Can you LOVE a pair of shoes???
I recently celebrated a milestone birthday. I had a wonderful party with most of my besties in attendance and had an amazing evening! At the end of the party, I opened gifts from my pals. The last gift was handed to me…I unwrapped it and underneath the wrapping paper, was a Manolo Blahnik box… OMG these couldn’t be mine! After a little hesitation I opened the box… only to find the pictured red Converse sneakers!!!
The joke was on ME!!! I was then handed another similarly shaped box to unwrap. This time, the box read Jimmy Choo. OK, what did this box contain, a cute pair of Haviana flip flops??? I was ready for the prank this time. I lifted off the lid to find THESE shoes…
My new Jimmy Choos!
My jaw dropped open and a look of utter disbelief spread across my face. These are by far the most beautiful and extravagant shoes I own! Many of my girlfriends chipped in to buy me these gorgeous shoes for my birthday.
My surprised face!
This begs the question, can you actually LOVE a pair of shoes, handbag or article of clothing? I guess it’s not so much love that you feel, but maybe admiration is a better word. The leather, the workmanship and the sheer beauty of the shoes is incredible! I have looked at these shoes non stop over the last few weeks and imagined all of the great places I’ll wear them! Getting older certainly has it’s benefits!!!
April 25th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Hats off to your brilliant friend who coordinated not just the selection of THE shoe but also the 1-2 punch of the gift presentation. Was just delightful to see your excitement on your special day – and I can’t wait to see those shoes in the aisle at Safeway sometime soon! Happy Birthday Maureen!
April 25th, 2012 at 9:50 am
Carolyn did an AMAZING job of faking me out! Loved everything about this birthday. Girlfriends RULE!
May 2nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
WOW, what a great idea! Happy Birthday Maureen. It could be the only way I would get a pair of Jimmy Choo’s. Hint Hint friends…
May 30th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Congratulations on the milestone birthday. This really is a great decade. I just love that you have this video and that I can see the famous pairs of shoes — both of them! I want to see you in the new “love” of your life.