How vain are you?

I lovee the designer flip-flops (and have several pairs), but can't wear them if I am walking any distance. I'm debating whether to take a pair to Turkey. My main shoes will be sandals, but these are very pretty and would give me some variety. But DH is always lecturing me about over packing. 

I went on my first plane ride at age 2. My Nana took me to visit my Auntie in San Francisco (a short flight away.)

I wore my Easter dress, frilly socks, patent leather shoes, and had a cute little purse.

My Nana wore a conservative suit, a hat, white gloves, hosiery, and heels.

The stewardess (who looked like a movie star) treated us like royalty.

Now when I fly on a plane it seems like I'm squeezed into the seat next to a homeless person/convicted felon/minor runaway, to whom I will be attached like a conjoined twin for the next three hours.

Oh, how times have changed....

Blessings,  I am rolling with laughter.  You just described my last flight!!!   And yes, I remember when flying on an airline was a special event that you dressed up for and you expected to be a pampered guest.  Now, it's just a flying Greyhound bus.  

Ladies, Flip flop lovers like me need to divert negative attention away from them......so I am suggesting that the CROC, especially the CROC with fuzzy lining make flip flops look like dress shoes. 

MsP

Selena, dear, you must lead a very sheltered life if you haven't come across Crocs! They are uglier than flipflops and have the distinct disadvantage of being worn most seasons instead of just summer. If you're feeling strong and brave you can google them.

I wear Naot Tevas but they are my SLIPPERS. I wear them in my HOUSE. I go out anywhere (and that includes the supermarket) and I put on SHOES.

Leah

I wear the "fur" lined crocs as my winter slippers.

Leah, I love Naot, they are so expensive in the States, but they last forever.  My favorite sandals.

Happy first day of Spring, had to scrap about 2inches of ice pellets of my car windshield, and it's snowing now.  Article in local paper to warn that bears are coming out of hibernation, and attracted to bird feeders ( which I had to give up years ago cuz of bears) so maybe, just maybe there will be a Spring this year, but I have my doubts.

Yorkie, last summer I went to a VERY swanky wedding in one of the Greek islands - 600 guests on a beach with never-ending food and drink for 18 hours. There were people from all the leading shipping families. All the girls were in chic flip-flops and maxis. It was almost funny. 

Don't get me started on air travel! I worked as an International Concierge with an International Airline for the last 11 years of my working life. That meant, working with the First Class Customers, or running the Lounge. I was always amazed by the way some people would present, for that flight to the US. Track suits or shorts with flip flops were common attire. Of course there were some who dressed beautifully, but they were really not the majority.

It was funny really, because we were sent to the US often, for training and to attend meetings. We always went First Class, if there was a seat available and because of our very strict dress code, it was often a staff member who was the best dressed passenger, in that First Class cabin. 

Speaking of manis and pedis. I much prefer to do my own. I never leave the house without my toes done in a color, usually a silvery pewter that has been my signature color for years. I always do gels now, but getting your toes into that little light machine can be a comedy routine in itself! I change my fingernail color or I wear a clear tint, every couple of weeks. I just love the gels!   

I was checking what horizontal white lines mean (on toes) and if chemo could cause them.  (Yes, probably.)   My nails got so thin during chemo, but still managed to break off frequently (just like you wrote Leah_S.) 

I have been looking at the nail charts myself. Since I was not working I could wear polish on my nails. I was getting manis and pedis, then I took the polish off my fingers and realised I had lines and weird white marks. I took great offence at the "elderly" comment, too.  So I have let them be natural for a while and they have gotten better, but my toe nails are horrible now. Just on my right foot and just two toes. They don't look like anything on the chart, tho. Not sure if I'm going to be wearing any sandals anytime soon. One of the last pedis I got was from a new manicurist (friend of my daughters), not sure that was a good idea! Right now I am wearing fun socks. I hope they clear up by the time the warm weather gets here.

Thanks to plantar fasciitis, no more cheap flip-flops for me. Orthotic sandals only.... sheesh!

But I have to confess to having at least 9 pairs of Mephisto sandals in my closet... the most casual ones look like Birkenstocks, but are WAY more comfy and feminine. And my faves (Sydel) are just too cute. The insole is memory foam and the arch support is divine, and I love the rhinestone bling. I have these in both black and white patent.

I STILL dress up on flights and I'm not flying first class, either! I feel for what it costs, that I'd like to feel special and I pull out the good stuff. Not high-heels, but a smart outfit for sure. I have a respect for the industry and treat it that way. Amazes me what people consider "casual" - I'd hate to see what they wear (or don't!) at home!!! And really, if we're supposed to wear our "good underwear" daily in case a bus hits us, why not pull out all the stops in case the plane crashes??

Selena - meet ya on the ground I leave the air travel for those with wings..

Nails - notice my nails are STRONGER than ever in my life.  Only thing I can think of is the calcium/magnesium, and very high Vitamin D blood levels?  Of course most toenails get thicker, harder with age, and if mine get any moreso, I'm gonna haveta use that thingie they use to cut horse hoofs.  Seriously.

Sandals, only Keen for me, a natural born klutz, and those rubber toes are a blessing.

Um, yeah, about that... SOME of us have a stupid giant cowlick that just wants to stay parted no matter how much we smush it down with Aqua Net or Rhino Glue!!!  Seriously, I DO own a mirror!!! (And it seems to be genetic... both my cousins have it....)

Actually, I remember someone telling me that her grandson was poking around her hairdo, and when he came to the cowlick in the back, told her "Grandma - your hair looks like a cat's butt!" Out of the mouths of babes!