What About the Shoes?

I must admit, I like ideas to roll around in my head before I time thought to action.

And sometimes, I even need a bit of help from a friend.

Just the other day, after viewing the latest blog posting, my good friend, Jo Val said, "Great job. What about Gabourey Sidibe--all this talk about what she wore to the Oscars. What about her shoes?"

Ah Ha! If you remember, it was only a few weeks ago that a gossip website posted unflattering images of Sidibe's feet--hanging out of her shoe as she walked down the street.

Not a good look. At all.

And photos of Sidibe at an NAACP luncheon showed up all over the Internet. Dress was flattering. Shoes were not.

Don't think for one second that I am in anyway ridiculing Sidibe. She is a wonderful, intelligent and truly courageous young woman. The ability to defy standards of beauty not just because of her complexion but also her size, is inspiring.

With plus sized women such as Sidibe and Mo'Nique confidently turning heads, high end fashion designers are finally beginning to realize that yes, there is room on the red carpet for women over size 6.

And with every blog posting by young women such as Cynthia Lundi of Big Gurl Fashion and Gabbi Gregg of Young, Fat and Fabulous, retailers are taking notice and expanding their designs to include those of us who wear sizes 14+!

I'm just wondering when shoe designers will really start to market well made, trendy wide width pumps (with supportive heels!), boots, sandals, even ballet flats for women with wide feet--especially plus sized women with wide feet.

Until then, I'll just keep scouring the Internet for the best buys for all women of all sizes who love looking and feeling from head to toe!

Stay tuned. Another posting will be coming soon!