Flats vs. Flats

I'm turning 25 on Friday! I am very excited that I have achieved so much by now and there is so much more to come, but am I the only one that notices aches and pains around birthdays? I immediately think "I'm getting old! My back is killing me!"

I have been having serious lower back pain, to the point I have to lay down. Like I said I'm turning 25, not 65. So why is this happening?! I immediately turned to my shoes. Since moving out to California I've been working in retail while I blog and intern. I'm on my feet constantly moving for hours at a time, so I turn to flats for work. 

I usually wear my favorite Steve Madden flats in smokey gray, but after a few hours my feet start hurting due to no support. I've worked in a shoe store before, so I'm aware what shoes are comfortable (Clark's & Dr. Scholl's) and older adults know too. They are just not fashionable shoes.

I decided to experiment and tried wearing my peep toe Croc flats to work. My feet thanked me and at the end of my shift my back thanked me as well. I'm not saying you need to wear these shoes out, I'm just saying there is no need to wreck your body at work or when you're doing something for long periods of time. Listen to your body and you will know what you need. 

A Date With Flare

It's been a month in LA now and no rain. At all! My hair is completely loving it, by the way. One of the greatest perks is that the weather is always perfect for outings. 

My husband and I briefly visited the Griffith Observatory the other day. It was sooo amazing! Beautiful views of LA and the Hollywood sign from all angles. We hope to go back soon to watch the sunset. 

During our outing I wore a comfortable fit-and-flare dress, a cardigan, flats. The dress has pockets, which is the ultimate plus for me! We did a lot of walking up to the observatory, so the flats were an excellent choice.

Photography: DJ Black Rabbit 

Remember to never stop dreaming!

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Lace and Things

A few days before our move, we went to our friend's wedding! Go see some of the photos on my Instagram! The invitation said that the reception was going to be at a farm type of property, so I wore simple/dressy sandals to the wedding. I brought heels with me in case I was wrong.

When we arrived for the reception I was right on! There was grass and gravel at the site, so I immediately called my best friend and told her to also grab her sandals upon arriving. I took a cardigan with me under the tent, since it rained on our way to the venue.

The wedding was absolutely beautiful! Our friends and I were also seated at the Los Angeles table! Couldn't ask for a better last hurrah with friends. 

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Dress: New York & Co., Clutch: Gap, Sandals: Steve Madden, and Cocktail Ring: Dorothy Perkins.