Every pair of shoes tells a story...

We all have things, items, memorabilia, photos that remind us of specific moments in our lives. 

For me, it seems that shoes are like an open diary... they all tell a story.

My Dubai shoes

I bought these shoes when I was visiting my half sister who lives in Dubai. It was love at first sight with these super cute and surprisingly comfortable pair of heels. I will admit that I am not somebody who can wear high heels - I simply do not know how to walk with them. I am getting better, but these are still one of my highest pair, shame on me...

My I-am-feeling-a-bit-low-shoes

I bought these shoes a couple of months ago, when I was starting to feel a bit low. I saw them and loved them straight away. Perfect to add some colour to an outfit and to get noticed.

My Paris shoes

Every girl must own a pair of shoes that reminds her of a Parisian adventure. So here we are, a pair of shoes that are simple and oh so chic bout last year when taking a few days off in Paris with a friend - bliss!

My I-need-comfortable-shoes-to-wear-to-go-to-work shoes

As much as I love a pretty pair of shoes, I also love when my feet don't hurt all day, so when it comes to walking to the bus stop and back (about a mile each way), I am not one to wear my 'day' shoes. Instead I wear comfy shoes and change into my pretty but less comfy pair once arrived at the office.

As much as I hated it, I did wear a pair of trainers for a few days - simply because I had nothing else really comfortable. We all know that trainers are  super-ugly, never to be worn unless you are training for a marathon. Mine were also super-uncomfortable... it seems that however I tried and positioned my feet, they hurt really quickly. Maybe they are simply telling me that sport is not my thing - suits me!

Every time I stepped in the office with my white trainers though, I could see all eyes staring, and me feeling ashamed. So I went to Clarks, home to comfort, and bought myself a nice enough pair of walking shoes to be seen in, comfortable and almost fashionable. I am now a happy bunny, all the way to and from work.

My I-am-moving shoes

A treat I bought as I knew I would be moving. I am proud to say that I kept them in their box until I had actually moved, and now they make me feel home and add sparkles to my day.

My I-passed-my-driving-test shoes

Completely on a limb, I bought these shoes in about two minutes, which is extremely rare for me. But I was in such a good mood, I had just passed my driving test, and there is nothing better than to treat oneself on such an occasion!

My I-am-attending-a-wedding shoes

I found those in a charity shop would you believe and they were brand new. I have to admit that the heel was way too high for me, so I had had to shorten it slightly. 

I wore them with pride at one of my friends' wedding back end of April.

My *Paris in a bottle* shoes

I had been eying up these shoes for a few weeks, and so decided to treat myself to congratulate me on having set up *Paris in a bottle* and launching my website  just a few months earlier.

So here are my stories of shoes. None of them are designer shoes, but to me they all tell a story,  remind me of a specific time or an emotion, and that is priceless. 

What are your shoe-stories?



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