10 Reasons why I love shoes

There are so many reasons why I love shoes. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a complete shoe lover.  I even worked in a shoe shop briefly and my earnings went straight back to them to pay for my latest love. I am a lot healthier now and my addiction is under control, but shoes still hold a special place in my heart. Here are ten reasons why I love shoes:

1. Feet don't have fat days. You can have a pimple, greasy hair or a fat day, but your shoes won't let you down. You can go shopping and try shoes on without feeling bad when you look at them in the mirror;
2. Shoes take a simple outfit from oh-hum to yum;
3. You look like you have lost 10kg when you put on a pair of heels. You legs will appear longer and you will stand straighter;
4. They don't take up too much space. If you leave the shoe box at the store, you can easily sneak them into the house and to the back of your wardrobe before your husband has turned to greet you;

1. They can lift your spirits and make you smile;
2. They have a purpose. You need a pair to run in, for a certain job, a special occasion or to keep your feet dry. There is always a great reason to buy shoes;
3. They don't answer back or mess up the house;
4. They can make you run faster and longer. Well, it certainly works for me whenever I buy new runners;
5. You don't have to wash them after each wear. Just a gentle, loving wipe and they are good to go; and
6. Just because.

Do you love shoes? What are your reasons?

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Boots!!

I love winter because I get to break out my boot collection. I have had many of these boots for years and years. I have also inherited a few from my awesome aunt. It really pays to have a family member that is fashionable, generous and similar sized.

My boot collection may look extravagant to some and terribly lacking to others. I have searched high and low for bargains, begged, eaten noodles and then forced myself to wear them over and over to make sure each pair gets great cost-per-wear. I have made a few mistakes, but for every mistake there is an amazing pair of boots that more than make up for the others disappointment.

Also, a lifetime ago, I worked casually a beautiful shoe shop. That year I didn't take home a cent, it all went straight onto shoes.

These are my long boots. I don't own any over the knee boots. I think they would make my legs look way too short and be completely impractical for a busy mum

These are my cowboy inspired boots. 

 Short booties. I love booties because they look great with dresses and tights and also under jeans.

I would hate to think what my collection would be like if I lived in Victoria instead of Queensland.