The stereotype would have us believe that all women are mad for shoes and that we buy them indiscriminately and life seems to mirror the image with Imelda Marcos’ 2,700 pairs of shoes making headlines and Carrie’s shoes on Sex in the City having as much of a role in the show as her three cohorts. As much as I dislike stereotyping this is one fable that bears some weight as it seems that most woman secretly lusts for Jimmy Choos. I can’t speak for every woman, but here’s some of the reasons that I find bliss in my soles:
Sex Appeal
Heels make our legs look sexy, but more importantly they make us feel sexy. Despite knowing that our feet will be aching later, there’s something empowering and sexy about slipping on a four inch (or more) pair of heels. Heels put a sexy little kick in our step and convince us that no matter what our physical flaws are, we look terrific. There’s a reason that stilettos are called “come F* me heels” and that’s because women who strap on the heels are out for seduction. Heels alter the way we walk and put a wiggle in our hips that makes us feel incredible. I remember the sexiest outfit I ever wore was a t-shirt and a pair of four inch heels. Since my kids and mom read my blog, I won’t go into details but let me assure you it was a night to remember.
Powerful Confidence
The right shoes make us feel powerful and as if we can kick butt and take names. You ever notice how the heroines have to do everything the guys do and do it in four inch heels? They say women are the weaker sex, but personally I can’t imagine Bond taking out the bad guys while wearing stilettos, but Charlie’s Angels did it and made it look easy. There’s not a woman in the business world who wouldn’t confess that at least once in her career she didn’t strap on the stilettos for an extra boost of power while doing battle with the big dogs. Heels give us a boost of confidence that assure us we can do no wrong.
Mood Setting
The right pair of shoes can set any mood you want to set. I just bought a pair of Mudd sandals that make me feel sexy and fun all at the same time. There’s something empowering about slipping them out and striding around the house that makes me feel like Sandy at the end of Grease when she’s dancing around in her tight black cat suit. I don’t have the figure for the black cat suit, but I have the shoes and they make me feel sexy and empowered. Weirdly enough, they’re the shoes I’ve chosen to wear while cooking and somehow they make me feel sexy and domestic all at the same time. I know that’s kinda strange, but I can’t help it…it’s the shoes. On the flip side, when I get up in the morning and lace up my sneakers, I know it’s time to get down to busy and start cleaning the house or working on whatever other chores I have to complete for the day.
Flexibility
Shoes make the outfit and the same jeans and top that look comfortable when paired with loafers, can look killer sexy when paired with the right pair of shoes. Slipping on a different pair of shoes can change our mood and make us go from sexy to silly to practical.
There’s no telling why women are hardwired to love their shoes, but as long as I’m a girl I’m going to be shopping for bliss at the nearest shoe store.
Cairn by Cairn 