Saturday, February 12, 2011

Mutterings

I have to say I feel like this challenge is not much of a challenge. Then again it isn't summer yet and I don't really have a bathing suit unless you count my speedo lap swimming suit in all black. Also I only have one pair of flip flops and they are cheap and plastic. I doubt they will last and ideally I love reefs, which wore out last year. Side note, why do reefs purchased in Santa Cruz last 10 years and the ones from Ross only a year??? Anyway, it got me to thinking about quality and/or lack of. Is it better to have spent 50 dollars on a pair of jeans that last or spend the same 50 dollars on 3 pairs of jeans that fall apart within the year? And that my friends leads me back to the idea of "classic". Meaning, do you buy into a trend or are you a specific wonderful person who knows what they like and sticks with it? For example, I have purchased 3 pairs of skinny jeans within the last year. They weren't really me per say but they were on sale and I bought them at Old Navy. One pair has a back pocket that is tearing (though I can fix it), one pair has faded quite a bit, and one pair came out of the dryer with stains from who knows where. Anyway, what I am saying is, I bought into the times, not that that's a bad things, but just something to ponder. If I had bought a dark denim pair of Levis I would have no problems and could wear them for years, but now I am stuck with three pairs of falling apart skinny jeans which won't be in style forever anyway. I do love classics. I love solid colors and dark denim and slacks. I love earth tones and reefs and pearls and nice brown leather sandals. Why stray from this? People use clothes as a form of art; a representation of who they are. Is it a weakness to wear trends? Maybe. Something to think about.

4 comments:

  1. wow. I find myself in the midst of this argument (errr...conversation) fairly often. I love classics too. they never go out of style...they do however fall in and out of favor with trends and fads. so, maybe it's ok to dip your feet in both ends of the pool once and awhile. but as far as quality goes....I think if you can afford it, better will always serve you more then cheaper....unless we are talking about red wine...in which case you know where I stand.

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  2. I don't think following trends a weekness, if it's in moderation and not to excess. Its fun to throw in something new and cute! Even if it is "In" at the moment. I do think, as with anything, you can take it too far...

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  3. dang Sharon! you're always so balanced!!!

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  4. My husband has shirts from when we were dating.
    'Nuff said.

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