Hi. My Name is Stacey and I am a Shoe-aholic

Much has been made about my “collection” of shoes. I have a lot, I'm not gonna lie. I'm sure someone could put a down-payment on a house with the amount I have spent on them. Sick, I know, but they bring me so much joy and happiness. Shoes are the children of the childless and what brings more joy than children? There are a lot of shoes out there that don't have anyone to love them and that is where I come in. If I see a lonely pair of shoes, being the kind and compassionate girl that I am, I am going to bring them home with me. I know, I am a shoemanitarian.

Some of the kids.

My shoes have many different personalities, just like children. I have the bad-ass black boots. I have the “conservative” work shoe (though my dear friend, Allison, would say that my definition of conservative is a little off). I have the naughty stiletto and the sensible flat. There are the cutesy shoes with bows and the rockin' shoes with skulls. I really do have them all which makes me wonder...do I have too many? When putting an outfit together the hardest part is picking out a pair of shoes and it's not because I don't have anything that works. It's because I have too many that work. Sigh. Life is tough.

There are many, many reasons to love shoes. Here's a brief list:

1. Shoes will fit when the jeans don't. Unlike jeans...shoes don't care if you have put on 5lbs. Screw you, jeans!
   
   
2. Shoes are little works of art. I'm sure I am not the only one who displays her shoes for all to see. The craftsmanship, the supple leather, the rich suede, the shiny patent, the colours, the textures, the applique's, the...EVERYTHING!
   
   
3. We need shoes to function on a daily basis. It's true. Don't ever let anyone give you slack for buying a pair of shoes. We literally need them.
   
   
4. Shoes get attention. Nothing will turn heads like a hot pair of shoes. Men...if you want attention from women, you better invest in a good pair of shoes. Shoes really do make the man.
   
   
5. Purchasing shoes gives a high like nothing else. Oh yes...there is a new drug in town. Hmm, how long until Shoe-aholic Anonymous meetings start popping up?
   
   
6. Shoes bring people together. Maybe if the war-mongers of the world wore nicer shoes they would unite and the world would finally have peace. Just sayin'.
   
   
7. Shoes don't discriminate. There is a shoe for every person in every income bracket. I have cheapo boots from the Giant Tiger that kick-ass and I have $300+ Fluevogs that are like walking on a cloud. I love them equally. Parents don't choose favourites ;).
   
   
8. When said jeans don't fit, wear a skirt and heels and your legs look fabulous.
   
   
9. Shopping for shoes is therapeutic. Why spend $100 to see a psychologist for one hour when you can spend that money on a pair of shoes that will bring you happiness for years to come?
   
   
10. Variety! Stilettos, wedges, flats, heels, slingbacks, espadrilles, flip-flops, platforms, Mary-Janes, sandals, boots, the list goes on!

My Baba always told me that if I was going to spend money on anything, to spend it on a really good pair of shoes. Thanks, Baba <3.

You know you love me,

Stacey xo

Half of my shoe closet (used to be a front hall closet for coats).