jillianlucas
Jillian Lucas
jillianlucas
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A word to the wise about Nine West. Avoid them at all costs if you have wider feet. Their shoes tend to run very narrow. Read more

A word to the wise about Nine West. Avoid them at all costs if you have wider feet. Their shoes tend to run very

Okay, but let’s take it a step further. I’m size 10.5 and because the shape of my feet, I CANNOT DO POINTY TOES LIKE THAT. How about something sexy and black and open-toed?
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Okay, but let’s take it a step further. I’m size 10.5 and because the shape of my feet, I CANNOT DO POINTY TOES LIKE

Agreed. I feel like we can both add “Style Expert” to our titles. Read more

Agreed. I feel like we can both add “Style Expert” to our titles.

Those are gorgeous, but the whole pointed toe thing kills my feet every time. I absolutely must have a round or square toe box. Read more

Those are gorgeous, but the whole pointed toe thing kills my feet every time. I absolutely must have a round or

I feel so cool now. Still grey, but cool. Read more

I feel so cool now. Still grey, but cool.

nothing beats a classic black pump, and i’d personally suggest getting a pair of each, as what works with the suede wont necessarily work with the patent. Read more

nothing beats a classic black pump, and i’d personally suggest getting a pair of each, as what works with the suede

I bought hiking boots for 70-80 dollars, depending on what size I end up keeping! Read more

I bought hiking boots for 70-80 dollars, depending on what size I end up keeping!

furbys are a thing again. power rangers movie next year, clintons running for president, ecto cooler hi-c is out and everyone is playing pokemon... what year is it?

furbys are a thing again. power rangers movie next year, clintons running for president, ecto cooler hi-c is out and

Oooo where is that lovely purse from? Read more

Oooo where is that lovely purse from?

i bought this model last times it went on sale. I’ve used about 3 different models over the years and this is by far the best, and its easier on the battery than the others. Read more

i bought this model last times it went on sale. I’ve used about 3 different models over the years and this is by far

I use warm white in bedrooms and the living/sitting room. Daylight for the kitchen, bathroom, halls, laundry/mud room, garage, TV/media room, and outdoor lighting. Read more

I use warm white in bedrooms and the living/sitting room. Daylight for the kitchen, bathroom, halls, laundry/mud

Naturalizer Michelle comes in different widths, and is nicely padded at the toe. And they are cuter/sexier in person than in this pic.

Naturalizer Michelle comes in different widths, and is nicely padded at the toe. And they are cuter/sexier in person

This is my life. Before kids, I wore a 9.5 and had super high arches. I’m told I HAD cute feet. But carrying around an extra 80 pounds during 2 pregnancies has made me flat footed. Now, even after losing all the “baby weight” I wear a size 10.5 or 11 depending on the shoe, and my wide forefoot, long toes, and thick Read more

This is my life. Before kids, I wore a 9.5 and had super high arches. I’m told I HAD cute feet. But carrying around

AEROSOLES. They have so many varieties of black pumps.

AEROSOLES. They have so many varieties of black pumps.

Payless Karmen, hands down. I read about these on Corporette and was prettttty skeptical since, you know, it’s Payless. But real talk, these are the most comfortable heels I’ve ever owned. I’m a total stan and basically serve as their evangelist for all my friends and coworkers. Best part is they’re so cheap, you can

Payless Karmen, hands down. I read about these on Corporette and was prettttty skeptical since, you know, it’s

Those are great! It’s so hard to find a work shoe under $100 with a leather lining now. The heel cup is made correctly, too, which is not at all a given in mass market. Read more

Those are great! It’s so hard to find a work shoe under $100 with a leather lining now. The heel cup is made

Have you tried Nine West and the online retailer Barefoot Tess? I am an 11 too.
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Have you tried Nine West and the online retailer Barefoot Tess? I am an 11 too.

Same! I wear an 11 and have wide feet. If the shoe is narrow I might have to go up to a 12, but then they’re too long. I’ve had a lot of luck with Torrid in the past. All their shoes are wide fitting but they don't always have just a basic pump in stock. Read more

Same! I wear an 11 and have wide feet. If the shoe is narrow I might have to go up to a 12, but then they’re too