I was surfing (okay, procrastinating) a little earlier, trying to take my mind off the miserably cold and icy weather we seem to be trapped in this week. In all fairness to the weather, though, it’s not all bad; I am looking forward to the balmy 40 degrees in the forecast for tomorrow. I should dust off my flip-flops! Speaking of footwear, I came across this article about stylish shoes with heels that won’t hurt your feet. Since it seems like my feet have been encased in boots for as long as I can remember, I got excited about looking at pretty shoes and decided to share the link.

Seeing that article got me thinking about shoes. Actually, that’s not really true- I’m always thinking about shoes! I love shoes! So let’s talk about shoes. Here’s the thing: I love all shoes, even ones that hurt, so I thought that an article that can show you how to look great and be comfortable was a great idea. I really think that the right pair of shoes can turn an ordinary outfit into a runway-worthy ensemble, and I also firmly believe that wearing the perfect pair of shoes can absolutely give you the ultimate self-confidence boost! Well, it works for me, anyway. Yes, I give in and wear Uggs as a way to survive the winter, but I hate myself every minute. I give in only because I hate being cold more than I hate ugly boots. Can anyone else relate?

But while wearing a killer pair of shoes can make your day, once they start hurting your feet your day is pretty much killed. Trust me- I’ve been there, so now I make sure that the fabulous shoes also feel fabulous. If you like to wear heels, skip the stilletos and go with a more moderate heel. Other comfortable options for heels are wedges, platforms and shoes with chunky heels. They help distribute the pressure more evenly around your foot so you won’t feel like you are carrying your entire body weight in the ball of your foot. Aerosoles always has a great selection of stylish and trendy shoes, including heels, that are designed to also be comfortable. Remember that there is nothing wrong with flats! Flats can be really stylish and comfortable all at the same time- win-win! There are pages and pages to choose from at DSW. And I’d love to share one of my favorite tricks with you: Dr. Scholl’s gel inserts. You can choose different ones to suit different needs and I can tell you that they make all the difference! You can shop for them here, but you can also get them at your local CVS or Walgreens.