I have been offering tips on clothes organization so far.  Dare I attempt the shoes next?

Okay ladies, I understand the love of shoes. I really do!  I remember when I was 16, I discovered Marshall’s and their shoe department.  The prices were so great and I had birthday money to burn, so I happily purchased 8 pair of shoes that day. Yes, 8 pairs in one day!  Thankfully I haven’t gone that hog wild since.  I usually purchase one pair of shoes at a time (unless my dear daughter is with me!).

In order to organize shoes we have to first talk about purging a few pairs. If you are anything like me and my girlfriends more shoes come into the house than leave it….

Set aside some time and have a good CD or your iPod ready.  Next, gather all your shoes from around the house and pull all shoes out from your closet.  Put on the music, and sort your shoes into 4 categories.

1. Needs repair
2. Fall/Winter
3. Spring/Summer
4. All Year (these include those oh-so-comfy favorites)
5. and I forgot to mention this last one – Donate (don’t hate me!)

Now take the ones that need repair and place them in a bag by the door to take to the shoe repair shop the next time you do errands. Then, in another bag, put the shoes you have decided to donate.  My advice: have your spouse or friend drop them off at a donation center for you.  Saying good-bye won’t be so hard that way.

Now you are left to organize Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer, and All Year’s shoes.  Stay tuned for shoe organization products in my next post!