It’s been an amazing long week for me, and all I can think of today is “guiltless comfort.” It seems that I almost never like leaving the house unless I’m in heels. Or I’m putting myself on all kinds of food and calorie intake restrictions, so that I can maintain this curvy figure.

High Heel Wearing Divas, I urge you, if you’ve been putting yourself on all kinds of limitations this week, to stop depriving yourself and find your “guiltless comfort.” Now, it’s only comfort when you’re not feeling guilty about it. Am I right?

Whenever you get the chance, do these top 5 things today!

1. Eat your favorite comfort food. For me, that’s Chinese. I’ve gotta find P.F. Changs very soon.

2. Exchange the heels for wedges or flats. Like these Kelsi Dagger Tamantha w/snake print!

3. Twitter through your favorite episode or show!

4. Feel free to let your hair down or tie it up.  Whatever’s comfortable for you. I like it down and all over my head. And to tame it afterwards, I love to shop for my favorite hair products at Ulta, for there’s always a sale!

5. Stay up doing something you love. It could be anything: bar hopping, dining with friends/family, watching “oldies but goodies” (movies), reading a book/magazine, or journaling. Honestly, these are all my favorites. Remember it is the weekend, work and worries should be off your mind in a journal.

Click on the martini to find an intriguing venue in your area.

Most importantly, remember, whatever you choose to do, do it with style. Dress up and get to it, Divas! I hope that your weekend is a great one as I intend mine to be!

Heel Wearing Divas–

It’s Wed-NESS-Day! (Wednesday)

It’s very important to accent those legs with  striking shoes that compliment your feet as well. There are certain features on a shoe that can make your legs appear longer, stronger, or even thinner!

Making Your Legs Appear Longer- I always pick a heel with a very high heel, of course; this adds extra inches to your height. Pair it with a short number (shorts, skirt, dress, whatever!). The idea here is to create the illusion that there’s more to view between your mid-thigh/knees to your ankles.

Report Signature Madera Sandal- 5 inch heel

Making Your Legs Appear Stronger-Rounded-toe heels/flats are it! They take the attention off of your front toes and balance the weight right in the middle. Your calves will appear stronger especially if they are toned. Mary Janes with ankle straps are an example of a rounded-toe shoe. This is very flattering on curvy figures.

Pastry Fiorellino Flat

Sidenote: It seems to me that those who walk in flats or flip-flops develop stronger calves over time. Not sure why. This has been my observation while wandering up and down hills of App State.  I digress.

Making Your Legs Appear Thinner-Pointed heels and stillettos! More linear paths are created that will make your legs appear thinner!

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Share your thoughts, Divas! Happy Hump Day!

Oh,  I’m so glad it is Wednesday as it means that I’m over the critical part of my work week. I have to say: “I LIVE for the weekend!”

In preparing for this weekend’s events, I’m picking out wine for a Wine Down on Sunday, an intimate gathering of girlfriends, and choosing cocktail recipes for my dinner with friends on Friday.  I thought I’d share them with you.

Are you preparing for your weekend? Need a new recipe or bottle of wine? Here’s what I have so far but I’m open for recommendations. Don’t forget those beautiful cocktail dresses and HIGH HEELS!! Enjoy.

credit: www.bellaserawinebar.com

La Sera

La Sera- It’s an Italian wine that’s fizzy. Knock over the Moscato for my favorite dessert wine!

Astro Pop Cocktail

Lava Lamp Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka or citrus vodka
• 1 oz raspberry liqueur
• 1 oz honey

Preparation:

1. Pour the vodka into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Mix the honey and raspberry liqueur well in a shot glass.
5. Use a spoon to slowly drizzle the honey mixture into the vodka.