1. My two-tone T-strap heels. Part of Next's Sole Reviver line, I found these shoes in London for a scant 30 pounds and they have proven to be the most comfortable pair of heels I've ever owned. I love the soft leather, non-slip flexible sole, and super-cushy footbed. Also, any salsa dancer will tell you that ankle and T-straps go a long way in making heels comfortable by strapping your feet firmly in place and preventing sliding and friction, so part of the comfort factor can be attributed to the shoe's style. I've been wearing these shoes with thin black socks and jeans lately. On Friday, I wore them for 13 hours--through work, dinner, a movie, treks to and from the Skytrain and bus stops in the rain--and at the end of the day I didn't feel any pain or discomfort. For a girl who's used to wearing flats or very low heels, wearing a 2.5" heel for that long and not suffering is unheard of.
2. Uniqlo's Heat Tech camisoles in beige. Another serendipitous London find, I'd bought a sheer black cotton top with a lacy collar at Next and was wondering what on earth I could wear underneath when I stumbled upon these miraculous camis at Uniqlo. The packaging claims that Heat Tech garments use a special fabric blend which retains heat better than cotton while softening the wearer's skin. I'm rather skeptical of the latter claim, but I am impressed by how soft and thin the camis are. They're the perfect underpinning for sheer tops--totally opaque but skin-coloured and thin enough to tuck into jeans. I'm in love.
3. "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. The lyrics remind me of Versailles and Louis XVI at some points and remain an enigma at others.
4. Giant Starbucks coffee mugs. Seriously, how great is it to drink piping hot tea or coffee from a mug the size of a small flower pot? The caffeine content and the warmth are enough to perk you up on even the most gloomy of afternoons.
5. Text messages. I've been getting quite a few lately that bring a silly grin to my face.
ooooooooo la la ;) I tagged ya..check it out! For those reading this comment..those t strap shoes look even more fabulous in person !! I love the CDG comment I got..I didn't even respond to it..always makes you wonder if it's someone you know though!
ReplyDeleteHmm texts from who???? Hehehe. Hey you should check out Starbucks - the stuffed xmas reindeer are in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the camisole tip.
ReplyDeletethose shoes look so comfy!
ReplyDelete& i've been obsessed with starbucks salty caramel hot chocolate with a shot of espresso. it's pure deliciousness
wow! congrats on finding a pretty AND comfy pair of shoes!! i haven't had the same luck.... and yes LOVE the starbucks mugs... LOVE starbucks during christmastime!
ReplyDeleteColdplay has been creeping into my ipod lately as well.
ReplyDeleteColdplay! The entire album just makes me happy every time. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks about the French Revolution during "Viva la Vida," although my mind wanders to Napoleon as well. :)
ReplyDeleteWell seeing the clothes (uniforms) that they wear during the tour and in the videos, I am not surprise there is that undercurrent to that era.
ReplyDeleteBig Starbuck's Mugs rock the Casbah. It is Winter and I love standing on the porch first thing in the morning and feeling the cold breeze smack against my Jasmine tea steamed opened pores.
I affection is to the point where it started a mini obsession. one which has me collecting one for every city that I lived in more than 3 years. I have Orlando, New York and Seattle down. I am having the dickens of a time getting LA. (if you know somebody....)
Meg and Kaiser War, having part of Eugene Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People as the album cover doesn't hurt the French Revolution/Republic allusions either. :-)
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