Celebrate!

So, this week started a little hard.  I was exhausted with a LOT on my plate.  But making it to Thursday was a reason to celebrate.  Yes, I celebrate lots of things!
What better shoes that these for a - pre-determined, celebratory day!

From Shoe of the Day

These shoes are not new to the blog (post) and this will not be the last time they are featured!  I love they way I feel when I wear them, so I wear them OFTEN.

AND - It does not hurt that I have never worn these shoes and NOT received at least one compliment.   (Feel good shoes!)

A simple sandal

On these early days of spring, nothing is better than a simple go-to sandal.  This pair of Nine West brown sandals have been in my rotation for years!  They have a great wedge heel and enough 'foot coverage' to be appropriate for anything.

From Shoe of the Day

I found this pair at DSW (many moons ago) and it's sandal season, so there are SO many choices.  DSW.com is showing all of these great 'wedge sandals' and of course Zappos has plenty, too!  As you might have figured out by now, I prefer to head to a store and wander around, but whatever your method... if you don't have a go-to sandal... it's a good time to go get some!

From ShoeShow

I have to do what...

So, I knew today was going to be a long day with lots of trips up and down the stairs and plenty of moving around.  Flats were in order.  But not just any flat... Spring has started... bring on the flowers!

From Shoe of the Day

THANK YOU Dr. Scholl's... "feel crazy good"... and it is so true.  I did find these at DSW, over a year ago.  They have been a great addition to my collection.  All the details, the floral trim that looks painted and the laces across the top make these flats unique and a great conversation piece.

From ShoeShow

I'm over it...

But you don't need to know it!  OK, people... I woke up this morning and really did not want to get out of bed, get dressed or go to work.  BUT... life is life, so I have to do these things.  And I have the perfect shoe for it.

From Shoe of the Day

These BC Footwear wedges are the perfect shoes for comfort and a little motivation!  I had a pep in my step, thanks to the comfort and the wedge.  I got a compliment, that brightened the day.  And I looked great even if I felt like a bum. :)  You need cute/comfort shoes to pull this off.

my SHOE MATH the class

This was a great experience!  I got to talk to people about my shoe shopping plans, budgets and strategies.

From math

Teaching this class was the most exciting thing I have done in a long time.  It was TOTALLY worth the time it took to prepare.

I shared my history with shoes.  The key moments in my life that might have encouraged my 'shoe loving' behaviors.  I talked about my budget, where I keep my 'shoe money' and when I like to spend it.

By the end of the discussion, I feel that I shared something really useful with the group.  I shared a way to be responsible and have FUN with your obsession!


Of course, I had to choose which shoes to wear to my class.  I chose what I consider a BAD example of shoe math.  

From Shoe of the Day

These shoes are beautiful and fun!  BUT... I got them before I had a plan... before I even had a job... AND I paid FULL PRICE!  They are the most expensive pair that I own.  The good news... I have 're-discovered' them by wearing them in class.  So, they might have a second chance!

Sharing the Passion

So, as you can imagine... if I can write about shoes.. I can talk about shoes...
I have talked shoes to so many people that I have been asked to teach a class.
I am not really a shoe specialist.  I can't drop tons of brand names... BUT I am really proficient at getting the most for my money!  I have a strict shoe shopping method that I call My Shoe Math.  And for the first time, I am putting it into presentation form and sharing it with others!
I will talk about my favorite places to shop:

From Shoe of the Day

I will talk about how I make decisions:

From Shoe of the Day

How it all adds up in the end:

From Shoe of the Day

AND MORE!

Stay tuned for the full curriculum.

Shoe Sort

In preparation for the new shoe shelves I just ordered, I decided to do a shoe sort!
I finally separated my shoes by color.  Then seriated by shoe type, heel height and foot coverage.
When I finished, I had these fabulous rows of shoes!

Black ones:

From shoe sort

Gray ones:

From shoe sort

Brown ones:

From shoe sort

And RAINBOW ones:

From shoe sort

 I immediately thought... I don't have any yellow shoes!  I will have to add that to my list for future target shoes.

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe...

Catch a slipper by the toe,
If you love it,
Don't let go,
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe.

So, shoe lovers?... How do you choose?  When you walk into a shoe store faced with choices... How do you choose?

From Shoe of the Day

Do you have a method?  A plan?
Do you browse?  Do you target shop?  I am curious... I have MY SHOE MATH. :-)

Form and Function...

I fell in love with these BCBGeneration pumps as SOON as I saw them on the shelf at DSW, thank goodness they fit!

From Shoe of the Day

The cool buckle give me a great shoe view!  The wide toe ensures comfort as I walk around during the day.

From ShoeShow

These BCBGs have form and are functional, but today - like many was a two-pair-shoe-day for sure!  I had to switch to my bowling gear... it's league night.

From Shoe of the Day

I used to have a simple pair of white bowling shoes, but had to upgrade for fashion purposes. 

From ShoeShow

These provide a great look for the lanes.. whether I am bowling strikes or gutters... I get great slide and look good doing it.

CUTE.... just cute!

Over and over today.... I just looked down at my feet and thought... how cute are these shoes!

From Shoe of the Day

I take photos from this angle because, this is how I see my shoes!  And I like the view.
These are my first pair of BareTraps and I am loving them.  Well clearly, I think they are cute.  They are also crazy comfortable.

From ShoeShow

 Of course, I got these off the clearance shelves at DSW.  I found a similar pair on QVC and a cute BareTraps sling back on DSW.com.

Most Recent Shopping Trip

I had a VERY successful shopping trip today!
My best friend and I hit DSW with a purpose.  I never walk through the doors without a goal or purpose shoe... this time... PINK!  I was looking for a shoe with a pink tone.  I LOVE colorful shoes, so I decided I should add pink.

From new shoes

SUCCESS!!!!  Once I found the goal, I could enjoy shopping and exploring the aisles, with nothing but my budget in mind.

Take a look at what I found.
I now have SEVEN new pairs of shoes... and I am thrilled with each and every pair.
AND - based on my shoe calculator - I spent about $38 per pair... WHAT A GREAT DEAL!!!!