Reason #2 not to go barefoot: shoes are pretty.


What makes the perfect pair?
I’m speaking both of shoes and of relationships.

It has to do with its makeup and its compatibility.

But what determines compatibility?
Here are two of many arguments:

With some outfits, color matching is ideal. It can highlight what you want to stand out.
It can emphasize the blues and the hues you desire.
Some say that you are attracted to the people who are most like you in appearance.
Have you ever seen couples who look as if they could be siblings?
Interesting no?

I’m all for similarities in appearance but I’m intrigued and attracted more to shoes that convey similar emotions and feelings as my clothing, whether or not they “match” what’s on top. It’s the differences in color that compliment each other. It’s superficial juxtaposition is actually what makes it work best.
Some of my deepest friendships have been with those I assumed that we wouldn’t click.
Yet our shared values and charisma glued our relationship.
Our interest for the things we didn’t have in common (say a penchant for yoga, reggae, or deep fried foods) grew as we began to respect and know each other.
Some say opposites attract.
…but do opposites last? Chewing gum for thought.

I met a lovely, admirably dressed couple downtown a number of weeks ago.
I was standing a few people behind them in line at a concert.
Not only were their outfits worthy of respect but I soon came to find out that the way God has brought them together has been a colorful piece of art as well.
Check out her lovely blog and their story here: http://prettyladysmiles.blogspot.com/2011/03/art-of-waiting-gracefully.html

(forgive the misplaced focus - I pretty much stopped the entire line outside The Social to take their photograph!)

Speaking of super compatible couples, I want to give my parents a happy 26th anniversary shout out!
Their years of joking, loving, and respecting each other has been a delight to admire.

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