A Unique Piece

I've really decided to start limiting myself with what clothes and accessories I purchase these days. If their isn't something that truly makes the product sing I'm not buying it. I need the garment to speak to me, it's got to be original and something I would wear often. The only other reason to buy something new is if your out of the mandatory things, such as plain long sleeve tees, underwear, or jeans.

Today I went and browsed DSW for shoes and TJ Max for clothes and shoes. I did not buy anything at DSW even though new black sneakers is what I really need, but again nothing really stood out to me. I went into TJ Max with the only desire to review their shoe collection, after looking I found nothing. Of course I couldn't help looking a little in the blouse and sweater aisles. I avoided all others and managed to find two beautifully unique blouses. After trying them on and a pretty green floral tank, I decided to make the purchase. I knew I loved the pieces and would most likely never find these pieces anywhere else. They just spoke to me and they fit. What's a girl to do? There's no holding back when something's so perfect.

I remember I was traveling once, maybe it was NY or Boston, and I came across this striped sweater that I absolutely loved. I held back and did not purchase it and to this day I regret that decision. I don't want any amazing find to escape me again. Of course if the product is over my budget limit than I may reconsider knowing that material items are not what keeps us alive, food, shelter, and love are what truly matter.

Simple Pleasures, Part 1

There is almost nothing more satisfying than taking off your shoes at the end of a long, hard day. Or a short, easy day. Or just a quick trip to the mall for bean dip and a new pair of sunglasses. When whatever it was that you were doing in the shoes you were wearing is finished, removing said shoes is bliss.

And interestingly, putting on those shoes again in the morning is its own positive experience. Donning shoes gives you power, allowing you to walk places a barefoot person would never dare. There's a certain confidence you gain wearing a smart pair of shoes, and a level of respect from onlookers that wrapping your feet in burlap doesn't garner.

Shoes are a double-edged sword, where both edges are soft and fluffy and prone to delivering happiness with each slice. Putting on your shoes makes you feel good, and so does taking them off. There aren't too many situations in life where the addition of something and then its subtraction yield the same results. "Here's a delicious piece of chocolate for you...which I just accidentally dropped down a well." "You're mother and I decided to buy you a new car...but you have no arms, so it's illegal for you to drive it." "Will you marry me?...does polygamy bother you?"

See? Shoes are their own lovely beast.