Obligatory Sneaker Post

Retro is Back (it never really left):

Marc by Marc Jacobs (MbyMJ) has long since been one of my favorite designer collections, and Spring line looks remarkably... familiar. Our parents have been telling us, practically since infancy, that fashion always repeats itself. While this is frequently just an argument used to justify their hoarding tendencies, it's pretty true. This spring, MbyMJ is bringing back classic Keds(r) style sneaker, and giving the pattern an equally retro twist.

As much as I love the design, and I do, I'd really rather not pay the retail price of those. Instead, I would go to K-Mart and pick up a pair of their white Ked-knockoffs, head over to Michael's for some fabric paint, and design your own. K-Mart shoes cost a fraction of the cost, so even though they may not be as well made or "designer," they're just as good if not better. Let your imagination come alive as you paint whatever you like on them. You put just as much creativity into putting your outfit together, why not make it even more special by designing your own sneakers... Not to mention the possibility that your Chucks are seriously in need of replacing. Mine certainly are.

Expect an update on those diy sneakers. I really will do that :)

Obama-Rama Continues:

Jeez. I was aware of Obamania, but I had no idea that it reached this level. Let's forget for a moment that this is a president, and ask the question that everyone should be thinking: why on earth would you want someone else's face on your shoe? Michael Jordan's famous silhouette, I can sort of understand. It's his trademark, and it's not a picture of his face. I don't think I'd even mind just having the Obama logo on the sneaker, provided it was tastefully done.

I don't really understand the Obama obsession that took hold of everyone. He's just another president, not to be drooled over like a kid over an ice cream cone. What really ruins his chances at 8 years in office is all that "HOPE" for "CHANGE" that he inspired. Where are his loyal followers now? About to vote a Republican majority in both the House and the Senate. But that's another rant entirely.

I know everyone is smart enough to never buy this, much less wear it. But I thought I should post it anyway, just for kicks. ...not that you could get your kicks if you did (for some, inexplicable reason) decide to wear them. get it? lame joke, I know.

Seeing as how this is the obligatory sneaker post, I felt the need to mention my longest lasting pair of sneakers. My green Chucks have been with me for almost 7 years, and they're just about to completely fall apart. The strange thing is, with Chucks (and Doc Martens but more on those in the future), the more beat up they get, the cooler they look. It's the traveling pants syndrome, if you ask me. Each hole and scuff has its own story, but whether you actually remember which story belongs to which hole is another story. But I can remember going just about everywhere in those shoes: adventures in Holloywood, high school, college, work, etc.

But it seems like Chucks are so fashionable these days, that Converse feels justified in hiking prices. It's not necessarily a big deal if you have a decent income, but when you're 401k-less, paying $50 for a pair of sneakers seems a bit ridiculous. At least they have the options of customizing on their website--you'll love what you pay for.

So as I cherish my last days with my shoes, I hope you'll take the time to appreciate yours.

See you Friday,

ChilombiLite