Strutting Down the Isle or Posting up in a Pew

I remember going to church functions as a young girl and being mesmerized by the "church women." You know the women I am talking about, those matured ladies that came to church dress to the nines. Every hair was in place, their nails were always freshly done and their outfits were coordinated so well it was if every piece were custom made just for them. I am talking a church woman who always smelled sweet as if she took a bath in her perfume, but the scent didn't overwhelm you, it just lingered as she walked up and down the isles. I remember watching those women and wanting to be like them when I grew up. I wanted to be poised and confident. A grown woman that the little ones looked up to. A women of strong spiritual faith and great personal awareness and conviction.

My elementary school teachers were women like this. They professional and fly (boy am I dating myself! lol  at the same time.

I originally chose this Christian Louboutin piece of artwork as my wedding shoe. I thought it embodied the balance between sophistication, unique style and creativity all in one shoe. Although I still think this shoe makes a very bold statement, my perspective on it has changed. The images is congers in my head have shifted. This shoe reminds me of the elaborate church ensembles that sisters wear, walking that delicate line between unique creativity, and overdone opulence. These shoes walk that like with a power strut! Put with a very understated outfit, these shoes will be allowed to take center and stage and shine as they rightfully should.

In the end it doesn't matter if you wear these shoes to sit among the masses and praise the Lord or if you're standing at the alter with these satin, sultry secret masterpieces under your gown as your personal twist on tradition. They were made to be seen, admired and dare I say... praised :)