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We “Wuv” Wedges!

Editor — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:03:15 +0000

Spring is in the air, so let’s get a spring in our Fly Mommy step! Of course, if you have a tiny tot to tote, then the stilettos are still on time out. Don’t fret. Wedges are here to save the day! Comfy wedges give Fly Mommies the lift you need while supporting your feet for all the car seat strapping, stroller pushing, grocery slinging and sleepy youngster carrying you do on a daily basis, all while keeping you… Fly Mommies… well… Fly! Check out these hot styles for spring!

www.zappos.com

www.dsw.com

www.stevemadden.com

www.ninewest.com

www.aldoshoes.com

shop.nordstrom.com

Happy Shopping!

Shoe Addicts Beware! Pregnancy may cause your feet to grow! Well, expand…

Jennifer Famiano — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:01:14 +0000

There are many things that no one ever told me about pregnancy and childbirth. A major shocker after having my son is that my feet grew! My once perfectly sized 8 1/2 feet bulged out of every favorite pair of shoes I owned during pregnancy. I was told not to worry, that after giving birth my feet would go back down to their normal size. Wrong!

Thank God for a warm October or I would have been quite cold in my $3 Old Navy flip flops on the ride home from the hospital. While I did have pre-hypertension that caused severe swelling during my pregnancy, my experience is not all that uncommon. And while swelling is a part of the reason that your feet expand during pregnancy, there is something else going on.

The pregnancy hormone relaxin loosens the joints in your pelvis so that your baby can make its way into the birth canal. Relaxin also loosens the ligaments in your feet causing them to spread. So while my feet may now need a size 9, they didn’t actually grow, but they did expand a full half size. The bones aren’t as tight as they once were. Swelling caused by pregnancy will go away after childbirth but feet spreading is permanent.

During the latter months of pregnancy, a nice comfortable pair of shoes is a necessity, especially if you are experiencing swelling (also called edema). Here were my staples:

• Flip Flops: Flip Flops with a sturdier sole. They weren’t as confining as a sneaker but had the support of one.

• Uggs: When the weather became chillier, I lived in my Uggs. Fashionable or not, they were comfortable, warm, supportive and easy to slip on and off. Besides, did you see the new cable knit Uggs? Adorable and so versatile!

• Open-Toe Pump Slides: For a dressier occasion, I always chose my 2″ open toe pumps. They didn’t have the pressure of a stiletto and looked dressy enough to wear with a nice outfit.

After pregnancy, it’s recommended that you wait six weeks before you start buying any new footwear. Allow for any swelling to reduce before you re-size your feet. In fact, you just might want to wait till you’re finished having children before you spring for that pair of Louboutin’s!

Feeling Whimsical…Just For Fun

Editor — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:06 +0000

Just for a moment let’s be whimsical…Valentino.

Bow Couture Pump

Let’s take a stroll in wearable art…Christian Louboutin.

Circus Cutout Suede Bootie

Let’s visit London, Paris, Rio and Rome in Marc Jacobs…Prada and Balenciaga.

Tall Leather Boot

Cutout Studded Pump

Woven Booties

Hong Kong and New York too…in Jimmy Choo.

KURT

Not a care in the world just what to wear…I know…Manolo Blahnik.

"Cava" OTK Boot with Fur-Trim

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