Shoes!

Did I ever tell you I love it when a heavily trademarked brand makes an item or line that doesn't necessarily fall into what they're known for producing? I'll give you two examples: Crocs and Sperry Top-Siders.

1. Crocs. Everyone and their mother should be aware of what Crocs are. Those atrocious, holey, rubber shoes that people buy "to garden in", but end up wearing EVERYWHERE because they're "so comfortable". I hate Crocs because they are ugh! gag! vomit! UGLY. I refuse to let anyone in my family purchase a pair and seriously question friendships when I find out someone I know owns a pair. It's that serious. That being said, Crocs came out with a sneaker that I think is aDORable! Check it:

The only reason this works for me is because it looks like nothing Crocs has ever put out EVER. I love it. The website says they're a retro style sneaker and I'd have to agree. I'm not even a sneakers fan, but these definitely look like something that should be added to my wardrobe. Can you imagine this with some rolled up skinny jeans? Perhaps the dark purple (Gap calls it "terra brown". Brown my foot!) Always Skinny ones from the Gap??? Yup, I just planned an outfit in my head around items I don't own...yet!

2. Sperry Top-Sider. I feel the COMPLETE opposite about Sperry as I do about Crocs. Sperry can do no wrong in my eyes. Love love love just about everything they put out. Everyone again, and their mother, should know what the classic top-sider looks like. And there are always fabric and texture variations that go along with the classic. However, I love it when Sperry walks into the boot category.

If you need a rain boot, this is where I'm sending you! It comes in 5 different colors/color combinations, including a Brown Suade that is SUPER bossy! I find Sperry making rain boots makes sense, because, in my head, they're all about water. But I am a super picky rain boot wearer and these rain boots are hitting my standards. I think they are a thoughtful and fun option to the super basic contraptions found at Target or the less basic, but still not up my ally, boots from Hunter. In short I think they're great and if I didn't already have a winter shoe, I would definitely pick up a pair. Salud!

Links!:
Crocs: http://bit.ly/osAu9l
Gap: http://gap.us/qjY2SR
Sperry: http://bit.ly/njmo3x