Comments on: Shoes With Which to Overawe the Natives http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:06:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Alexandra http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-402867 Alexandra Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:33:49 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-402867 Congratulations to you for being the kick ass chick that you obviously are! Good luck in Finland. If you don't choose the beautiful gold python shoes then please take Marc in Iraq's offer of the military boots - they are easy to wear and go with everything! And may I say Marc - you and your compatriots are in my thoughts every day and I wish I could bring you all back home from the desert (good luck Marc and God Bless) - and lastly thanks Manolo for your superfantastic words of wisdom! XOXO Congratulations to you for being the kick ass chick that you obviously are! Good luck in Finland. If you don’t choose the beautiful gold python shoes then please take Marc in Iraq’s offer of the military boots - they are easy to wear and go with everything! And may I say Marc - you and your compatriots are in my thoughts every day and I wish I could bring you all back home from the desert (good luck Marc and God Bless) - and lastly thanks Manolo for your superfantastic words of wisdom! XOXO

]]> By: Mis http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401496 Mis Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:48:19 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401496 I recommand to be very careful with the manolo slingbacks. I have the black version and can't wear them as the strap keeps on sliding. Impossible to walk! I would say the Louboutins might be a little too much for such an event. Having a lot of finish coworkers, I can tell that black patent mary jane do the job perfectly (one size bigger). All the best! I recommand to be very careful with the manolo slingbacks. I have the black version and can’t wear them as the strap keeps on sliding. Impossible to walk! I would say the Louboutins might be a little too much for such an event. Having a lot of finish coworkers, I can tell that black patent mary jane do the job perfectly (one size bigger).
All the best!

]]> By: Katrina http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401327 Katrina Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:08:11 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401327 Absolutely, go for the Louboutins! And good luck in Helsinki. And coming from Finland myself, just a hint, the people (especially men) there can seem a bit gloomy, but it is just on the outside. If they just listen quietly and stare at you, do not get freaked out. It just means that they are very interested and listening carefully to your super-fantastic presentation. Might come as a culture shock. Have fun, I hope you have time to see a little more of the Pearl of the Baltic Sea! For beautiful shoes, check out the quartier Punavuori, where you can also find Hanna Sarén, which MademoiselleX mentioned. Absolutely, go for the Louboutins! And good luck in Helsinki. And coming from Finland myself, just a hint, the people (especially men) there can seem a bit gloomy, but it is just on the outside. If they just listen quietly and stare at you, do not get freaked out. It just means that they are very interested and listening carefully to your super-fantastic presentation. Might come as a culture shock.

Have fun, I hope you have time to see a little more of the Pearl of the Baltic Sea! For beautiful shoes, check out the quartier Punavuori, where you can also find Hanna Sarén, which MademoiselleX mentioned.

]]> By: Shake-it-sheikha http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401271 Shake-it-sheikha Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:32:34 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401271 Choices, choices! Il Manolo yet again presents some *lovely* choices for the *lovely* lady-in-question. May I suggest that she stay away from the mid-heels? The high heels, after all, are far better for impaling il professores who dare approach her with the come-ons, while the Louboutins will dazzle them into submission. ; Choices, choices!

Il Manolo yet again presents some *lovely* choices for the *lovely* lady-in-question. May I suggest that she stay away from the mid-heels? The high heels, after all, are far better for impaling il professores who dare approach her with the come-ons, while the Louboutins will dazzle them into submission. ;

]]> By: Poochie http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401038 Poochie Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:10:40 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-401038 I say "Go for the Louboutins" they are awesome, will make you feel amazing and you will stand out, which is what we should strive for every day. Then don't be afraid to wear them all the time. You are worth feeling amazing all the time. Don't just save them for special occassions. This is how wear mine and let me tell you - I get compliments all of the time from men, women, co-workers, strangers. And having an amazing item like this is also a great conversation starter for others, which can be crucial in those "mix and mingle" break periods. I say “Go for the Louboutins” they are awesome, will make you feel amazing and you will stand out, which is what we should strive for every day. Then don’t be afraid to wear them all the time. You are worth feeling amazing all the time. Don’t just save them for special occassions. This is how wear mine and let me tell you - I get compliments all of the time from men, women, co-workers, strangers. And having an amazing item like this is also a great conversation starter for others, which can be crucial in those “mix and mingle” break periods.

]]> By: Marc in Iraq http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-400177 Marc in Iraq Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:26:04 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-400177 First, I recommend wearing some desert tan combat boots- they are comfortable, easy to clean, provide significant ankle support and give you the confidence to blitzkreig any hecklers or naysayers in the audience. Second, men DO notice shoes- but as part of the whole ensemble. I may not see a woman and be able to tell you specifically about her shoes, but I know when I see someone who looks sharp, sophisticated, and confident. It's much like when a civilian sees a military dress uniform, you don't know what all the pretty little ribbons and shiny things are, but they look 'superfantastic'. As a guy, I may not be able to put my finger on it, but I know when a woman looks 'superfantastic'. If the shoes give you that look and aura- then they work! Third, go with the metallic python shoes. They are shiny and men, like fish and birds, like shiny things. Plus, and this is very important for me, it's not my money so I am free to recommend a purchase careless of the cost. Lastly, the other choices are very nice too, but don't go with something much pointier. Much pointier and people will expect you to also be wearing a fur coat made from Dalmation puppies. Good Luck! If it get's rough, I'll lend you my body armor and kevlar! First, I recommend wearing some desert tan combat boots- they are comfortable, easy to clean, provide significant ankle support and give you the confidence to blitzkreig any hecklers or naysayers in the audience.

Second, men DO notice shoes- but as part of the whole ensemble. I may not see a woman and be able to tell you specifically about her shoes, but I know when I see someone who looks sharp, sophisticated, and confident. It’s much like when a civilian sees a military dress uniform, you don’t know what all the pretty little ribbons and shiny things are, but they look ’superfantastic’. As a guy, I may not be able to put my finger on it, but I know when a woman looks ’superfantastic’. If the shoes give you that look and aura- then they work!

Third, go with the metallic python shoes. They are shiny and men, like fish and birds, like shiny things. Plus, and this is very important for me, it’s not my money so I am free to recommend a purchase careless of the cost.

Lastly, the other choices are very nice too, but don’t go with something much pointier. Much pointier and people will expect you to also be wearing a fur coat made from Dalmation puppies.

Good Luck! If it get’s rough, I’ll lend you my body armor and kevlar!

]]> By: janlorraine http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399745 janlorraine Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:12:26 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399745 My father-in-law told me a story about how he received an honorary degree from the University of Sweden and, just after the ceremony, a woman recipient who wore very high heels, tripped on the way down the steps and fell into him and toppled over. So much for high fashion! p.s. My father-in-law was equally uncomfortable in his dress shoes, but much more stable on his feet. My father-in-law told me a story about how he received an honorary degree from the University of Sweden and, just after the ceremony, a woman recipient who wore very high heels, tripped on the way down the steps and fell into him and toppled over. So much for high fashion! p.s. My father-in-law was equally uncomfortable in his dress shoes, but much more stable on his feet.

]]> By: La Petite Acadienne http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399742 La Petite Acadienne Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:03:59 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399742 Regardless of whether anybody at the presentation notices the shoes, the WEARER will notice the shoes. Wearing such kickass shoes will make her <em>feel</em> kickass, and she will carry and comport herself thusly. That beautiful, beautiful confidence will be what people notice. Regardless of whether anybody at the presentation notices the shoes, the WEARER will notice the shoes. Wearing such kickass shoes will make her feel kickass, and she will carry and comport herself thusly. That beautiful, beautiful confidence will be what people notice.

]]> By: desertwind http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399736 desertwind Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:14:54 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399736 Lordi! But, caution! Steer clear of the Pontikka if you want to stand upright. Helsinki is a beautiful city. Good luck to you! Don't forget to have a lovely sauna and a refreshing jump into the lake. Lordi! But, caution! Steer clear of the Pontikka if you want to stand upright.

Helsinki is a beautiful city. Good luck to you!

Don’t forget to have a lovely sauna and a refreshing jump into the lake.

]]> By: Arvay http://shoeblogs.com/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399717 Arvay Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:50:10 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/03/13/shoes-with-which-to-overawe-the-natives/#comment-399717 Tom, I agree with you in theory, but not in practice. First, my credentials on this topic--I am a geeky, professional woman in a vastly male-dominated field. Both men and women in my field (myself included) tend to be fashion-oblivious. I scarcely notice what my colleagues wear. I couldn't tell you right this second (three quarters into my day) what my colleague across the hall is wearing. But all that being said, sometimes a person passes me on the street and gives me pause. Well-fitting, high-quality clothes and shoes make the wearer stand taller, walk with more confidence, and handle situations with more grace. You don't have to slouch to keep your lousy bra underwire from poking into your ribs, you don't have to walk gingerly to keep your lousy shoes from causing your feet pain, you don't have to keep your arms stiff to keep your lousy jacket from riding up. Etc. The fashion-oblivious observer of a well-dressed person doesn't say, "Wow! He sure does dress nicely! Those are great designer shoes!" NO! That is not even the point! The fashion-oblivious observer says says, "Wow! She sure looks lovely, and I'd like to hear what she has to say!" Which is sort of the point. :) Tom, I agree with you in theory, but not in practice. First, my credentials on this topic–I am a geeky, professional woman in a vastly male-dominated field. Both men and women in my field (myself included) tend to be fashion-oblivious. I scarcely notice what my colleagues wear. I couldn’t tell you right this second (three quarters into my day) what my colleague across the hall is wearing. But all that being said, sometimes a person passes me on the street and gives me pause.

Well-fitting, high-quality clothes and shoes make the wearer stand taller, walk with more confidence, and handle situations with more grace. You don’t have to slouch to keep your lousy bra underwire from poking into your ribs, you don’t have to walk gingerly to keep your lousy shoes from causing your feet pain, you don’t have to keep your arms stiff to keep your lousy jacket from riding up. Etc.

The fashion-oblivious observer of a well-dressed person doesn’t say, “Wow! He sure does dress nicely! Those are great designer shoes!” NO! That is not even the point! The fashion-oblivious observer says says, “Wow! She sure looks lovely, and I’d like to hear what she has to say!” Which is sort of the point. :)

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