Ugly Shoes

My website: www.karlahufford.com

If anyone understands the importance of shoes in a woman’s life, that’d be me. I can’t remember exactly when this “substance abuse” started. I do remember years ago, when I’d have only 2 pairs if you can believe it. Hard to believe huh? I’d one pair for work and one pair for going out. I’d only buy another pair, when one of them had been worn out to the fullest. At some point, I remember going “crazy” and owning my first pair of red stilettos in addition to my original 2 pair of black high heels. I would usually just go to the store and try them on, fantasize; mainly because I didn’t have that kind of money.  I would tend to lay my eyes on the most expensive ones, go figure. 

The Love Affair Begins

I can’t pin point the beginning of this intense relationship. I do know however, that as soon as I became more financially stable and began to see how many beautiful shoes there were out there, I stopped fighting it and just gave in. At around 20 I had about 10 pairs, an outrageous amount for me. As years have gone by, I have accumulated many more pairs.

I just moved from Tampa, FL to Clovis, NM – and that’s another story! – And before moving, I got rid of a lot of my shoes. I haven’t counted how many pairs I have left, but I’d say high 30s - I think!

My Style

I would describe my style as sexy, slightly daring with a touch of elegance. It really varies depending on the occasion.  I believe to be a lot more daring with my makeup than anything else. A bit out of the ordinary with my shoes and fluctuate with my clothes.  

My Shoes

I have a bit of variety and try at all costs to stay away from purchasing black shoes – or clothes for that matter. I have about 5 pairs of black shoes, 2 classic cuts in patent leather (closed toe and peep toe) and the rest are fun and different. A pair in turquoise suede, booties, 3 pairs of red, white, cream, nude, leopard print, gold, a variety of boots, etc.

There was this club I was a regular at in Tampa and the ongoing thing was for several of the bouncers to ask me upon arrival “Let’s see which shoes you got on tonight”. Yes, that was an excuse to strike conversation, but my shoes did stick out anywhere I went.  Compared to most women who don’t stray away from normal black shoes; my shoes stood out, though they are not crazy at all. 

What I Look For in Shoes

Variety! Plain and simple. I look for some sort of design, colour, shape, material, etc.

When I first started building up my collection, I was looking for basics. Shoes that I could wear with almost anything: Nude, white, red, black. Traditional shapes; all the while still including variety.  Now that I have my bases covered, it’s time for the real fun to begin. My principle is the same, but I now can really step it up and get creative.

 “The” Shoes

I debated for a while. I was back and forth. At first, I decided they were too much, and I am not talking about the price, but the shoe itself. I then decided they were ugly. I came around and couldn’t keep my eyes away from them.  I couldn’t stop thinking about them. I googled them everyday for 7 days and stared at them. This past Wednesday I clicked away and made them mine.  They arrive today and can hardly wait.  I just hope they fit. With this purchase, I can certainly say these would be my most daring pair of shoes up to date.