These are sandals I found this summer. Amazing, right?!
I've always had a love for shoes (or I think I have...hopefully my mom can back me up here!). In fact, I used an analogy between shoes and media planning (that's what I do for work) when I applied for my internship to come to New York. I think it was that different way of looking at things, along with some writing help from some talented friends and family members. Either way, it got me here!
There's just something about a good shoe. Especially a pretty, feminine heel. Or the pair of rain boots or Sorels that save me while trudging through the many rain and snow storms in the city. Or an unusual pair that will make that dress just perfect. Or the 5" yellow sandals that I just adore. Now...don't get me wrong, I could live in Chaco flips - they save my life walking around NYC in the summer! But one shoe-related moment I'll never forget was one day at work was when one of my co-workers said, "Jane always has great shoes!" That seriously made my day. All my hard work (in the shoe-finding department) has paid off.
Some of you might be wondering, "But Jane, how do you walk around in heels all through the city?!" My answer, "I don't." I do what is known as "The Switch". I will wear a pair of flip flops or flats or what have you to my destination. (One friend has coined these shoes "commuters". Ha!) I then switch into the prettier shoes, typically high heels, when I get to wherever it is I am going. This not only saves my feet a lot of grief - and my friends from hearing a bunch of complaining about my hurting feet - but it also saves my shoes! Think about how often you'd have to replace and repair your shoes if you just frolicked around the city in them all. the. time. And you think that carrying around an extra pair of shoes everyday would get tiring and old, wouldn't you? Not if you keep a few - or 9 - pairs under your desk.
This post has somehow turned from sharing one of the loves of my life to giving you this piece of advice: If you come visit NYC, please institute "The Switch". You (and your feet) will thank me.
