The Secret Life of Shoes: February 2006

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Terror and Shoes in the Middle of the Night

I had a scare last Wednesday. It was about 3am in the morning and I heard a large crash near the front door. I jumped up out of a sound sleep and ran down the steps that led downstairs. Near the front door there is a window and I could see a red glow. I had no idea what that was. I was in a fog and did not know what was going on. I was panicked and terrified. I heard loud revving noises as well. What the hell was going on?!

Then I heard another crash and this time it was from the upstairs roof. The roof overhangs the front porch. I thought someone was on the roof now trying to get in. I grabbned the phone and dialed 911 and ran into the upstairs bedrooms to see if someone was trying to get into one of the windows. Silence. The revving had stopped and then I peeked out the upstairs blinds and saw a large pick up truck right near my front door. Then the next thing I saw was tail lights as it sped away.

I was still alarmed. Was there someone up on the roof trying to get access to the 2nd story windows? I watched and waited for the police. Earlier I had jabbered out what I was sure was complete dibberish to them on the phone about a pole, a truck and a breakin . I was sure that someone was breaking in. I am in a short culdesac and I saw a police car drive by the culdesac entrance but he did not come in. He left. I went down stairs and waited by the front door. Silence. I peaked out the blinds on the very skinny window on one side of the front door. There was a pole, a telephone pole that had a light on it now leaning on my rooftop.

The base of the pole was snapped (that must have been the first crash I heard) and the light part was on the roof--the 2nd crash I heard. Great! Was a man shimmying up that pole? Still no police. I can back upstairs to the upstairs bedrooms to see. dirty Fila was up there and don't some of these pedophiles take girls right from the house? I saw nothing but the light and pole on the roof. I called 911 again. Now I really do get the full meaning of "911 is a joke," by Public Enemy. I think Flavor Flav was one of the key singers in that one. (He is so tore up from the floor up!)

I called 911 again and a woman said that he had already been out and saw nothing. Okaaaaaay! I told her I saw a car in the distance but he never came to the house. She put me on hold and then the officer came on and asked how he could help. I told him what happenend and that I was unsure what was happening outside but someone needed to come and check out the house. I wanted to be sure someone was not trying to break in. He then said that the dispatch woman reported the call to him as "unknown truck hit a light pole." No real emergency. I told him that was the very last thing I told her but my first concern was a break in. That was why I was calling. I told him if there was I would already be dead messing around with the poor comminucation that I was having to deal with tonight. He said he would be back in a few minutes. He asked me to be outside waiting for him. HELLOOOOOOO! I was not opening the door!

I threw on some clothes and shoes and went to the front door and waited. What shoes? My Bass suede shoes. Flats. Easy on and off.

I watched out the window and he came back to the house. I told him what happened and he did not see anthing unusual around any of the windows or doors. He said he did not think it was an attempted breakin.. but most likely drunk person in a pickup truck driving badly. He assured me that all was well, gave me a business card and told me to call the eletric company about the pole.

I called the electric company. They would be out in the morning. I of course was wired and stayed up for the rest of the night, unable to sleep. I sat on the sofa and waited for daylight to come, phone in one hand and a large kitchen knife in the other. I must have dozed off because I remember dreaming of running thru the streets, sewers and old abandoned buildings being chased by bearded men in pickup trucks. I was no good whatsoever the next day at work.

I told one of my coworkers what had happened and they suggested that I take a concealed weapons course and get a gun. Just in case I really did have to "handle" someone breaking in. I am not keen on this at all, but this scare has definitely made me think about it. I might end up being a mdmber of the NRA.

Maybe I can defend my self with shoes. There are some really scary ones out there. Kind of like these. These are weapons. I just have to get close enough to use them.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Shoes

This is a cute but oh so true poem about shoes!

Shoes

Shoe shopping women are a disgrace and a scandal
They'd trample through crowds for a boot or a sandal
They hop into shoe-shops and snuffle around
While their poor male partner just stares at the ground

They seem to hold this deranged mental image
That incorrect footwear is assured fashion slippage
Their sanity killed on the alter of vogue
There's limited mileage to be had from that brogue

That's not for them the easy purchase
They'd like to be shod as if a duchess
So they search for perfection in footwear production
While their partners patience is pushed to destruction

Men are much simpler we're not too complex
There's nothing about us for you to perplex
We know what we need in the form of a shoe
And if we don't find it, then next best will do

What I do is kick them in the pants with a diamond buckled shoe!
~~Aileen Mehle~~

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Mark Schwartz : Shoes as Idea

New works from Mark Schwartz: Shoes as Idea
After reviewing this collection, it seems much darker than the first. After reviewing the 19 new works, these are the ones I like the most. The first collection I reviewed is here.

The thoughts behind the work? In his own words:

Rune

Mist

In Red

In Light

Harmony

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Shuckin' Shoes!

Last weekend I was wearing my oyster shuckin'

shoes. Well, not literally. I just ate my fill of oysters.

I like then raw, fried, steamed, fried, broiled,

baked, whatever , I love them. I remember when I

was in college, the fraternity that I was a little sister

for, had an oyster roast. Being right near the

water/ocean/harbour, we had some frat brothers go

out in their boats to local oyster beds just offshore

and get bushels and bushels free. That is allowed as

long as you have a valid fishing liscense that cost a

big whopping $5.00.

Well, that evening we steamed those oysters in the

oven and we ate oysters to hog heaven. I swear

that I was excreting sea water, I ate so many. Last

weekend I had oysters rockefellow and oysters

savannah. Man, were they good. I think everyone

just about knows what oysters rockefellow is but I

had not heard of the oyster savanah before. It is

oysters topped with shrimp, crabmeat, smoked

bacon and cheddar cheese. Heaven!

Last winter, I had the pleasure of eating or trying

oyster pie for the very first time. That was out of this

world. Here is a recipe that I have tried for oyster

pie. I have 2 others but this one I like the best.

Oyster Pie

3 thick slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
18 shucked oysters, drained with liquid reserved
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 (9 inch) unbaked 9 inch pie crusts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over

medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain bacon,

reserving 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Crumble

bacon and set aside.

Heat bacon grease and vegetable oil over

medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until flour is

light brown. Slowly whisk in milk and 1 cup reserved

oyster liquid. Stir until a thick gravy has formed

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning

and oysters. Pour mixture into a 9 inch pie shell and

cover with top crust.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until

crust is golden.

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Bis Repetita Placent!

Bis repetita placent: The things that please are those repeated!

Such it is with the way of shoes. I promised myself a shoe free weekend, away in a cabin with no shopping. How hard was it to break that rule? Can we say no self control at all? I look back and I did not even try. I have lost count of my total pairs. 65 now is low. It must be closer to 80 now. I only bought four pairs. Just four. Bis repetita placent!

Why is it so hard to stop? This weekend I got a new pair of Timberland hiking boots . Sale! Can we say sale? I finally broke down and got that pair of golashes--knee high of course and two pairs of dress shoes. Sale, sale SALE! One is a pair of 2-3 inch Unisa pumps (deep red metallic) and the other pair is a pair of Liz Claiborne bone colored pumps for spring. SALE! Could not pass them up! I felt good that it was only 4 pairs. Bis repetita placent!

I could not find exact pictures for all but here are my newest shoe babies! I can't wait for rain. And of course I had to buy a new rain coat to match the golashes. Have to be coordinated you know!

These are my new Timberland hiking boots! Love them! Just love them! They fit like a dream.

Euro Hiker Brown Oiled Leather

These are my Unisa Pumps. This is the exact style but mine are a cinnamom metallic red. Just beautiful. Not too bright! These are my favorite pair out of the four.

Now the rain shoes. I had to get a rain coat to match the shoes. I could not the exact pattern mine are but you get the idea. The color is about the same. Taupe and brown and bone. Instead of this animal print, mine are flowers.

Last but not least the Liz pumps. The style is this style but in a bone color with a croc print.

Bis repetita placent! I just could not help myself!

Thursday, February 16, 2006

How to Pill a Cat

A friend of mine sent this to me. Funny!

How To Pill a Cat

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on each side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat gently in left arm and repeat process.

3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, pick up and throw soggy pill away.

4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for count of ten.

5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse in from garden.

6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into cat's mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill out of foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep up shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set on one side for gluing later.

8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with a pencil and blow into drinking straw.

9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

10. Retrieve cat from neighbor’s shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door just enough so that head is showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with plastic band.

11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Throw t-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

12. Call fire department to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

13. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by a large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.

14. Get spouse to drive you to emergency room. Sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearms and removes pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home and order new dining table.

15. Arrange for ASPCA to collect cat and contact local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

What would I suggest? Tequila!!!!
It works for my cat! :)

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Valentine Reflections

It was a good day. We had a fun day at work. Every department brought in food and goodies and we basically ate and ate and ate all day. I was good today. No self bought flowers this year. I gave myself the gift of music this year with a collection of jazz and blues CD's from Books A Million. I was brousing the 50-75% off sale table and came across 2 great collections of music. Each has 4 cd 's with over 3 hours of music. From classic blues and jazz to modern. I can't wait to play them. Right now I am having the perfect martini with 2 great big olives and listening to some celtic christmas music. Yes, christmas music on Valentines day. I never get tired of celtic anything when it comes to celtic music.

dirty Fila gave me a wonderful Valentine card that she made herself. Inside was a poem that she wrote just for me. I must say it is the best card I have ever gotten. Here is her poem to me. It's funny!

A Poem For A Wonderful Mom

Roses are red, violets are blue
A daughter couldn't have a better mom than you.
Whenever I am sad or even when I'm happy,
Or even when we tease, I say to myself
I hope she doesn't slap me.

You know I am just kidding
So please don't start knitting
Even when I underestimate you
You know I do not mean to
When you help me with my projects,
I may not seem so grateful,
but I am certainly not hateful, I'm thankful.
And when you tuck me in at night
and say "I love you," I know you really do
and that is true.

I know I shouldn't be so hard on you
because you do all that you can do.
You're doing a great job of both a Mother and a father,
and I know I can be such a bother.
So on this Valentines Day
I'm simply trying to say,
"I love you, Boo."

Nothing more than what a mom would want from her child. That certainly makes everything worthwhile.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Some other silly things I saw people talking about or doing for Valentine's Day.

Chocolate eating contest

Kissing contest

Valentine's Day in China: It is not the same holiday over there.

Worst Valentine Days Ever!

I hate Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Survival Guide

Happy Valentine's Day!

Friday, February 10, 2006

Ohmmmmmmmmmm! Ohmmmmmmm!

I have very stressed shoes right now!

I was in the mall about a week ago and was stressed at the time due to work. The work was absolutely crazy that day. I was in a home decorating store, The Briar Patch, I think. I found a lamp which is what I went there for. I kept hearing thunder and birds in the background. The birds were loons and there were coming from the back of the store. I walked on back past the lamps, giant fron ornaments and pillows to a sale rack in the back. On it were all sorts of environmental fountains. Of course I had to get one. This is the one I ended up buying as it sounded the most soothing.

It is the Envira Scape Rain Forest Fountain by Homedics. Now I can come home and put on the sounds of the rain forest, or any of the following. And it is accompanied by the sounds of a gentle rain or I can make it a thunder storm.

Rain Forest
Sunrise
Thunder
Loons
Summer Night
Wind Chimes

I like it more than my CD of birds in the forest. That cd is almost disturbing as the birds are sooooo loud. I have a tape of the ocean that I love and have had for many a year. On that cd the water ranges from the ocean to river and harbour noises with ship horns blowing in the distance. I can really "BE" on the water with that cd. I have yet another ocean tape with Pachelbel's Canon interweaved throughout. At the end of the day it really helps to be able to put your mind in another place with different sites and sounds. It does help relieve stress.

Today was a crazy day. I need all the loons looning, fog horns fogging, oceans crashing and rain falling in a rainforest all at once. It was only 19.99 on sale and they seem to be everywhere. I have seen then at Walmart, Target, mall stores, Best Buy, everywhere. I recommend one for everyone. The worst call I got today was from a client who wanted me to pay him $50,000 for his death. Can we say insane!!! After him I was ready for drinking many martinis at 11 am in the morning!! I was totally through with him. He got on my last nerve with his craziness.

Me: I can offer you "this" in regards to this matter.
Client: I'm sorry but this, this and this happened and what you have offered me is not enough.
Me: What I am offering you is a very fair amount and yada yada yada, this is why.
Client: I want you to pay me $50,000 for my death.
Me: But sir, you are not dead.
Client: I could have died and I want $50,000 for my death.
Me: I am sorry but you did not die so what you are asking for I will not be able to honor.
Client: The only reason I did not die was yada yada yada! (He is yelling at me now.)
Me: You did not die, this is not a death situation and isn't that a good thing. You are fine now.
And let me reiterate, I will not be paying you $50,000. What you are asking is totally unrealistic.

And of course it spiraled downward from there. 40 minutes later that call finally ended and Finishing shoes was telling me that all her clients were off the wall today too. And it is not even Friday the 13th! So I am listening to loons and the ocean trying to relax tonight.

I highly recommend any of the following as I have been a faithful user of relaxation cd's and fountains for years. Ohmmmmmmmmmm! Ohmmmmmmm! I will relax, I will relax, I will!

These next two I have and have just about worn the grooves on the cd's out I use them so much! They are wonderful!

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Western Mania

Well, I have been looking for a pair of coyboy boots that would work for me just about all winter. I just could not find a pair to fit. Remember those elusive boots? Well, guess what? I finally found a pair. I found them on Tuesday night. It was a life changing moment! (:) I was with dirty Fila-we had just left the guitar studio where she takes lessons every Tuesday- and she thought I was "just trying them on." I actually got them on and off with ease. No way were they going to be left in the store. dirty Fila took one look and said, "Big fat NO!." I laughed. I told her she was just hatin' because she had not found the perfect pair for herself. She laughed and said she would not be caught dead in a pair of cowboy boots and definitely not a pair was as "LOUD" as the ones I had on.

Can we say, don't care? Aren't cowboy boots a little loud anyway? It's the average person who just buys the basic brown or black(which is not bad of course), but I am all about different shoes. I hightailed it to the register, plastic in hand and now Jessica Simpson has nothing over me! Here are my boots with my kitty. Can we say puss and boots?

As you can see, there is no missing me in these. I will be wearing them to work today and I know the office will be buzzing. People will be parading down to my desk/office to see my boots. Rumors will be flying today. They were flying last week when I wore my winter snow boots with fur on them. I had several people come to me and say that was a fashion trend they could not do as they were not so brave. Winter, cold, snow equals boots. They are a pair of brown, leather mid calf boots. They are furlined on the inside. You can turn the top few inches down and the fur will show. That is how I wear them. They are very conservative and boy did they get comments. Why I am not sure. The thing I have to remember is that the people making the comments are some of the frumpiest people in the office and they are also the ones who walk around in their socks and then try to hide when I pull out the camera. See this post. Please! Do not even talk about me. At least I wear shoes to work...all day.

Well, with the western gene in me awake and active, I came across these clogs on that same night. Had to have the western clog as well. dirty Fila said that she would be walking 3 steps behind me when I wore my boots. The clogs she said were okay. That is fine. My boots were made for walking and that is what I'll do!

Purse Anyone?

I just had to post these. These are the craziest purses I have ever seen. OMG! Now I have seen an alligator claw used as a purse before but it was far more attractive than this one. In fact I almost bought one. Who would ever use these? They can be found on a vintage purse site. La Pochette. (Thanks to Wayne for the link)

Teen Claw Handbag: $175
(I can't see dirty Fila carrying this. She might get teased)

1970 Telephone Bag $295.00

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Relax on Valentine's Day!

There is nothing like a wonderful, luxurious bath. It can wash all your cares away. It washes mine away. I have just discovered a wonderful new fragrance at Bath and Body Works: Creme Brulee, part of the Tutti Dolci collection of fragrances that smell so yummy, it makes you want to eat them. I have bought the Moisturizing Souffle at christmas time for me. I went back and got the Bath Syrup and the Scrub last weekend. Heaven. I swear these things are edible and they are just telling us they are not. The scent is divine. Guys, splurge on your sweethearts and get something in Creme Brulee for her. Girls, get it for yourself as a guilty pleasure. I never have a problem loading up everytime I go to Bath and Body Works. That is a great place! I can never pass it up when I go to the mall.

I have found some neat stuff that would also be great to use as well. Chocolate!!!! Ice Cream!! You can't go wrong with chocolate.

Monday, February 06, 2006

JLo Shoes for 2006

Lovely, lovelies. I will need to overhaul my spring and summer sandals this year. Last year I just added a few more pairs. I think I will need to examine heels and wear and tear and I may need to get rid of some of my favorites. That will be depressing, but some of these will cheer me right up!

Lianne Pump: $130

Rita : $113

Sky: $99

Trinity: $87

Yuri: $99

Christy: $93

Petra: $99

Kara: $203

Marlow: $87

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Trace Adkins: Rapper?

When I last checked Trace Adkins was a country western singer. Who could be any more country? After seeing his new video for his new song " honky tonk bodonkadonk" he is now a rapper. Is country music fading so that now even the countty music stars are doing rap? He is almost totally ghetto fab in this video. He has on the finger rings that extend across all 5 fingers covering his entire hand...not one hand, but both hands. He is singing about bodonkadonk. I know I have only heard this term used by rap artists until now.

Move over Sir Mix A Lot! Baby got country back now! (Not!)

The sad thing is that all the women in the video are rail thin and their butts are flat as a pancake. Every last one of them. There is no bodonkadonk there! Only some pancake butts trying to do the what kind of looks like the Beyonce bounce or a rump shaker dance. Sad! I must say that I do not believe that country is not ready for spinners, bling bling jewlery or bodonkadonk! Those women, in order to qualify would need some more meat on their bones! Take a look see for yourself. These woman have bodonkadonk!

Trace, get some women with back and then let me see you rap about them shaking their moneymakers!

Now the song itself has a good dance beat. It is not a bad song. I just did not expect to see Trace Adkins as a rap star, blinged out and rapping about bodonkadonk! And lets talk about the shoes. Most of the girsl had on cowboy boots or roller skates while rumpshaking! (Excuse me, pancake shaking!)

Honky Tonk Bodonkadonk

Songs About Me by Trace Adkins

Saturday, February 04, 2006

Sexy Shoes for Valentines Day

OOH LA LA! These shoes are sleek and sexy for Valentine's Day! I am usually not into bondage type shoes but these are all shoes that I would wear.

Heels are a little scary on these. I may not be able to walk in these.

I really like these. Very unusual with lock and key.

All of these shoes and more can be found at Sexy Shoes!

Last Holiday

I went to see Last Holiday with Queen Latifah and it was wonderful. The alarming thing was that it seemed to tell the story of my life. The same old routine, nothing really exciting and work, work, work. It made laugh and it made me cry. I have always been searching for something more, something exciting. Many times I feel like I am just waiting for something to happen and all will be different. Yet, so far the "something" is elusive and I have no idea what it is. I feel like just around the corner something is waiting for me. I wish it would come.

If you have the chance, go see this movie. It is funny and thoughtful and it is good to see that in the end the prince does come and sweep the girl away. I will be buying this on DVD. I have seen it twice so far. It was worth it.

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Chocolate, Shoes and Sex!

Carnival of the Recipes: Chocolate!

(Chocolate Swimsuit for 2006: It will be all the rage this summer)
Will you be wearing it?

There really is a link between sex and chocolate. I would agree! I would also have to add to that. For me it is chocolate, shoes and sex. Or is it chocolate plus shoes equals sex or does chcolate and shoes lead to sex? Could be any combination of chocolate, shoes and sex. It all works for me. Valentines day is soon to be upon us and so I have even more opportunity to eat chocolate and buy shoes. Where is the sex? Seems to be elusive right now. But such is life. I am content with chocolate and shoes. I see a large box of Godiva in my immediate future for Valentine's day. As usual I will be buying it myself , wishing that indeed it was a gift that someone had actually given me. Maybe one day in the near, next century I will know the joy of having a gift given to me on Valentine's Day. It gets old buying flowers for yourself and having them delivered to the office with a card that says, "From you know who."

Yes, I have done that. On more than one occassion. The last time was about 3 years ago. It gets very hard to see all those flowers that all my coworkers get from their husbands or boyfriends on Valentine's Day. Some years it had been so downright depressing that I had no choice but to buy some flowers for myself from a "mystery admirer." It made me feel special. At least in the office. My office would become all the "buzz." Who did she get flowers from? Did you know she was dating anyone? What did the card say? I would smile and say little to nothing. I would just bask in the glow that my imaginary significant other provided me that day. I would let the flowers stay in the office about 2 days then take them home. I love flowers so any occasion to buy flowers works for me as well. Flowers work better than the boyfriend in a box.

Chocolate started off with bad beginnings. It was not loved and cherished as it is today.

I have been a chocolaholic from the early age of 12. I have always loved chocolate. Godiva and Dove are the ones I love the most. I remember baking all sorts of chocolate things to eat in middle school and high school. dirty Fila has inherited that love of chocolate as well.

Here is my most decadent recipe for brownies. Not just any brownie but a chocolate brownie. Not just chocolate, but extreme chocolate. Enjoy! It is chocolate heaven on earth!

Extreme Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:

One box of your favorite brownie mix

3 extra large Hershey Bars (the oversized bars)

Mix the brownie mix according to the directions on the package. Pour 1/2 the brownie mix in your baking pan. Now, place all three extra large chocolate bars on top of the 1/2 brownie mixture-whole. Just lay them right on top of the 1/2 brownie mixture. Then cover the chocolate bars with the rest of the brownie mix and bake according to the directions on the package. Cool. Then sit back and enjoy extreme chocolate brownie heaven!

Enjoy the Godiva Chocolate Martini.
Yummy! You can use this to wash down the extreme chocolate brownie.

1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka
2 1/2 shots half-and-half

Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

Send your sweety virtual chocolate! Click the pic!

For those wanting "adult" chocolate, I have found this site: Chocolate Fantasies. They actually make erotic chocolate in the shapes of certain body parts. Very interesting! They even have chocolate shoes in the fetish chocolate section, right under the chocolate handcuffs.