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Women talk about shoes, as my male friends tell me, "all the time," and BlogHer is no exception. I can't readily argue with them about that point so I will just admit my weakness right here and now for all to witness. Hi, my name is Kelly and I love shoes and love wearing shoes and love looking at shoes. Why am I outing myself like this? Because many of you attending BlogHer this year have confessed publicly on blogs and in tweets and on Facebook status updates that you need to know what to pack for New York this August -- and specifically, that you are baffled by the shoe packing part. I am here to help. Relax. I have a few suggestions for packing and a few fantastic selections to share with you.
For me, packing for New York is not like packing for vacation because not only will I be wearing shoes, I hope to be admiring the ones that other women wear and possibly buying some that I'll have to fit in my suitcase for the trip back home. I won't just wear my shoes, I am planning to strut in them. At this point, my friends have come to expect it from me. The pressure! But heading to BlogHer '10 in New York isn't vacation for me, it's work. Fun work, yes, but work nonetheless.
First, pack shoes in your suitcase before you pack anything else. They are difficult to get into a suitcase if it's too filled up. You can always roll up underwear and t-shirts and stick them in your shoes for added room. Next, don't bring too many shoes. This is a three day event and you should be able to get three or four pair of shoes in a medium-sized suitcase and still have room for the rest of your belongings. (If you happen to be running for Tanner, you will need your jogging shoes, too!)
Aim for a nice mixture of pleasantly comfortable, stylish picks and at least one pair of completely impractical shoes. Here's the thing: you'll be in New York where people take cabs everywhere. Hopefully, you'll stay in the hotel where all the festivities are taking place so you won't have to worry about walking. When women get together in a space like this for an event, we like to show off a bit. Well, at least I do. And I won't be looking at your hair or makeup or jewelry at BlogHer. My experience tells me that shoes are The Thing because there is a lot of sitting in conference rooms where legs are crossed. So, you see? You can sit down and put your lovely shoes practically up in the air while you listen to amazing women talk about blogging. IS THIS HEAVEN OR WHAT?
Remember that you're going to attend conference meetings and that, at times, you may find that there is standing room only. If you're so inclined and able, then feel free to cop a squat on the floor, but it you're too dressed up from head to toe and look like you should be standing in a museum, this will prove difficult. The bulk of the walking that you'll do is between the convention center, rooms where people are speaking, and where the vendors have set up so might I suggest a pair of lovely wedge heels from Clarks Plover? I may? Ok, then let me tell you about them. They are an open-toe sandal with a criss-cross over the foot and you can easily wear them with a sundress, a pair of khaki walking shorts, or with jeans. Versatile and comfortable, this shoe gets my vote for most agreeable. The chestnut color that is shown is currently available for $49.99 at Piperlime.
If you're looking to go for the Yowza! factor, then let me suggest this pair of wedge sandals by Faryl Robin. The Issie sandal is a multi-colored leather sandal with the most darling button on the side for that added umph! that is required in any shoe getting a Yowza! out of me. These are more pricey at $180 so feel free to sit on the sidelines with me and admire them from afar.
Of course, you can always bring a pair of flats because they serve two purposes: one, they are naturally comfortable for most women and two, they pack easily.
