NOT YOUR BASIC L.A. GIRL
Two years ago, I went through a breakup; the kind of breakup that makes your insides coil and introduces you to all kinds of anxiety in the form of panic attacks and sleepless nights.
REBECCA SMITH
A Note from Lainie: If you are looking for best shoes for footdrop, there are several brands mentioned by Rebecca below. I have updated the styles that she originally mentioned with styles and links. For other shoes that work people with more severe footdrop who require an afo and/or orthotics, there are many posts about…
Easy To Hold Gloss
I’m a lip gloss girl. Although matte lipsticks are all the rage, I have yet to find one that doesn’t feel drying and make me want to constantly lick my lips. I love the feel of Buxom lip polish and the fact that the tube is easy to open and substantial enough to hold. It…
HOW TO GET A GRIP WHEN YOU LITERALLY CAN’T
I had a full on 15-minute dirty fight with a parking meter last week. Normally, I wouldn’t have engaged the metal asshole by even parking there. We have had “run-ins” before and I should have known better. But, I was more than 20 minutes late (not my norm) for a doctor’s appointment and feeling anxious…
KICKS ARE DOPE
Sneakers are everywhere these days! And they’re not just reserved for the gym or casual weekend wear. Cute stylish sneakers can be worn with tailored dress pants and a button-down shirt or a maxi dress in the summer. Here’s why they work for AFO and orthotic wearers: removable orthotic insole! Yup. It’s that simple. And,…
SHOE PARADISE = PLUS SIZE STORES
When I first started wearing leg braces, I thought my cute shoe days were over forever. Since the brace made my already wide foot even wider, I thought the only bearable option were wide-width overpriced “comfort shoes”.
I had an epiphany a few years ago when I realized that since I remove the insoles from every pair of shoes, I’m not really getting or apparently needing the “comfort” part; My leg braces are doing the real work.
What I really needed, were wide shoes with depth, good soles & stability. Some plus size stores have EEEE width shoes. They are mostly inexpensive and best of all, always on trend.
ZIP IT!
When you need a bit of extra room to maneuver your foot and/or orthotic into a shoe, the double zipper trend becomes not just cute, but functional as well. These are cute zip trainers with some bling by Comfortview. They are available in wide to EEE width. https://www.jdwilliams.com/en-us/products/heavenly-soles-leisure-shoes/p/BL229#&mainSearch=true&outletSearch=false
GOTTA HAVE SOLE
Women with foot and balance issues are always scanning the ground for slippery spots or pavement cracks that could cause a fall. The last thing we need, is slippery shoes. Menswear influenced loafers with athletic rubber soles are in style. I think this pair is very cute for Spring and they actually come in an…
ELEVATE YOUR STYLE
These chic ankle boots by Sudini are surprisingly lightweight and come in a wide width. The even platform sole gives you another inch of height and makes your legs look longer. I love the hook & loop easy grab closure and saw-edge no slip bottom. It’s lighter weight than it appears. They even have removable…
HANDS-FREE ASSISTANT
I’m obsessed with my Amazon Echo Show Not only does she play and show music, weather, movie times, jokes, set timers etc, but she can also be used to video call contacts, display recipes and conduct 1-minute meditations and chair exercises. Smart home products like Echo can be paired with lights, cameras, remotes and other…
FUNKY COMPRESSION SOCKS
These compression socks from Top & Derby are fun and functional. The company also sells modern colorful canes for the fashion-forward person needing assistance. I love the company’s tagline “The world needed a better looking cane, so we designed one.” Http://www.topandderby.com
COOL STACKING BRACELETS THAT GIVE BACK
Have hand neuropathy? Love to wear bracelets but struggle to put them on? Well, say goodbye to clasps and hello to jewelry independence with stretch elastic bracelets! I love these lava stone bracelets with pops of colored stones! I also love aromatherapy. And these bracelets are made for essential oils. Lavender essential oil is calming…
