SHOES FOR COMFORT AND STYLE WITH WHO WHAT WEAR

We're always down for shopping tips and styling advice from over-50 influencers Janet Gunn and Melissa Meyers. Of course, age has legit nothing to do with what you should or shouldn't wear, but their fashion point of view always piques our interest given their time over the years editing and curating their wardrobes. And given that the duo has both spent decades juggling various careers and their children, they're used to being busy and having to run around while maintaining their day-to-day.

So on that note, we thought it could be intriguing to learn about the specific shoe styles they've consistently relied on that are not only comfortable to get through long days, but also happen to be chic too. With that in mind, Gunn and Meyers shared with us their go-tos below, along with inspiration images as well. Keep scrolling for more, and shop picks for each category too if one of the comfortable shoe silhouettes catches your eye.

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Boots always help us put our best foot forward, whether we are wearing skirts or pants - Angela Scott is my go-to footwear from fall through winter.

These loafers from Birdies have 7 layers of cush! Yep, that’s right, they are about as cozy as you get. They have such great styles to choose from and so so easy to wear. Living in California you’ll find someone in Birkenstocks almost every day of the week. I do love how they’ve made such a comeback with today’s fashion and function.

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Butternut - Vision Quest

These easy slip-on shoes from Vision Quest will have you taking steps toward sustainability on your daily vision quest.  Elegant, comfortable, lightweight are great for everyday style, athleisure, work at home, and travel.  Memory foam and rubber outsole provide bounce and all day comfort.

Stylish Sneakers

"The comfiest shoe to wear when sneaking around town. We like to throw on a stylish pair with cropped jeans, long dresses, and skirts." 

Stay Stylish & Stay Safe!

xo, Janet

HALLSTEIN WATER

Imagine water so clean and so pure, that you would not only want to drink it, but you’d also be tempted to bathe in it too! I've discovered that water, and guess what? It can be delivered straight from the Austrian Alps, to your front door and right to your glass! Meet Hallstein Artesian Water. 

As you may have heard me mention on Instagram, I discovered Hallstein water several months ago, and I instantly knew that I had found something special. It all started with one family on a mission to find the best drinking water in the world. The Muhr family scoured the world for a natural source that met their high standards when they realized all the water brands they liked were mechanically treated or filtered in some way. Their obsession has definitely become my obsession, and just wait, once you try it, it might just become yours too.

All drinking water is definitely not created equal, and Hallstein water just tastes different than any other I’ve ever tried. But why does it taste so different and so pure? Basically, this water marches to the beat of a different drum! 

It’s bottled at a state of the art facility in Austria with one continuous stainless steel tube piping it straight from the ground into the bottle. The water is truly so pure, all they need to do is bottle it. It’s Untouched, Unfiltered, Untreated, Uncompromised, and UNBELIEVABLE.  

We’ve all heard about the benefits of drinking eight glasses of water a day, and Hallstein makes it easy to achieve that goal. You’ll find yourself wanting to drink water. 

Allow me to indulge my inner science nerd for a second. This water is high in natural alkalinity, low in sodium, low in carbon and nitrates, and high in dissolved oxygen—which is what gives water its fresh taste! Who knew?!

*Also included is the stand, along with the crown cap.

There are a few different gadgets they have to make dispensing easy. My favorite device is the automatic dispenser. Just place the dispenser on top of the bottle, press, and, Voila! Fresh pure water direct from the bottle to your glass. Hallstein take me away! Super simple to order, just download their app and get hydrated.

This water will definitely make a splash at your house, and right now you can use my code, GRATEFULGARDENIA, to get one bottle free when you sign up for their subscription service. I’ll drink to that!

GRAYSON - ONE BUTTON DOWN 7 SPLENDID FABRICS

When Grayson asked if I would like to join their Brand Ambassador I said Yes! Grayson has been in business for a year now and I’ve been a fan since day 1. I’ve loved wearing Grayson, sharing their softness, and most of all the #womancrush I believe the Grayson community shares. A seductively smooth flannel with a secretly soft, brushed finish made for looking polished while feeling cozy.

Most days I go for the basics especially now that I’m regularly working from home. During the week I like to get up and get dressed, I have a few zoom meetings and I find the button-downs look inviting and professional at the same time. You’ll find that these button-downs easily transition throughout the seasons.

Being part of the ambassador program allows me to share my personal code for $25. off for you. I really do live in these button-downs, besides being effortless and classic they add joy to my day. You’ll probably notice their ladybug logo and ladybugs are always a good sign to me. I lost my father many years ago in a plane crash and to make a long story short I was on a spiritual retreat in Colorado and one day I asked for a sign that maybe my dad was somewhere out there watching over me and when I opened my eyes where I was sitting on a rock in the middle of a stream I was literally covered in ladybugs… so Grayson had me with the “ladybug” My discount is always available on my Instagram page in the Highlight section, just swipe up or on my website under the Shop dropdown menu under COUPONS.

Hero in Linen

Hero in Washed Cotton

My discount is always available on my Instagram page in the Highlight section, just swipe up or on my website under the Shop dropdown menu under COUPONS. I definitely have a uniform that allows me to flow through the day effortlessly. Grayson is ageless and timeless. It’s no wonder they are engineered by women, for women, inspired by YOU!

“What is it about a white button-down that has you whistle while you work”

Wait…did I mention they’re great for napping in? Sweet dreams and happy shopping. One day we’ll wake up and this will all be over.

Thank you always for your support!

xo, Janet