Fashion Realization

Today I realized how sad it makes me when people don’t give their clothes the life they deserve. A girl was walking ahead of me today with some fashionable black boots. 

I noticed them right away, partially because they were slightly too big and were making a big scuffing noise, and partially because they were in stark contrast to the rest of her outfit: an oversized gray sweatshirt (we’re talking XXXL), and an old pair of skinny jeans. 

I have nothing against comfortable clothes. Okay maybe a little bit; afterall, it IS possible to be comfortable and still look presentable. But this was too much to bear.

This girl is young, pretty, thin, normal height. AND SHE HAS THESE GREAT BOOTS THAT SHE’S LEAVING OUT TO DIE! The poor things were hanging off of her legs, asking for the winter salt to be wiped away so they could truly be put to some good use.  

Instead, there they were. I felt sorry for them, these poor boots. They started out with such potential. They could be rocking some knit dress or killing some dark skinny jeans. Some person out there had designed them right from the bottom of their soul in the name of making some person look fabulous. Instead of being out on the town, they were dying a slow death.

I guess what I’m trying to say is, respect your clothes. I swear it leads to good things! No matter what shape or size you are, the right outfit is an instant confidence booster, not to mention it earns the attention of everyone around you. Without saying a word you take the spotlight. 

I admit I’m borderline obsessive. In the grand scheme of things we could all truly go through life wearing rags and it would make little difference, but yet….

I’ll leave you with one last haunting image:

The ultimate wingtip.

Which, incidentally, I could see being worn in Singing in the Rain by someone or another.

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes/Flats/Perfect+Photo+Op+Flat+in+Wingtip

I’ve been seeing these pop up in a bunch of places. I’m kind of digging it…

Is this a big hipster trend I just don’t know about?

(Source: youngandferal, via jamesclothier)

Love these two things together. Both from ModCloth of course! I wish I could own them. The shoes especially. Dear Santa, if you’re on tumblr, please consider these for my Christmas list!

P.S. Please note, the green balls on the flats look kinda like balls of yarn… I’ve got knitting on the brain, but I’m pretty sure they’re monkey fist knots. Oh well…

Traditiooon Tradition!

In case you didn’t get the musical reference, the title is taken from a song from a song from Fiddler on the Roof. Anyway. I am here today to talk about my family’s day before Thanksgiving tradition of going shopping at Old Orchard. 

I know, it’s kind of weird that go the day before instead of the day after, but hey. We’re all about being different! Anyway I am SOOO pumped for this year. I have been saving up all of my shopping desires in anticipation of Wednesday. My only fear is that I won’t be able to see everything! Ah! My main item is a red cardigan, the rest is more wishy washy. I’m hoping for an outfit that I can wear on Thursday for Thanksgiving dinner, some interestingly shaped shirts warm & comfy in good winter colors, and some cozy delicate looking sweaters. 

If I am unsuccessful in my endeavors, I am turning to ModCloth: the answer to all shopping conundrums. I’ve got some definite interests on there right now. In fact, to break up the madness I will post some pictures :)

Oh the magic of holiday season clothing!

Duck Shoes

I am not ashamed to say I own a pair. Trading the blue for black, and the red for a natural leather color. Admit it. You love them too. 

More proof that these are in fashion? Tory Burch had a line of them in 2008. I know, I know, that was a few seasons ago, but the appreciation of them still stands. 

Don’t tell me this picture isn’t cute…..

Finally, my pair. Quite obviously the best and quite obviously well-loved because they are sold out on some website that I found, and every reviewer gave them five stars. 

(Okay. So what if the website is the Home Shopping Network?)

Point is. Buy some. You will fall in love. 

(Source: whirlingwordsdork.blogspot.com)

Does this remind anyone else of That 70’s Show?

Don’t get me wrong. I love it, but I could definitely see Jackie wearing it. 

The shoes are another example of Jeffery Campbell’s brilliance in action. The color is growing on me.

And the dress well, that’s just interesting… It could be really cute with a belt!

I have nothing to say about these shoes. Sont merveilleuses!

They remind me eerily of the clothes I’ve been longing to create… And of course, they are the best color in the world. 

Jeffery Campbell has done it again. These shoes are an absolute must. If I wore heels. He is a fantastic designer, I almost always love everything he does.

Click on the linky thing to see all of his shoes!

Maybe I’m right and maybe I’m wrong, maybe I’m weak and maybe I’m strong, but never the less I’m in love with you. 
I digress.
What I meant is, maybe I’m totally just not a shoe person, and maybe I don’t get fashion at all like I thought, but I really don’t get these shoes.

I think they are really ugly.

But now that I have been looking at them so much, they are becoming kind of… irresistible.

Like I said though, I really don’t know what to think.

What do you think about them? 

P.S. If you love them so much that you’d buy them, click on the picture :)