Sunday, June 24, 2012

I Hate Heels

I have nothing really big to share with all of you. I've been pretty tired lately because I just started my new job as "sales support" in Banana Republic. Yesterday, I worked from 8am-5pm mainly working at the cash register. The whole day, I felt like such a frosh. Everyone else who worked at the store knew each other and were making jokes all day, while me and my fellow newbs wandered around doe-eyed, confused and friendless (such a freshman move). During lunch, all the veterans were eating with their friends and we just sat at a newbie table. I'm sure it will get better soon with more practice on the job and after we spend more time with the other associates. At least I hope?
Fake high-low skirt!

So while I was looking through my closet for Banan Republic appropriate outfits, I ended up picking up an outfit that is not Banana Republic at all. I just bought this long maroon skirt from Forever 21. I like how this skirt has a slightly different cut with slits on the side. Also, it's super fun because I can easily create a high-low skirt without buying one! You can't even tell can you! Ok, you can but if I add a belt you wouldn't really be able to. The rest of my outfit is from a year ago *gasp*. My shirt is actually one of those tight short dresses that were so cool last year. That's a cropped leather jacket from H&M that I actually found via Late Afternoon. And my sandal heels are from Lucky Brand that I have never had the opportunity to show you guys!
I think I was pretty clever with this ;)

Last year, I felt like getting super high heels were the best way to get my style to the blogger level. Looking at bloggers like Aimee or Olivia Lopez, I felt so pressured to buy heels (especially super high heels like those Jeffrey Campbells that were so popular this past year). Ultimately, they looked so trendy and fashionable and I thought it was so much because of the heels. But I've discovered that although I did like these heels, heels of this height and heels in general are just not conducive for my lifestyle. Both at school and at home I live in hilly areas and cannot drive, so walking around in 6 in heels is a bit of a challenge. And that is why this year I'm looking for fun and fashionable shoes that are flat (or at the very worst 3 inches) and easy and comfortable to walk in. Sounds like a plan (and a future Daydreaming About Post)!
Lucky Brand "Tessa" High Heeled Sandals
"I hate heels, love how the look, but hate how they feel"

30 comments:

  1. such cute snapshots! you look lovely in these heels :)

    xoxo

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  2. maroon skirt is gorg! you look aamzing as usual
    xx [ aphrodite blue ]

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  3. Of course it will be better. You have to know those people first. Love the outfit you wore!

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  4. Over time you will be in with the jokes too! That's what it's like starting somewhere new so I wouldn't stress too much about it. As for the heels - don't feel you have to wear them because other bloggers do, just wear what you like. There's nothing wrong with a pair of flat shoes! :)

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  5. you're so beautiful and i love your outfit! the high-low skirt is so lovely, especially in that color :) if you like my blog too, do you want to follow each other? xoxo jess
    www.stylizedluxe.blogspot.com

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  6. the colour of this skirt looks real good on you girl;)

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  7. Hey! Thanks for such a nice comment, lvoe your skirt and color is great :) Following you on bloglovin <3

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  8. fantastic outfit!love it!

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  9. This skirt is beautiful! Love how you've worn it two ways.

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  10. your skirt is so awesome!!

    <3

    ps. you can now win a $50 giftcard from The Dark Horse Jewellery on our blog!

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  11. i love the color of your skirt!! and it looks amazing with your jacket. cool outfit!

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  12. Love heels... hate em... it's a dysfunctional relationship.

    Lainy
    Haute Inhabit

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  13. Cute and casual! xo

    www.thedaileigh.com

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  14. I love that outfit! And that is an amazing beautiful skirt!

    caroline
    http://fashionmefashionyou.blogspot.be/

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  15. YOU LOOK AMAZING :) I am now following. I hope you can check out my site: http://theproverbs.net and FOLLOW. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for your time!

    God bless,
    steven

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  16. Love your blog sweetie! :)

    Follow each other?

    http://luckyfashionaffair.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. Love the look, now following u dear :)

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  18. Gorgeous Outfit! You look cute :))
    i´m a new Follower

    Lovely Greetings ♡

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  19. What a lovely outfit!
    I am your new follower!
    xo,

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  20. I love your outift!!

    simplytheens.blogspot.com

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  21. Hi! :) I love your outfit and you blog it´s amazing! Following you :) Can you check out my blog and tell me what you think? Kisses

    http://thefrench-fries.blogspot.pt/

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  22. aw, i absolutely LOVE the high-low skirt. this look is beyond fabulous! you are just too cute, girl!
    xo TJ

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  23. really lovely skirt! i jst followed ur blog, i hope you can follow me back as you said hoho great blog anyway!

    http://ardillazhfr.blogspot.com/

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  24. Woooowww great outfit!
    I love your skirt and the color is amazing :)
    thank you for comment, kiiisss

    http://mysweetsoulmate.blogspot.com.es/

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  25. Cute heels, LOVE THE SKIRT!!!

    Thanks for writing on IFB, Following you! Follow back?

    XOXO
    http://the-glambition.blogspot.com

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  26. You look amazing, love that beautiful skirt! :)
    xoxo

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  27. This outfit is gorgeous! Luv the skirt!


    -True

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  28. You look absolutely gorgeous :)
    Hey, and it would be great if you could visit my blog and follow if you like it! I'd be glad to do the same for you!
    ♥ Eliza
    elizaelizabete.blogspot.com

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  29. love the skirt! it is so chic! you matched all the tones very well. great blog!

    http://sultanassanctuary.blogspot.com/

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