New Kicks

I just bought these little babies and I can't wait for their arrival! If you've been following for awhile, you know about my ankle problems. But if not- I'll fill you in. Here's the short story: cheerleading injury in 2001, surgeries in 01/02/04/09. I'm currently in physical therapy here at Vanderbilt, and there's still a lot of things that I struggle with. For instance: grocery shopping at Walmart. While I love their low prices, I hate the concrete floor and always-broken carts. Normally shopping there leaves me propped up on the couch with an ice pack. Running. I always thought people who loved to run were crazy, now I'm one of those people. Running gives me such a fantastic high, and I feel great about my body. Not so fantastic? Wanting to carry around my leg the next day. At the risk of sounding whiny, I'll stop the story here.

Needless to say, shoe comfort is at the top of my list. Merrell's are great shoes for anybody who's experienced an injury, or just wants really comfortable shoes. My mom is a huge fan too! I just ordered my 2nd pair. I like that the taupe will go with black or brown, and they're comfortable without looking too rugged.

Do any of you have a persistent injury that impacts your everyday life? How do you deal and not let it get you down?

Accesorize Me: Shoe Edition

While I can't show you the dress that I purchased...I will share that it's white, not ivory, and definitely bridal. It was important to me that my dress reflected the formality of our ceremony, at the Cathedral, while still remaining fun and young. Erika at The White Room has been more than amazing. She was instrumental in helping me find my dream gown, and has been a huge help in finding similarly fabulous dresses for my lovely bridesmaids. More on that later.

My dress won't be in until early January, but I've been itching to start looking for accessories. I requested a sample of the fabric because my designer's white is more off-white and their ivory is more yellow-ish. Like any bride, I want to make sure that my accessories match the main feature! Erika informed me that my designer didn't give them swatches to send to brides, but she would send me a strap from the same dress. Seriously? How awesome! I've heard conflicting reviews about different bridal salons in Nashville. But I have heard nothing but amazing things about The White Room, and I have to agree! They will make sure you feel like the only person there, and they will go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience possible. Hands down best bridal salon in town!

This whole post is to say, that I ordered a possible bridal shoe. My dream is to have rich, royal blue satin shoes. Open toed. Right now most shoes are closed toe and suede, seeing as it's winter. I'll have to wait until spring to see if royal makes a comeback like last year. That being said, I've also begun entertaining the idea of a white shoe. I know- I did a white shoe smackdown not long ago....but I'm not hearing such great things about the dyeable options. My worst nightmare? The gorgeous royal dye bleeding onto my white gown. Horror.

So here's the shoes I bought. Sassy, no? They're high. Mr. SE is a foot taller that me. I luurve the ankle strap. I've never really been into ankle straps before, but I certainly don't want this glass slipper falling off. The best part is that the strap can be removed if I choose to wear them after the wedding. I likely won't. Who wears fancy white shoes? Nobody.
Without further postponing, here they are. Nina Electra from Zappos. Love Zappos. Love Nina (ps they have their own site now). Free shipping both ways?!? How can you NOT order something. If not at least to try. I can't wait to get these. And in case you're wondering. Yes, I will wear them around the house.