Because Ugg!

I looked in my inbox today and had a moment of "Wow, I think I'm becoming too much of an adult for my own good." Then I realized that no, I would have balked at this when I was 15. 

 

I readily admit that I can't dress myself. When people ask me my favorite stores, I generally reply, "The ones with stuff on sale." I hate buying clothes. I need a personal shopper. I really hate buying shoes because I can never convince myself that the cute ones are practical enough to buy. It causes inner turmoil. I have defective girl shopping genes. I am much better than I used to be. I actually buy things in season now. I don't only look at items on sale. I mean, I do have my limits, but I recognize that a well-rounded wardrobe can consist of that awesome sale find and a couple of great pieces from a real rack. I'm growing up.

 

And, I will admit, I've owned two pairs of Ugg boots. I bought the first pair right after I had surgery on my foot. It was winter and I wanted my feet to be warm and dry. They worked. I grew to really enjoy wearing them. They were comfy. I didn't necessarily think they were the most attractive things in the world, but they were good with certain outfits. So, when the next winter rolled around (and my other pair had mysteriously disappeared) I bought another pair. Slightly funkier, a bit like biker boots. Still very comfy and WARM.

 

So today I opened my email and found this ad. Sparkly Uggs. I don't think I can get on board with this. Really? Sequins? Who needs sparkly winter boots? How quickly will they get gross in nasty winter weather? I can see sparkly cute boots, or sparkly snowboots for a fourth grader, but for adults? Or even teenagers? Maaaaaybe the black ones. Or the silver ones. But you can bet I'll be laughing hysterically when Dorothy comes hightailing it down the road in her sparkly red Uggs with the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. I may have just planned their advertising campaign...