...but I WANT these shoes!!! - Page 2

Z&E'sMommy · 03-05-2007, 03:41 PM

You guys are too funny! I'm going to try that sneezing visulization trick!
I agree that the guilt of the splurge of them will tarnish them but if they happen to get marked down or someone gets them for you as a gift, well, then they were meant to be yours!

aliadam · 03-05-2007, 03:55 PM

I'm probably the only woman I know who doesn't love shoes. I know so many women who have a weakness for them, and I just couldn't care less. Purses, jewelry...maybe, but shoes no. But inquiring minds are dying to see these shoes now. You've GOT to post a link. Maybe you'll make a shoe lover out of me!!

Jellylou · 03-05-2007, 03:59 PM

Oh, I go through spells of "I want that!!".
Here is my trick...
Since you are renovating a house, just imagine yourself renovating your house in your new shoes. Yeah, I didn't think so!
Or
Imagine which would make you happier.

(1.) Wearing your new shoes a couple of times.
or
(2.) Having that lovely new room in your house that you will look at EVERY day!

Those are the kinds of mental games I play on myself and then I just re-talk myself into thinking that I really want something else all over again. It is a vicious cycle, but at long as I stay away from my wallet and the stores then I just keep day dreaming!

mama-abroad · 03-06-2007, 01:56 AM

ok, here goes. I'm terribly ashamed now, because they really aren't all THAT special. Just the perfect shoe for the hip, cool, on-the-go young mom that I'm sure I'm bound to be one day...

http://www.amazon.com/privo-Womens-C...354254-1353627

at least it's been a fun thread! And I suppose the point is less about the shoes and more about what to do when you get an attack of I WANT THAT. Thanks for all the great ideas and support!

Z&E'sMommy · 03-06-2007, 08:37 AM

Those are cute but I think there will be cheaper versions available.
I'd rather have 3 pair of cheap shoes than 1 pair of nice.

kikisian · 03-06-2007, 09:14 AM

My feet are rather large, so when I see a pair of shoes that will fit, I buy them and dont even think about the cost - which is the reason I have 14 pairs of shoes and only four that I wear on a regular basis! So now I stay well away from the shoe sections in the shopping centers.

allgirls · 03-06-2007, 10:29 AM

Love them! I agree if u really need them start saving. If u don't wait until they go on clearance (after having saved for them). I just got a pair of Killer Hot Mama red boots. I even posted a pic of them, so I do undestand. I got mine brand new at Goodwill (thrift store).
I would also look into other similar brands. Lands End makes excellent shoes.
allgirls