America’s Favorite Stylist
Lloyd Boston
When it comes to “Style”, Lloyd Boston is your “go to” guy! His familiar face often graces red carpet events, top shows like Access Hollywood, NBC Today, Oprah, and Extra, just to name a few…. and his book, The Style Checklist is a sought after “Best Seller”!
Having an aunt with type 2 diabetes and diabetic nerve pain, Lloyd wanted to help “raise awareness” about this painful condition, and teamed up with Pfizer’s Walk in My Shoes program!
Pfizer’s Walk in My Shoes to promote awareness for: •Diabetic Nerve Pain•
Here’s a recent interview with more commentary from Lloyd Boston about the Walk in My Shoes program along with some bonus style tips you’ll really enjoy! :
• What is the Walk in My Shoes program?
Walk in My Shoes is a new program aimed at people with diabetic nerve pain (also known as painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, or pDPN) developed by Pfizer. Walk in My Shoes is encouraging the public to support people who, together with their health care providers, are addressing this painful condition.
This November, the Walk in My Shoes program launched at the American Diabetes Association Step Out Los Angeles: Walk to Stop Diabetes, which took place in Griffith Park. At the Walk, the Walk in My Shoes Sitting Room was also revealed, where people were able to recline, learn about pDPN and an available prescription treatment option.
• What are you doing as part of your involvement in Walk in My Shoes?
I joined the Walk in My Shoes Team, along with others affected by diabetic nerve pain, at the American Diabetes Association Step Out LA Walk. The Walk in My Shoes Team is walking to raise awareness of diabetic nerve pain and to encourage others to take the first step to address their symptoms and speak to their doctor.
• What is your connection to diabetic nerve pain?
Like many Americans, I have a family connection to type 2 diabetes and diabetic nerve pain. I have a close aunt who would describe during family dinners the tingling, pins-and-needle pain she was experiencing in her feet and toes. What I didn’t know previously was that these symptoms were related to diabetic nerve pain, a distinct type of pain caused by nerves damaged by her diabetes.
• What has your aunt’s experience been with this condition?
My aunt is a strong lady who often puts family before herself, and did not want to admit that the pain she was experiencing in her feet was holding her back from doing everyday activities. She eventually spoke to her doctor about her symptoms and found out that she had diabetic nerve pain. Today, she’s doing the best she can to manage this painful condition, but her journey is still not over.
• Where can people go to learn more about diabetic nerve pain and show their support for the Walk in My Shoes Team?
To show support, people can join the Walk in My Shoes Team or donate to the American Diabetes Association by visiting: www.WalkinMyShoes.info. On this site, you can also learn more about diabetic nerve pain and a prescription treatment option.
• What are your best style tips for women who are short on time but still want to look fabulous?
Keep it simple. Complicated outfits with loads of accessories, multiple layers, and contrasting prints can be time-stealers, and not necessarily look as chic as a crisp white tailored button down shirt, paired with a beautiful pair of camel trousers (and a bold red lip). I feel that less is modern.
• What are the hottest trends for winter?
These three trends are easy to wear and flattering on most women: COLORED LEATHER (bold clutch bags, ankle boots or jackets in lipstick red, grass green, or even marigold yellow), FAUX FUR (infinity scarves, chubby jackets, Russian-inspired hats) and A TOUCH OF MENSWEAR (an oversized overcoat, cool Fedora hat and herringbone gloves). These are easy trends that have a timeless appeal.
Many thanks to Lloyd Boston for sharing information about Pfizer’s Walk in My Shoes program, some great “Style Tips”, and the latest “Looks” for winter!
Take a moment to visit Lloyd’s wonderful website at: http://www.lloydboston.com
Also……Consider becoming a part of the Pfizer Walk in My Shoes Team, find out about treatment choices for Diabetic Nerve Pain, or make a donation to The Diabetes Association: www.walkinmyshoes.info
Pfizer’s Walk in My Shoes to promote awareness for: •Diabetic Nerve Pain•
(Quoted or paraphrased information in this article obtained from provided Fact Sheets, lloydboston.com, walkinmyshoes.com.)