Whenever I hear women talk about shoes, I hear how many pairs they have. Gobs. Closets filled to the brims. Photographs on the outside of boxes so they can figure out what they have. Imelda Marcos, Paris Hilton, and Lindsey Lohan are all famously fanatical about shoes, owning thousands of pairs each. I understand the appeal. Shoes are the perfect accessory, outfitting any trend, dressing up or down any woman, (or man) no matter their shape, size or age. And they're a necessity, so why not go crazy, right? I think you don't have to. I don't have plenty of money to spend on clothes. But, I'll spend more on one amazing piece than many women spend on four of the same because it's special, classic, or needed. And I do it because they are well made, have a classic shape, and will last forever. Well made things are more expensive, as they are made in smaller quantities, with beautiful materials, and often by hand. They're usually not at department stores, but at smaller boutiques, where the shop owner took time to select specific items for their clientelle.
Case in point: these Rachel Comey perforated black leather booties purchased from the now closed 203040. I love them as much as any shoe fanatic loves their collection. They cost a bit of money. But they are my only booties. In fact, I own in total 2 pairs of tennis shoes, one pair of loafers, two pairs of heels, one pair of wedges, one pair of flip flops and two pairs of boots. That's it. (I do have an exception for summer flats- will buy a pair at Urban to wear all summer-they're usually trashed by August). That's a total of 10 pairs. When I feel the need to buy a new pair, I make sure that they will stand the test of time. If the cost is bit more, I'm okay with that, because it will be a while until I buy another. Next up on my wish list, a pair of nude leather heels...
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