Boots, Superheroes and Nancy Sinatra

By Dr. Paula Bloom Fall. I love this time of year. Having grown up in South Florida, seasons are kind of a new thing for me. Even though I’ve  lived in Atlanta  for 12 years, the shift from Summer to Fall still delights me. The changing of leaves, the crispness in the air and the smel
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My Shoe Purging Ritual

By Dr. Paula Bloom I’ve always believed that for something new to come into your life you need to create space for it. Our closets are no exception. About a year ago, I engaged in a ritual I do every few years — I got rid of all the shoes that hurt, and those that were too big or too
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5 Reasons to Love Mary Janes this Fall

By Meghan Cass It’s a familiar shoe you’ve known since childhood: the iconic Mary Jane, traditionally crafted from black patent leather with a round toe and buckled ankle strap. And while you may no longer pair them with pinafores and pink tights, Comfortista is happy to report that d
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Defying Gravity

By Dr. Paula Bloom Can’t get the song Defying Gravityout of my head because I just saw  the musical Wicked  for the third time. The story is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.  It is a hilarious yet profound story told from the
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Steve Jobs and My New Balance Clogs

By Dr. Paula Bloom As I continued to check out the selection of New Balance I saw the exact clog I was looking for. It was a men’s shoe. Hmm. What to do. I was kind of surprised by my hesitation.I’ve been looking for a new pair of post workout clog-like sneakers. As I checked out Foot
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