Just twelve
Thursday 1923
Hey ho!
Ok, so this is actually my main intention for today’s post.
I am going to talk about shoes.
Yes, shoes!
I have read somewhere that in olden years, particularly during World War, having three pair of shoes was considered luxurious enough for wealthy people. When it was not in war, having twelve pairs was a standard number of shoes possessions. That is one pair per month. But we all know that in today’s standard, one can actually buy five pairs of shoes in one purchase and then another five in the next month. Right? Right?
To date, I have never bought 5 pairs of shoes in one go. Seriously. The most will be three. Multiply that to 3-4 times in a year and that equals to 9-12 pairs in a year. That was before. I am more ‘conscious’ now when it comes to buying shoes (exceptional clause if there is a word ’sale’ in it though). So the ‘conscious’ new me was telling me to get rid some of my shoes and stick to just keep twelve pairs.
On the absent of Internet at home, I managed to take down all my shoes, cleaned and laid them all in line so that I could justified which one to keep and which to let go. And here are my picks to stay and why…
The Buckles Collection
There is no reason to not love the beige pair, right?
The brown pair is my first online purchase that I adore to this date.
The Bootie and Peep Toe Collection
The black purple bootie have only been worn once since the SBG 2009 Halloween party. I just dunno why I’m still putting it in the ‘keep’ list when it actually gives sore to my bulging bunions. Oh well, I guess there will be times when I’m gonna wear this one.
The black suede peep toe with lace pair is another fav of mine because of its comfort wearing.
The gold peep toe is not a pair to stash away. So yeah, it’s a keep.
The T-bar Collection
The gold pair is one of my fav and have been used several times. I still think it’s gonna be in service for a few more time.
The purple T-bar with faux crystal on its strap is another only-been-worn-once pair. I love wearing it but the color just have to go with the perfect combination of dress color. Hence, the one time wearing. But it is still a keep. 
The black T-bar with diamente detail buckle is simply a perfect pair for that gorgeous LBD.
The Wedges Collection
I am not really fan of wedges but if one does caught my attention, I don’t mind buying it.
The black pump wedges is an old pair that I find hard to let go while the white one is just perfect for a pair of shorts or leggings.
The Undecided
I am torn between keeping or stashing ‘em.
The polka dot bow detailing on the top picture kinda hit it off. But not meant for comfort cos there were several times that it slipped off from my feet and that really wasn’t a pleasant experience.
The black pair at the bottom picture caught me off breadth when I first spot it at Charles & Keith last year. Only set back is, it pressed too much on my bunions making walking gracefully seem harder than swallowing porridge.
So, keep it or let it go on eBay?
If I do let them go, there will be two more rooms on my 12 pairs a year shoe policy.
And oh, that only referring to my collection of dress shoes.
It isn’t fair to include flats, work shoes and sport shoes in it, right? 
How many do you keep, ladies?
PS: I might be posting the ‘to let go’ shoes soon. Anyone care for pre-loved shoes?
Until next post!
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Daniel Chiam said,
June 18, 2010 @ 3:17 am
Punya la banyak kasut chegu… haha I’m not going to put my saying in this post… its a job for the ladies out there! XD
There’s always an Imelda Marcos in every woman. Hahahaha!
sHeiLa said,
June 18, 2010 @ 6:50 am
great collections!
if u wana ‘let go’ the brown pair which u purchased on9, let me know..i want to buy it..heeeeeee.
Last time i had a pair of shoes like ur polka dot with a very fine strap. Too bad, during one function, suddenly the strap cut off..chisssss. I vowed myself never buy anything with fine strap anymore…heeeeee
macam siok mo blog about shoes ni tau…heeeeeee
Hahaha yg sa mo keep, itulah juga yg ko minat kan…hehehe
Owh bulky feet like me, i dont think i can stand fine straps. Gerenti putus punya tu. If insist, itu straps misti banyak..supaya buli support kaki basar sa ni hehe
lizee said,
June 18, 2010 @ 7:33 am
Ahhh….Shoes Shoes Shoes…How I’ve missed my shoes..*wiping a tear* I don’t have a lot now cos I had to leave them all behind.
You have a very nice collection there. I like the black wedges and the troublesome polka dot sandals hehe.
Sell saja la in E-bay so you can buy new ones! I’m selling my ankle-boots online too
Hahaha…you know, that’s what I have in mind, Sell and BUY again. I thought of doing that during the two weeks holiday bah tu…tapi tia sangka ni Internet down since we came back from KL. Luckily today ok sudah.
Dee Loner said,
June 18, 2010 @ 12:55 pm
Shoes!!! You’ve great collection of shoes, Carol.. loving it. eheee.. especially, ya lah, what not to love with that beige buckled heels.. GORGEOUS!
what’s yr shoesize ya?
Thanks! I’m trying to keep shoes that don’t look common in design so that it will be still in keep for as long as it can.
I’m a 7 or sometimes 8.
Amanda said,
June 18, 2010 @ 5:02 pm
LOVE ur shoes! i think im guilty of having more than 10….
Don’t be cos if you do, what will that make me?
joyceG said,
June 18, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
carol..great collections u have there.
I remember masa kita shopping di 1B we took almost an hour at charles n keith hehe..gila kasut…
Joyce!!! Lama didnt see you on the blogsphere.
Yabah…gila kasut. Siok bah kalau ada kawan yg sama2 gila kasut. Tida rasa guilty lama2 dlm kedai kasut hehehe
melbie said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:43 pm
Since my knee injury, I actually stopped buying heels and getting a comfortable and “special” pair of flats in KK are not that easy… hence, to date, I’ve only bought 2 pair of flats this year
As for your collection, well, the ones you showed here are definitely great choice!
Honestly, if I’m not at work, I’ll be wearing flats most of the time. Itu high heels suma reserve for dinner functions ja tu. You prefer open toe flats or ballerina pumps? I think Ipanema’s flats the best so far. And as for covered flats, I still go with Crocs.
And thanks!
DierdreTheseira said,
June 18, 2010 @ 11:47 pm
Was quickly scrolling through my reader and I assumed this post was one of those blogshops I subscribed to.. That is until I saw ur signature wrap “Until next post! *hugs*”.. Hehe. I mean, seriously.. such nice collections of hotness and cuteness!! I wanem all…..
Hahahaha! You think this was a blogshop post? Errr, the pictures macam for advertisement mangkali bah kan?
Thank you. They are my ‘pride and joy’…hahaha
SJB said,
June 19, 2010 @ 1:55 am
Banyka juga kasut kau ni, eh..pandai saja cakap orang sendiri pun banyak kasut hehehe. Tapi kita ni perempuan, mesti banyak kasut bah kan?. Macamana juga tidak mahu beli banyak kasut, kalau sudah lah macam macam style tu kasut, lepas tu “ON SALE” lagi. nah mata pun terbeliak tengok hahaha. My hubby selalu kasih ingat saya tu, “beli kalau betul betul perlukan” ishhh apa lah tu, orang mahu buat collection hehehe.
Entah lah carol, macam semua pun cantik kasut kau ni, kalau saya memang susah mahu kasih let go :D.
Hahahaha, jarang la bah ada perempuan yg tidak banyak kasut kan SJB. Even mama sia yang tidak pandai pakai high heels pun banyak kasut dia…tapi mostly flats la. Ini lah bah, the joy of being a woman hehehe
Rodz said,
June 19, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
Astaga chegu punya la banyak kasut hehehe, boleh buka geleri tu tau :p
Hahaha bukan perempuan namanya kalau tida banyak kasut
WanderingSumandak said,
July 3, 2010 @ 4:31 pm
OH MY GOD! be still my heart! it’s racing looking at the pics! Like me, some of my shoes are hardly worn. My sister keeps on saying - “alaaaaaaaaa…sayang butul ko punya saiz kasut kicil. kalau inda, sa kidnap suda kasut2 ko”
i think, i won’t stop buying WOMD, no matter what! EVER!
YES! No matter what! EVER!
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December 9, 2010 @ 8:04 am
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Beaty said,
July 27, 2011 @ 9:36 am
love the wedges style chegu..
Gunaqz said,
July 27, 2011 @ 11:08 am
Sia mo pinjam kasut ko, Carol. Yang kaler purple sana T-collection. Terus waris, boleh kah. ha ha
Hahaha buli bah..tapi kita mesti swap kasut la kalu gitu.