Inspiration and Rough Drafts: New Shoes to Brighten the Winter Blahs

Christmas was good to me as far as expanding my shoe collection. I've been wanting to share my new additions ever since!

These babies have certainly put a spring in my step, even if there's a dusting of snow on the ground. Between trudging to nannying at 6 am or to class at 6 pm, walking to meet friends for a night out or arm-in-arm to dinner with the hubby, I've found many occasions to wear my new shoes.

I'm that girl...who plans outfits around her shoe selection, who hates taking her shoes off at the front door of a house party (come on, they make the outfit!), who will brave a little cold or a little pain for fashion (though in my old age, I am becoming a lot less tolerant).

Yes, please don't judge... I did get five new pairs of shoes... from Santa and my parents and my in-laws. I guess I was a good girl last year. And hey, at least most of these were super-awesome deals.

Which style is your favorite?