Shoes, shoes, shoesJuly 20th, 2006 @ 11:58 am
Hi Jezer.
I’m following your lead and posting pictures of my shoes. I thought I didn’t have time to dig shoes out of the closet and then take pictures of them, and then load them to the site, but if Erika can do it then so can I (her baby is only a week older than Babboo).
I also heard a rumor that Liberal Banana will be posting her shoe pictures on Friday (she also swears to be posting “how to apply your make-up so you don’t look like a nerd” pictures this weekend.) Of course I am waiting patiently for both posts.
When talking about shoes I must share the Shoe Rule The King started at our house. Shoes must cost you a dollar a day. Meaning that if a pair costs you $50 you must wear them fifty times. Any amount after that, you’re making money on them. And that, my friends, is awesome. The King ends up making like $200 off of his shoes. Me? Not so much.
Jezer wants to see everybody’s shoes. That’s easy enough. So let’s get started:
My new awesome, but totally old lady shoes. They are the kind of shoes that I could wear everyday and never get sore feet from. I just bought them on sale, so I totally plan on getting my dollar a day out of them.
These are the shoes that I end up wearing to work more then I care to admit. They are a few years old. I think I’ve probably made about $20 on these bad boys.
I bought these shoes when I was first pregnant. They were to be my “staple” black pair for work. Notice how high they are? Not very good for a pregnant women. I think I’ve worn them to work once.
And these are the shoes that I actually ended up wearing my entire pregnancy. Can you see the jacked up heel? Yeah I got stuck in the elevator. Totally stuck. I thought I was going to die. I may have even yelped.
Look, black shoes. Are you seeing a pattern here?
In an effort to mix things up a bit, here is something with color. I got these last summer. They were bought with the intention of NOT getting my dollar a day out of them. At this point I think they’ve cost me about $30 each time I’ve worn them. The King bought them for me for a trade. I got the shoes and he got something from me. That’s all you need to know.
These are the infamous shoes that I had to fight Amalah and Nap Queen for. HollowSquirrel was giving them away to the first person who wanted them. That was me. They were given to me with strict orders that they can only be worn with boot cut denim. Don’t be mad, but I’ve worn them with slacks. I heart them.
These shoes have been like a good lover to me. They feel good, they were cheap, and they have taken me all over Europe 3 times. The first day I wore them was in Amsterdam. I was silly and wore them with the wrong socks and they totally hurt my feet. I cried because I thought my European Vacation was ruined. Instead of letting them win, we bought me some new socks, said a prayer, and went on our merry way. Ever since then they have treated me with nothing but respect. I will die when they leave me.
I love these shoes. They have been worn only once in a play we did at Church a few years ago. I don’t even have to tell you what the play was, right? I love these shoes and will keep them in my closet forever. You never know when they might come in handy. See how they sparkle?
And to end this fun, yet totally boring post, here are the shoes I am wearing this very second. (Please don’t make fun of my toes. Yes, I know my second toe is bigger then my actual big toe. The King wants to puke every time he looks at them!)
The gold flip-flops go perfectly with my new shirt. The new shirt that I got for 97 CENTS at Old Navy last night. (Today it was on sale for 50% off, so I could have totally got it for cheaper!) In this shot I’m trying to pose like Paris Hilton. Does it work? Do I look blond and pencil thin? Good.
Now it’s your turn. Let’s see your shoes.
(Make sure you let Jezer know you posted or she’ll be super mad. And you don’t want to make her mad. You never know what she might do to you.)
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janet
said,
July 21, 2006 at 11:18 am
I love this post. I am totally going to have to do it this weekend! As we know, I LOVE SHOES. The pointy-er the better!
I also love your new shirt, which, yes, I noticted it’s lack of blackness. Good job!
Erika
said,
July 21, 2006 at 11:51 am
It’s so much fun, isn’t it??
I have shoes like #2 also, but mine are ugly, and I can’t bring myself to throw them away, which would be the only way to resist the temptation of wearing them. Leather = ok for work and no heel = comfortable.
I have shoes like #3 also and I hate them. There is no give and I have probably worn them twice, too.
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I LOVE THE GREEN ONES although I am not brave enough to wear them. I hope you do.
Are you sitting on the floor in the flipflop picture or do you have a carpeted wall?
Jezer
said,
July 21, 2006 at 12:38 pm
OMG, your shoes ROCK!!! Thanks so much for posting–I knew you’d have awesome shoes, and I was right.
I love the King’s dollar-a-day rule.
Liberal Banana
said,
July 21, 2006 at 12:48 pm
Good job, Isabel! I loved your shoes - the green ones especially… SO “my style.” Can I have them when you decide you’re going to give them away? (Ha!) They’re all very cute though.
My shoe pix are up and the makeup post will be up tomorrow! Have a great weekend!!!
HollowSquirrel
said,
July 21, 2006 at 1:04 pm
LOVE your black pointy shoes & the lover-ly sneakers. I’d wear them every day, too. As for the shoes I gave you, you can wear them with black pants, too, not just denim. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I will not have to come claim them for gross negligence.
Carry on.
CPA Mom
said,
July 21, 2006 at 1:26 pm
Hola! Love your shoes!! And your feet are very pretty. The King knows nothing of foot beauty. What size do you wear (if you answer correctly, I may have to rob your closet while you are out). 97 cents for a shirt??? Can I go shopping with you?
Britt
said,
July 21, 2006 at 1:39 pm
I can’t see the pictures
I think it’s because I’m at work…evil, evil work!!! So I’ll have to look at them when I get home…I can’t wait!!
My second toe is longer than my first toe, too. But to make things worse, my third toe is also longer than my big toe. We should start a freaky toes club.
Chas
said,
July 21, 2006 at 1:47 pm
You did Wizard of Oz at church?
Anyway, loved the shoe post..can’t go wrong with black shoes. If I can get motivated I may do my shoe post too.
Lizzie P
said,
July 21, 2006 at 2:01 pm
I am SO going home and taking pics of my shoes.
Hilary
said,
July 21, 2006 at 2:16 pm
My fav pair are the fun, green, Steve Madden’s. I have a TON of shoes like that. Shoes that you buy promising to pair them with every solid black, white, or green colored shirt you own. And then you wear them like, twice. Yeah, I seriously need to throw half my shoes away. That was a fun post. If I can find the time, I’ll do it and let you and Jezer know.
OH, and I’m totally jealous of your $.97 Old Navy shirt! Maybe I need to head that way this weekend. My husband might call and curse at you a few times.
Hilary
said,
July 21, 2006 at 2:20 pm
I forgot, my second toe is also longer than my big toe. It means you are a leader, not a follower.
Victoria Winters
said,
July 21, 2006 at 2:47 pm
97 cents for a shirt!? LOVE IT!
And I’m so totally going to copy you and show the world my shoes. Oh! My shoes. Problem is? I have lots of cool ones, but I don’t wear them. Some are adorable to behold, but literal pains to wear.
Julie
said,
July 21, 2006 at 2:54 pm
Those green shoes are soooo cute! My pregnancy-swollen feet are totally jealous.
Durga
said,
July 21, 2006 at 3:08 pm
What very good taste in shoes u have Isabel.
I can’t believe that shirt/top cost u just 97cents! It’s so nice!!!!! & it isn’t black. hehe
I’m so jealous of such bargains!
I must say u have have such nice feet. I’ve had a love - hate relationship with my feet….coz I spent many months in Sri lanka wearing flip flops…my feet are totally wreaked….I’m on the process of healing them. Winter is great for that…coz my feet at always in closed toe shoes. Yay.
Maybe I’ll do a shoe post this week. Hmm
anna
said,
July 21, 2006 at 4:10 pm
Great buy on the Old Navy t-shirt.
Very nice shoe collection. Functional and still darn cute. I also have a longer second toe. I always thought people with shorter second toes were odd
Cindy
said,
July 21, 2006 at 4:25 pm
If only I had smaller feet, I’d come and steal the green Steve Madden shoes!
Carrisa
said,
July 21, 2006 at 4:25 pm
I am absolutely going to do this as well. Such a neat idea. Love your shoes girl.
Courtney
said,
July 21, 2006 at 5:35 pm
Great Shoes!! All of them!
And I love the dollar a day rule.
My girlfriends and I do a similiar thing with clothes… If a friend compliments you on an article of clothing you get to knock $5 off the purchase price. If a *stranger* compliments you, you get to knock $10 off. If you boyfriend/husband’s jaw hits the floor when he sees you wearing it and is speechless becuase you look so damn good - then the item is considered “free”.
I own one “free” $350 dollar dress. Worth every penny.
Judy
said,
July 21, 2006 at 6:35 pm
those are some great shoes you got there! i am definitely going to do a post like this over the weekend; i just love shoes. and i, too, seem to have lots and lots of black.
PS: i’ve been lurking around here for a while, but this is my first post.
Kristin
said,
July 21, 2006 at 9:47 pm
My second toe is also longer than my first. I’m told it means you’ll have a good sex life. Which may or may not apply immediately following a baby.
(I love your green ones)
Christar
said,
July 21, 2006 at 11:11 pm
I love your Dorothy/ Wizard of Oz shoes! Since I was a little girl I’ve always wanted shoes like that but could never find them in my size. Oh, and I must say that you are looking so good! I can’t believe you had a baby just a few months ago!
kerri anne
said,
July 22, 2006 at 4:08 am
First of all: you have adorable! feet. Secondly: I am hereby coveting those green Steve Madden’s. I warn you, that if ever we were to hang out, you shouldn’t wear those shoes because I actually might try to take them off your feet. ; )
Anth
said,
July 22, 2006 at 5:59 am
Are those all of your shoes? Because if so, then I am embarrassed by my excess. In my defense, I’m really cheap, so most of my shoes passed the dollar a day rule loooong ago. But some have not, even ones that only set me back $10…
Lindsey
said,
July 22, 2006 at 2:52 pm
I love this post–SO FUN! I love the green shoes, they are so cute and not black! But I must admit, I have a hard time buying shoes that aren’t staples, black or brown. I’m not a shoe whore, but rather a bag hag, so I rarely buy shoes just for the hell of it. Love me some Franco Sartos though!! I have a black pair with the same type of heel as yours and they are amazing and so comfy!!! Quite possibly one of the best brands ever. Liz Claiborne Flex shoes are cool too, always very comfy. You should check ‘em out sometime! Also, i’m glad to see you are not wearing a black shirt–go you. Was that a picture of you?? I actually thought it was Paris Hilton until I read otherwise.
Jen Jen
said,
July 23, 2006 at 7:55 am
Those Old Navy sales are awesome, aren’t they?
J
Caryn
said,
July 23, 2006 at 4:36 pm
That was fun! I’m not so picky about my shoes, especially since heels are not the norm in my informal town, but it was fun to see all of yours. And I’m so jealous of the 97 cent shirt!
Janet
said,
July 23, 2006 at 7:49 pm
Who doesn’t want a pair of ruby slippers? They are awesome!
Stephanie A.
said,
July 24, 2006 at 3:01 am
I love this idea! I may have to join sometime next week. We’ll see how the week goes.
I also love your green flower shoes- too cute!
girl from florida
said,
July 24, 2006 at 3:58 am
I have that shirt!!
You are too cute. You have some sexy sexy shoes. I love wearing heels now that I’m not pregnant… although I must admit that I stick to my flip flops every single day. Unless I’m going to the gym, and then I’ll wear my pink/black New Balance tennis shoes. Sexy frumpy hot new mom!
Frema
said,
July 24, 2006 at 3:56 pm
I love the flats, “staple” heels, and your gym shoes. It was fun reading your shoe history. I may do this myself!
Nap Queen
said,
July 24, 2006 at 5:10 pm
You have great shoes! I *heart* the green steve maddens and I love your pregnancy heels
I wanted to post photos of mine, but I just couldn’t get around to it.
Bethiclaus
said,
July 25, 2006 at 2:08 am
My big toe is totally smaller than my second toe, too! And I don’t think it’s weird. I totally think ginormous big toes are icky!