Collecting Shoes (and Collecting dust)

I used to collect turtle figurines, and Beanie Babies.
I collect shoes and nail polish and recently Revlon Lip Butter.

I think the most important part of collecting things is displaying what you have. I want it to be like a museum. velvet roped off displays of pumps and flats, and 10 dollars admission to visit my shoes.. haha just kidding. but seriously, I would love to have my pretty shoes displayed on shelves in my dressing room like so...

Christina Aguilera's shoe collection

Oxford Style Lady-Shoes



Oxfords are a pretty and preppy trend at the moment.  I am not terribly preppy, but I absolutely LOVE oxfords. I bought a pair of black oxfords by BC Footwear at Nordstrom Rack a couple months ago.

 I was infatuated the moment I saw them... 

I should change this blog to "SHOES this SHOES that..." because seriously?... well..

In the last five days I have purchased seven pairs of shoes..

five pairs (in one day) from Beyond the Rack. and two more from DSW.

I think I have a problem..
I have been justifying the crazy shoe buying as "just getting ready for Vegas" A trip that I am taking in August with my boyfriend for my birthday

Then I had some reasonable thoughts on why I shouldn't buy a billion things (shoes) "for Vegas"

first of all.. we haven't even purchased the trip yet. I should be saving my money for that..
second.. I have zero outfits picked out, so I might be going about this the wrong way.. shoes should match the outfit not match the outfit to the shoes..
third.. I should be SAVING money for Vegas. main thing there is the gambling.
fourth.. we are only going for like five days.. I dont need seven pairs of shoes.
fifth.. I cant even walk in heels...
          ...but this barely counts as a reason.

But then more justifications kick in to cancel the reason out..

Hello!? Beyond the Rack has the most amazing deals of all time and how can I NOT buy 5 pairs of shoes that are like 75% off, PLUS, they are limited time deals! like as in just hours limited!
and $19.99 for a pair of shoes that was originally like $95? yes. I CAN'T! I JUST WANT TO HUG THEM ALL! (kind of like Debbie and all the cats)

Also, I had a ten dollar Rewards Certificate and a Triple Points coupon from DSW burning a hole in my purse. The triple points coupon was about to expire, and I wanted those points to get my next ten dollar rewards certificate. come on! because I NEED MORE SHOES!
Ok, maybe not need.. but hey.. I really did need some strappy shoes.. I only have pumps, which would be way too hot in the 109 degree plus heat that August in Las Vegas Nevada is sure to deliver.
but anyway..

Here is my haul from Beyond the Rack

Shoes here, Shoes there...

Hi!

Hair this, hair that is kind of turning out to be a monthly posting blog
Honestly it's not on purpose; it’s just the way it goes sometimes.
I will try to post more frequently, as the summer approaches I hope to feel more inspired by fashion.

Anyway, I have been buying many shoes lately... as in 4 pairs within the past 6 days. And I want to share my purchases with you. =)

We got a new DSW store in town, and I really don't need much of an excuse to go shoe shopping, but I did need something to do while hanging out with a friend, so off we went to the Designer Shoe Warehouse. It's not really a warehouse, but it is a HUGE room full of shoes, and DISCOUNTED shoes.

I freaking LOVE IT THERE because I LOVE SHOES. If I were wealthy I would have an entire room designated to storing my shoes. I already buy shoes constantly, so I should have a vault of shoes if I am a millionaire :D
My DSW purchases!

I was looking at some lace-up black and cream saddle shoe style, and I was thinking, I love these, but I don’t think I can pull this look off and then I saw these...

Steve Madden Lainz Flat

YUMMY, they look delicious.

and remind me of this...

                                                    

Dulce De Leche

I have been eyeing the next pair for over a year,

and they still had them in my size store!! 

Steve Madden Swirly Flat

JELLIES!!!! And Steve Madden Jellies no less.

The MOMENT I saw them it was a done deal.

I would have purchased them even if they hurt like hell. 

and of course...

There are these black not quite flats. They are really cute and simple.

Rocket Dog Tonic Wedge Pump

I had to choose between these and some Steve Madden black leather flats

...Honestly, I think I might need to go get the SM pair as well.

But the heel height is what sold me on these.

I wore the above shoes to work the other day, half a mile from my house to bus, and a mile from bus to office and I realized..... OWie. So they will be worn on the days I get rides to work. I was NOT looking forward to the bus ride and walk home, and I recall a store in town that sells TOMS "one for one". When you buy a pair, TOMS gives a pair to needy children.

TOMS Black Canvas Classics

When I can't decide what color to get.. Black is the go to...

plus they only had black and navy in my size..

In other news, I am trying to inventory all my shoes with photos and blurbs about why I love them to send in to one of my favorite blogs, Fashionable People Questionable Things where they do something called Monday Shoe Porn.. I think it's fun to check out other peoples shoe collections. =)

Monday will be my first paid day off from work, SO exciting!

Happy Memorial Day!