BY SANDY LEONG : Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Sundance 2011: When it’s cold and slushy outside, my sense of fashion goes out the window. I want to be warm. Out come the trapper, scarf, mittens, the long down coat, and warm, waterproof boots to navigate the ankle deep puddles of water that accumulate at the cross walks. Okay, I did wear my Ferragamo white faux fur apres ski boots that was the topic of many a conversation starter, and although they were warm and for the most part waterproof, they were also somewhat of a fashion statement. But still, I’m always so amazed seeing women show up at the after parties with teeny, tiny mini dresses and pointy toed pumps. Where did they come from? How did they get there? Surely they were not walking on the same mean streets of Park City that I was. It’s really hard to show how your thrice weekly sessions with your personal trainer are paying off either. Everyone is bundled up in ski parkas, and sweaters, not very figure flattering. Shoe designer and ski wear companies do not make ski boots with high heels or platforms for that same reason, they are just not practical. 2005’s moon boots not withstanding. If you’ve just spent the day shushing down double black diamonds in hard plastic, barely forgiving ski boots the last thing you want to do is attempt a heeled little number at the bar at 4pm. I’m on the shorter side of average but never think of myself as being short because when I go out, I’m usually wearing anywhere from 3-5” but when I’m at Sundance, being short is so much better than being embarrassed by slipping on the sidewalks on the way to your next movie. It’s just something I’ll have to live with until spring.
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