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Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post // Black and Teal

I don’t normally buy Guess shoes. In fact I haven’t purchased an item from Guess since my {1980’s infatuation with the label} aqua acid wash guess bag {which I hope I still have somewhere} and my ankle zipper jeans with the signature triangle on the back pocket.

One Christmas {I must have been 11} I got a jean skirt, a pale blue & white striped button down, and a bag {all Guess} and I was in heaven. I also got a neon pink and green skateboard that year that said AWESOME on the front and had huge wheels …there is a photo of me wearing that outfit + brown boots and riding that board on Christmas day in the nice warm sun. {note to self: must find that photo}

Anyway, I found these shoes at Nordstrom.com and purchased them thinking if they sucked, I’d just send them back …and I am happy to report that I LOVE THEM. First of all, let me just say that I am more comfortable in heels than flats. Try as I might, I really and truly have a problem walking in flats. Flat sandals and flip flops and flat boots even are fine but cute little ballet flats are really difficult for me. It’s a balance thing. It’s just not right. That being said, these heels are ultra comfy! They feel really sturdy and are easy to walk in. They’re like a boot/sandal all in one and in the winter, I’m thinkin’ bout wearing them with socks. I know, I know. But I’ll make it work 😉

None of these photos do them {or my rad outfit today} justice. Not a one. As you can see {above} I tried to capture the look with ibooth on my mac at work and with limited time and space, this is all I got. But you get the picture.

And Now, For The Guy’s Perspective
Hubby’s opinion on the shoes: not so much. He says there’s a lot going on but not enough for “a lot going on” shoes. I think he just wants to see the straps and not the big leather piece in front. “But those would be a completely different pair of shoes” {I told him} and if we dressed for men, we’d all be wearing tight-ass stripper-ho outfits with tall black boots. nuff said.

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Maegan Tintari

LA native & lifestyle creator Maegan Tintari shares personal style, outfit inspiration, home decor, beauty, DIY projects, and everyday aesthetic living here—at loveMaegan.com—an editorial-style space filled with visual inspiration and creative ideas since 2007.

For deeper personal essays on reinvention, starting over, creativity, and rebuilding life from the inside out, you can also find her writing on Substack and everywhere else as @loveMaegan

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