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mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge

Back when I was younger, I sacrificed much comfort in the name of fashion. My feet were no strangers to 4 inch heels as I sauntered myself on stilettos all around New York City in the early 2000s. The weather never hindered my sense of style either. It was high heels or nothing. I was never one of those women who wore practical shoes like sneakers to get from one place to another and then changed my footwear once I had arrived my destination. It seems silly and stupid to me now as I reflect on all the shoes that were ruined by inclement weather and all the aches I have forced my fragile feet to endure.

While I am not one to have many regrets, I do always reserve the right to change my mind. And my mind has definitely changed about footwear. My personal style aesthetic is still important to me, of course, but I have leaned into the practical much more in my mature years. In fact, I recently ousted about 200 pairs of impractical shoes that my feet no longer wanted to employ. And now I am slowly building a new shoe wardrobe that favors practicality and comfort over all other things.

I am unsure why practical things often ignore aesthetics. But I have made it my mission to transform the perception of practical things from ugly to fashionable.

The mission is not a difficult one either. Not much is required to take not-so-appealing shoes and make them look good. You really just need to create a pretty outfit that has enough elements of interest to distract anyone’s gaze from ever reaching your feet. Then you need to wear it all with confidence. And honestly, nothing makes me feel more confident than knowing that I am taking care of my body even as I am making a fashion statement.

mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge

Last Friday, I shared a very positive review of my new OOFOS recovery footwear. Because I have been wearing these shoes nearly every day since I bought them last month, I wanted to make sure that I could create multiple outfits that would coordinate with them. Now that fall is on the horizon, I do need to consider getting a pair of boots and a pair of slippers or mules as well. However, I just purchased a pair of sneakers and another pair of sandals on the OOFOS end of season sale so I may wait until the next sale to add more pairs.

When I chose the mist blue OOahh Slide Sandals, I honestly didn’t think they would match very many things in my closet but I was wrong. They are working beautifully with my warm weather wardrobe. This colorful outfit combines a black floral dress from last summer layered beneath a white floral ruana that I picked up at a flea market in April. I accessorized with my bright pink fedora, a thrifted butterfly tassel necklace, and handmade ivory earrings. There are touches of light blue in the floral print on my dress which coordinated perfectly with my mist OOFOS.

mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge
mixed floral prints, black floral maxi dress, white floral ruana, bright pink fedora, mist blue OOOFOS, recovery footwear, boho style, bohemian summer style, Shelbee on the Edge

As you can see, when you combine a plethora of bold and colorful prints, your eye is immediately distracted from what’s on my feet. So I can be both fashionable and practical all at once!

Have you ever sacrificed comfort in the name of fashion? Do you still?

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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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