Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Why Uggs?



My handsome and charming and intelligent grandson, Cyrus, gave me a birthday gift of shoes this year. He knows his Grandma's preferences and he was "spot on" as usual. These little ankle boots are charming and practical, and dare I say, a touch sexy!

Fortunately, I have spent many hours with Cyrus and I've assisted in his molding into a young man. We are close, (thick as thieves even) and I never question his good taste!

Which brings me to the subject of Uggs. Who on earth thought those things would be something that belonged on any woman's feet? I realize the spike heel is not for everyone, but there are lovely shoes out there that are not "Uggly". Why would anyone wear something so horrid?

Okay, I've heard all the arguments for "but they are comfortable". Sorry, my husband's holey boxer shorts and paint stained wife beater undershirt are comfortable too, but I don't wear them to the mailbox, the store, or the neighbors house.

I felt the same way in the 80's when women would "dress for success" in the lovely business suit, the blouse with the bow in front (Thanks Diane Feinstein) and put on a pair of sneakers to complete their ensemble. Are you joking? Wear a pretty pair of leather flats if you don't do heels, but don't ruin an entire outfit with a stupid pair of sneakers. If this is how you show that you are a business woman, I'm not buying it.

10 comments:

  1. oh grammy thats just...dangerous!

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  2. Oh Trey! You are right of course! Smile!

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  3. OMG, how sexy are those!!?? ^You have trained your grandson well....he did a fine job. I agree with you on the Uggs...maybe people wear them for their shock value. LOL

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  4. Val, I may wear Granny Panties, but not Granny Shoes!

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  5. My son hates Uggs with a passion... because that's all he ever sees the women on campus wearing... with sweat pants. Guess he's looking for a girl with a bit more style.

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  6. I like my Uggs--leave me alone! Lucky for you your granddaughter loves those trashy high heels you insist on wearing! ;-)

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  7. Of course she does, that wise and beautiful and stylish girl! You too are beautiful! And I love you dearly. But I will never love your Uggs!

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  8. Good job with the shoes, Cyrus! You do indeed know your grammie!!

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  9. BTW, the conglomeration of letters we need to replicate in order to post a comment are infuriating!

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  10. With my eyesight, it's even worse! I know! How do we get rid of that?

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