In the aftermath of LMFF, new things continue to take up residence in my house. Just last week, five pairs of shoes found their way into my apartment and are now calling it home. They are currently living at the foot of my bed where I can look at them daily, admire their beauty and imagine where I will wear them and the adventures they will take me on.

The first pair was purchased during LMFF. Having worked with the Betts Scuba Shoe for three days (Designer Award and LPR2 fittings and shows) I was in love. It was after 10pm when I arrived home on third day but I battled through tiredness to log on to Betts and with a few clicks, was promised they would be mine in 5 to 7 business days. Sure enough, the following Monday (the week after LMFF and the start of my official shoe bonanza), I received the Australia Post calling card.

Tuesday and I felt the need to shop. Desperately. LMFF had taken over my mind and my credit card. Heading to the shopping centre formerly known as Spencer Street DFO (I’m not sure what to call it since South Wharf opened), I tempted fate by walking into Aldo Shoes. Just like that, I was trying things on. While my imagination ran away with me, I found low heeled sandals in burgundy and peach, the colours seen at the Ansdorf parade at LPR2. While the girls had worn suits, skirts and shirts in these shades, with tan shoes and socks, I couldn’t see why I couldn’t wear tan clothes with the shoes in the on trend colours. They fact that they were on sale was an added bonus. It was just meant to be.

By the time Wednesday rolled around I was feeling pretty good. My online purchases from Sportsgirl (a top and a ring) had arrived in record time and my shopping void seemed to have been filled, yet it was around 4pm on Thursday when the pang hit again. The familiar emptiness had returned and by the time I finished work I hightailed it to Target in search of an 80s shouldered lace top I had seen at the Target Rocks Red Market.

I tried on a multitude of the new season cheap and cheerful fashions (no lace top though) and came away with a red rose top (though it looks like a dress), a black tee with a diamante and lace bustier painted on it, some very cool socks and pair of shoes number 3 for the week – Black suede thigh high boots (flat soles). A total impulse buy – they were the last size seven. It was so obviously just meant to be.

Friday rolled around, arguably the best day of the week, and also saw the purchase of some of the hottest shoes of the week. A midday scan of my favourite online shopping haunts scouted a massive sale at PeepToe Shoes. A quick conference with a friend (yes, she would love some too!), we pooled postage and with that, the fluoro melon pumps were on their way to me.

I planned to run away for the weekend, far from shops, computers and all manner of other temptations but it seems I can’t escape. A Saturday morning trip to the Op Shop at my coastal getaway revealed 50% off all stock. A Op Shop Sale? What a novel idea! Brand new Pierre Fontaine sandals were $3, now $1.50. So what if they are a bit big? For $1.50 I can afford insoles. And so pair of shoes number 5 made it’s way into my bag and my life. Also picked up three handbags and a pair of earrings. $6 (including shoes). I am insatiable.

Five pairs of shoes, three handbags, three tops, three pairs of socks, one pair of earrings, one ring and god knows what else I have forgotten, all in one week.
What are your post LMFF inspired (blamed) purchases? 

Image One: Scuba Shoe, by Betts www.betts.com.au

Image Two: Ansdorf new season (Image thanks to Ansdorf) www.arnsdorf.com.au

Image Three: PeepToe Shoes Miss Munroe in Fluro Melon, www.peeptoeshoes.com.au – currently on sale for $100

You might also like to visit: www.target.com.au; www.freefusion.com.au/index.php; www.aldoshoes.com/australia; www.sportsgirl.com.au