The Croc ...
Jul. 16th, 2007 01:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
texchanI've never considered myself much of a "bandwagon jumper". Not that I'm a trend setting kind of person, either. Pretty much, I kind of go my own way. I do whatever I like, listen to whatever kind of music I enjoy, watch whatever shows I like, and wear whatever type of clothing appeals to me without worrying or really caring about trends and/or what others think. Life's too short, otherwise, you know?
But, within the past couple of days, I found myself jumping onto a trend bandwagon, big time.
That's right. I bought some Crocs. Two pair -- well, one pair of Croc-like shoes (made from the same materials, but not sporting the brand name) ... and one pair of actual Crocs. I am plagued with guilt over this. Usually, the fact that it was such a fad would cause me to stay away from it. But the thing is, I like these shoes. I have from the first moment I saw them. There is something appealing to me about their "Earth Mother", ungainly appearance. I love the shape of them -- the rounded toe and the fact that they are very much not streamlined. They are definitely not in your usual category of "pretty" shoes. Really, they're almost so ugly that they are cute. And I really like the bright colors. In fact, one of my pairs is pink. Not roses-and-candy-hearts pink. No. This is curl-in-a-fetal-position-and-cry-for-mamma PINK. Normally, I would not be caught dead in hot pink shoes ... or, well, hot pink anything. But I like how this color, combined with the shape and appearance of the shoe is almost overwhelming. It's hard to explain, really. It makes sense in my mind, but it might not in reality. (Story of my life, there. *nervous laugh*)
So, here I am. Jumping on the bandwagon of trend with all the rest of the mindless drones. And, yes, feeling guilty as hell over it, too. I'm almost ashamed of myself.
Still, I'm confident time will prove I am not a trendy wagon jumper. You see, when I like something, I really like it. I'm not a passing fad kind of person. So, years from now, when the Croc has faded into oblivion, you'll find me still wearing mine. I'll be easy to spot -- the weird old lady on the street corner, wearing an anime shirt and BRIGHT PINK shoes. Oh yeah. Destiny. She is a biatch.
But, within the past couple of days, I found myself jumping onto a trend bandwagon, big time.
That's right. I bought some Crocs. Two pair -- well, one pair of Croc-like shoes (made from the same materials, but not sporting the brand name) ... and one pair of actual Crocs. I am plagued with guilt over this. Usually, the fact that it was such a fad would cause me to stay away from it. But the thing is, I like these shoes. I have from the first moment I saw them. There is something appealing to me about their "Earth Mother", ungainly appearance. I love the shape of them -- the rounded toe and the fact that they are very much not streamlined. They are definitely not in your usual category of "pretty" shoes. Really, they're almost so ugly that they are cute. And I really like the bright colors. In fact, one of my pairs is pink. Not roses-and-candy-hearts pink. No. This is curl-in-a-fetal-position-and-cry-for-mamma PINK. Normally, I would not be caught dead in hot pink shoes ... or, well, hot pink anything. But I like how this color, combined with the shape and appearance of the shoe is almost overwhelming. It's hard to explain, really. It makes sense in my mind, but it might not in reality. (Story of my life, there. *nervous laugh*)
So, here I am. Jumping on the bandwagon of trend with all the rest of the mindless drones. And, yes, feeling guilty as hell over it, too. I'm almost ashamed of myself.
Still, I'm confident time will prove I am not a trendy wagon jumper. You see, when I like something, I really like it. I'm not a passing fad kind of person. So, years from now, when the Croc has faded into oblivion, you'll find me still wearing mine. I'll be easy to spot -- the weird old lady on the street corner, wearing an anime shirt and BRIGHT PINK shoes. Oh yeah. Destiny. She is a biatch.
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Date: 2007-07-16 11:13 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-07-17 05:23 am (UTC)Both of the ones I have are equally comfy, though. So, I would consider you a savvy shopper, lady! ^.~ *gloms*