75. How Your Shoes Tell The Story Of Your Life With Author And Shoe Addict Jennifer DiVita | Fashion Thursdays

Do you remember buying your first school shoes? Or your moms high heels as a kid? Shoes tell a story of our lives and shoe fanatic and author Jennifer DiVita joins Diane for Fashion Thursday to talk about the art of shoes and the story behind them. Diane discusses her latest obsession: accessorizing outfits with shoes and other accessories to add flair to even the most basic ensemble. Jennifer declares them "sole sisters," bonding over their shared passion for shoes, setting the tone for the empowering and fun conversation. Not Your Shoe SizeAuthor Jennifer discusses her novel, Not Your Shoe Size —a narrative that challenges societal norms of aging in fashion. The novel follows two characters, best friends who navigate the complexities of aging fashionably in a society rife with ageism, each representing contrasting perspectives.What Your Shoes Say About YouJennifer beautifully articulates how shoes narrate our life experiences, reminiscing about childhood shoe memories, including Diane's scandalous desire for patent leather mary-janes.Crocs, Birkenstocks, and GlamourDespite the popularity of comfort-driven footwear like Crocs and Birkenstocks, both agree that glam shoes reign supreme for them.Despite that Jennifer and Diane discuss the surge in popularity of fashion sneakers, even among luxury brands like Christian Louboutin, adapting to the trend. Jennifer reflects on her pandemic-induced love affair with slippers, recounting the transition back to heels and the challenges she encountered.Jennifer’s Fav ShoesThey discuss their favorite shoes with Jennifer saying she loves everything about Christian Loubitons. Speaking about future shoe trends Jennifer highlights the allure of Hot Chocolate's intentionally unmatching pairs, echoing a theme from her book, where one character embraces mismatched shoes.Jennifer shares the story of her extravagant shoes for her upcoming wedding—velvet, strappy, and bedazzled to match her dress, earning Diane's admiration for their opulence.Connect with JenniferWebsite: https://www.jenniferdivita.com/ Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/not-your-shoe-size-a-novel-about-acting-your-age-or-not-jennifer-divita/20198678?ean=9798988126409 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferDiVitaBooks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.divitavConnect with DianeFacebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube: @thedianegilman  Website: thedianegilman.com