I spent $210 on…

Style & Shopping | September 14, 2009

Ugg footwear. No, really. I decided that the classic tall boots (in chestnut) would probably prove instrumental in combatting the upcoming Chicago winter, and since I could get the women’s tasmina (in plum) on sale with the boots, I did.

Y’know, I don’t think Uggs are ugly (don’t even compare them to Crocs), so I’m not ashamed, but feel free to tell me how stupid you think I am.

Now all I need is a cute pair of rain boots, but after all the rain boots I’ve seen, I’m not sure “cute” and “rain boots” should even go in the same sentence.

P.S. This is my last night before I move… right after I finish typing this, I’m going to pack up my laptop, do some last-minute things, and then go out to ice cream to see my friends (the ones who aren’t already off to college) one last time before I move to Chicago tomorrow! How bittersweet.

17 Responses

  1. Emsz says:

    You do realise that they are going to get soaked when it rains, and that you would’ve been better off with a pair of boots that doesn’t act like a sponge?

    • Meg says:

      Well, obviously I’m not going to wear them in the rain — the Uggs for when it gets cold in Chicago. That’s why I said I still needed a pair of rain boots…

  2. Kaylee says:

    Uggs? No comment. :P

    Rain boots are totally cute! Get yellow ones :D

  3. Amanda says:

    For shame Meg, for shame.

  4. Jen says:

    Uggs! I find them too gross (imagine all the sweat that seeps into the inside and the gunk that seeps in from the outside…) to wear outside, so I insist on only wearing them to warm my feet at home. I don’t own any rainboots, but if I had to buy some, I’d likely end up with Burberry ones? They’re more stylish than the rest I see.

  5. Clem says:

    I love rain boots! Definitely not a fan of Uggs, but rain boots are so cute. Sometimes I wear mine even when it’s not raining. :P

  6. Dayna says:

    Oh, few people wear boots in my country, much less rain boots. The weather is too hot. :( I wish I’ve the chance.

  7. Adam says:

    I secretly think Ugg boots are the best, and not ugly at all.

    Good on you!

  8. Regina says:

    I don’t have Uggs, but I do own two pairs of Emus, which are essentially the same thing. They’re REALLY REALLY warm, and in Canada, that’s the only thing that matters in the winter. :P
    Aww, just reading that last paragraph made me really sad about moving away. :( I’m one of those people who hates change, so I know I’ll definitely cry a lot before heading off to uni.

  9. Imdolien says:

    I may not be a fan of Uggs myself, but I do have to tell you, just wearing them isn’t what should get weird looks. No, I live in Ottawa and have to tell you the strange Uggs phenomena doesn’t happen when you wear them in the winter when it snows. Nope, it’s during spring, when the girls of Ottawa decide that the look is oversized sweater, shorts and Ugg boots. Out in the snow! That’s just confusion right there :P

    Other than that, your last few days before heading to college sound a lot like mine. Crazy shopping, rushing out to see people one last time, and then one last big haul.

    Hope things go well ;)

  10. nadine says:

    There’s nothing shameful about ugg boots. I tend to wear them all winter. :P Y

    Yes, I mean literally. Last winter I even wore them to the office and changes into heels once I’m there much to the amusement of the people I work with. :P

  11. Arielle says:

    Maybe you need to be in a rainy climate to find cute rain boots? I found adorable ones with daisies on them in Berkeley, California.

  12. Manda says:

    I’m from Chicago, and I can tell you EVERY girl in Chicago wears Uggs. They definitely go a long way in the bitterly cold winters!! :D

  13. Amanda says:

    They’ll def be warm… but $210 is a LOT :|

  14. Crissy says:

    Maybe I’m weird…I don’t mind Uggs. I think they’re overrated but I can see the appeal. Warmth and comfyness…that is a lot of money though :P

  15. Krissy says:

    While I’m usually against this type of thing on so many levels, I don’t mind this style of Ugg boot. I have a similar knock-off pair. They’re REALLY warm and that’s all that matters in my mind. When it’s a bajillion degrees below zero, I care more about having warm feet than pretty feet.

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