Friday, November 20, 2009

Missing my brogues



Many, many moons ago I had a pair of very deep navy blue suede brogues and I simply adored them - I wore them with shorts in summer and skirts and tights in winter. I wore them until the leather soles were just about worn through and my feet were feeling more pavement than shoe sole...and then...I threw them out.

When I see this picture I think...What on earth possessed me to throw them out?!? They were probably looking a bit shabby, but I should have had my brogues resoled and gently pushed them to the back of the wardrobe until they could have their 'time in the sun' once again. I loved those brogues and wish I could have the exact same pair of shoes again.

Have you ever thrown something out only to regret it later?  Or am I the only one that's a bit of a dill??

6 comments:

Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED said...

I find it hard to let go of things in the first place! My house is testimony to it!!!
;) Irene x

Searching for Sporadic Surprises said...

Unfortunately I should do more throwing out! I'm ashamed to say that I have held onto a pair of broken heels for 10 years because of sentimentality... strange but true! I hope you don't miss your shoes too much! Just consider it an excuse to go hunting for another perfect pair xx

One of my Hobby Blogs said...

no, throwing out is not my problem, well, I mean I should more! BUT I do reminisce about a navy linen country road casual jacket/shirt - my fav - wore it everywhere, went with everything... just loved it, but oneday, whilst on holiday in surfers paradise, somehow, it got left in a coffee shop (Coolangatta). When I realised my mistake (bout 3hrs later) I frantically rang there, but to no avail, they said it was not there. I think of this many many times! arrgh to lose a fav piece - I know your pain!

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Brabourne Farm said...

Hi Lee

I also had a pair of gorgeous brogues that were just about my favourite shoes ever, although my husband could never understand why I wanted to wear mens' shoes! Like yours, long gone sadly. One of my favourite things in life is a big throw out - I think I missed my true vocation. I would have been a de-clutter extraordinaire! Hope you have a lovely week. Leigh

Windlost said...

Oh, I love that picture, love that outfit. That's how I'd like to dress only I don't dress well anymore!!

I threw out a moth-eaten antique lamp once when I was a student. I loved it, but the old cord was frayed, the shade was, well, moth-eaten, and it looked like crap. I didn't know things could be refurbished then. Oh, how I regret it - such ann interesting lamp it was with an octagonal shade on a skinny brass base and a little brass ball on the end of the cord.

What was I thinking??

xo Terri

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