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Why Do We Buy?
I'm obviously a shoe addict. I buy shoes on an almost weekly basis and my shoe "closet" is overflowing with shoes... I know that sounds great but it's really getting ridiculous. I think I may have a problem.
I was shopping this week and trying on a really awesome pair of glittery sky high Louboutins and was about to buy them when my friend, a sales associate at the boutique, casually asked "What are you buying them for?"
Huh?
What did she mean? I was buying them cause I wanted them! Did I need a specific reason? Do people buy shoes for a purpose other than having a fabulous pair of shoes? This may sound totally silly but I think this just hit me- I buy shoes without actually thinking about when/where I'm going to wear them. It never occurred to me that I was doing this but when I actually think about it, I feel like a total ass.
I blame my job. As a shoe designer we're constantly shopping, or as we like to call it- it "researching". We have to be on top of all the current trends and know all the hot shoes, but a side affect of that is, of course, wanting shoes for ourselves. I've gotten to the point where I find myself buying shoes just to have them. If I used this "where are you going to wear them" logic, I bet I'd have about half the shoes I have.
Some examples?
Well, these DSquared spine heels are a great example. Where can I wear these? I wore them a couple of times so far. Once to the mall just to show them to all my friends (I'm a total mall rat if you didn't know) and another time or two to I forget where. They're high and fragile and not exactly comfortable, but they're works of art!
Another pair I just had to have? These Fendi Cinderella shoes. I wore them once to the Emmys last year and they were painfully uncomfortable so I never wore them again. But gosh they're beautiful...
Ok, one more! These boots that I just HAD to have. But again, I didn't think about where I'd wear them. I mean, they're suede! I'm terrified to wear them in case I ruin them... but boy are they pretty.
I could go on and on and on. I've decided to clean and organize my shoes and really look at what I have. I need to make an effort to buy more consciously!! I know that doesn't sound like much fun but If I don't slow down my shoes are going to take over our house! Look at this room- it's crazy. I'm like a shoe hoarder!
WHAT A MESS! I'll post an after photo as soon as I get it under control ;)
What about you? Do you think before you buy?? Do you always have a plan before you shop or are you guilty of impulse buying too?
xox
I was shopping this week and trying on a really awesome pair of glittery sky high Louboutins and was about to buy them when my friend, a sales associate at the boutique, casually asked "What are you buying them for?"
Huh?
What did she mean? I was buying them cause I wanted them! Did I need a specific reason? Do people buy shoes for a purpose other than having a fabulous pair of shoes? This may sound totally silly but I think this just hit me- I buy shoes without actually thinking about when/where I'm going to wear them. It never occurred to me that I was doing this but when I actually think about it, I feel like a total ass.
I blame my job. As a shoe designer we're constantly shopping, or as we like to call it- it "researching". We have to be on top of all the current trends and know all the hot shoes, but a side affect of that is, of course, wanting shoes for ourselves. I've gotten to the point where I find myself buying shoes just to have them. If I used this "where are you going to wear them" logic, I bet I'd have about half the shoes I have.
Some examples?
Well, these DSquared spine heels are a great example. Where can I wear these? I wore them a couple of times so far. Once to the mall just to show them to all my friends (I'm a total mall rat if you didn't know) and another time or two to I forget where. They're high and fragile and not exactly comfortable, but they're works of art!
Another pair I just had to have? These Fendi Cinderella shoes. I wore them once to the Emmys last year and they were painfully uncomfortable so I never wore them again. But gosh they're beautiful...
Ok, one more! These boots that I just HAD to have. But again, I didn't think about where I'd wear them. I mean, they're suede! I'm terrified to wear them in case I ruin them... but boy are they pretty.
I could go on and on and on. I've decided to clean and organize my shoes and really look at what I have. I need to make an effort to buy more consciously!! I know that doesn't sound like much fun but If I don't slow down my shoes are going to take over our house! Look at this room- it's crazy. I'm like a shoe hoarder!
What about you? Do you think before you buy?? Do you always have a plan before you shop or are you guilty of impulse buying too?
xox
Tumblr Roundup April1, 2011
Here's what I posted to my Tumblr this week...
Finally warming up!! Stella McCartney wedges ♥
These Louboutin Maggie's are one of the most uncomfortable pair shoes I own... but dang they look good!
It rained at the end of last week so I put on my DSquared2 "rain boots" ;)
My new Prada runway wedges! They ended up being lower than the original runway shoes, but they're still adorable.
Addicted to Glitter?
Gaga wearing the boots that the JC Lita boots were "inspired" by. LOVE ♥
Shoe INSANITY! I mean.... what??
I took this photo of my Fendi slingbacks... what beautiful lines!
The same Fendi shoes
I snuck a shot of our new bebe glitter wedges I designed!!! Do you love them as much as I do!?!?!
And finally... a sick April Fools joke from Prada?? I hope so! Who would pay $1500 for these monsters? WHO??
Gossip Girl Season 4 More Fashion Styles From Paris
Check out the Paris fashion styles of your favorite Gossip Girl characters for tonight's episode.
Blair in a polka-dot Bensoni dress, Roger Vivier shoes and Cacharel purse.
Blair in Marc Jacobs dress, Siman Tu necklace, Swarovski purse, M.C.L. bracelet and Christian Louboutin heels.
Serena in Pucci jacket, Joie tank, Janis Savitt cuff, Tibi pants and Chanel bag.
Blair in Oscar de la Renta gown, Harry Winston necklace and Roger Vivier purse.
Eva in Love Milla blouse, Rachel Antonoff skirt, Prada heels, Stephen Dweck necklace and Fendi purse.
Source: InStyle.com
Blair in a polka-dot Bensoni dress, Roger Vivier shoes and Cacharel purse.
Blair in Marc Jacobs dress, Siman Tu necklace, Swarovski purse, M.C.L. bracelet and Christian Louboutin heels.
Serena in Pucci jacket, Joie tank, Janis Savitt cuff, Tibi pants and Chanel bag.
Blair in Oscar de la Renta gown, Harry Winston necklace and Roger Vivier purse.
Eva in Love Milla blouse, Rachel Antonoff skirt, Prada heels, Stephen Dweck necklace and Fendi purse.
Source: InStyle.com
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