Leaping out of my comfort zone

In an effort to follow the advice of Dr. Laura to "be my husband's girlfriend" and inspired by NieNie, the hopeless romantic, I bought...



THESE.


Go ahead and ask my sisters if I am the "heels" type.

Well, you don't even have to. I will tell you right here that I have never owned, borrowed or tried on anything like these.

Tonight after putting the boys to bed I shut all the blinds to practice walking in them.

Whoa.

Friday is my office Christmas party and Saturday is Richard's.

I also got a not-so-flattering black dress to go with them. (It was only $10.)

What do you think, bright pink nylons to tie it all together?

19 comments:

Chandra said...

Love them! I did that too in attempt to be more stylish and feminine except I went with bright red - I've worn them once :)

Krista said...

Oh my!!! I think I have some horn barrettes that just might complete that outfit!

Sara said...

Ha ha ha ha ha. O my I got a great laugh this moring. Just what I needed. Not that your shoes are laughable but the attempt to wear them. You are brave. I don't think I've worn heels that tall since my wedding. But they were thick so it wasn't too bad to walk in them. I think you need to post the complete outfit/picture!

Sarah said...

I think hot pink fish nets will be best to wear. I want to see a picture of the complete outfit with your darling husband too of course.

The Bailey's said...

I love them and Jo you are so cute, you can pull off anything, I bet your 10 dress is beautiful, make sure that you take pictures, Cant wait!

Brock and Kristina said...

I hope that with those shoes and the blinds closed you did more than just 'practice walking' Keep leaping out of that comfort zone Jo...you may inspire me. :)

Laura said...

I LOVE the shoes! I have a pair of red shoes that I wear quite often to "spice" up an outfit. I'm thinking a red/hot pink scarf or something would be fabulous:)

Gibb Family said...

You are pretty brave Jo. I've never owned, worn or tried on heels either. You will look great.

Gordon & Julie Bird Blog said...

I love them, Jo! You will look fantastic, I'm sure. As one who has worn heels all her life (5'0"), it just takes practice, practice, practice.

Brandon and Natalie said...

Go Jo!!!! Bright pink fish net stockings would do for the WOWZA factor :)

Brandon and Natalie said...

Oh and we want pictures... :) (and a video of you practicing...)

Nicole said...

I'm impressed! I'd be scared as heck to walk in those, but they're way cute!!

Kim and Sean said...

How I do love! That is very fun. I love that you practiced walking in them!! I had to do that for junior miss talk about a chore!! Talk to you soon. Kim

Lacie and Jared said...

JO JO - i would LOVE to see this! i know that you will look adorable! but pink tights?.... i was thinking more like some LIME GREEN- ya know.. for the holidays! :) love you girl can't wait to see the pics!

Brit said...

Being your husband's girlfriend sounds like a good idea... but it also sounds like quite the chore! I can't wait to read the post and see pictures!

Sara Anne said...

I don't ever wear those things either, but my nieces, who do, told me I just need to make sure I keep my knees bent a little while I walk, and i won't look like such a dope. Good luck, I hope you feel sexy in those!

J and Ris said...

It's amazing what a pair of heels can do for a woman! Your husband won't be able to control himself when he sees you! Maybe you'll have to skip out on the parties! Make sure the kids are at someone elses house!!! (hee,hee!) I want to see the whole outfit. You'll be so stunning!

Ry and Wendi said...

Okay, I love your shoes and admire your determination to wear them... :) If only Ryan and I were not so close in height, I would follow your lead. ;)

Brookie said...

very cute-love it jo!!! you are so funny, i love that you practiced walking in them...i quess that is important- huh:)