Travel Shoes

Shoes!!

a black and white flat shoe

I’ve been feeling in a very “shoe” mood this week, enough so that I think I’m going to go shoe shopping here in a bit. Hooray holiday sales! I’m torn, honestly. In a couple of weeks I’m going up to Chicago for my sister’s baby shower, so I think possibly I should look for snow…

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Travel Comfort Tip: Gel Soles

a close-up of a shoe brush

Ever since I can remember, I have been in love with shoes. Throughout junior high and high school, my mom would constantly get on to me about my extensive shoe collection. In college, my roommates were aghast at the precarious mountain of shoes in my closet. And one of the ways in which I knew…

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What to Wear to the Airport: My favorite. Peep toe flats!

a pair of shoes with flowers on them

All of the catalogs and store emails I’ve received in the last week or so have been focused on Fall. Apparently, according to clothing stores, it is no longer 105 degrees. It’s time to bundle up! Wear sweaters and boots! Layer! Honestly, it makes me feel hot and irritable just looking at the pictures of…

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Shoes for Summer Rain

a pair of grey shoes

During my recent trip to Boston, I neglected to check the weather before I left. So I was wearing my current favorite shoes to wear with black, which happen to be made of cloth. In my black slacks, cami and cardigan, and black and white tweed flats, I looked great! Until I landed, and walked…

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Sometimes It Pays to Shop Your Closet

a brown flat shoe with fur lining

I know I spend a lot of time talking about shopping, and it definitely can be fun and rewarding. But unfortunately, between replacing items from my stolen purse, vet visits for my sick dog, and my triathlon, my shopping budget has been whittled down to smaller than normal. I keep making lists of things that…

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What to Wear to the Airport: Nordstrom Peep-toe Flats, On Sale!

a close-up of a shoe

I looooove shoes. Unfortunately, due to an injury several years ago, I can only wear flats. Over the years, I have amassed quite a collection of fabulous flats. My favorites are the peep-toes, especially during summer. Of course, flats are more practical when traveling anyway. So it all works out! Nordstrom is having their half-yearly…

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Professional in Sneakers

a black slip on shoe

Although it’s been debated before, it is certainly possible to look professional in an active job. Pants with stretch, knit tops that move with you, and supportive flats can take you far. But some days, for some jobs, it is just impossible to wear anything besides some sort of sneakers. I will be having one…

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Building a Business Travel Wardrobe: Shoes and Bags

a green purse with a long handle

Building a Business Travel Wardrobe is a new series here on Road Warriorette. The focus will be on the key pieces a woman needs to build a wardrobe that is ideal for travel. Based on the “capsule” wardrobe model, each week will feature an item that is professional, stylish, and that travels well. You guys…

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What to Wear to the Airport: Patent Flats from Modcloth

a blue and yellow shoe

Have you ever been to a store and felt like it was designed with you in mind? I discovered Modcloth about six months ago, and it has been my go-to clothing shop anytime I need something fun. Their quirky, vintage inspired, and indie designed clothes are fabulous and so fun. Granted, if you need to…

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What to Wear to the Airport: La Canadienne Felicia

a brown boot with a white background

Right now it feels like winter will. never. end. My poor sisters in Chicago have been dealing with temps in the single digits and below. The East Coast is buried in snow. Even in Texas we are having unusually cold and rainy weather. One thing that brightens my day, even when it’s this dreary, is…

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