3.11.09

New Look

Priorities. Traveling and entertainment are the top two on my list. I spend a good portion of my disposable income on boozing, eating out and trips abroad. It's great. Except, when all your money is tied up in fun, there's none left over for new clothes. Besides, who wants to spend money on something boring like clothes? Even if I do "shop," I'd rather buy art. Or shoes. I do love shoes.

Why am I telling you this? Well, this weekend I went clothes shopping for the first time since February. This was no ordinary shopping, but EXTREME shopping. I was at the mall (actually two malls) for a total of eight hours this weekend. The first day, it took me two-and-a-half hours to make my first puirchase--a pair of black suede, slouchy boots for $35. Two hours later, I had bought a dress and a skinny belt. Four-and-a-half hours, three purchases and $75 spent. I seriously suck at shopping.

Does anyone else see some major similarities between malls and casinos? No natural light, over-stimulation, people mulling about with glazed looks, people spending money they don't have....

So back to my new boots. If you know me in "real" life, you know that I spend most of my time in sneakers. Super-cute, bold, colorful sneakers, but sneakers nonetheless. This whole boots, dresses and tights thing is new for me. It's kind of like playing dress up. Today, as I walked with my new boots through the three metro stations that I traverse on my daily commute, I felt like strutting. New shoes seem to have a direct impact on a girl's self-esteem--someone should do a study. My feminist side just died a little with that last statement.

My cat Papi seemed less thrilled with my new look. When I put my boots on this morning and stood up from the chair, he hopped back, his tail puffed and his eyes widened. He kept wanting to come closer to scope out my new attire, but when he got too close for comfort he would leap away dramatically with the hair on his tail standing on edge, like he had stuck his little paw in a light socket.

Why did I tell you this pointless story? I don't know, these boots are making me fiesty. I completely understand if you never read my blog again.

17 comments:

  1. I can't picture you dressed like that, but I'm sure it's awesome!

    Rock it, chica!

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  2. New shoes make me feel like strutting too. Especially if they're boots.

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  3. I agree with you on the clothes shopping. I'm sure I would love to do it if I had a ton of disposable income, but I'm like you - I LOVE to travel, so no disposable income for me; except of course for cute sneakers or boots.

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  4. hahaha oh my gosh lady! you read my mind and wrote it out in this post! im a flip flops girl.. and yes i stretch them as long as i can into november. and even then its pretty much flats, i bought a pair of brown slouchy boots and i always hesitate before wearing them out but as soon as i do i feel amazing. hahah thats so dumb to say but i do! and thats why i asked kristin to do taht post because i have no clue how to coordinate all of it together:) we can be boot buddies ok? lol

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  5. i hate shopping and it takes me forever to pick something out. the guilt of spending money on clothes eats at me. but shoes? i NEVER feel guilty about that :) i bet the boots look awesome!

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  6. I'm pretty sure the moral to this story is that the way to a woman's heart is shoes! Even for us fashion-inept girls.

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  7. You accomplished your goal of acquiring suede slouchy boots. Congratulations. I can seriously picture you in that outfit. Stacey and Clinton would be proud.

    No matter how old or heavy I get, I can always wear cute shoes. So, even though my bunion pain is mild, I'm getting surgery. There's no way I'm wearing COMFORTABLE SHOES for the rest of my life.

    And you need to read my blog about thrift shopping. As soon as I finish it.

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  8. i totally suck at shopping too. i like don't get the pleasure from it that a lot of girls do :( but i absolutely love boots! i think it's part of the reason i moved from HI to a more boot wearing friendly climate! :)

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  9. Turns out the stereotype about all women loving shoes is true! ShansPLC moved to cooler weather, and I want to go somewhere hot. I guess the grass is always greener...

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  10. ahhahaha ur so right about a nice pair of shoes. does make u walk different and make u feel better! :)

    xoxo

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  11. Does anyone else see some major similarities between malls and casinos?

    HA!...you bet I do! This is why I'm so glad I no longer work in a mall - oy vey!

    I so enjoyed what you shared about Papi because it reminded me of when I had cats and they would do the same thing. Aren't cats a RIOT?? Very sensitive little creatures. But that's why I love them so much.

    Enjoy your new boots!

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  12. YOu cracked me up with this post! Loved it :)

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  13. I am loving this MJ In Boots development!

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  14. No doubt about it, heels make me feel bad-ass.

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  15. Travelling and entertainment. I agree mam'. before that....sorry for my absence. Its was office and work non-stop. I am still at office but i can't withstand being away from blogs anymore. Nez...back tp what you said...i completely agree with you and think that you prooved yourself logically superior to many when you prioritize them over shopping and clothes. Though i could never understand that affinity for shoes...but i guess....a fall for shoes are ok compared to the complete wardrobe. Travelling is so exciting...and entertainment..thats fun. Thats life. Keep that up MJ....shopping sucks!!!
    By the way..i find it very hard when i shop. It usually takes me more than 3-4 hours before i can decide which one to go for... :)

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  16. LOL i totally hear u.. i hate to shop... i get so frustrated! what do these boots look like?!?!!? and i would totally rather go traveling then shopping as well!!!: )

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  17. malls are like casinos! they're just one step away from pumping pheromones into the air to take the edge off and make you want to stay longer. My hugest pet peeve about malls? stores like yankee candle that stink up everything with their synthetic apple cinnamon smell. b

    but i'm sure you got great boots out of the deal!

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