Hello, My Name Is Shoeaholic

Many of you that know me well know that I am a shoeaholic. I have been told admitting you have a problem, but I don't think it's a problem, is the first step. Nothing is better than a new pair of shoes. If I am having a bad day a new pair of shoes can make it all better. Also when I have a killer pair of shoes on I can do anything and no one can stop me.

I thought the day would never come when I, Rustie J, would go through all of my shoes and have a heart to heart which each pair and ask the question "do I still need you?" There were many shoes in my closet that I have not worn in many moons. So it was time for me to find these shoes new home so that I have more room for all the fabulous new shoes that will come out this season.

I started with 120 pairs of flats, wedges, sneakers, heels, and boots in my closet and after a very long day I only have 72 pairs left in my closet (pictured below). That's right everyone I need to find new homes for 40+ pairs of shoes. Good thing a good amount of my friends wear the same size shoe!



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There is something to be said about shoes and why women own so many of them. Please note that there are few things in life that you cannot have too much of and guess what shoes are one of those things.

From the blog "The Shoe Expert's Blog" she give us the top seven reason why there is no such thing as too many shoes.

1. We have choices: What woman wants to get up day after day and wear the same old shoe? Unless women are wearing uniforms to work and have no choice about it, not many! We wear different clothes everyday, so we need to have just as many shoe choices as well! 

2. We need variety: So now that we’ve established we have choices, we need a variety of shoes to choose from when putting together the perfect outfit. Just think of how different your dress will look with boots vs stilettos. The shoes can make the outfit work…or fail!   

 

3. It’s a great deal: Let’s admit it, ladies. We have all purchased at least one pair of shoes just because they were on sale! Of course, they fit well and looked great too, but it’s hard to pass up a good deal on shoes…especially when we can justify that we can wear them later, and we will!

 

4. They make us feel good: It’s just like having a good hair day! When you put on that perfect pair of shoes, you feel like you “can conquer the world.” Well, us women do anyway…for men, maybe it’s the perfect power suit or driving that perfect car…for some of us women, it’s the perfect pair of shoes!

5. They last a long time: Since we have so many shoes, and we don’t wear the same ones on a daily basis, they usually last for a long time! Provided we are buying quality brands, this is true. With shoes, like it or not, you get what you pay for!

6. They’re an investment: When we splurge on those designer heels or boots, we know it is an investment. And we take great care of that investment so that they do last a long time. Like I previously mentioned, those high end shoes hold their value because they last so long!     

 

7. They’re our BFFs: Someone once said a diamond is a girl’s best friend, right? Well, I am here to tell you that a shoe is a woman’s best friend! We love them, and they love us back (or at least that’s what we believe)! 

"But I rationalized that my new shoes shouldn't be punished just because I can't budget."

- Carrie (Sex In The City)

 

“Men I may not know, but shoes, shoes I know."

- Carrie Bradshaw

 

“I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes.”

- Oprah Winfrey

 

Happy Shopping!

Rustie J