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all about: the white shirt

The new sunglasses and the new pumps together in this understated look, which is a great example of the simple, casual yet polished style I like so much. Bold, minimal accents with a clean base.

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This is what I look like when I can’t tell if the camera is doing what I want it to do.

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Oh, and this is what my hair looks like down. Sometimes.

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 I love a loose white buttoned shirt in a good fabric. That or a white shirt without buttons that drapes as well as one with them. There is something quintessentially summery about them and, evidently, about me, as they are one item I can’t seem to get enough of. Like to wear  just slightly oversized masculine exemplars of this style, too. Always seem to end up rolling up the sleeves, no matter the fit.

Gap button-down, Free People jeans (thrifted – I wear these a lot), Cole Haan suede pumps (the shape of which I like so much), Spektre sunglasses, Kara Ross bracelet. On the lips: Revlon lipstick in Siren.

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classic: basic black pumps

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So, yes, I was looking for a comfortable pair of heels, and naturally wanted to find that basic, quintessential, serviceable black pump.

I knew exactly what I wanted, which often causes problems for me. A wide, rounded toe, no platform, 3-4″ (really, 3. Keeping a 4″ heel was a surprise to me), leather, flattering lines, no embellishments, comfortable. A lot to ask, and I’d turned down every candidate until this shoe.

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They even look basically cute without any feet in them, which in a size 10 is truly not the standard. They are not insanely comfortable, I admit, but they are not unfriendly (especially with insoles), which is, in the context, high praise. In a way, this is not even relevant, I think of them more as props than as actual functional items. Sort of in the same category as faux bangs and fake glasses…fake shoes. Or, only real shoes for a limited time on any given wearing. I’m not going to try to walk very far in them, as the feminist in me balks at this. Why should I suffer in discomfort? In the realm of my tableau-creating, though, I want them as an option. I understand their limitations, and I am still interested in the silhouette they make possible.

I keep incorporating them into future visions (you know, fashion visions), and dub them powerful additions to the closet. It seems so sensible and efficient to add one [collective] item capable of effecting great, versatile change rather than several lesser items. This is a very French stance, and also very me. At least, it is very me on my practical, intelligent days.

What I’m taking away from this experience is: the Cole Haan Nike Air line is worth checking out. Steep at full price but not bad if you can find them in great used condition, which is what I did.

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