Separation Anxiety

Being a military spouse I have to deal with long separations from my Eric. The separations range from a mere week to months. Well, this last one was only 5 days. No problem. However, being 8 months pregnant I was having a few hormonal issues. What is usually routine for me and something I just accept, became nearly unbearable. First night I can never sleep, but by the second I can. I could not sleep 4 of the 6 nights he was gone...awful being that tired. So, on the second night I decided to browse the web. I ended up buying SHOES.

Shirley Leather Peep Toe Booties, Cognac - Ann Taylor Loft
Colin Stuart Studded Pump, Black/grey Leopard Print - Victoria Secret

Both are size 5. I am typically a size 4.5, therefore these fit slightly large. This is the case with my feet. lol

This is definitely a new coping method for me. I don't just buy things. I normally keep myself busy with work. Strange development...

How do you cope? Anyone can answer this question. It does not pertain only to military spouses. I'm curious to read your answers. My sisters married military men as well. I would like to hear from them - I know one makes beautiful jewelry. Is that your coping method? Or is it just fun!

My First Booties

I have always loved the look of booties on the Victoria Secret models. Being only 4 foot 11 inches I figured there's no way I could ever pull them off. Not to mention, I am a size 4.5 in women's. My shoe size is very hard to come by. Sometimes depending on how and who makes the shoe I can wear a size 5.


My husband had his work's Holiday Party coming up and I just had to buy the perfect shoes to go along with the perfect dress I found to accommodate my growing belly. Just because I'm pregnant does not mean I can't look fabulous, right? lol


Gianni Bini "Elliot" Booties in black, size 5.5 (slightly big but I make it work!)

I am 31 weeks pregnant and I wore them at the Holiday Party for 4 hours, danced for 3 more hours at Latin Night with a few friends and taught them some Salsa steps.


PROS                                      CONS
Comfortable                              Haven't found any yet...hehe
Stylish
Stable
Well made
HOT


These are now my go-to for numerous occasions!


Here is a picture of my outfit for the Holiday Party. I have gained some fashion forward confidence and am beginning to feel that I too can look stylish at right under 5 feet. At the bottom of the post I'm including links to my favorite petite fashion bloggers.

• Dress: Papaya Pleated & Beaded Tube Dress black size Small
• Shoes: Gianni Bini "Elliot" Booties in black size 5.5 M
• Jewelry: Swarovski Crystal Diamante Necklace & Palace Earrings
• Makeup: Mary Kay®
• Mineral Eye color in Iris and Crystalline,
• Eyeliner in Violet Ink,
• Waterproof Mascara in black 
• Mineral Cheek Color in Strawberry Cream, 
• Frosted Rose Creme Lipstick and NouriShine Plus™ Lip Gloss in Pink Sateen

Visit my website: http://www.marykay.com/lpangburn/Profile.aspx?m=lpangburn


Here are a couple bloggers who have been a recent encouragement to me in expanding my style without hesitation or fear brought on by my height and size.


http://www.reallypetite.com/
http://petiteearlymorningstyle.blogspot.com/