Click, click, click. Heads turn while you strut through campus in your three-inch heels, but maybe because you may or may not have just slightly stumbled after nearly breaking a heel. We'll do you a favor and pretend we didn't see that and we're totally not snickering to ourselves. But don't worry, I and the other girls of the world, are 100 percent in your corner. Mastering the art of walking in high heels is a pretty difficult discipline, and sometimes we want nothing more than to just kick them off and carry on. This being said, I'm sure we've all had these thoughts when wearing high heels.
1. My ankle booties with a three-inch heel will look so cute with my outfit!
As much as we love a good ol' pair of beat up Converse and ripped jeans, we sometimes like to add a little extra something to our outfits. That moment when we realize that our outfit can come together perfectly with a pair of heels can literally leave a girl sparkly-eyed with a feeling of excitement.
2. But I'll be on my feet literally all day.
Yep, it's probably one of the biggest caveats when wearing heels. For some reason, we like to imagine a world where the universe loves us enough to allow us to put our feet -- and our dazzling heels -- up, despite daily duties. Obviously, we will move around, and we will be in pain at some point. Just the thought is enough to change minds.
3. Meh, I'll just power through it.
That's what I tell myself and, incidentally, I actually feel like I can -- in the moment. "Power through it" -- three words that can give you a much needed surge of strength. It won't be so bad; I can do this. Anything we need to tell ourselves to feel like we can take this on like a boss (which we do).
4. I'm so tall!"
If you're short or even average height, the inches you gain are, for some reason, awe-inspiring. You tower over people you normally don't tower over, and some objects are now at eye-level for you. Being able to reach items on high shelves, is always pretty cool. Even if you're already really tall and already know what 'the weather up there' is like, the added height is still incredible.
5. Goodness gracious, STFU!
For some odd reason, that resonating click, click, click is tolerable when other girls wear heels, but when I wear heels, I feel like it's the most annoying thing in the world! We don't notice how loud it really is until we're the ones making the noise. It makes it pretty hard to move super silently like a ninja.
6. Yo, I look on point today!
There's no shame in admitting it, but for the record, I'm sure you look good everyday -- the heels were just that one piece to really seal the deal.
7. I literally almost fell and died!
Whoa, that moment you get a mini heart attack because you were sure you'd stumble and fall is all too real. Your eyes bulge out of your head in surprise and you hold your breath, waiting to kiss the ground. But you have the balance of a badass feline, so you avoid taking the spill and (as calmly as possible) carry on.
8. "I run this town."
From friends, cousins, sisters and random girls who walked by you but just had to tell you how gorgeous your shoes are, compliments on your shoes (and even your outfit) have the potential to lift your head high for the day. It has nothing to do with seeking attention for low self-esteem, but rather the idea that the acknowledgement makes you feel empowered and like you can do anything. After a compliment, you probably strut through campus like the queen you are -- heels or no heels, you always should!
9. Can I take these off now?
OK, the glamour may or may not be wearing off now. After going to three classes in a row, hitting up the dining hall for lunch and practically jogging to office hours before it gets too crowded, you can't wait for the day to end so you can fly back to your room and remove the demonic gems we call shoes. Okay, that was probably the blisters talking, but still, this. Crap. Hurts.
10. Walking barefoot is looking more and more like a good idea.
We've all contemplated going shoeless, even just for a few minutes. The relief is enticing, but we're willing to stick it out so we can call it a victory at the end of the day. But for the record, your gal pals won't judge you if you decide to navigate heels in hand -- a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
11. Shut the hell up, I'll wear what I want to wear!
Of course, life isn't complete without someone giving you crap about something. It could have been the snide remark a friend -- male or female -- made regarding your choice in footwear; or maybe you overheard pretentious strangers talk about how those heels don't even look good on you.
12. Almost there.
You are literally counting the number of minutes it'll take you to hike back to your room or car so you can finally throw your shoes off. There's nothing more motivating than knowing you're coming up around the final stretch and you're so close to relief.
13. Never again.
At least, that's what you say now.
