Maggie,

You must first understand why you choose this type. What is it about you that keeps you going down the same path? You must never compromise who you are for the sake of “being with someone”. Work on your sense of self and you will attract quality men who will value you. It won’t happen over night. But the wait will be worth it.

To quote my 3 year old “So pretty!”

That is indeed the pretty shoe, and the Annalucia commends the taste of the Manolo. And speaking as one who is herself “very Catholic, very conservative,” she begs the young lady not to be afraid but merely to use the common sense. The rules for dress in church are not as severe as they were when the Annalucia was a girl (in fact when she goes to Mass she regularly sees young women in clothes which make her feel faint) but for the young lady wishing to make a good impression she will suggest only two things:

1. The hemline should at least touch the knee.

2. No spaghetti straps or tank tops. A sleeveless dress will be all right as long as the neckline does not plunge overmuch; otherwise, one cannot go wrong with at least the short sleeve. The fluttery kind which one sees on the spring dresses is very attractive on the young women with the slender arms.

And now, dear Manolo, the Annalucia must take her leave, as it is now Lent and she is giving up the reading of the fashion blogs for the penitential season. She will miss the Manolo sorely, with his wit and wisdom, as well as such regular correspondents as LaBellaDonna and Furlagirl. But she wishes you all the most pleasant season and looks forward to seeing you all again at Easter.

The Tinkerbelles of the Kate Spade, they area truly inspirational! The slingbacks, they are a gift to the woman who wishes (or needs) to wear hose and yet participate in the fashion for the strappier shoe!

It is the opinion of the mountain-dwelling Gidget, however, that the Shannon should also bring with her a pair of the dress boots because the Spring it comes much later in the higher elevations. The Gidget must leave you now — not to go to the church, but to shovel the snow, while wearing her very practical waterproof boots of the Totes.

I hate to be nit-picky, but Denver–my home–is actually on the plains. In May, you can be snowed on and sunburned in one day here. Shannon should bring some warm shoes and a coat with her for backup.