https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:58:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644778 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:10:20 +0000 ManidipaM 644778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone! I'll reiterate: Sona is simply UNBELIEVABLE! I'm beyond 'grateful' and further into 'beside myself' ::going back to squeeing with Sveta::</p> <p>VC, I hear you! I haven't stopped grinning like a loon at my slippers since Friday --- good thing the streets and markets and malls are super crowded on the weekends, or someone would have noticed and reported me for strange behaviour yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644739 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:11:17 +0000 velvetychocolate 644739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was amazed when I read this story this morning - and it sure made me feel really good about people, and how generous they are. </p> <p>Sona - what a wonderful thing to do!</p> <p>In the meantime, these look like the perfect 'tromping around' in inclement (but hot weather) sandals. I love that they are patent leather and not the usual. Can't have regular Birkenstocks, they have to be a little different, much more stylish and still totally appropriate for one's lifestyle and climate. Sona really hit the mark with these, and what an incredibly generous and thoughtful thing to do!! </p> <p>What a wonderful thing to read this morning - I especially loved the "old slippers" bit. </p> <p>You know what? This story made me smile all day long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644692 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:27:02 +0000 christieanne 644692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so incredibly touching! Your "old slipper" secret is safe with us :)<br /> I think those Birks will carry you for miles and miles Mani! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644395 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:31:30 +0000 Anonymous 644395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona is simply the best!!!!! Hooray for YLF acts of kindness!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644389 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:27:00 +0000 HelenInCanada 644389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome to the power of awesome. Way to go, Sona. Those are PERFECT for traipsing around comfortably. You have a fairy godmother! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644334 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:23:25 +0000 rae 644334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So perfect! Love that black patent leather! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644319 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:59:57 +0000 Debbie 644319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how thoughtful! Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644304 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:42:26 +0000 Sveta 644304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I squee with you in delight?!! Sona, you are so generous and kind it brings tears to my eys.<br /> Manidipa, I am so happy for you that you have these comfortable shoes to conquer the challenging streets! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644293 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:33:12 +0000 Meredith1953 644293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so great that Sona sent those to you! What an act of friendship! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644281 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:22:39 +0000 cciele 644281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Sona's such an angel and those "slippers" sound perfect for you Mandipa! This whole scenario put a huge smile on my face </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644249 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:43:59 +0000 Beth Ann 644249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the fact that she got your "shiny" Birkies. Practical, but just a little special, just perfect for you, Mandipa! What a fitting gift! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644115 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:31:03 +0000 Diana 644115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are the best looking old slippers I've ever seen! They look fab and I'm so glad they're comfy too. Sona is the most amazing person, isn't she? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644113 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:29:05 +0000 Angie 644113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So Euro. So fab. Yay Sona and Manidipa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644105 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:17:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 644105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful Manidipa! These are wonderful for you and look like they fit perfectly. Sona, you are a SWEETHEART! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644102 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:12:29 +0000 ManidipaM 644102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ROFL at your story, Sona! Though I bet it wasn't fun when customs was calling about this pricey delivery! I'm glad it arrived intact --- wouldn't have put it past an antsy agent to want to rip it apart to see if there was gilt on the hardware or interesting non-metallic items sewn into the seams or something!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644090 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:02:41 +0000 Suz 644090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona is an angel. I, too, have been the recipient of one of her generous gifts, and I was stunned at her thoughtfulness. </p> <p>And WOW, those are PERFECT for you, Manidipa!! Absolutely wonderful. So glad you will have more footwear options now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644087 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:57:15 +0000 Sona 644087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad they arrived! The straps are adjustable too. I felt since I took them out of the box, snapped tags and put them in a ziploc, it really wasn't a stretch for the customs declaration to read " old slippers".</p> <p>:)</p> <p>I recently bought a leather bag from an etsy seller in Enlgand for $80, she valued it a $40 but someone input it as $4000. Needless to say I had to fill out all kinds of customs forms and the item was thoroughly inspected. no gold found lining the bag!!<br /> Phew. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644063 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:23:09 +0000 Jaime 644063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So thoughtful of Sona and such perfect shoes for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644055 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:15:08 +0000 marianna 644055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Love this post! How extremely kind of Sona. Enjoy your old slippers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644014 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:02:13 +0000 ManidipaM 644014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: oops! double post... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644013 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:01:07 +0000 ManidipaM 644013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing my excitement, ladies! </p> <p>Astrid, thanks for chiming in about the fit with that reassurance. I'm now entirely overjoyed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-644010 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:50:54 +0000 Jjsloane 644010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How sweet of Sona and they really look cute and seem up to the task. I'm really happy for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-643995 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:57:20 +0000 Astrid 643995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful thing to do! Manidipa, I'm so happy for you. They are exactly the right length, not too long at all. They are supposed to fit that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-643983 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:04:25 +0000 Louise 643983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow what a kind wonderful thing from Sona it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. These look great on you I'm so glad they're comfy x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-643976 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:00:21 +0000 fashionista 643976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh ManidipaM, I am so happy for you and yes Sona you are so generous and kind hearted.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sonas-a-saint-she-sent-me-old-slippers#post-643968 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:29:56 +0000 ManidipaM 643968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you squint hard at the label in that first photo, you can see what I mean. And I suspect there are a few other people on this forum who recognize the sender's signature.</p> <p>The package arrived at my workplace last week, I think, but I hadn't been in --- picked it up on Friday, and SQUEALED loud enough to scare a few of the weekend drunkards off the front porch (our office is next door to a sizeable liquor store in an, um, 'popular' marketplace, which means we're inundated with men and boys looking for a fast, cheap high each weekend and certain weekdays; apparently days of religious fasting need to be followed by purification by firewater, an occult ritual our ancient and elaborate texts forbear from mentioning).</p> <p>Inside, in a ziplock bag, sat a pair of shiny black-strapped Birkenstocks. Remember all my moaning over the last few months about my lack of sturdy, comfy shoes to take me through long days of stomping around messy streets?</p> <p>Well, St. Sona heard my prayer! This lovely (mad!) generous lady figured out my size, *adjusted* for the fact that Birkies run big, bought a new pair and mailed them all the way to India to me. I can't remember ever being on the receiving end of such a generous and thoughtful gifts, and that is NO reflection on my other wonderful, thoughtful and generous friends --- this is just SONA, going way, way above and beyond.</p> <p>Of course I had to take them for a walk at once. And I wore them all weekend as I went scouting artisans' markets for furniture, up hill and down destroyed pavements and over the odd dirt track. And wore them to the mall on Sunday, after hauling composting equipment from a local supplier in the back of beyond, totalling 10 hours on my feet, bar 20-minute breaks for lunch and dinner. By the end of the day, my varicose veins were barking mad, the bottom of my feet were boat-shaped from the extra fluid pooling there --- yet sore as I was when I finally slipped my 'old slippers' off, not a blister, nary a bruise or callus or complaint all day! And this with feet so swollen and tender that I could not squeeze them into my oversized mary janes which are normally a tad too roomy!</p> <p>I'm obviously over the moon. The suede-covered footbed curves and supports my feet in precisely the right places, apparently. Even if they look a smidge too long, *maybe* (I'm not entirely sure how Birkenstocks *should* fit, but compare #5 &amp; #7 to #6, which oddity is making no sense to me), they are perfectly proportioned in terms of function, my fussy 'barking dogs' feet would wag their tails if they had any, so you can bet I'm KEEPING these! :-D</p> <p>I don't have words emphatic enough to underline and embroider the 'THANK YOU, SONA!' You're hereby consecrated as a patron saint! :-D</p> <p>PS: Seems these are also *LUCKY* shoes. See my other thread on pants today...!!! </p>