Oh my god I finally ponied up and got good shoes. I’d forgotten what it’s like to not have sore feet at the end of the day

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do yas one better ill add the actual files

not tagging anyone tho

1. Lock and Load:

"One of my absolute musts is for women to go and get their bras fitted. You have to have it professionally fitted whenever your weight is altered by diet, and pre or post-pregnancy. Even the slightest bit of pounds lost can alter your bra size dramatically. I recommend that you go in every six months for a fitting to make sure everything is secured and of course, comfortable!"

2. Don't Wear What Doesn't Fit:

"A pretty common sense tip but one that often get's forgotten about. Don't wear things that are oversized if you're trying to hide parts of our body and don't wear things that feel too tight once you've poured yourself into them. Clothes should be tailored and they shouldn’t be pulling anywhere. Regardless of body shape, there’s always a way to create a silhouette that’s flattering for you."

3. Don't Waste A Waist:

“Every body type should make use of a waist line. Even if you carry all your weight in your tummy, you can still create a waist with seaming, or by belting at the smallest part of your waist -- which is usually the bottom of the rib cage. That is the easiest way to create curves if you're a straight boy shape or accent your curves if you've already got them. A waist line also balances body proportion, so even if you have large hips or a large chest you always want to accent a small waist in comparison."

4. Don’t Be Guilty Of The 'Buy Without Try':

"A lot of women buy clothes in a hurry, try them on at home and find out that they don’t fit, that they don’t like them and then they just don’t bother to return them. Save yourself the time on the backend by frontloading your time in the beginning. Take the extra ten minutes to try it on in the store. The only exception to this rule is bathing suits, I totally understand anybody that wants to go home and try them on."

5. Shoes Are A Game Changer:

"If you are going to invest in any one item for the season, a shoe can change your basic outfit dramatically. If you’re going to load up on anything load up on shoes. They can change those black pants or plain skirt instantly. It’s also an easy fix to a bland outfit."

6. Don't Buy Things Just Because They Are On Sale:

"I’m happy if you find something half-off that is absolutely amazing for you and it is something you need in your closet. However, women tend to think that just because something is on sale it is worth buying and most of the time, it just ends up sitting in your closet or it doesn’t fit and you never get it tailored. A sale should not be the impetus for you to buy things, your impetus should be what you need in your closet or what looks great on you. The price tag is really incidental."

7. Variety Is The Spice Of Life, But Stick With What You Know:

"It is very important for women to try new things. If you’re afraid of something, that’s the first thing I think you should try on in a store. But when I say stick with what you know, I do think there are certain times when you find a great pair of jeans. Then, you should just buy a couple of pairs, because you can hem one to flats and one to heels. If you find a shirt that just fits like a glove and you have a larger chest that’s difficult to shop for then buy [the shirt] in a couple of different colors and prints. Stick with what you know means stick with the sizes and shapes that work for you. Think of a pie chart when you think about your wardrobe. Split it up into quarters: Neutral basics, solid colors, prints and textures. If you have that ratio in your closet you won’t have to stress out every time you go to your closet to try and mix and match."

My work boots are the most expensive shoes I’ve ever owned.

Also the most comfortable. I chose them after trying on several different brands and comparing lifespan vs usage vs comfort - I needed them for a physically demanding job, not the weekend hiking trails. I could have easily chosen cheaper boots that would have lasted long enough to be worth their low price, but I know the Sam Vimes Boot Theory and knew weaker, less comfortable boots would make my life harder in the long run.

So when the outside edge of the heel started wearing down after three years of heavy use I went to the shop I got them from and said “hey this is a common problem for me with how I walk but now it’s affecting my ankles and knees and I don’t wanna have to buy a new pair, is there a way to fix this?”

The salesman at this very fancy upscale boot store said “oh yeah, there’s a shoe repair place that can give you some heel guards - it’ll keep the rubber from wearing out.”

So at 8am this morning right after my 9hr shift ends I went to the shoe repair shop and it is the most hole-in-the-wall, is-this-a-real-business-or-a-mafia-front, am-I-gonna-get-shot tiny cinder block cube I’ve ever seen in my life. I grew up plenty poor and love me a good hole-in-the-wall business, but going from upscale store to this cash-only repair shop gave me whiplash. Wasn’t expecting this when a guy who wears three piece suits to sell boots said it’s the best place to go.

The skinny kid behind the counter looks somehow 16 and 25 at the same time, but when I tell him this place was recommended he smiles and says to hand over my boots. I hand him the vaguely warm foot-smelling boots, and stand in my socks in the 3’ square entryway surrounded by every color leather polish you could buy and watch as he turns my boots around in his hands, sizes up a crescent moon bits of plastic, and unceremoniously hammers tiny nails through them before handing them back.

The heels are perfectly level again. I can walk without almost rolling my ankles. They don’t clack loudly on the pavement or feel different. This is gonna fix my knee pain. It cost $10.

This kid had every tool he needed within arms reach, worked fast and smoothly, I was in and out the door in less than 8 minutes, and it only cost $10.

I didn’t think anything could cost only $10 anymore. I’m so used to hyperinflation prices I was spiritually thrown back to the 1400’s visiting the cobbler in town square. This kid might have been that cobbler and just decided to never die.

I’m still reeling from the whiplash, and gobsmacked at the price, and thrilled I didn’t have to go buy new, worse work boots (cuz I don’t have that kind of money for a second pair, I’m expecting these ones to last a decade) and it feels like I just experienced one of the rare little chunks of magic that floats around our world.

the falls always, always capture attention. this pic is grainy but the majesty - will always be there we walk from the differin islands entrance{at the niagara parkway} to at least clifton hill st. and then return the calm movement of the river then the roar and the mist at the horseshoe. . . come out and do this walk with us ASMR ultimate

reverse robins of my fav trio!

nobody trying to steal your jordan’s neil, your father (the jordan snatcher of baltimore) is DEAD

Saw a crow with little leaf shoes a while back. It was a good day.

crown swap

demon king of salvation

you’ll hear me howling outside your door

How else has Steve used crying on demand for evil?

Eddie, shouting: Stevie, C’mere! The people want to know what evil you use your crying powers for

Steve: Uh…when I was a kid, my parents-

Eddie, immediately regretting asking if its going to bring up his parents: Oh god

Steve: So like my parents always wanted us to be perfect when we were out in public. Especially at benefits for the mayor and

Steve, tearing up: If your eyes get a little watery

Steve, lip wobbling: And you do that I’m-about-to-cry thing with your bottom lip

Steve, voice cracking: And your voice breaks just a little when you talk

Steve, going back to not looking like he’s about to cry: You get the big slice of chocolate cake with chocolate icing that you wanted and no one complains about it being messy until after you get home.

Eddie: That’s not using your powers for evil. That’s getting one over on people that suck. That’s a good thing.

Steve: One time I was mad at Tommy so I went to his house when he wasn’t there and bawled my eyes out to his mom and said he was being mean to me even though he wasn’t, and then he couldn’t go on the end of year field trip in sixth grade.

Steve: I had my first kiss on that trip

Eddie: With who?

Steve:

Steve: His wife

ohhh hell yes

perhaps a bit too daring

sanic ✌ for the au perhaps? idk

I fully haven’t stopped thinking about Kipperlilly being pissed off at Fig’s german shepherding.