Out and about in my pretty sandals...

 Out and about in my pretty sandals:

Mandy

My New Sandals!

 

Having worn cute sandals “all day, every day” since about the first of April, I’ve been looking for new sandals with a bit more support and stability, which would be comfortable to wear all day, yet look nice with shorts, capris and yes, even loungers & dresses.  A bunch of internet searching brought the ones shown here to the top of the list.

Wifey concurred that “they look pretty, though they’re definitely girlie.  But, if that works for you, go ahead.”  So I ordered a pair.

The morning after they arrived, I put them on to see if they’d be a “keeper. “ Wifey thought they were very appropriate with my shorts, capris, and loungers.  They display my pedicure perfectly.  I was pleased with the fit, so they stayed on all day.  Very comfortable…the only footwear I’ve ever worn all day the very first day!   So I found another pair on line, and began wondering…should I order them?

Next day, I wore them all day once again – no blisters, abrasions or any discomfort.  Before the day was out, I’d received compliments from two women about the sandals, as well as had my hand held up by a female store clerk while with Wifey, to compare my nails with hers.  (Mine were longer...) That night I ordered another pair of the sandals – but in black instead of white.  Wifey said “Those will look more fashionable when you dress up for dinner in dark leggings and a blouse, and even your pants suit.”

Two weeks later, I’m still wearing them daily, and they’re still comfy!!  Here’s a picture…

I might even buy a 3rd pair, in a different color!

Back again...from my latest visit to the nail salon!

The girls at the salon loved my sandals and white nails...so the tech said "it's been 6 weeks since I last trimmed them, and they're gorgeous...no more trims for you till fall, girlftiend!"  "I'll be wearing sandals all summer...probably till October."  "Then you'll get to show off those pretty toes with long nails till then, since by mid-summer your other shoes won't fit!"  

She had "forgotten" to put the last coat of white and the clear top coat on.  So she did that just before I left. "Now don't forget, sweetie... leave your toe separators in for at least 45 minutes to avoid smearing the polish!"

The fun part was that I still had errands to run., so I left them in place the whole time.  Several women complimented  my pedi...and a couple even grabbed my hands to admire my long pink fingernails!

 Such fun!  Wish Wifey would approve of my wearing white on my fingers, too!

Hugs,

Mandy

My nails...

 Love 'em!

 

 

Just wish they could be done in pretty red gel...but that's not going to happen!  I'll settle for pinkish-white!

Hugs, 

Mandy

 

At last...

A perfect chance for some solo sightseeing...my favorite way, in a skirt!  No sandals today, though.  Due to the nature of my trip (antiques), Wifey gave me a pair of ballet flats to wear with my shorts and tunics.  But they look good with skirts, too!

 

   It was a fun trip...first time in flats in a long while!

I love this outfit...the skirt was soft and floaty on a hot day, and the flats comfortable...but I really would prefer to wear dresses and sandals!  So  many other women wore them, that I was a bit envious...   

Hugs, 

Mandy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They arrived....

Finally...the sandals I've been waiting for:  cute but with simple lines, very comfortable, in a darker tan and without the white soles, for less-casual occasions.  And, quite suitable to wear in cooler weather,with leggings.

I had a pair of similar sandals a couple years ago (a different brand), but they weren't at all comfortable, thus I purged them.  These fit very well - so well that I've worn them all day a number of times.  And best of all, Wifey likes them!

Because of my thin big toe nails and repetitive nail damage to them, you may recall that I have to wear acrylics.  To disguise the repairs,  my nail tech has kept them painted them in opaque colors.  And, she's now applying gel white to all 10, for longer wear and to  help them grow longer. 

To date, Wifey-approved nail colors are white for spring-summer-fall, and black or brown for winter.   I love the white...lots of girls wear it!   Bright toe nails look very nice with capris and shorts, and when the weather cools, I'll be showing them off with ankle-length leggings and turtleneck tunics!

That should be interesting...

Hugs,

Mandy

A visit to the Dentist...

Recently I've had to make several visits to my new dentist's office (moving complicated things a bit.)   Several different things needed taken care of.  Since they believe I'm female (or are being exceedingly polite), they always address me as female, and compliment me about my choice of attire.  (That's easy to enjoy...)

This visit was no exception.  (Sorry there is no picture - description will have to do!)  Past visits have found me wearing various shorts and blouses, with sandals and lots of white toe nails showing! The girls always compliment something - last time, it was my new sandals.  

That morning, Wifey unearthed a pair of ballet flats for me, since rain was forecast - she didn't want my new sandals getting messed up in standing water.  And naturally, I polished them to like-new condition...gotta look my best!

But for this appointment: instead of shorts, I put on a pair of dressy black capris, with a light blue tunic which gave a hint of my breasts (and nipples - which stood proudly at attention in the office's cold air conditioning.)

Each girl grabbed one of my hands to admire my long pink fingernails, and reminded me that "you'd look even prettier with 1" extensions on eeach finger, with red gel color on both fingers and toes."   "Wow, do you mean wear them nearly 2" long?"  "Absolutely - I would if I could, but not in this profession!"   Then the girls added that "longer nails are so glamorous - you'd love them!"  To which the doctor added:  "And those pretty ballet flats look fabulous with your outfit!"

After all that, Novocaine wouldn't have been needed...I wouldn't have felt a thing!  (And though Wifey wouldn't allow it, I'd be in heaven with those longer nails...if I couldn't type with them!!)  However, not sure how long I'll have them even this long...typing gets harder by the day!

Hugs,

Mandy