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Shoes Day Tuesday: Slippers

While we have billed ourselves as a blog dedicated to work wear, it is clear that we are a working women's lifestyle blog (meaning we write about whatever we want). Working women have weekend activities and host holiday dinners. And working women need to relax and get cozy when they get home from a long day at the office. Which brings us to today's Shoes Day Tuesday post on slippers. We obviously are not suggestion that you need slippers for the office, but you definitely could use some cozy footwear when you are at home this winter. To be honest, I (Elizabeth) am pretty much braless and in PJs the second I cross the threshold of my apartment in the evening, and I don't think I'm alone in that (she's not). Slippers are a great addition to your loungewear style. Here are some that we are currently loving.
  1. These animal themed clog style slippers are super cute and have a rubber sole in case you don't want to slide around on your hardwood floors a la Tom Cruise in Risky Business. Elizabeth especially likes the owl pair.
  2. While slippers are not outdoor shoes, you may end up running out into your driveway, or like Elizabeth, have a laundry room in your building where a slipper that feels a bit more like a shoe is a good thing. Katie 2 is not a fan of Uggs, but Katie 1 and Elizabeth are not so judgy when it comes to these warm and cushy shearling slippers. They are a classic style and, like the pair above, have a nice rubber sole.
  3. These fleece slippers are great for packing if you are traveling this winter, and they have a ski resistant sole. They feel a bit more like socks and can go in the washer. There are a lot of colors and patterns out there. Elizabeth has a plaid pair and one with hearts.
  4. Katie 1 swears by these Ikea slippers. They look like oven mitts, but she says they keep her feet the toastiest of any slipper she has ever tried. Plus, her husband tried to steal them, so you know they must be good.
  5. Slipper socks for $10 at Target are another great option. These mid-calf socks give you extra coverage and the Sherpa-lined (read "fuzzy fleece") and grippers will have you feeling cozy and sturdy.
Hopefully one of these speak to you either for yourself or as a gift (bonus Gift Guide selections!), so get your cozy on.
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