Four Fun Things

Does anyone know where the little girl’s sweater is from?

This is off-topic, but there was a comments thread that discussed in detail how to keep white sneakers white. People had great recommendations (as per usual), but I can’t remember which post it was about. Anyone remember?

Love the idea of the slip shorts for under dresses (brings back the middle school shorts under skirt school uniform vibe) but would anyone actually wear that specific pair on their own? They look completely see through! I don’t need the general public seeing my butt in that much definition!

Meeting my oldest friend for a long overdue catch up at the farmers market tonight, lilacs that are heavy in bloom in Toronto right now, my partner filling my gas tank on Sunday night, and buying black double strap sandals that look way more $ than they were ($50 CAD) and they have a cushioned bed to boot! For anyone looking for sharp looking “leather” slides that won’t break the bank, the sandals are Reef’s Vista Sandal.

Chunky sandals for summer! https://radicalyes.com.au/products/arkestra-2-0-fisherman-sandal-in-green-leather?variant=41554063589543&currency=AUD&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16718373018&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxdXBBhDEARIsAAUkP6hr7M7mynarmcU29uzayUMqjB47ij1rPPVMZNPu-QLsy3X4iOYchT8aAlL2EALw_wcB

So timely, I was just tossing and turning last night thinking about packing for my 3-week trip to the US this summer (first time taking my kid back since 2021). I’m planning to pack flip flops for the pool, a pair of Mexican sling back huaraches, converse and regular hiking sneakers. But I’m wondering if I won’t even want to wear the converse? Should I swap for another pair of sandals??

Georgie Week of Outfits??

I love my Thigh Society slip shorts! Under summer skirts & dresses – perfect.

Our 2 little furry girls just got their hot weather haircuts, OH MY GOSH, they are so so pretty! Just little mixed mutts, but 1 looks like a tiny white deer, and the other looks like a tiny beige muppet. We forgot how beautiful they were under all that winter fur. A new jasmine for the balcony, we had a dead one sitting there for 2 years. 2 YEARS! :( And watching the 2025 Chelsea flower show on Britbox from London, dreaming of attending it someday with my bestie who moved there. i miss her so much. And you guys, you guys with all the sandals, summer thigh solutions, your stories, your memories, gives me such joy. Thank you so much everybody. <3

“MONT BELL SANDALS!,” she screamed from the mountaintops! https://www.montbell.com/us/en/products/detail/1129476?fo=1

Hi, Joanna! For sandals, they’re a bit on the pricier side but Ancient Greek Sandals makes some beautiful styles and they’re all hand made in Greece.

Anyone tried Taos shoes? I’m kind of coveting these…https://sp-cloud.kp.org/:f:/r/sites/IHIAdvancedPatientSafety-WestCoast/Shared%20Documents/Faculty%20Planning/2025%20AST%20Program/2025%20Safety%20Framework%20and%20SMS?csf=1&web=1&e=0Al0oR

While I love the idea of shorts under a dress (and have many skorts that I love), it undermines the whole freedom of a dress: no waistband. When it’s hot–and it gets HOT here in Idaho–that’s the last thing I want! I wear a dress so that I feel basically naked (but you know, not). And honestly, although I try to be careful about how I’m sitting around people, I also kind of don’t care. Regarding sandals: I’m so envious of everyone! The freedom to choose a style to just wear and show off! At 44, I’ve decided that style isn’t worth sacrificing support and comfort. I love how my legs look in heels, but I think about my feet for every second until they come off. I now have Birkenstock clogs (cold), Birkenstock Mayaris (warm), Keen Newports (active warm), and Altras (running/hiking). And that’s it. My feet are always comfy, but man, these conversations make me feel old.

I’ve been looking at the loeffler Randall jellies w rhinestones every day for the last 3 months lol, I think they’ll make me smile every time I look down at my feet! And as a new mom, wouldn’t they be so cute w a button down and shorts or breezy shift dress? SIGH! I just need to click *order*

Ok I love the idea of bike shorts in summer, but that is a yeast situation waiting to happen. Am I an outlier here???

A sandals’ wardrobe is fun, something sparkly (rhinestones a plus) , hiking, dressy, gladiator, rain (no slick footbed), pastel lavender, blue and/or yellow, and everyday go to thong style.

Adidas Originals Adilette sandals. Not the comfort slides, not the aqua slides, not any other iteration of the slides Adidas now has. Just this one that I’ve been wearing since high school: https://www.adidas.com/us/adilette-slides/280647.html These sandals are pure summer. Living in Minnesota, we spend most of the year trying to keep warm, so when we hit June my wardrobe totally shifts and becomes all color and poolside casual. Which I find myself referring to as my off-duty lifeguard aesthetic. They check a lot of boxes: 1) Inexpensive, 2) Last for years, 3) Have some arch in the footbed, 4) Can get wet, 5) Feel like something from the 90s that you can still come by in the same form, and 6) Come in lots of great colors that usually vibrantly complement what you’re wearing. (Sometimes you have to do a little searching to find the different colors, but they’re out there. I found some great brand new white ones with green stripes on Ebay.) They’re just sandals, but they give me a jolt of summer happiness every time I wear them.

Birkenstocks allllll summer!

I have been wearing these under my skirts for many years. I love that they’re loose and that they are half cotton. They’re very cool in the summer and absorb perspiration. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VKMVQXC/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aref=LK1AGXwjx4&th=1&psc=1

I bought these last year and they’re honestly so comfortable. I’m looking forward to getting another year of use out of them! https://www.nordstrom.com/s/munro-pisces-sandal-women/8363508?origin=coordinating-8363508-0-1-PDP_1_PERSO_NMM-recbot-vertex_recs_ymal_v2&recs_placement=PDP_1_PERSO_NMM&recs_strategy=vertex_recs_ymal_v2&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=product&recs_seed=3395135&color=WHITE&size=6.5

Korks Jerricks, strappy leather sandal, low profile. I bought them last year and will definitely get another year or two out of them (in my climate, sandals really are only summer attire). They kept my flat feet with wide toe box very happy! No break in period; I walked for miles in them in the city. They are not an all-terrain sandal.

I got these a while ago & I get compliments every time I wear them. The red is a really fun color & they’re so comfy! https://www.dsw.com/product/hush-puppies-scout-sandal/573027?activeColor=640

I discovered slip shorts/underwear a couple years ago and bought a small stock from Uniqlo. I swear by them as they remain in a position, they do not roll, a perfect lenght, you can wash them over and over, and they do not break your budget. I highly recommend them. Was considering buying them as a gift to girlfriends. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E469682-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=004

Enjoying…this past Saturday was the first farmers’ market of the season! I left with an empty wallet and bags overflowing with tons of herbs in pots, kale, asparagus, mushrooms and a beautiful baguette.

I just bought a sparkly version of these Bosabo sandals from gravity pope (https://www.gravitypope.com/collections/bosabo/products/bosabo-055-noi). I love them, sparkly and super comfy for my wide-ish feet, like birks but with more cushioning and slimmer line. And bonus they’re ethically made in France in a small factory with local materials.

I just bought these Sorel platform sandals and am super excited. I might be a little late to the game on this style but I’m still pumped: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sorel-dayspring-platform-sandal-women/7681865?breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes%2FSandals&color=242&origin=category-personalizedsort&utm_channel=low_nd_affiliates_influencer&utm_content=&utm_term=116548&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliate_influencer&utm_campaign=LTK&irclickid=w20QOsziSxycUn-Ryb0P%3A0MgUksTiuUEeydDSU0&irgwc=1

I have been enjoying: eating and drinking beer in the garden, in unexpectedly warm sunshine…walking around south London and deciding which parts I can live in…the sound of parakeets in the trees…taking the Tube and realising how much better it is these days…appreciating all the green spaces in the city. Very uplifting.

Shoe help request! I have low volume feet, where my feet slide around inside most shoes even on the tightest lacing/strap settings. AI has pointed me to barefoot or zero drop options, such as Vivobarefoot and Zeazoo. Has anyone here with low volume feet tried barefoot sandals, or found another unicorn sandal that they love? Thanks in advance!

Al the cool colorful sneakers are so fun! These are my go-to for jeans, shorts and dresses. Gola has tons of options!

I just bought these, and they should be arriving today! I wish it were sunnier out so I could wear them someplace. They checked all the boxes for being comfy and squishy, vegan, and somewhat chic-looking. https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/womens-elle-backstrap-sandal-black

I have a pair of the Steve Madden Dina sandal in both tan and gold, and I love pairing Sketchers Go-lite boat shoes with a dress. I wore them all through Paris and Amsterdam last year, they were so comfy.

My look of the summer is a long, sleeveless, mandarin collar, A-line rayon jersey Eileen Fisher dress (ebay FTW!), a pair of “slim” black Tevas, and big fun earrings. Effortless, and feels SO easy on my skidding-into-menopause body!

GEORGIE IS A STYLE ICON. Unrelated — did the therapy post from the other day disappear? I went to read the comments later and couldn’t find it.

Do the thigh society shorts really not ride up in the legs or roll down at the waist? I’m tempted to try them, but not a fan of their no return policy. mini slip shorts that I’ve tried unfortunately roll up or down!

Every year for a very long time I have bought a new pair of Tkees flip flops. I have had other sandals and other styles of Tkees, but the classic black patent flip flops are my jam! Warning…there is absolutely no support, but luckily my feet don’t mind!

Must comment on slip shorts – they are not in principle a bad idea but they also can be a hot solution under summer dresses. If they let you not worry about sitting primly, go for it. If they are steal the benefit from lightweight summer dresses, I say its another burden of being a woman! Instead I can’t rave enough about Thigh Rescue from MegaBabe. Absolutely recommend it! I’m someone who had nearly given up on the fun summer dresses who now feels like all of that fun and all the promise of lighter clothing on hot days is back all because of Thigh Rescue!!!

My mom could never stay in one place so whenever she and my dad would visit me from our home country she’d want to redo my whole life. I remember one Saturday morning I was 25 and I left to go to spin class, I quickly realized it was canceled so I headed back home to find my mom and dad moving my sofa and rearranging the living room of my tiny apartment. She passed away a few years ago and as a homebody who cannot bring herself to decorate even her kids’ rooms, this story made me smile and think of my mom and her adventures.

Help a reader with a fashion ask! I need recommendations for summer sandals that are both cute AND supportive/good on one’s joints. I had a full hip replacement a few years ago (at the tender age of 38!!) and prior to that I used a cane for almost 2 years. At that time I could only wear bulky orthopedic sneakers but now I’m excited to break back into the world of fashion footwear. I’m trying to stave off needing to replace my other hip until I’m a more normal age for such things, but most cute sandals provide no support/cushion, and most supportive sandals look like I’m on my way to walk through a creek (no offense, Tevas). I live in NYC; there are no creeks; I must be chic. Help!!

Sandals: Birks, Archies, Dansko Raquel from last year, Teva Voya Infinity. Looking for closed back closed toe fisherman sandals with arch support for wide feet but I think that will be elusive….

I can’t tell you how thrilling it is to click on a CoJ link and find out that the company charges in NZD and delivers free to New Zealand! Plus the gorgeous variety of models. I’m in!

I have 3 pairs of sandals I wear on repeat in the Summer, my Skechers Flip Flops (so comfy and I can walk quite a distance in them), my Skechers Walking Sandals (best Sandals Ive ever owned, so comfortable to walk miles in but nice enough I can wear to dinner) and a pair of brown strappy sandals I bought years ago. They are too flat to walk miles in but nice enough to wear with dresses, jeans, skirts and you can walk a mile or so in them if the bar is a bit further away :) I have been enjoying going for Family Runs in our local park. Myself, my 12 year old and my husband have various races to train for and its been nice going out as a family to do so (I am very slow BTW but Im still doing it) I have also been trying to cook more when my husband is away (hes the cook in the family) and Ive tried Hello Fresh, Gusto etc but my absolute favourite is Simply Cook as they just send the herbs, spices and rubs you need and then you buy the rest of the ingredients. I have made quite a few tasty ones and my daughter has approved them all :) Love that bedroom in the story by the way, thats my childhood dream to have a bedroom like that!

When I was a kid, I came into the living room one day and my parents had rearranged the furniture. I cried for HOURS! lol, I don’t know why it distressed me so much. But I relate to those kiddos :)

There is a small creek that winds through our neighborhood that used to be an irrigation canal. Now it’s just a nice place for ducks to float. It’s also lined with various tulips and allium that were originally planted by an older lady who lived in the neighborhood her whole life. She’s gone now but her flowers bloom every year.

my summer sandal plan is to go barefoot as much as possible and install a place for washing feet outside our house! Not even kidding! I went to Home Depot today for a galvanized tub and pump parts! We live two blocks from the sand with two small children and I just can’t with the shoes and the sand this time of year. I really can’t.

I signed up a little late to Dracula Daily, so I’ve been playing catch up and it’s been so nice to read about Jonathan Harker’s misadventures on my lunch break! I got a cute pair of pink Crocs wedge sandals that I’m hoping are comfortable – my feet are very flat, so I have trouble finding shoes that don’t kill me. I have a pair of Birkenstocks that I wore for YEARS but suddenly they started giving me blisters for no apparent reason? Which has made me very sad, and now I’m too scared to get another pair. I have a pair of tevas sandals that also occasionally give me blisters, so I’m not sure what that’s about. Eventually I’ll probably just end up wearing un-cute orthopaedic dad shoes lol.

I’m on my first solo trip with my 6 month old, and it’s going really well! A few little things that helped make for a smooth trip: – small white noise machine with a battery – clip-on book light with an amber light setting (in place of our nursery egg light) – that bright orange strap to attach your car seat to a travel stroller – munchkin “toss” diaper pails, which hold a few days of diapers but are themselves disposable

My fun thing this week has been comparing banana ripeness thresholds – both floors and ceilings – with my coworkers. The woman in the office next to mine eats bananas that are so unripe by my standards that I call them crunchy, and she thinks my perfectly freckled ones are ready for a compost heap. It’s been really amusing to hold up our afternoon banana snacks and laugh at each other! It’s the silly things!

im with your style icon. a tutu, soft sweater and jellies. what more do you need?

Such Darling nursery vibes in the bedroom photo! As an only child, I was always envious of Wendy, John, and Michael sharing a room (and of course, Neverland adventures! )

A word of caution about the thigh society shorts – they’re see through and not meant to be worn alone or in a situation where you wouldn’t want someone to see your butt! I learned the hard way wearing them under a dress at work. Otherwise I do like them!

I’m a huge bike short fan. They are pretty much the only shorts I really like for summer because they stay put on my hiker thighs. I have a couple with a phone pocket that I’ll wear with a tank on hot days, and some from the girls dept (basic, cotton, cheap) that i wear under old navy built in bra tank dresses. Pretty much my summer wardrobe. I found the keeping everything in a house just the same very endearing and touching. I grew up poor. We were always moving from one rental or family member’s home to another. Changing schools. Starting over. So much chaos and instability, not to mention not always having enough to eat. As a child i would lay in bed and just dream about my own home, my own family, my own dog someday. Not surprisingly my husband and i have lived in the same house for 25 years now, our first home, mortgage almost paid off. Most of my friends bought bigger and bigger homes, but I’ve never wanted one. Our little house is everything i dreamed of, full of dogs, and children, and hens, and peonies. And safety and stability. I wish little me knew for sure it would turn out like this.

Georgie’s little foot is so cute! What a fun friend :)

Most of my summer clothes are really neutral — lots of wide legged gauze pants and plain t shirts — so I’ve wanted my summer shoes to be FUN. Bright colors, leopard print, metallics, and so on. A good outfit needs a little bit of nonsense.

I wear platform Birkenstocks in the summer.

My summer shoe selection is a combo of my white Converse, Rothy and Quince ballet flats, and Chaco leather Wayfarer sandals (looks like these have been replaced by a model called the Townes which seems similar….my wayfarer needed breaking in but now they are very supportive and comfy!)

Oh gosh, that chili looks perfect for the weird May weather we are having in the northeast. My sandal plan are a pair of bright red Campers that are comfy and a little bold. And my little joy this week is Soma Chocolate, which you posted about in your gift guide. Their Toronto factory is near one of my work locations, and I bought truffles (Bergamot Orange and Strawberry Rhubarb) for my sweet family for the simple reason that I could.

I love my Hoka Recovery slides in pink. So comfortable! Not dressy, but perfect for every day wear. Small things Ive been enjoying? The strawberry decor trend….so cheery and whimsical! The rhododendrons blooming all over the place, in gardens and in the wild. Jennifer Weiners new book “The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits”….read it last night at another small thing I’ve enjoyed, a Wine and Silence Book club, hosted once a month by a book store at a local wine bar. And charm bars seem to be something new…..you pick out different charms and a bracelet or necklace chain, and make yourself a personalized piece of jewelry…whimsical and fun!

I bought a pair of these recently and will wear them all summer. I love Olukai flip flops, the sandals are a bit dressier but very comfy. https://olukai.com/products/kipea-olu-womens-leather-slide-sandals-sahara?variant=39684517527651

I just got diagnosed with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension so my goal for this summer is to lose 25-30 lbs by making summer salads, lots of grilled veggies, and eating stone fruits!!

I’ve been enjoying an 8 o’clock bedtime with my 5-month old. We co-sleep, so we go to bed together and while she nurses, my whole mind and body feel at rest. It’s a really sweet moment, and the bonus is that I get a solid amount of sleep every night!

Saltwater Sandals always and forever! https://saltwater-sandals.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo3SowXFcZFrSZdJbovgZ-EItq-1XDmEuY8UQVG-MoY2-jUgjP3

I packed up all my shoes in preparation for a move that never came together, and found I can get by on three pairs–Blundstones, Birkenstocks, and Brooks–so I’ll be wearing black Arizona big buckles all summer.

I’d like a Week of Outfits and a Beauty Uniform of Alexandra Tolstoy! She is lovely.

I love Georgie’s sweater! Bring on the kid sweater recommendations!

Half Baked Harvest has so many great soups-I had forgotten about that site. I love the Birkenstock Barbados Eva sandals. Very comfortable, cute, durable and so easy to clean. I travel with them and they keep my cranky feet very happy. https://www.birkenstock.com/us/barbados-eva/barbados-eva-eva-0-eva-u_2138.html?dwvar_barbados-eva-eva-0-eva-u__2138_width=N

Always and forever the Nisolo huaraches but damn, the Wirecutter “what your sandals say about you” on IG made me giggle!!!

I have been loving after-dinner “popsicle walks” with my son. A great moment of connection after a long day and nothing gives summer nostalgia like a popsicle. We are especially into Johnny Pops!

Just bought these in deep tan. The leather is gorgeous and are quite comfortable to walk in. I wanted something a bit nicer looking than Birkenstocks. https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/a.emery-jalen-slim-leather-sandals-0400020587812.html?site_refer=CSE_GGLPLA%3AWomens_Shoes%3AA.Emery&country=US&currency=USD&CSE_CID=G_Saks_PLA_US_Women%27s+Shoes%3AAll+Shoes&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=781433991&gbraid=0AAAAADO6JtQiGf8QXl9nYQrrwb0qlmJyF&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlrvBBhDnARIsAHEQgOSp_MbG1MxV9qJu-dhkg1eK-rHLjDC33oRHaab-6l4aQk2Y4P8CcYQaAvu5EALw_wcB&dwvar_0400020587812_color=DEEP+TAN&dwvar_0400020587812_size=38+%288%29

Small things I’ve been enjoying: Collecting books again. I stopped for awhile when adult life got busy. We had a large, walk in pantry which we recently renovated into an office/library. Our 5 yr old christened it The Parlor. And now I hop on Thriftbooks every month to add to our collection which I just LOVE. I am not a cook. I don’t enjoy it. I have accepted this part of myself. But, 2 months ago, I began to make a roast chicken with potatoes every Tuesday night. I prep in the morning when I’m fresh and pop it in the oven to roast when I’m dog tired in the evening. We have a Meater and it makes the cook a cinch. Framing kid art like it’s from a museum. Matted, little brass plaque, art light. The works.

I’ve made the NYT curried red lentil soup with spinach and sweet potatoes twice in the past month. It’s so darn good. Also lov boy shorts under a dress.