My secret passion has always been shoes.
I say 'secret' because I think for women, we have a different relationship with shoes other than the one that men think we have. For us, they are status symbols, rather like cars, they can make or break us, quite literally. I remember having a favoured pair of grey boots which fashioned a Cuban heel and various straps clinging to my leg - a la Westwood, I adored them more than life itself, however, as much as I nurtured my love for these babies, it was an abrupt end to a deep sense of belonging when I fell completely ungracefully in the middle of a busy street. So ungracefully, that no one came to my aid. As shallow as this might be, the bin was the next place to throw the boots. My heart broken and my trust in my beloved heels, torn beyond repair...
This month's issue of TVB comes to you with a bittersweet ring, one that we can all respond to, men included. As much as I have a passion for winklepickers, I can count on no hands how many men I know who actually have feet shaped into infinity.
With feet gently warming in a bowl of salt water, sit back, and enjoy this journey through pain, shame and gain, in every sense....
With Love
Michelle
xx
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