love thy pairs
June 15, 2016I have a shoe addiction and I know it. It’s not even something I’ll pretend to hide because I knowwww okkk. When we moved into this new place, Dean already knew that he had to allocate a section for just our shoes (he’s a big shoe person too). But trust me when I say I love my shoes, I know each and every one of them, I can give you reviews for most brands, I know every stain or scratch and I know which shoes are dying from exhaustion because I use them to death. I know what brands are most comfy and what brands hate feet and want to see them die.
I’ve been collecting shoes for a while now (most are heels, and most are brown and black haha) and it was so funny when I got pregnant and went up a size. From 37 I became a 38 suddenly. I was like uh-oh. Dean was also like uh-oh… Thank God my feet went back to normal size, the world was bright again.
I really feel that shoes need to be treated with love and care, because they’re the dirtiest part of your body after a long day. Walked through mud, stepped on a chewing gum, containing your sweaty and dirty feet that stepped on dust, getting poked by pebbles or nails… all in the name of protecting your feet. (Well, some shoes are mean obviously, they leave your feet with blisters, but let’s not get me started on those…)
So to me, shoes need to be loved:
– Air them always. I don’t like keeping them in closed cupboards, there’s no ventilation and I feel like it gets even more smelly
– Wipe them after each use. I always steal Daniel and Mariam’s wet wipes to clean the inside of the shoes.
– Rotate them. Don’t wear the same ones over and over again, they get tired too!
– Watch what you step on. Suede, leather, satin… ohhh please walk daintily on them. One drop of rain or one step on wet soil, rip beautiful shoes.
– Keep the stuffing to help them maintain their shape. I’m terrible at this, I always lose the stuffing.
– Repair what needs to be repaired. I just sent a bunch of my older shoes to be reheeled or glued back etc.
Anyway, I was suddenly inspired to write about shoes after this useless conversation with Dean:
Dean: Did you know that XX now ships to Malaysia directly?Β
Me: Oooh!!! I didn’t know!Β
Dean: Yep, I bought 2 pairs today.Β
Me: WHAT?! Without me? Why don’t you tell me these things? We could’ve combined shipping so we can buy everything and save on shipping. You never think about me, you always just buy online and not ask me if I want to add to the cart. We’re supposed to be a couple, couples shop together!Β
Dean: Where did you buy your last pair of shoes from?Β
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I bought them online without him. The ones before that too… and the ones before that…
Wow, I am selfish.
Wow. Love your shoes!
Nahh you’re not… both of you are just addicted to… shoes. no crime done. Haha XD ohhh shoes. I LOVE SHOES. But not addicted to it, because I cant afford it. bahahaha
Shoes Heaven! You guys are so adorable π
hahahah, kinda paku serpih laa ue π
ok now im curious which brands and what not are comfy and are not? Do a post on this.. =)
Please do a review on the most comfiest shoes to the least one! Would love to know about it.
Ohhhhh pray tell which website ships directly to Malaysia! Pretty pleaseee
Couldn’t agree more about the tips. If putting inside closet i tend to put in silica gel sachets, gr8 for sorbing moisture, prolong shoe life. Yup, I do too have shoe addiction. π
You guys are adorable! And the most humble and nicest couple. Im bruneian, when i went to empire for the pop up sale. We asked fadza to take a picture with us but he was busy being a cashier so we understand and walked away. To our surprise, he came back to us and ask if we still wanna take a picture. Thats the mosttt nicest thing ever! for you vivy we dont need to speak much cos we were reallly happy the way you treat us bruneian. May you both be bless and dimurahkan rezeki selalu. Amin ya rab.
Yes please do tell which brand is the comfiest! I mean the not-a-designer-shoes-brand. The one that will not break your bank account. Hehe
ahaha though i don’t share the same loves for heels, i have a serious addiction to sneakers. you know you are a shoe addict when there are room for moooooore. Weeeee~
YESSS VY! Please share which brands are comfiest!! π Would love to read.
Vivy please share which shoes are the comfiest! I really have the biggest problem in finding the best heels/shoes to wear. PLEASE BLOG ABOUT THIS PLEASE!
Vivy, please do reviews on the most comfiest brand of shoes! What do you do with their boxes? I usually air them then keep them back in their boxes ???? Sayang to throw away the boxes ????
I couldn’t help staring at Fadza’s shoes on your recent trip to Brunei. If Fadza brought more than one pair, it’s the one he wore the day you guys arrived in Brunei haha Those were gorgeous shoes! Made me look for a women’s alternative.. found one on sale but sold out in my size haha
woowwwwww…. so please share with us, which shoes paling comfy?
hehehe…statement Dean power….hahaha.
Wow. I wish i can allocate place for shoes too haha. And shawls and blouse and jubah. That would be awesome
i miss your old layoutt!! hahaha
hahaha.. gimme 5!
You should do a review of you heels. Which 1 is comfy and which 1 is not. Which is your favorite brand of heels?
yes pls! would love to know which is comfy! designer and non-designer. and how do you maintain? do u need to clean the base of the shoe all the time? the part where u step on! you wipe the base of the shoe? that area will be very filthy. …cant wash with water right?
thanks vivy! looking forward to such post soon π
ROFL! π