The Importance of Silly Shoes

Some days we need a pick-me-up before the day's even started. Whether feeling nervous about a social engagement with strangers or overcome with ennui at the prospect of an afternoon filled with routine errands, it is vital that we be able to find secret "superheroes" in our closet when we need them, items that will rescue us from potential dreariness, and lend us a bit of confidence, a dash of humor, a smidge of "It". Today's superhero: Silly Shoes.

Here, some favorites: Big white daisies with cheery yellow centers lighten the mood instantly, a reminder to keep things in perspective and recognize the bright side of every situation. We may have to look for it, but it's there.

Dr. Seuss famously said "I like nonsense, it wakes up the braincells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living...that enables you to laugh at life's realitites."

Personally, I can freeze when faced with business calls. It's hard to remain self-conscious and tongue-tied when I look down and see these:

Yes, they're little vegetables crafted of leather and raffia.  I became obsessed and called all over the country to locate these babies after seeing a teeny photo of them in a magazine. Their creative whimsy and careful attention to detail always bring me a smile, making them worth every long distance minute on hold!

Some other uplifting choices:

Cow-spotted Mice, Ruby Slippers

Bubble Gum Pink w/ silver, Miami Glitz w/ more glitz

After the luau, Excuse me miss, you have Lipstick on your toes.

 Need to lay down the law today? Best tongue-in-cheek shoe e.v.e.r, very Mapplethorpe. Helmut from '04, I pray I'll find a pair someday.

These examples may be a bit extreme for your style, but you'll find your own version. Maybe a pair of two-tone oxfords, some yellow flats, hot pink laces in your sneakers, a midnight run with the bedazzler on your Keds, whatever speaks to you and brings you a smile.

Those daisy shoes have helped save my day more times than I can possibly count, they are priceless. 

 I simply cannot be cranky with daisies on my toes.

**Addendum: Silly does not mean Ridiculous (deserving of ridicule). The examples below cannot be considered silly, happy, empowering shoes. They qualify as travesties, Frankenshoes, footwear that other shoes are embarrassed to be seen with. Please, please, avoid them at all costs! Thank you.

We hope we didn't frighten you...just a cautionary tale.