October 13th, 2009 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum
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Audrina Patridge
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Kate Hudson
The Corso Como ‘Duluth’:$289 (We have ALL of these colors!)
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The Barefoot Tess ‘Dublin’: $29
Whitney Port
The Matt Bernson ‘Tess Classic’: $165
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October 12th, 2009 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum
I was late to Sunday Brunch yesterday, and it was completely as a result of my not having the sole super power I’d really love to possess: the ability to know where my lost things have gone. Sure, I’d like to be invisible, or fly, or time travel, or fly invisibly while I time travel, but none of those super powers would help me find the mate to my Paul Mayer ‘Bingo’ Flat. To be fair, every complete shoe wardrobe needs a lot of things, but the thing it needs most is a black patent ballet flat. They work with dressy and casual. They match everything. They’re elegant, feminine, and comfortable. They’re essential.
But now I’ve found myself in a jam, because what do you do when you’ve lost the mate to your most versatile shoe? Cry, throw a bunch of your clothes on the floor, and arrive late to brunch in an outfit you only sort of like and a foul mood, forcing your friends to order you a Bloody Mary with desperate urgency? Yes. But then what? Girls, the only thing I can think to do is buy another pair. And now you see why I really do NEED that super power.
I know I’m not the only one: Which super power can you not live without and why? Remember comment of the week wins $50.
And here are some patent ballet flats in case you too have lost the mate to your most cherished pair. If you have, I would now like to take to time to extend my deepest condolences. This too shall pass—when you buy a new pair.
The Paul Mayor ‘Bingo’
The Delman ‘Mona’
The Dolce Vita ‘Flora’
And now, I ask that you partake in a collective moment of silence for all of the lost shoes we’ve ever mourned.
October 9th, 2009 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum
10. Your foot is the ideal canvas for a foot tattoo. It can be detailed and intricate, and contain the names of all of your past lovers if you so chose.
9. Playing Footsie is easier: You hardly have to move your leg because your foot is so big, it’s already touching his…and maybe his best friend’s too.
8. Ever seen a toe ring on a short, stubby toe? Ick.
7. You can squish more grapes with each stomp, therefore producing more wine.
Do it more like Lucy, than like this Lady.
Drink up!
6. While we’re on stomping, those cockroaches in your apartment don’t stand a chance.
5. Kicking balls is easier: Soccer, Football, Those of a dark ally attacker.
(Warning: Stay away from dark allies nonetheless.)
4. The bigger the foot, the better the balance: You’re agile as a gazelle and you hardly ever fall when you’re drunk.
3. Victoria’s Secret models, with their elongated torsos and flawless physiques are to lingerie as big feet, long and elegant, are to shoes.
2. More value for your money in terms of pedicures: Greater toenail surface area puts you at an advantage in showing off that gorgeous new polish color.
1. You have an entire online shoe store dedicated specifically to your footwear needs! No small-footed girl can say that–probably because she’s too busy stumbling around her cockroach-ridden apartment with a scrunched up foot tattoo, ugly shoes, and a pedicure color you have to squint to see.
Now these are what I consider my Top Ten, but girls, I know you have more. Let’s hear ‘em. And don’t forget the contest!
October 8th, 2009 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum
My current television obsession: Mad Men.
I’m not going to pretend that Mad Men isn’t everyone’s current television obsession. It is. However, I consider its biggest feat to be its widespread fashion influence. The mimosa-buzzed Sunday brunch discussion of whether one is a Carey, a Charlotte, a Miranda, or a Samantha has long been cast aside for Saturday night dinner party chats, Old Fashioneds in hand, over whether one is a Betty, a Peggy, a Joan, or a Rachel Menken-Katz. (I had to hyphenate it because she was just so fabulous as a single girl. Hell, she was a woman.) This holds true for discussion of our outfits as well. Everyone and her sister is 60s-inspired-dress-clad these days. No one can get enough. They’re elegant, ultra feminine, and flattering to our curves. So we classify ourselves and our dresses, and I just couldn’t help doing the same for our shoes.
The Butter ‘Sisley‘: Betty Draper
The Corso Como ‘Campus’: Peggy Olson
The Butter ‘Hawaii’: Joan Holloway
The Butter ‘Barrie’: Rachel Menken-Katz
I wouldn’t dare give Jane Sterling the satisfaction of posting a shoe for her– she doesn’t deserve it!
October 6th, 2009 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum
In the immortal words of Diane Warren:
“How do I live without you?
I want to know.
How do I breathe without you,
If you ever go?
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I
Oh, how do I live?”
Well, if she’s talking about her lost lover, I’d say, “Diane, this sounds like a really tough break, considering how very devastated you seem. But this is very dramatic, and you certainly shouldn’t sing it to him. Don’t give him the satisfaction, girlfriend. This too shall pass. And soon enough, you’ll find someone else. Love Happens. So maybe in the mean time, get a hobby, something else to occupy your time. A lot of women your age are into tennis. It’s a “life sport” and the skirts never go out of style or cease to be cute. Also, you know what, Diane? He probably wasn’t that great anyway. He probably had a ton of habits you hated and quirks you couldn’t stand. Try making a list of those. But stop crying first, or your tears will smear the ink. And look, he left, so move on. And quit saying you can’t breathe because that’s just unsafe.
Here’s the thing though, I don’t think Diane is talking about her lost lover. Nope, I think she’s talking about the Corso Como ‘San Jose.’
With its soft, two-toned leather and perfect, leg-flattering height, it will complete your look, whether it be English equestrian, Western-inspired, or classic and clean with interesting embellishments like J. Crew is doing this season and everyone loves so much. Now I’m sort of at a loss though, because maybe I could talk Diane off a ledge, but I certainly haven’t the slightest idea of how to live with out these boots.
If you can think of any other songs that are actually about shoes, (start listening–there are a million!) post them for your chance to win $50 this week.
October 5th, 2009 by The Barefoot Blogger: Laura Kleinbaum
You know when you riffle through the back of your mother’s closet, hoping to find certain coveted pieces from her days at Wellesley, (bell bottoms, patterned blouses, knits in brown and orange… and more brown?) We all know the drill. Much to your fashion frustration, all you end up unearthing from the depths of the walk-in is a bunch of power suits in vertigo-inducing colors, the very suits you spit up on as a baby–probably on purpose now that you think about it. Am I right? I’m right.
I’m doing you a favor here. These are the chunky heels you’re always hoping to find, the ones mom wore with her high-wasted Jordache jeans:
The Barefoot Tess ‘Halia’ by Faryl Robin.
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By no means do I intend to insult the contents of your mother’s closet. You and I both know there are some real treasures in there. And not to be overlooked, grandma’s closet.
Share your stories: What’s the most amazing find you’ve ever walked away with after a session of “She won’t mind. She probably doesn’t even remember she owns this?” And while we’re on the subject, what’s the absolute most offensive piece you’ve ever reintroduced to the light of day? (Only to frantically shove it back onto the top shelf after a good laugh, I hope.)
Comment of the week wins $50. So come on, girls. Show me what you’ve got..or rather, tell me what you’ve found!
October 1st, 2009 by admin
This just in! In news categories raging from what the??, to pure, unadulterated hilarity, to stunned disbelief, to reports of hell actually developing a distinct chill and threatening to freeze over any minute, Bob Dylan, yes Bob Dylan, one-time–well one time reliable non-maker of Christmas albums–has gone and made, yes, a Christmas album. Sorry, blew the surprise there. But honest to God, he’s done it. It’s called Christmas in the Heart and tracks include Here Comes Santa Claus and Winter Wonderland.
Now perhaps he’s just being advanced, but looking at the cover…
makes us think this might be the craziest thing he’s ever done.
Or it’s up there at least.
In related news, we’re selling our BFT ‘Doll’ Flats for under 40 bucks…
