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I read a disturbing fact last week while perusing Real Simple Magazine. It wasn't about war, famine or the skyrocketing autism rate in America. It was about shoes. Per their findings women own 17 pairs of shoes and buy 3 new pairs per year. So why is this disturbing? Well, I considered myself a real woman and I own WAY more pairs (61, but who's counting?) of shoes as the sampled population. If we count running shoes, I've already bought three new pairs this year. So, while I consider reigning in my shoe habit, I thought it might be fun to celebrate my beloved collection. For the month of April I'll be featuring a pair (and of course a corresponding outfit) a day. If you want to join in I've put in a linky tool at the bottom. No matter how many pairs you own, let's celebrate our favorites flats, heels, wedges, platforms, sneaks, boots and sandals this fine spring month!
Pair 1:
I thought I'd go big and bold for my first pair of the month. Besides being electric blue these happen to be my most special pair. Prior to our wedding I wanted to treat myself to a pair of Manolos. I had all but given up hope on finding the perfect pair when these appeared on the Neiman Marcus sale rack for a song. I scooped them up and we've been happy together since September 2009. Oh, my husband and I have been happy together too. :) I wore this to dinner in DC on Saturday night, the neon tank and shoes really make the outfit pop, don't you think?
Wanna share your favorite pair, or just what graced your feet today? Link up here!
Pair 1:
I thought I'd go big and bold for my first pair of the month. Besides being electric blue these happen to be my most special pair. Prior to our wedding I wanted to treat myself to a pair of Manolos. I had all but given up hope on finding the perfect pair when these appeared on the Neiman Marcus sale rack for a song. I scooped them up and we've been happy together since September 2009. Oh, my husband and I have been happy together too. :) I wore this to dinner in DC on Saturday night, the neon tank and shoes really make the outfit pop, don't you think?
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| Shirt/Tank - TJ Maxx, Pants - Ann Taylor Loft, Shoes - Manolo Blahnik, Earrings/Necklace - Cape Cod |
Wanna share your favorite pair, or just what graced your feet today? Link up here!
11 comments:
i scooped up my one and only manolos at nordstrom rack!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Absolutely gorgeous shoes!
xoxox,
CC
LOVE those blue shoes - so cute! And I definitely own a heck of a lot more than 17 pairs of shoes :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
LOL Cara! I'm reporting you to the shoe authorities. hahaha Girl, don't pay attention to that article. Buy and have as many as you want. LOVE that blue and lime together. It's gorgeous on you!!! :D
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I'm in love with those shoes!! And don't worry I'm totally with you...17 pairs of shoes are average...consider me above average :)
Wanted to share with you my new spring pumps since you're a shoe lover!
xo
Dana
http://bigcity-farmgirl.blogspot.com/2012/03/winter-to-spring.html
hahah! ok, 17 is not even close to how many I have which is... I have no idea. LOVE these shoes, though, Cara! the color is gorgeous.
♥ laura
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I must not be the "average" woman either. I have only 10 pairs of shoes--and I only wear 3 pairs regularly. Well, I did get rid of a bunch when I cleaned out my wardrobe last month. I love Real Simple magazine too.
You look so pretty in blue! Nice outfit.
omg. love it. fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, Lauren Conrad has picked me as one of her 3 favorite bloggers. It would mean the world if you could take a second to vote. Thanks, love. xo
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Fun idea! I've already purchased three pairs of shoes this year!
Wow! You own a lot of shoes!! This year I've already purchased three new pairs of shoes; however, those are the first three pairs of shoes that I've purchased in over 2.5 years!! (Not counting running shoes) I'm just not a shopper and like to stick with what I have. :)
I have a pair of electric blue Charles David cork heels that I bought last year at TJ Maxx... and haven't worn yet! (Tragedy, I know.)
I read that in Real Simple as well and made EVERY EFFORT to hide it from my husband (he likes to look at the recipes). If it makes you feel better, not including tennis shoes, flip-flops or rainboots - I currently have 134 pairs of shoes in rotation. Boy oh boy do I need to purge!
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