a worthy tool in the battle against the general assumption that I'm fresh out of high school. Heels mean power to me, so though my feet may pay the price and I have found flats to love I still need a lift.

The wedge beckons. It is height with less stress and these cry out "Buy me!":

Dual Personalities

Often the women we are on the weekdays bear little resemblance to the women we are on the weekends. At your 9 to 5, you wear cute, but sensible flats with a well cut pant and a button down shirt. On the weekends, you're strictly jeans, hoodies, and maybe Pumas when you feel like dressing up.

This spring, break the cycle with these shoes that say I'm fun, seriously: