*no leopards were harmed in the making of this review. But I did receive free shoes. 

Remember this question?

Dear Kim,

I was thinking about getting a part time job, something that I can do for extra money but still be here when my kids get home from school. Any advice or ideas?

Thanks,

Pam in Brokeville, OH

If so, then you know I gave Pam some pret-ty bad advice. I know, I know…big surprise. I encouraged her to get a job picking lice off the infested heads of strangers, told her to pair all of her outfits with animal print shoes, then I sent her a pair of ballerina flats in salmon (the fish, not the color) instructing her to wear them to her next interview.  I’m told the interview was a bust.  But I still stand by the virtues of animal print shoes…especially chameleon.

Well, shortly after publishing that letter, Fibi & Clo (an online boutique & direct sales company) sent me the most gorgeous pair of Leopard print ballerina shoes ever!

Here they are:

and here they are with bunions:

Aren’t they adorable?! They’re luxurious, classy AND super comfy!

*I’d like to stop right here and take a moment to point out how bony and malnourished my feet appear in this photo.  But before you start worrying about me, let me reassure you that I’m eating a diet exceedingly rich in trans fats, carbs, and red dye #3- everything from the ankle up is nice & plump…and red.

You probably can’t tell by looking at the photo but they’re made with beautiful, soft mohair; it looks like real leopard fur!

*Confession: Sometimes, when I’m feeling anxious or sad, I sit criss-cross applesauce and stroke both shoes until the dark cloud passes- like pet therapy but without the animal poop.

So……

Dear Pam,

If you’re still reading my blog (highly unlikely), I’d like to amend my advice….

If you want a great, flexible part-time job, you should throw away your lice comb and check out Fibi & Clo.  They combine some of my most  favoritist (I will not let you change that, auto-correct) things: beautiful shoes, hanging out with girlfriends, & making money!  Oh, and they have jewelry too!

At a minimum, ditch the salmon shoes and buy a better looking (and smelling) pair here!

Love,

Kim

PS- Please come back to me, Pam.

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