I’m leaving on an awesome adventure in the morning.

I’m packing the dog, the camera and a bag of clothes — not a lot of clothes, mind you, and you’ll find out why — and leaving for the United States.

Just temporarily. I’ll be back.

I’m bound for Spokane, Wash., where the Canadian dollar is expected to be on par with the U.S. dollar in a day or so.

I’m bound for Spokane, Wash., where there is a Nordstrom Rack.

I’m bound for Spokane, Wash., where there is a DSW and a Famous Footwear.

Thus, #DSS2010.

When I’m in shopping mode this weekend, which will be most of Saturday, you’ll find me on Twitter, chattering about #DSS2010.

Or … Desperately Seeking Shoesan 2010.

Yes, a play on the old Madonna movie.

It’s not like I don’t have enough shoes … 32 pairs of heels, seven pairs of boots and four pairs of flats but, hey, why can’t I have more?

The quest for me is to find shoes that are unique, that I can’t find in Canada. So while many shoes are starting to carry Naughty Monkey here in Calgary, they’re limited to one or two designs.

I also haven’t seen any Fergie Footwear or Fergalicious lines and I know I’ll find them at Famous Footwear.

In particular, I’m looking for the boots in the picture. I fell in love with Fallen the second I saw a picture of them on Facebook. LOVE.

So, if you’re bored on Saturday and want to join in my shoe shopping travels, head on over to Twitter and have some fun with me on #DSS2010.

OH GIRLS: I’m trying so hard not to be cliche and cite that old Cyndi Lauper song but, Lord, don’t I wanna have some fun with the girls.

At a shoe party.

I get a newsletter from The Shoe Company, a great discount place to find good designer names in Calgary … Miz Mooz and Steve Madden anyone?

The business is offering private instore shoe parties.

So, if I can find at least 12 people to confirm their participation in a shoe party, I’ll make all the arrangements necessary.

• The Shoe Company promises:
• Shopping perks and incentives
• Fully trained staff on site
• Possible guest speaker to discuss trends
• Gift bags with every purchase
• Prize draws

And how about this? I’ll supply the wine.

Because you can’t have a shoe party without wine.

Leave a comment on this blog post, send me a Tweet or let me know by email if you’d like to join the party.

OH WOW: You’re not even going to believe this … if you haven’t read it already on my Twitter feed.

I won a pair of Stuart Weitzman boots.

Sorry, what?

Yes.

I won a pair of Stuart Weitzman boots.

StyleList paired with the haute couture shoe designer to run a Twitter contest, giving away three pairs of the combat boots that Carrie Underwood wore at some concert or awards show.

Full disclosure: I’ve never heard a single Carrie Underwood song, except for when she was on American Idol.

Full disclosure, part two: I’ve visited the new Stuart Weitzman store at Chinook Centre in Calgary and my heart stopped beating for a few seconds when I looked at the price tag.

I never thought realistically that I would ever own a pair of Stuart Weitzman boots.

I’m quite sure I will be nervous to wear them anywhere.

Because as a few friends can attest, some guy — if looks could kill — wouldn’t be breathing right now after spilling his rum and Coke on my brand new Naughty Monkey Moroccan Struts one night at the bar.

I may have to enclose these things in a glass box.

And then we’ll have a party to pay homage to them.