When Did Shopping Suck?

I can't ever recall a time not being absolutely in the mood for shopping and trying on new shoes, never. However, recently a very unusual phenomenon occurred.  While slowly perusing the many beautiful new heels on display I had a less than enthusiastic desire to try on or even to purchase any of the new arrivals.  I gradually went through the motions of admiring a few here and there and even tried on a couple but again my desire was just not present.

What could this mean to my future shopping excursions?  Have I lost the lust for shopping for heels?  I just don't know what to make of this bizarre behavior on my part.  I seriously can't imagine not enjoying heels for the rest of my life so this must just be a fluke illness that I need to overcome quickly.  Does anyone know what the cure could possibly be for such an illness?  Until cured, I continue to window shop hoping the urge to shop and enjoy will return but for now that is all that is happening.  Bland window browsing of what I apparently don't want or desire.  

 

Is Restoration Really Worth Your Time?

One of my favorite things to do is to check out vintage stores for unique treasures.  You simply never know what you might find.  Occasionally I will come across something so fantastic that it is worth every precious penny it will cost to restore the treasure to their original beauty, especially when that treasure is a divine pair of heels.

Some time back I found a pair of heels that were in dire need of major restoration but I bought them nonetheless as I was enchanted with their character and charm.  I held onto them for the longest time before finally having them restored.  They still have some tiny imperfections but I am still enchanted by them, imperfections and all.

I finally had an opportunity to enjoy my newly restored heels and wore them out and about everywhere; I couldn't have been happier with my choice in buying and having them restored instead of dismissing them upon first glance at the shop when I saw all of the work that needed to be done.  They were everything I knew they would be - simply amazing!  However, after only a few days, I began to notice that one of the heels began to wobble.  I went straight back to my shoe repairman to discuss this major dilemma.  After a long inspection of the heel he advised that the heel could be repaired but the cost would be enormous.

Should I spend the money to repair my vintage find or should I cut my losses and leave the heels for another lady to suffer the dilemma instead?  Is the restoration and cost worth the joy these shoes will bring me on the random weekends that I will have the opportunity to enjoy them now and again?  This is what I must decide and I am still undecided as to how I should proceed with my treasure.  For now, I will continue to hold onto them until I can make a sound decision either way.     

Time For a Clean-Out

Every spring women all around take a few days to do the impossible.  Clean out their closets in an effort to get rid of the old, the tired, the worn-out, and greet a new season.  Recently, I like so many other women, did just this in my own closet. It is amazing the items that we hold onto longer than we should, especially when it comes to our shoes. 

How could I have missed the fact that a pair that I thought were fabulous and couldn't live without had completely lost all interest to me?  That they no longer shined after polishing and just no longer were worth the effort in restoring?  It is simply amazing what we don't notice until finally one day we realize that the pair of shoes that we once thought of as perfect for any occasion are now boring and simply not worth your time even on a casual outing.  Keep cleaning ladies, no since in hanging onto something that is taking up precious shoe space in your closet!