NWPosh

Dear NWPosh, July 10, 2008

Dear NWPosh,

You must help me! It started out innocently enough, I treated myself to a very expensive pair of Louboutins. They were the best shoes ever. So I decided I needed another pair. One pair has turned into 75 pairs over the last six months. I am addicted to really, really nice shoes. I can’t seem to stop buying them. And I can’t stop thinking about shoes. After I buy a pair, I immediately find another pair to lust after. What is wrong with me? What do I do? I have to stop. I spend whole pay checks on shoes. Help!

Sincerely,

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes…

Dear Shoes,

My heart goes out to you, a fellow Louboutin fan. As with any “addiction,” whether it be food, gambling, booze, cigarettes, etc…there are two ways to pay the piper. Cold Turkey or Piece Meal. The red soled god/devil is strong so I suggest the piece meal approach. Start small. Here is your plan:

Month One: stop buying wedges. I know this will be tough. The wedge is so popular right now but you have to start somewhere.

Month Two: stop buying peep toe shoes. Don’t cheat. Peep Toe means open toe pumps, open toe kitten heels, open toe flats, whatever… You get the idea. If you can see your toes, don’t buy it. And no wedges, don’t forget Month One.

Month Three: No Pumps. Simple Enough. Okay, now repeat after me, “No wedges, no peep toes, no pumps…”

Month Four: Kick the Boots. That’s right, no more boots are made for walking. No wedges, no peep toes, no pumps, no boots…

Once you get to month five, it’s smooth sailing. Your habit will be good as gone! Now, you might need to distance yourself from your prior temptations.  And in that case, if you wear a size 8, call me!!!