Comments on: I’m addicted to shoes. http://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/ a little bit of a lot Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:21:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erinhttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3639 Erin Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:03 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3639 so many cute shoes! you don't need to get rid of shoes, you just need a bigger closet! so many cute shoes! you don't need to get rid of shoes, you just need a bigger closet!

]]> By: Mrs. Pottshttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3640 Mrs. Potts Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:57:15 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3640 I recently moved and dejunked my closet in the process - I was shocked at how many shoes I actually had, and how many I was willing to part with - there were shoes I didn't even remember owning! And let me tell you, the sight of an organized, color-coordinated, purposeful closet is something I like MORE than all of the shoes I got rid of.<br /><br />Look at it this way: you will be able to bless people who are really in need by donating those shoes of yours. Having been to some third world countries, I can tell you that it is customary for them to replace the soles on a pair of shoes for YEARS before they ever get replacements, and they really do need them.<br /><br />We use 20% of our things 80% of the time. What do you really need and use? Don't keep it unless it is beautiful or has a purpose. I recently moved and dejunked my closet in the process – I was shocked at how many shoes I actually had, and how many I was willing to part with – there were shoes I didn't even remember owning! And let me tell you, the sight of an organized, color-coordinated, purposeful closet is something I like MORE than all of the shoes I got rid of.

Look at it this way: you will be able to bless people who are really in need by donating those shoes of yours. Having been to some third world countries, I can tell you that it is customary for them to replace the soles on a pair of shoes for YEARS before they ever get replacements, and they really do need them.

We use 20% of our things 80% of the time. What do you really need and use? Don't keep it unless it is beautiful or has a purpose.

]]> By: Cicadahttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3641 Cicada Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:44:21 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3641 I need to do a serious weeding of my shoes. There have been too many that have sat in my closet for too long. But how do I get rid of the bone sandals I bought in Italy?? I need to do a serious weeding of my shoes. There have been too many that have sat in my closet for too long. But how do I get rid of the bone sandals I bought in Italy??

]]> By: Jillhttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3642 Jill Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:56:25 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3642 i'm in the same state, just down here in the SW corner {st. george}...if you're ever in my neck of the woods we def. need to hook up and go shoe shopping in vegas baby!! i'm in the same state, just down here in the SW corner {st. george}…if you're ever in my neck of the woods we def. need to hook up and go shoe shopping in vegas baby!!

]]> By: MostlyFlumxdhttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3643 MostlyFlumxd Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:45:56 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3643 Oooh, I feel what you are going through. I have three pairs of exactly the same shoe (American Eagle ballet flats) in three colors and a similar pair but different brand in brown. I LOVE these shoes and wear them almost everyday. My hubby just noticed that I have so many of these shoes...Shoes, I love you so. Oooh, I feel what you are going through. I have three pairs of exactly the same shoe (American Eagle ballet flats) in three colors and a similar pair but different brand in brown. I LOVE these shoes and wear them almost everyday. My hubby just noticed that I have so many of these shoes…Shoes, I love you so.

]]> By: Dandyhttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3644 Dandy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:50:05 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3644 First I'm going to say that I love you even though I just met you. I respect the Teva's because you live in Utah.<br /><br />I have a strng aversion to all things Croc's. Don't hate me. <br /><br />And for all you other readers... do not buy uggs! The are hideous and I wear them all the time! How can you not? Its like wearing slippers everyday... only more socially acceptable. First I'm going to say that I love you even though I just met you. I respect the Teva's because you live in Utah.

I have a strng aversion to all things Croc's. Don't hate me.

And for all you other readers… do not buy uggs! The are hideous and I wear them all the time! How can you not? Its like wearing slippers everyday… only more socially acceptable.

]]> By: Camillehttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3645 Camille Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:58:50 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3645 Sadly, my shoe collection isn't as vast (nor eclectic). I can never find comfortable shoes so when I do, I hang onto them as long as I can! <br /><br />You have great taste, so it would be hard to part with them, but if you must, I'd be happy to give them a good home :) But you can hang onto the pink crocs. I already have a pair of my own! :)<br /><br /> See? Problem solved. It's a win-win! :) Sadly, my shoe collection isn't as vast (nor eclectic). I can never find comfortable shoes so when I do, I hang onto them as long as I can!

You have great taste, so it would be hard to part with them, but if you must, I'd be happy to give them a good home :) But you can hang onto the pink crocs. I already have a pair of my own! :)

See? Problem solved. It's a win-win! :)

]]> By: The Breeders Digesthttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3646 The Breeders Digest Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:22:43 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3646 Okay, I had to go take a second look. I'm gonna be honest (ducking) and say if you are hard core about eliminating do away with the vans (if you love them, get pair that's updated), and all of your flats except the Pony's and the black ones on the bottom right. The others look worn and you could find some super cute, more hip flats in about 2 seconds. (i.e. Lands End or Target) Same with the flip flops/sandals. Buy new styles this summer) Also...are you familiar with Me Too shoes? I LOVELOVELOVE them. Totally worth the $$<br />Problem solved. Get rid of those shoes then go forth and MULTIPLY! Okay, I had to go take a second look. I'm gonna be honest (ducking) and say if you are hard core about eliminating do away with the vans (if you love them, get pair that's updated), and all of your flats except the Pony's and the black ones on the bottom right. The others look worn and you could find some super cute, more hip flats in about 2 seconds. (i.e. Lands End or Target) Same with the flip flops/sandals. Buy new styles this summer) Also…are you familiar with Me Too shoes? I LOVELOVELOVE them. Totally worth the $$
Problem solved. Get rid of those shoes then go forth and MULTIPLY!

]]> By: The Breeders Digesthttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3647 The Breeders Digest Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:14:53 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3647 Oh heavens, I just did the same thing with my shoes. I have the same nasty habit! The worst part is that I've recently started losing my post partum weight and my feet have SHRUNK. I have like new 9.5s that no longer fit my 9 feet :( Bummer.<br /><br />I have a pair of suuuuuper pointy black mules that I've forced the shoe guy to rehab a billion times because I can't bear to part with them. <br />Can the blue 9West be rehabbed? If so, do it! <br />Other thoughts: Even though they were perfectly molded to my feet, I ditched my Tevas and a good number of flip flops with an eye on buying new next summer because I have to be honest and say that sometimes well worn shoes look, well....well-worn, KWIM? Also - girl you need to get some color into your assortment! Definitely need some green shoes and some mustard yellow (check out Land's End's yellow driving mocs and their gold trimmed black ballet flats!!) And red shoes...I have at least 6 pairs. Come to Chicago, my dear and we will glass slipper our way into a new shoe wardrobe!!! Oh heavens, I just did the same thing with my shoes. I have the same nasty habit! The worst part is that I've recently started losing my post partum weight and my feet have SHRUNK. I have like new 9.5s that no longer fit my 9 feet :( Bummer.

I have a pair of suuuuuper pointy black mules that I've forced the shoe guy to rehab a billion times because I can't bear to part with them.
Can the blue 9West be rehabbed? If so, do it!
Other thoughts: Even though they were perfectly molded to my feet, I ditched my Tevas and a good number of flip flops with an eye on buying new next summer because I have to be honest and say that sometimes well worn shoes look, well….well-worn, KWIM? Also – girl you need to get some color into your assortment! Definitely need some green shoes and some mustard yellow (check out Land's End's yellow driving mocs and their gold trimmed black ballet flats!!) And red shoes…I have at least 6 pairs. Come to Chicago, my dear and we will glass slipper our way into a new shoe wardrobe!!!

]]> By: Petit Elefanthttp://petitelefant.com/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction/#comment-3648 Petit Elefant Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:52:24 +0000 http://www.petitelefant.com/2009/11/shoe-problem-its-called-addiction.html#comment-3648 Iman,<br /><br />I have a *relationship* with shoes, let's put it that way. ;)<br /><br />Marie,<br /><br />You and your Crocs. Although they are darling. Yes, you need Uggs, you definitely need some. Let's get you a pair of those. Boot shopping asap?<br /><br />Jenny,<br /><br />Normally I love getting rid of things. I send as much stuff to D.I. as I buy from D.I. But my shoes? Having a hard, hard time parting with them. It's emotional.<br /><br />Jen,<br /><br />I'm so glad you did! Hey, if you're a size 9.5- 10 have at 'em!<br /><br />Marianne,<br /><br />Carina is ruthless. Which is exactly why I love her. I might need to call in reinforcements. <br /><br />Eva,<br /><br />2 years ago sure feels recent to me! I think I need less than 15 pair. Well, OBVIOUSLY I need less than 15 pair but that's going to be my happy number.<br /><br />Jill,<br /><br />Why aren't we hanging out again? Do you live in a different state?<br /><br />MommyMegs,<br /><br />I KNOW! I feel your pain. 41 seems reasonable. Plus, I totally want a pair of flat dark brown leather riding boots {for the skinny jeans}. SIGH.<br /><br />Likeschocolate,<br /><br />Isn't that the truth?! Shoes never make you feel fat and we love them for it. I'm a size 9.5-10 or I'd box up a bunch and send them your way. darn!<br /><br />Barb,<br /><br />They are like little friends. Lovely, pretty little friends. And yes, it's painfully obvious which ones I need to get rid of now. <br /><br />Camy,<br /><br />Great tips! I'm going to be chanting your mantra as I eliminate from my closet. I think I can, I think I can!<br /><br />Kami,<br /><br />I do have a problem. I need a 12 step program to go through my closet. <br /><br />Also? Costco brand UGGS. Go get a pair today.<br /><br />Angrie Julie,<br /><br />I've never worn Rainbows before, is that weird? This is my 2nd pair of Reefs and I adore them. The last pair lasted me 10 YEARS. What? Seriously. <br /><br />Andie,<br /><br />You know, I don't think I'd ever realized I don't own a pair of red shoes! I'm not sure how that's possible because it's my favorite color of all time. I'll get right on that. ;) Iman,

I have a *relationship* with shoes, let's put it that way. ;)

Marie,

You and your Crocs. Although they are darling. Yes, you need Uggs, you definitely need some. Let's get you a pair of those. Boot shopping asap?

Jenny,

Normally I love getting rid of things. I send as much stuff to D.I. as I buy from D.I. But my shoes? Having a hard, hard time parting with them. It's emotional.

Jen,

I'm so glad you did! Hey, if you're a size 9.5- 10 have at 'em!

Marianne,

Carina is ruthless. Which is exactly why I love her. I might need to call in reinforcements.

Eva,

2 years ago sure feels recent to me! I think I need less than 15 pair. Well, OBVIOUSLY I need less than 15 pair but that's going to be my happy number.

Jill,

Why aren't we hanging out again? Do you live in a different state?

MommyMegs,

I KNOW! I feel your pain. 41 seems reasonable. Plus, I totally want a pair of flat dark brown leather riding boots {for the skinny jeans}. SIGH.

Likeschocolate,

Isn't that the truth?! Shoes never make you feel fat and we love them for it. I'm a size 9.5-10 or I'd box up a bunch and send them your way. darn!

Barb,

They are like little friends. Lovely, pretty little friends. And yes, it's painfully obvious which ones I need to get rid of now.

Camy,

Great tips! I'm going to be chanting your mantra as I eliminate from my closet. I think I can, I think I can!

Kami,

I do have a problem. I need a 12 step program to go through my closet.

Also? Costco brand UGGS. Go get a pair today.

Angrie Julie,

I've never worn Rainbows before, is that weird? This is my 2nd pair of Reefs and I adore them. The last pair lasted me 10 YEARS. What? Seriously.

Andie,

You know, I don't think I'd ever realized I don't own a pair of red shoes! I'm not sure how that's possible because it's my favorite color of all time. I'll get right on that. ;)

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