Every Shoe... a Memory

There is nothing quite like a good pair of shoes. They are one of my favorite {cause let's be honest, I have lots of favorites} accessories to collect. With that said, I found it only too appropriate that my first post in this fashion/edible delights blog should be about them!

Women say they love shoes for all sorts of reasons. The same size always fits you, they never make you look fat, a new pair of shoes always makes them happy {which is not my reason but completely true nonetheless} etc. etc. I truthfully cannot say why I love these little stars in fashion's sky, I just do! However, I have begun to notice a pattern; not a pattern of why I buy so many shoes, but why I KEEP so many shoes. This came to my attention when my sweet husband, Josh, made mention that it's not that I buy a lot of shoes, its that I don't get rid of any. The guy has a point!

This is the first time in my 'only child' existence I've had to share a closet with someone. I decided to take a closer look at my "issue" and see why I can't part with my paired up friends, and if I couldn't provide Josh with some more closet space. I discovered that many of my shoes seem to be tied to a story, or special event. Allow me to introduce you to a few of them.

Rainbows:

{Rainbow flip flops, at major department stores}

Ok, I know what you are thinking. "Um, fashion blog? And the first pair of shoes you describe are surfer chic flip flops?!" Hang tight with me... My best friend Kimmy used to tell me that I'd know I'd met the right guy when he gave me a pair of shoes. {ala Cinderella} Josh and I started dating and my birthday rolled around. He gives me a gift bag filled with wonderful things, one of those being none other than these flip flops. Well, Kimberly and I just died chatting on the phone that night! And sure enough... we have been happily married for just over 1 year now. This story was of course in Kimmy's maid of honor speech, and the shoes, well, even though flip flops...are incredibly dear to my heart and a part of Josh and mine's story of "Us".

Hot Pink Satin Heels:

{Comparros, DSW}

So even before Josh put a ring on my finger, I always new I would be the anti-bride. I'm not a traditional girl and I'd never wear white satin pointy toe pumps any other day, so why would I start on the most important fashion day of a girls life, her wedding?! You guessed it, these are my wedding shoes. Nothing like a flash of hot pink satin peeking under pounds and pounds of white tulle to make a statement!

Happy Pink Shiny Bow Slingbacks:

{Unisa, at major department stores, and DSW}

These shoes are sort of like a prize. A prize for "ultimate shopping", if you will. I love the store DSW. For those of you who have never experienced this shoe haven, it is a sea of wonder. Shoes EVERYWHERE. Every kind, every style, and every color. A girl like me goes into sensory over load with this many shoes under one roof. There really should be a warning on the door. At this 'mother ship' of mine, they have what could quite possibly be the best sale section in shopping history. A girl on a budget, I like this very much. They have a color coding system that once matched, tells you how much additional percentage off a shoe is. Well, I've kept you in wonder long enough....I got these hotties for 2 bucks!! I know, right?! Take a second...let it sink in. I don't care if these ever go out of style, I'm keepin these bad boys just so I can brag {or maybe keep to myself} what I payed for them! And I honestly can't think of a summer I won't want to pair these w/ anything pink that I own.

Well there you have it....a few of my favorite friends. I can promise these won't be leaving my clutches anytime soon. I'll have to look at others if I wanna get rid of any...or just get a bigger closet. :-)

 See you here next time when I will either share fashion advice, or tell you about a tasty recipe you just have to try!