SUMMER SANDALS WITH WHO WHAT WEAR

There’s never a shortage of sandals for summer, and we’ve found some fun and affordable ones for our most recent Who What Wear feature. I’m here with Susan Feldman and Melissa Meyers at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica sharing our sandal inspiration and a delicious lunch!

PHOTO: LAUREN CERVERA; PICTURED: @GETINTHEGROOVE1; @MELISSAMEYERS

ZARA Shorts / Uniqlo Shirt

Just the right amount of heel for a stylish boost to this square-toe faux-leather sandal. The adjustable straps create a perfect fit for comfort and style. My foot is narrow, so this is a terrific option!"

I’m wearing Allie Slide Sandal / Dress / Bag / Melissa’s wearing Sydney Slide Sandal / Bag / "I am all about wearing thong sandals this summer, especially when they have a squared toe box for an elevated look. Whether they are kitten heels like this new pair from Who What Wear, a platform, or mid-heel, this style has become one of the hottest trends of the season."

Love those neutral tones - these multicolor ones are a perfect example of how to update your Birkenstock game. Bonus: They go with everything. Susan’s Birkenstocks / My dress / Sandals / "This vegan-leather sandal that goes with almost everything. It's is super cush and super affordable with a toe ring that's comfortable, and I love the squared-off toe with a modern makeover."

Hope everyone is enjoying your summer and having fun with your fashion. We’re keeping it simple, comfortable, and affordable. Stay tuned for more as we begin to move into the fall season. Let us know if there’s anything you’d like to see for future stories.

Thank you for joining us and following along with Who What Wear,

xx, Janet

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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.

Code: Grateful15

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

Create Your Sacred Space - Garden For The Soul

I don’t know about you, but I found myself craving to create something new during this pandemic these last five months, a place where the “noise” stops and letting go and listening could begin. Personally, I find when I’m in the good company of flowers and trees I can actually relax, reflect, and experience tranquility. Ideas and creativity flow, fear and tension melt away!

Caftan

We have a little place on the side of our house and I felt it could become a magical place to dine and be amongst nature and that’s exactly what it became. It started with a few orange trees, geraniums and a small bistro set I found on amazon. Shortly after lockdown, I begin to make daily trips to Anawalt, which is right up the street from me…well, sometimes twice a day. At the time nothing was really open and I would get so excited to see what new plants arrived….ahhh the little things that bring such joy. My son would go with me and help pick out flowers, and garden tools. We also bought ladybugs and hatched a few hundred praying mantis’s, and after a few weeks, we saw tiny babies running up and down the wall. On August 4th, we found our first big one (see below) and now we’ve spotted a few more. We also added an outdoor speaker so our flower friends could listen to classical jazz, and Hawaiian music… I swear they love it! My husband and I enjoy our “negroni time” on Friday nights and together we sit and run down a checklist, share our visions, and talk about how grateful we are for each day.

Why you might want the Praying Mantis for your garden: They eat larger insects, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, and other pest insects and they’re super stealth looking! Let’s talk Ladybugs: A ladybug is not only cute ladybugs are a good sign because it can mean fewer problems from pests, particularly the dreaded aphids. Aphids feed on plant tissues and can also transmit viruses to plants, but an adult ladybug may consume hundreds of aphids a day!

The Five-Minute Journal has been a life-changer for me personally. All you need is 5 minutes in the morning and evening. I’ve always been a firm believer thoughts become things and a written word has more power than we can imagine. So that’s exactly what I do, write what I’m grateful for, and write what I imagine my life can become.

We’ve planted several roses and I haven’t had the best of luck but I’m learning as I go. Since our roses are on the side of the house with not a lot of morning sun they require a little more TLC. Roses need at least 6 hours of sun a day. Roses for beginners If you love roses, are you familiar with David Austin Known as the rose expert and for his English gardens since 1961. If you love the fragrance of a fresh rose my favorite is from Lacrème Beauté it’s an all-natural gorgeous scent!

Off in the distance is my Quan Yin statue I’ve had since 1998. I found her at a garden store in San Diego when I lived there while filming Silk Stalkings. She’s been around for a while now and I always have a feeling of strength. Now, wherever we go, she goes.

The One with a Motherly Compassion, She who Hears the Cries of the People are the Quan Yin's attributes. A great protector and benefactor, her heart is full of deep compassion and unconditional love; her energy is God-like. As such, Quan Yin is welcomed in many feng shui applications. Due to her commitment to helping humans, she is approached with any concerns, troubles, or worries. Be it family, career, health, or relationships, no trouble is too big to be brought to the motherly and all-powerful energy of Quan Yin.

If you haven’t already created a sacred space in or outside your home I highly recommend doing so. I’ve learned so much about flowers and myself from the very beginning stages. My husband Derek is a big gardener, his daily meditation begins with a water hose and he loves it!

*Did you know all centenarians have 1 thing in common? If you answered gardening you’re right! So get gardening…it’s good for the soul!

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Thank you for reading and please send any gardening tips my way!!

xo,

Janet