The Big 80

I honestly don't know how this happened. I guess it's just one of those things that gets out of your control and you don't even realize. In any case like this though, the first step is admitting that you have a problem. Last night when I go home from work there was the fated sticky note on my door. UPS had been here and put a package on my patio. Oh joys of joys! The day I've been patiently waiting 5-7 business days for. I fling open my side door and retrieve the white box, nearly peeing myself with anticipation, and the 20 minute drive home with the 52 ounces of water I dank in my last hour of work....I grab my scissors and cut open the tape. There they are, in a bag, in a box, in the box...my 80th pair of shoes. Oops.

Now, compared to some 80 is hardly a number to brag about. I follow a few people on Instagram, where 80 is no large feat (there could be a pun in that), but to me, 80 seems a bit excessive. Not that I regret my choices and accumulation of shoes, I just don't know how it happened, or where to put them all...

   Not shown is my bucket of sandals, and the boots lined up along the top of my closet...There are shoes all over my room! Two-Three pairs in each of those cubbies, shoes on top of shoes, something has to be done! (No, I don't plan on giving any away, so don't even suggest that.)

I won't lie to you though, I do play favorites., even though I try to be an equal opportunity wearer of all my babies. However from left to right I present the pair that most often adorn my outfits:

1. My go-to going out shoes. Kimchi Blue from Urban Outfitters. I originally bought these for the premiere of the latest Great Gatsby movie because my best friend and I dressed up in 1920's garb to go see it. They've been through much more though, my 21st birthday, this past New Years Eve, so basically a lot of stumbling. 
2. Most commonly worn to work shoes by Free People. I bought these on a whim (and tax refunds) as a second choice because the shoes I originally wanted were discontinued, however I'm much happier with these ones! 
3. "If I decide to wear flares," shoes by Lucky Brand. For some reason flares (circa 1970 classic pants) are always cut super long in the leg, forcing you to really commit to the 70's look by slapping on some platforms. Not that I'm complaining, I love it! #FarrahFawcett4Eva
4. Most commonly worn to school/ Super Target shoes, Chucks, because Chucks... 

So there you have it. I'm addicted to shoes, and obviously working in a clothing store isn't going to help diffuse this addiction, but you know what, I'm pretty ok with that.