Do you believe in love at first sight? Maybe you are unsure about it or maybe you just can’t imagine anyone being able to fall in love at first sight. For me it’s a simple answer…YES!! I believe in love at first sight because it happens to me when I go shoe shopping. My love for shoes goes far beyond just an article of clothing. Every single pair of shoes I own I can tell you exactly where, when, why and how they make me feel. For me, shoes are a work of art and are a great way to show the world a part of your soul. They can also transform you into who you want to be or give you that little boost of confidence on a crummy day. Another amazing thing about shoes are they always fit. You never have to worry about eating too much during the holidays or loosing too much weight after a bad flu. I love my shoes so much that when I am feeling sad or down, I like to go into my closet where I can just admire my shoes and try them on. Doing that always calms my mind and re-centers my soul. You can always tell what type of mood I am in by what shoes I am wearing. I have a wide variety of colors and styles which make it easy to not wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Because I have such a strong bond to each pair of shoes that I own, I find it extremely difficult to get rid of any old pairs. I have shoes that I have owned for over ten years and I even have pairs that I won’t wear anymore because the soles have holes. As a matter of fact, I still remember these gold ballet flats made from some cheap fabric with little crystals on them. They were designed by Steve Madden and I wore them all of the time for many years. By the time my husband made me throw them away they had water stains all over and my entire bottom sole on my left foot was gone. There were impractical to ever wear but I didn’t want to throw them out because they made me so happy whenever I saw them. In 2015 Danny finally convinced me to throw them out. I cried a little tear as I did and sitting here now, I still miss those amazing shoes. In my life I have also experienced, “The one that got away.” My junior year of High School I fell madly in love with these incredible purple peep toe pumps that had a bow across the top of the foot. I made the foolish mistake of not buying them and I have yet to forget those beauties and I definitely still kick myself for it. I have had this strong love for shoes since a young, young girl and over the years my love has only increased. I remember my first pair of high heels, they were these amazing matte, black leather, long pointed-toe, four inch heels. My uncle bought them for me when I was in seventh grade and that is when I first discovered Steve Madden. Steve Madden will always hold a special place in my heart for his unique and amazing shoes but I must admit that my sights now are on Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. Now that I have children I have found myself not only falling in love with shoes for myself but also my children. I am so excited to say…My little Jacquelyn has a strong admiration for shoes. As I watch her eyes light up and see her transform into a little goddess when she tries on one of my shoes or a new pair for her, I just melt. It is so incredible to watch my daughter discover the art in shoes and I look forward to continuing to bond with her over our love for shoes. I like to believe that one day my daughter will say, “I believe in love at first sight…when I go shoe shopping!”
Xoxoxo Chelsie
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