A Mother's Balancing Act

We Gonna' Pump You Up!

 

My good friend (who has not yet chosen her moniker, so we'll call her "Simply C" for now, but trust me, you are going to love her when she starts writing here soon) found these fabulous examples of the latest trends in practical footwear for today's fashion forward gal whose feet are -- ahem -- on the larger side. My own feet are not small - size 10. My daughter's are size 13 to 14 -- yes, really. So, shopping is extremely challenging. Read on for "Simply C's" findings!

I am on the search for mid heel height slingback pump. And this is the shoe that reminded me of all the lovely options out there in size 12 M.  Simply perfect for those summer days on the yacht, don’t you agree?  Ahoy!

And now, bring in the Mary Janes…

  John Fluevog Women's Zaza Mary Jane Pump

Originally $238.95, but on sale for $171.95… and only one pair of size 12 M left in stock. If there was any way the Lakers could make the Championships this year, in this shoe, wouldn’t I be just *the* fan? I believe the word is “zaza”. 

Funtasma by Pleaser  Maryjane Pump – 50G

Don’t let the 50G fool you. They’re only $32.95… and that’s full price! Finally, a sensible platform heel that you can comfortably wear and walk all over town. And then, when you’re ready to call it a day, you may be able to click your heels three times and “there’s no place like home” yourself back to the comforts of your own abode. If that is possible, I’d consider this shoe in every color. Right now, I’ll have to settle for sparkly cotton candy in 12. Actually, for the “Pleaser” brand, this is an awfully tame, mind you, still ugly, shoe.

 

I just have no words. And they’re $98.69 on Amazon.com.  If that’s not torture, it must be “Black Swan” on training wheels.

 

Simply C, you are just too funny! Now, which ones for work today??? Decisions, decisions... ;-)

Balanced Babe (Molly Wendland)

PostSecret Art Project

    Have you seen this project? I am kind of blown away by it. I found out about PostSecret through my parent connection newsletter from my daughter's college.

The creator thought it would be cool for people to have an anonymous way to share their secrets (fears, hopes, dreams, etc.). So, what you do is send in a postcard (handmade or original ones seem to take preference when getting published) with your "secret" written on the blank side. Or, you can even submit your secret via Twitter http://twitter.com/secretarchive . It's turned into quite the domino effect, with philanthropic events (promoting suicide prevention and the like) happening all over the country and in British Columbia. The project appears to have been going on since January of 2005 and is now drawing to its close, so hurry if you want to "enter" your secret!

Here's a link:

http://www.postsecret.com/

Happy Surfing (and/or posting of your own secrets)!

Balanced Babe (Molly Wendland)

Dude, It's a Car, Not a Recycling Bin!

The picture really says it all here. And I thought I let my car get a little messy now and then. I mean I've heard of hoarders, but this is over the top. I parked next to this car at the library last night...the newspapers were all still in their plastic wrappers. The one on top, riding shotgun in the front seat, was from October 20th, 2010...gotta stay up to date on your current events, you know. There were about 50 hardback books in the backseat, as well, and the car was nearly full.

Wow...white trash living at its finest!

Balanced Babe - Molly Wendland