Shoe Purge
posted by: jitterbugbaby in Cole Haan Shoes, Paul Green Shoes on August 5th, 2008
Yes, I had a torturous time this past weekend attempting (semi-successfully) to do a ruthless shoe purge from my closet.
What motivated this frightening action, you might ask? I’m moving. Yes, folks, I’m leaving New York. It’s been a good few years, but it’s time to go.
Where to, you (may or may not) want to know?
London, I tell you. Never fear. I’ll be covering footwear on the other side of the Pond. And Twinkletoes will have the New York City beat well in hand. Or, I guess, on foot.
But all this means that I have to pack up my rather large shoe collection and put most of it in storage for the year that I’ll be abroad (horrors!). And since storage space is limited and I’m unwilling to give up the shoe boxes in which I store my darlings, a reduction of the collection was required.
So, what got added to the donation pile? 10 pairs. I’m quite pleased with myself at 10 pairs. And I shall show them to you.
1. Luau-rific flower-adorned flip flops.
2. Turkish bazaar slippers.
3. Havaianas kitten heel flip flops.
4. Paul Green “Dream” tan slip-ons.
5. Biviel kitten heel pumps.
1. ECCO boxer boots (lovingly blogged about here, but always a tad too small).
2. Doc Martens maroon oxfords.
3. Valerie Stevens black leg-wrap wedges.
4. Cole Haan G Series Irvington mules.
The 10th is this pair of Giraudon boots.
They are fun and funky. They are walkable. They are stylish. But like the ECCOs above, they are ever-so-slightly too small in the toes. So are those cute Biviels up there. This is due to a lack of smart shoe-shopping in my past, but let it serve as a lesson to all that you REALLY shouldn’t buy that cute pair of shoes that almost almost fits but doesn’t quite.
I love you all, my dears. I have had lovely times wearing all of you. And now it’s time for you to go on and decorate the feet of someone else. I wish you all well.
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August 08, 2008 at 2:03 am, Wendyann Herron said:
Are you giving your shoes away to readers?
What size do you wear? I love the white slippers!
August 06, 2008 at 4:09 am, jitterbugbaby said:
Maggie, the boxer boots were actually snapped up about 5 years ago, and then were a hot and happening style in NYC a few months later. I'm not sure they're around much anymore, though I still totally love them. You should be able to find some around somewhere. Puma and adidas both made cool versions at one point.
August 06, 2008 at 12:59 am, twinkletoes said:
What a sad day for you. I have seen you is SO many of these. Memories…Misty water-colored memories….
August 05, 2008 at 1:35 pm, galligator said:
I'm not going anywhere, but I have at least 4 pairs in my 'purge pile' as well. Trying to get honest with myself on the pairs I love but either can't fit into my wardrobe or that don't love me back when I wear them for even short periods of time. So tough.
August 05, 2008 at 12:58 pm, Maggie said:
Okay, question. These boxer boots you speak of. They are totally amazing. Did I miss this fad? Where can I get some of these boots? Do I need to fly to Copenhagen?