Pink Comfort

The time had come for me to find some new shoes. 

 

Shoes that would take the place of my Pink Flip-Flops.  Shoes that would be PINK and Stylish and Comfy and Cheap.  Shoes I could wear in cooler weather.

Even Twiggy agreed. 

So when I was in my favorite store at the mall the other day, I decided to check out their shoe department.  I always find exactly what I want there. . . .and they have the sweetest sales help, too!

 

This is what I saw when I reached the shoe department!!!!!

 

It was like a message---a sign---a nod--- from some shoe angel above.

They were having a 40% OFF SALE! 

I was so excited---surely I would find the Perfect Pink shoes for the next season! 

 It was time to pack up those Pink Flip-Flops---cooler weather would be here soon. 

 I needed to SHOP!

 

 

A darling young sales clerk approached and asked if she could help me. 

 I told her what I was searching for and she was soooo eager to assist!!   They always are at this store---even the part-time college kids love to help us elder shoppers here.  She was so cute.  So young.  SO stylish.  She'd know exactly where the shoes were that I needed.  I was reaching for my checkbook as I trailed behind her!  This would be easy!

 

First she showed me this lovely style.

Yes, I told her, the shoes were pink and sooooo, uh, "glimmery" with the jewels running down the fronts, but alas I needed something not quite so Summery looking.

 

I gently reminded her, "The shoes were for the cooler season coming up!" 

As I followed her lead to the next display I thought, "Gads---jewels---on my FEET?  Did she take a  gander at MY feet?  Why on earth would I want to draw even the slightest attention to those big dogs?"

Oh, well, I had to keep in mind that she was just a youngster.  Surely she would be more on track with the next selection.

The next pair of shoes had a bit of pink on them and they were COACH shoes. 

Whoa! I didn't even know Coach made shoes!  Man, I've gotta get out more often.  The fashion trends are passing me by!

I love Coach purses---and I was oh so tempted to have her see if they had any of the shoes in my size, but I quickly snapped back to my original plan.  Pink, comfy, cheap, stylish......I guess I needed to add "warm" to my list of shoe requirements. She kept forgetting I am saying for the next season.

At least she found some that didn't have imitation gemstones on them, even though they were summery and probably wouldn't be too warm. 

That was promising. 

I followed her over to another display where she eagerly pointed to this pair and said she had bought the very same shoes for herself and thought they were great!!

 I was secretly pleased that she thought I would look good in them ---afterall, we were talking about a bit of an age difference here.

I carefully studied the shoes.

Well. . . . .those were cute and corky---bet the cork made them comfy as well. . . .but they were too strapy---that makes them not warm! 

Why is she wasting my time---I don't want strapy shoes.  I want PINK and I want them for the next season  and that would be fall/winter! COOL weather. Doesn't that translate into  shoes that would keep my feel warm?  Do straps keep feet warm? That's a NO!!

I could feel a bit of a blood pressure surge as I was screaming inside of my head about the danged straps!  Stop it!  Calm down.

Slow, deep breath.

Exhale.

There---better, calmer.

This was taking a tad longer than I anticipated and I returned my checkbood to my purse.

She pulled me over to another pair. 

"These don't have straps or jewels," she said (I think I was picking up a tiny little tone of irritation in her voice.)


Ok, ok.    I wanted to give them a serious chance.  She was working hard with me on this one.

I studied them. . . . .We have pink, and stylish, and sorta cheap.  And they COULD be warm.  They appeared to be comfy.

She was  on the right track now. YES! I wanted to try them on!

I told her what size I needed----

SHE was SO excited that she skipped back to the store room with visions of a sales comission swirling in her head!

I took my seat and struggled with putting on a pair of those little "footies" she gave me.  That was cruel and unusual punishment to toss those tiny little things my way and expect me to find the openings where I insert my delicate toes- - - - - then actually getting them to stay on my feet. 

Good grief!

After several attempts, they were on. . . .sort of. 

Then I waited......and waited.....and waited.   That was not a good sign.

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I hate it when the clerk emerges from the storage room and heads my way- - - - empty handed.

NOPE, none in my size, she announced.  "We have them in a 2 and a 12, but not in your size."


My Pink hopes were fading.  Our long journey through the shoe displays wasn't over.  Neither of us were smiling.

This was where we stopped next.

Can you believe she had the NERVE to show these things to me! 

Gads, I probably couldn't even maintain my balance in them--let alone WALK.  They look like some kind of pink torture device.

I know my eyes were blinking wildly at this point as I stared at those elevator shoes!  "Going UP"

 I was imagining me putting the trash out in them!! Or grocery shopping!! Or playing croquet.

Even in my prime, I couldn't have handled such shoes!

To make matters worse, I saw her wink at another sales associate---they had a little inside joke going. 

I didn't like that----not one little bit.

I honestly think she was trying her best to get rid of me.  She must've thought I would GIVE UP!

No way---just keep on finding those Pink shoes, you little shoe chick you.  That's what you get paid the Big Bucks to do!

You can keep those 10 inch heels!  "Continue," I told her.  I followed close behind- - - still wearing the footies.

 

After the "pink shoes on stilts" selection, she steered me over to the "pink patent semi-flats".

I eye-balled them for a minute and very softly told her that I thought the toes looked like they curled up--what was that all about? Did she think she was dealing with an elf?  Hey, I know my toes aren't pretty---a couple of them even go the wrong direction (a little bit), but NONE of them curl up!

She seemed offended and replied that they had been a big seller.  "On what planet?" I thought.  At least I didn't actually SAY that to her--I think things would've gone  South real fast if I had. 

I had to admit to myself, the shoe chick was wearing me down.  In a faint and weak voice I asked her if, by chance, there were any other shoes that fit my criteria.

The little"shoe missy" was starting to get somewhat huffy at this point--standing there with her hands on her hips she looked me right in the eye and told me they only had one style of pink shoes that I hadn't seen.

Lordy!  Show them to me I thought---let's get this misery over with!

And there they were.

I studied them.

They were pink in places--- cheap---probably comfy----and I guess stylish.  But they laced up---I don't like laces.

"YOU didn't say NO LACES"! she said sharply.   She also told me I had seen everything they had in stock then she LEFT me to help another customer!  

I removed those footies and put my Pink Flip Flops back on.  As I walked out of the shoe department  I heard the shopper ask the sales clerk if she had any "comfy, cheap, yellow shoes that would be warm for the next season." 

 I just smiled and headed to my car.

It should have been such a simple quest---to find the Perfect Pair of Pink -Comfy-Warm-Stylish-Cheap shoes for the next season.  But alas----there were none to be found that day.

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On my way home I had to make a stop at a local discount store.

As I was on my way to the kitty litter aisle  something caught my eye.  

Perched on top of a shelf was the most beautiful sight I had seen all day! 

Glory be!

That pink shoe angel was still at work.

Look at that price.

Look at those Pink, comfy, and cheap shoes!!  

Why, they were imitation Crocs---so they were stylish, too

I was certain they'd be warm!

AND they had my size.

Oh happy day!

 

 

 

I rushed home and put on my Pink Imitation Crocs.

Izzie liked my new shoes!

 

Then, I demonstrated to  THE STONE RABBIT all the ways I could wear them.

I think they'd be perfect on the days I needed to wear my ankle socks.

Even my souvenir ALASKA socks looked pretty sharp when paired with these shoes!

Just in case I needed to wear these shoes with dress pants---even knee-hi hose will work!

THE STONE RABBIT told me he was glad I found my "Perfect Pink Comfy Warm Stylish and Cheap" shoes.

I did find out later  he had told one of his yard buddies (CURLY) that he wasn't all that excited about the Alaska socks with the shoes.

What does he know?

Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND is hosting another Pink Saturday!  Go over to her blog and find all of the other places you can visit today----be prepared for an amazing amount of PINK!!!

Oh, yes, on Sunday, Brenda at THE BRENDA BLOG is having a "Where Bloggers Create Tour".  Click on her blog for a list of the bloggers who dare to share their creating locations! That should be very interesting!

DANA

 

Comments

[Michelle]

OHhhhhhh Dana,
You are just TOO funny! Are you a writer? If you aren't, you should be! You have a wonderful sense of humor, and you make me smile and laughOUT LOUD at least a couple times each time I read your blog. Thanks for sharing your Pink shoes story. I will look forward to many more posts from you.
Blessings, Michelle

[Jean]

Dana,
You have no idea how this post made me laugh out loud! I worked in a large department store for 30 years and my last assignment (7 years) was in the shoe department! You brought back so many hilarious memories for me! Thanks again for your creative and funny posts!

~Jean

[Ceekay]

I just KNEW this story was going to end in Pink Crocs. I am anxious myself to try a pair. Glad you didn't succumb to the torture shoes!!!

[marianne]

oh, what a great storyteller you are! you had me chuckling through the whole thing - too cute!

uhmm, glad you found the perfect pair of comfies, but I have to agree with the rabiit - those Alaska socks have got to go! ;)

Have a good Pink Saturday!

[Maryjane]

Hello Sweet Dana!

Just had to come to yours first because I knew it would make my day! LOL! Once again you out did yourself! LOVE ALL the PINK shoes but the fake Crocs are the best! Must get me some!

Happy Pink Saturday Dana!

Hugs,
Maryjane

[Darlene]

I am so glad you finally came up with a pink shoe! The stone rabbit is right no Alaska socks with your faux Crocs!! lol

[Dawn]

You had me laughing as usual. It's like being with you on your adventures when I read about your adventures in pink!! Oh, how funny you are.

I'm glad you finally found the pink shoes that fit your criteria. :) Life is good again.

Happy Pink Saturday!

take care,
Dawn

[Karen]

LOL!!!! I actually liked the pink jeweled ones...and I have those Coach shoes in PINK!!! Maybe they will be a part of my Pink Saturday for next week. :) Glad you found exactly what you were looking for!

[Beverly]

38 - 16 - 42 - Hut!! Go Team! Touchdown!!!!

I once purchased some pink Crocs, too. But alas, I have resorted to pink fuzzy slippers. Do you remember the Pink Saturday when I shared my pink scottie slippers? It was way back when I used to do Pink Saturday all by my lonesome. And, now look!

I do have fond memories of days when I wore heels. Ah, so sweet. Now just the thought gives me chills.

[Becky]

Your shoe story was a hoot.
I loved it.
Becky
Laceandlures.blogspot.com

[g]

you are such a good storyteller!!! This was so much fun to read. I'm so glad this story had a happy ending! I might've checked into those lace-up sneakers, myself!!

Happy Pink Saturday and thanks for making me laugh!!!!

[ellen b]

You are really stylin in those different socks with your crocs. It would be a hoot to go on a photo/shopping hunt with you! Enjoy the rest of the weekend...

[Shelia]

Oh, Dana! You just never disappoint me! I just loved your Pink trip to find Pink shoes!! You're such a hoot!
Be a pink sweetie,
Shelia ;)

[Lochlanina]

Happy Pink Saturday. I thought those curling-up-toes ones looked okay -- kind of like an earthshoe, the kind that make you walk straighter by keeping you on your heels instead of toes.... maybe not.

and Dana, you need to email me about my giveaway.

[Melissa (Missy)]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!! Your post is so much fun!

[Karen]

You are my new favorite blogger and I too, could not wait to see what you had in store for us and you did not disappoint again!!! I wish we were neighbors!!

"BQ"

[Marina Capano]

Hi! your post is so fun! Happy Pink Saturday.

nice pink shoes
visit me anytime...

[Jeanne]

Dana, Your wonderful adventure in the shoe store was a real hearty laugh this morning. The crocs are a definite pink. My daughter calls fake crocs, CRAPS! She is a Fl. gator and anything to do with crocs have to be the real thing. Smiling BIG. It has something to do with crocodiles looking alot like gators. She buys her children 'craps' but they are not good enough for her. LOL

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement and prayers. I know I am doing the right thing.

Love, Jeanne

[Lynn @ theVintageNest]

I came here first Dana just so I could start my day with laughter and you didn't disappoint! I am on the hunt for pink tennies. :)

[Gabriela Delworth]

Happy Pink Saturday!

For sure Twiggy cat stole the post!
How sweet...
~ Gabriela ~

[Bonnie]

I lol through that whole post. You made the right choice! although those alaskan socks.......

[Lorena]

You always have the most adorable posts! I love how Twiggy gets involved to...being a cat lover it touches my heart!

Happy PINK!
Lorena

[Tracy]

OH, Dana...another fantastic, rip-roaring-laughing post! Why are we not surprised you ended up with Croc-look-a-likes?! ;o) Have to say I love those pink "torture device" stilettoes...but only to stand in, couldn't possibly walk in such things *SIGH* I just love how Twiggy & Izzie are always there to help you...bless 'em! :o) Happy weekend, my friend ((HUGS))

[Cori. G]

Ha ha too funny! Have you ever thought about writing a book? It would be a best seller!
Have a great pink day wandering around in our pink, comfy, cheap, stylish, and warm shoes.
Cori G.

[heididevlin]

Good Morning Dana, You can NEVER go wrong with "CROCS"!!...especially if they are "pink"!...Heidi XO
P.S. Please remember to e-mail me your address for the Halloween Swap! :)...thanks!

[Michelle Day]

I love reading your posts! They are so funny. As I was reading, I was thinking Crocs the whole time. I guess great minds think alike!

[Anne Fannie]

Hi Dana, you had me laughing in my seat! That was a great story! I think the funniest part is that we can all relate to your story! But, the pink crocs, they are the best!
Love, Ann

[Donna]

I LOVED your shoe story! Too funny! Actually, I like the turned up toe shoes. Glad you found the perfect pair for you!

[Donna]

Ooh!
My favorite are in the 6th piture down.Kinda plastic-ish...love it!
Happy Pink Saturday!

[Pat]

LOL! All those shoes looked like torture devices to me, with the exception of the crocs!

Great post Dana!

Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Pat

[nola]

I bought a pair of of crocs two years ago, during the summer, for working in the yard. They wash so well, just throw 'em in the machine! When summer was over, I continued to wear them, just throw on some thick warm socks, and they'll get you through winter, too. The only down side is that you will never want to wear any of your other shoes!

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Ha Ha Ha....I love my pink crocs. I don't think I could totter around in a pair of pink high heels if I tried!

[Dawn]

Too funny! Shoes, shoes and more shoes. Love them!

[Katie-Rose Breeze Boutique]

Hee hee, now you know all the warmth is going to ooze right out of those holes, right?

Gads you're hysterical! :)

[Eve]

I know there are people out there who hate socks. Poor souls. There is nothing more comfortabale than socks when it is cold outside. Yes, I wear socks with my clogs. I know all the magazines put it in thier "what not to wear" section and I am okay with that. I'm going for yellow. I have these polka dot socks that have green dots and little frogs..oh yeah! Perfect!

[Kady]

Love this story about finding the perfect pink shoes! Though I can't wear really high heels, I would have drooled over those pink stillettos with the buckles in the front! I scrolled through to find your other pink posts, and don't know how I've managed to miss you the last couple weeks as your posts are so much fun! I especially love that pink roller party!

Kady

[bj]

I'm sittin' here laughing sooo hard..I was with ya every step of the way on this hunt for Pink. You are such a riot!

[nikki]

I'm so glad BJ sent me over here! You are just too dang funny! I enjoyed every word and picture of your marvelous story!

[dreams and decor]

This was the cutest story! So funny! Although I imagine very frustrating for you at the time. Love the "crocs". Can't wait for Brenda's tour tomorrow. Patti

[joy]

All's well that ends well!

[Patricia]

Unbelievable, wonderful, exciting story - but I love the pink stilts !!! Happy Pink Saturday and I do like your clogs.

[Kathy]

You are a trip, girl!
Love the pink faux crocks! Wish I could find some for $6!
Kathy

[Sharleen]

You know, I am a smiler and silent laugher - not so today, I actually did laugh out loud. I don't know why - you found the secret. Wish I could close up shop and "hang with you". Sharleen

[Kat]

Oh Girlfriend...you are a "hoot"!!

Hugs!
Kat

[Kristiane]

Hilarious post! When I got to the part about the elf shoes I laughed out loud. :)

[An Enchanted Cottage]

LOVE the pink crocs (mine are boring brown!)!! As always, your Pink Saturday posts never disappoint!!...Donna

[rue]

Hi Dana :)

This made me relly laugh! I'm getting to that age where anyone under 30 annoys me to death LOL

I loved the butterfly post. That woman was so cute with that butterfly on her head :)

hugs,
rue

[karen]

I love your PINK SATURDAY posts!!! This one is so adorable. What a clever idea. Thanks for taking the time this morning to leave me a comment. Typepad and Blogger have a communication problem. Typepad on leaving a comment and blogger on leaving Typepad. Thanks again. Karen

[Nancy @ My Crafty Little Page]

How could you possibly leave those quilted pink patent flats???I'm not a crocs fan but everyone at the orthopedic office wears crocs so they must be good for your feet and of course pink crocs - they're also good for your "SOUL"! Hugs, Nancy

[Kathy_Likes_Pink]

Oh my gosh! I've found another Pink lover!!! And I just LOVE my crocs!

I'm going to come back often!

[Debbie]

Oh my goodness! I have got to learn to have an empty bladder when I read your posts! Too funny! Thanks for the laughs. :)

[connie larayne]

That was hysterical. I thoroughly enjoyed your hunt for pinky, comfy, cheap shoes.

Glad you found what you were looking for and that for the most part, Stone Rabbit approved.

ConnieLaRayne