Ciara and Solange Knowles have a few things in common: both have failing music careers and they both lie above their means by spending a grip on shoes.

In the latest issue of Pride magazine, Ciara revealed that she spends “about $11,000 a month” on her addiction, and owns “maybe a thousand pairs” of shoes. “When I go shopping, my most extravagant purchases are normally going to be shoes,” she told Pride. “I just love shoes and go for what’s hot. I like everything from Louboutin and Dr Martens to Versace and Fendi.”

According to the Atlanta singer, her habit isn’t that out of control. “A person should always be able to afford to buy extravagant shoes,” she says. “It depends on the items, but, on an average shopping trip I probably spend a minimum of $1,200. It’s not that bad! On average, I will spend about $11,000 a month [on shoes].” Read More…