I loathe that term but basically like a low cut heeled half boot like these Madewell ones I got recently that are final sale. I also see a platform loafer for you or perhaps an oxford… maybe a clog. Orrrr try a leather sneaker maybe in black patent leather that’ll look a little more elevated I love the way Rag & Bone does it
Apr 3, 2024
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ones i have/had before:
- our legacy camion boots (work w/ any bottoms, owned & loved for 4 years now)
- oree infantry boot (best w/ wider bottoms bc intense toe & chunky sole. they’re like better doc platform boots, tumbled leather more comfy)
- oree morgan/grant derby (best w/ wider bottoms. nice chunky derby, black corrected leather or brown hairy suede choose your weapon)
- morjas loafers (more formal type shape spruces up all outfits, only fit narrow foot)
- horatio loafers (fair prices good quality. range of styles, had the horsebits & liked but took bad care of them)
- timberland 3 eye moc (best w/ baggy bottoms esp pants that taper a bit or huge shorts)
- plasticana gardana clog (my fav shoes ever, like half clog half loafer & quite cheap. size down + get insole. best w/ wider pants)
- adidas bw army trainers (essentially a lace to toe samba, watch out for foam tongue though)
- adidas superstar (put fat laces in them, best w/ anything more baggy/relaxed)
ones i haven’t:
- balenciaga strike boot (super chunky sole combat boot)
- vintage cowboy boots (hunting some myself)
- frye campus boot (high calf square toe boot with a generous heel)
Mar 8, 2024
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Anything resembling the knee high chucks i craved desperately during my pseudo-scene phase in middle school. except this trend will be overused by me because i have adult money and resentment for never owning a pair before.
I could see the isabel marant type coming up too, i know we are kind of already there. I also think loafers are gonna get weird. not in like a sperry loafer 80s way but in an inflatable monk strap kind of way.
Sep 19, 2024
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plasticana gardana clog. the brooklyn man shoe. so damn comfy and goes with EVERYTHING. 10/10 my fav shoes of all time probably, have worn nearly every day the last 14 months
anything from oree nyc, they basically make what i call doc martens for adults and most all their shoes have a lug sole with foam spacer. i have their infantry boots and morgan derbies. big fan
timberland 3 eye mocs. theres some sick versions out there, i have a supreme collab pair with braided leather from 2022 that i still wear a good amount
vintage gucci loafers or horatio beaufoy loafers. i like the lug sole ones most personally but all look great with basically anything. have personally owned horatio‘s standard beaufoy model and would avoid the tumbled leather options though they get floppy with time
adidas superstar. less played out than a samba but still great. have owned many black pairs over the years. watch out for the mesh lining it is susceptible to overwear/ripping if you don’t have them in a rotation, in rotation they can last years
literally any kind of mary jane, especially the tabi ones but the mary jane is just a beautiful shoe in basically all incarnations. don’t own any rn would love to though
Apr 3, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebody—be it a relative or one of my best friends—was to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too 💌
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I’ve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapid—a critique often rooted in misogyny—but now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretation—preconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your image—selfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that there’s another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. It’s refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, I’ve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentional—something that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. I’ve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? It’s a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024