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A few friends that use the web for dating told me about a site that sounded interesting. It’s called Weopia and works with any dating site so you can get to know someone better. It’s supposed to help you see if there is any chemistry and help you decide if you want to meet them first by using virtual dating. Yup, kinda wild isn’t it?

It seems kinda cool since you meet in a 3D world. I know of similar virtual world sites like this but Weopia is made specifically for daters, with ‘tools’ and stuff to make if go smoother when you meet. I watched my friend Patricia use it and can honestly say this could help.

The part I found interesting is that the site mentions research suggesting;

People who go on virtual dates first tend to like each other more when they meet and are two times more likely to have a second date

I only tried dating via the web a few times before and could see this working coz you don’t really get to know someone from messaging at those sites. Note that you invite someone to Weopia that you met at the dating site you use. Hopefully someone reading finds it helpful!

Visit Weopia for more info.

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A recent debate about whether they should allow stilettos in the workplace has come up, suggesting health and safety reasons.

The (mostly male) Trade Union Congress states the stiletto is demeaning to women. If we thought so, we’d let you know about it. But why are you sitting around discussing women’s shoes? Is this really the best use of your time?

Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry also thinks its ridiculous and commented

 ”…these union officials should be spending their time dealing with more important issues. Heels are sexy, they boost your confidence and they are empowering to women.”

So what’s your opinion? Vote below!

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Finding a suitable pair of heels for work that look good without making you look like the office floozy can be a bit of a challenge. It doesn’t take much to get people talking and if your skirt were too short or something about your shoes they don’t like, then I’m sure they’ll let you know.

Starting with a simple pair of 3 strap shoes, these have a modest heel which is more and a thick heel, which tends to be more comfortable for all day wear.

Perhaps something in the way of a pair of oxfords is more your thing? A little bit bold, a little bit unique, and professional all the while?

Depending on your work environment, a pairof gladiator heels might not be the right idea, but you don’t have to settle for dull either!

If you’re looking for something with a little more oomph, try this pair of square toe high heels.  I thought these are simple enough to be a little sexy and serious at the same time.

These high heels are black suede and have a thick chunky heel and would be great if you do a fair amount of standing all day.

A few considerations when shoe shopping for the office. You might stay away from too strappy, heels that are much over 3 inches, and platform soles. This is my own opinion really, but something to think about.

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Have you ever wondered where it is that high heel shoes came from? Let’s face it, it’s no accident.

Originally created for Catherine de Medici, who wasn’t vertically challenged, but wanted to stand tall alongside her fiance’s mistress who was slightly taller. This was around 1533, so the soon to be king having another woman was probably a sign of the times. Giving her an extra 2 inches and a sway when she walked, Catherine de Medici’s more more towering physique was a wild success.  By the end of the century both sexes wore high heels and a person who had authority or wealth was typically referred to as “well-heeled.”

A centruy later France’s King Louis was wearing heels with little battle scenes… and across the pond the Massachusetts Colony had passed a law banning women from wearing high heels,, assumed it was to ensnare a man. and they would be tried as a witch ! Needless to say, the high heel scene cooled off for a while.

A half century later high heels started to become popular again. When high heels made their comeback, some wearers were comfortable in five- or even six-inch heels. As with corsets, high heels were claimed to be not only harmless, but beneficial to the health because, as advertisers stated, high heels helped alleviate backaches and stooping and made walking less tiring. But critics cited that high heels created a more sexually aggressive gait and compared the high heel to a “poisoned hook” to catch an unwary male. Some even associated the high heel with the cloven hoof of a devil or a witch.

Entering the twentieth century, heels became even more popular when higher hemlines encouraged visible, elaborate, high, slender Louis heels.  Then it was Hollywood, with the elegant the look and stars’ shoes like Ginger Roger’s that created a new interest.

The Pièce de résistance was when French designer Christian Dior and his collaboration with shoe designer Roger Vivier developed a shoe with a narrow heel, and voila the stiletto was born. Stiletto, an Italian word for a small dagger with a slender, tapering blade was the perfect description, and an overnight success.  Fast forward to modern times and there is no shortage of sandals, stilletos and even  heelless high heels by Manolo Blahnik. Now an everday site, high heels wearers no longer need to worry about being called a witch. In fact, our biggest concern we have now is filling our closets with Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin or Giuseppe Zanotti. That’s my picks anyway…

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Some friends just got back from  Isla Mujeres in Mexico, and while walking on the beach they came across lots of shoes washed up on the beach.

This one caught their eye…

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When you think about high heel fashions and the women that wear them, who are the ones that come to your mind as the trendsetters?

This is a roundup of what I thought might be some of them, but feel free to comment if you disagree (or agree) or feel someone has been missed.

At the top of the list, we thought Victoria Beckham made the most sense. She’s probably been featured in this blog more than any other celebrity, although Gwyneth Paltrow was giving her a run for the money during the release of the Iron Man movie.

Next we have Miss Mariah Carey (AKA Mimi), who is no stranger to being a diva, and will even be the first to tell you so. She also has what is probably the most famous shoe closet (Posh – that’s how you can get more media! Build a shoe closet to outdo Mariah’s!) and wearing high heels just about everywhere.

What do her and Victoria Beckham have in common besides their love affair for shoes? They both wore heels to throw out the first ball when invited to a baseball game.

Then there is Carrie Bradshaw, who’s played by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City TV series and movie. Carrie may have single handedly made Manolo Blahnik’s a household name across America, and showed women everywhere that it’s ok to obsess about shoes. While her character had her own style, it was her love for shoes and her Manhattan salary that let us live vicariously through her, at least while shopping .

Have I missed someone?

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After a much anticipated and long overdue vacation, I’m finally home again. Had a blast in Vegas and will post some shopping pics soon (found one mall with Jimmy Choo and Zanotti!).

Nice to be home again! Still have the slot machines ringing in my ears!

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After seeing the movie The Bucket List, it made me decide to come up with a list of my own, not that I plan on going anytime soon. But I figured I would start a list of things I want to do or achieve in life, and figured I’d share what I have so far…

1. Visit Europe (first stop – Italy)
2. Visit the glaciers
3. Learn the Tango
4. Own a bed and breakfast
5. Learn to play guitar
6. Ride in a hot air balloon
7. Write and publish a book
8. Be an extra in a movie (the next Sex and the City?)
9. Learn another language
10. Drive a Ferrari (fast!)
11. Own a pair of high heels from Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Giuseppe Zanotti’s!!

Far from complete, this is the beginning of a list, and I hope to achieve that last one asap so I can enjoy them sooner than later.

I’m tagging the following people to come up with their own bucket list…

The Manolo | Kristopher Dukes | Tina & Kelly | StyleBubble | StilettoJungle

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Like most women, sex is a pleasure we all enjoy and many can’t do with out. Speaking for myself, I was estatic back when they announced the movie. To clarify, I’m speaking of the movie Sex and the City, which I refer to as sex.

It’s led to some strange looks. I remember telling my girlfriends how I was “watching some sex” and how it was really hot, especially when Mr. Big showed up. Well, you get the idea.

I’ve been waiting for what now feels like a billion (maybe a billion and a half) years, and now I’m reading how the movie is a smorgasbord of advertising and I’m starting to think my over anticipation will leave me with an underwhelmed feeling by setting the bar too high?

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Living Together and Your Money (Or What’s Left of It)

Playing House?

You had a little too much to drink?  He slept over, traded your new $3000 mattress in for a water bed and never left?  You had the flu?  She came over with canned chicken soup and stocked your medicine cabinet with Tampax?  So, here you are—cohabitating.  What next?  Who pays what?  How do you bring up the touchy subject?  You’d rather ask your new mate to take an aids test before bringing up the “M” word?  Easy.  Sign a Cohab Agreement—you can do it online.  This will stop Judge Judy from ordering you to pay support to that lazy mooch or that greedy Anna Nicole clone from ending up with your house.

Avoid clashes like “You ate my Fruit Loops…you owe me $2.67!”  We recommend his, hers and ours accounts.  Same-sex couples, substitute “his” and “hers” as needed.  Figure out your fixed monthly expenses.  Each of you contribute half of that amount to the “ours” account.  Pay expenses like rent, mortgage, utilities and groceries out of this account.  Use your own separate accounts to pay for your own clothing, car, gasoline, and entertainment.

Tying the Knot? 

Don’t tie it too tight. To pre-nup or not?  Remember, when money walks out the front door, love walks out the back door.  Suze Orman, author of The Courage to Be Rich, writes, “It’s not a sign of greed, weakness or fear to want the reassurance that you both will be safe, whatever happens, and, in my experience, opening up these issues can bring partners closer together…” 

Discuss spending, saving and investing with your honey—preferably not while having sex. Set goals—buying a house, a new car, retirement or your children’s education.  Make a budget. Save at least 10% of your income for luxuries and emergencies.  Invest wisely—avoid “get rich quick” schemes—no cow dung turbines for you.

Already Blissfully Wed?

A post-nup is a jockstrap for your relationship in the case of death or divorce.  Stuff happens—frugal Aunt Harriet leaves you a fortune, you catch your wife in bed with her yoga instructor. 

How to bring it up?  You say “Now that I’ve quit my job to be a stay at home spouse, I feel that we need to discuss my value.”  If your squeeze says, “What value?”  it’s too late for a post-nup.  If lover boy says, “Now that I’ve inherited the family business, I’m concerned about the division of property,”—put your foot down, preferably on his head—and dial your attorney…fast.

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