Growing up I never was this very girlie girl. Far from it. I wanted to roll out of bed, put on my baggiest clothes and roughed up sneakers, pull my curly hair into a bun or twist and head out the door. The only thing I would take the time to do was put on a full face of makeup. Looking back, that’s certainly NOT a good look, but at the time, I honestly thought I was the flyest girl walking the earth. No wonder I didn’t have many boyfriends then. lol. Sheesh. I looked a ragin’ mess!

Fast forward to a decade later and I think I’ve finally grown out of that tomboy phase. I joined ShoeDazzle a few months ago and needless to say I’ve been stocking up on stuff I really don’t need. My room has been overrun by shoes, purses, earrings, makeup… did I mention SHOES??? Ugh. I can’t even walk into my closet for crying outloud.

So I have 2 questions for all of you fashionistas/shoe junkies out there:

1) The balls of my feet are ultra sensitive. Hey, I’m a newbie when it comes to heels. Are there any padding out there that will help the pain? Or should I just suck it up? :p

2) Do you know of any practical ways to store your shoes? Any good racks or what have you? My closet is utter chaos!!! I can’t walk in and look around. I guess I need Nate Berkus to help me out in the worst way! lol.

Would really appreciate your input!

E

How handsome is my Brazilian love of my life???

It’s my teddy bawr’s 31st birthday (well technically it’s not until 11:45 A.M. Porto Alegre, Brasil time). I really wish that I could be with him, but at least I have the comfort of knowing that we are one day closer to being together forever.

I LOVE YOU, teddy bawr!!!!!!! And I wish you the best birthday yet filled with love, longevity, perfect health, prosperity, inner peace, joy, success, safety and many more bright blessings. You deserve all the best in the world cos you are an outstanding human being… AND the love of my life. I’m so fortunate to call you MINE, baby.

Give him a shout on his website dropstep.net, please! He’s an up and coming basketball blogger. This guy is soooo good that he called it a year ago on Carmelo Anthony coming to my New York Knicks ))

Erika, owner of the now defunct NYC-bound.com, here, back to wreck havoc on the internet. This blog will be a smorgasbord of opinions where fashion, shopping, beauty tips, food, music, sports, art, traveling and dash of my personal/love life will collide. This blog serves no real purpose but to feed my ego and possibly help a few of you in the process with beauty tips or musical suggestions.

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