Things I Hate: Uggs

They have been gracing the streets of Toronto for some odd years, and before it was a little bearable. Now, every time I see these sheepskin boots, I want to gouge my eyes out.
What is so appealing about these stupid shoes?

1) They are ridiculously expensive. The lowest price I found for the boots on their website was $120.
2) They are usually made of suede, which as you know, is perfect for salt and exposure to the elements. In case you can't tell I am being sarcastic.
3) What sort of shape is this? These shoes have no imagination. It is just a big clunky shoe and some lines on them. Maybe once in a while they'll throw in some fur, but that's about it.

I just don't understand. The typical outfit that I see girls wear now is this: black tights, a branded sweater (American Eagle, TNA, what have you), and of course, these wretched shoes from the depths of fashion hell.

You know what is even more sickening? Guys LOVE it. Every single day, my boyfriend says to me: Uggs are so nice! Why don't you get a pair?

BECAUSE THEY ARE DISGUSTING AND COMPLETELY UNREALISTIC IN HARSH CANADIAN WINTERS. If I'm going to pay up to $200 for something, it better last me years.
I do admit that I have tried on a pair of Uggs slippers, and they are indeed very warm. But it would probably not last very long when you count all the ice, salt, snow and slush Canadians must endure every winter.

As every Ugg-hater jokes: Uggs are straight up Uggly.

Random outfit hype of the week

Facehunter, October 10 2010, Paris Fashion Week

My first thought when I saw this: WHAT the hell is this? I love it love it love it love it. Love this outfit. I want that jacket so bad seriously it blows my mind. I don't know if I'm just a newbie or something, but I've never seen a jacket like that before. I expect it to become popular.
Love the drapey outfit (not sure if it's a dress or pants...don't want to make assumptions!) she wears underneath the coat too, it's a nice flowy contrast to the form-fitting (amazing) trench, if you can call it that.

The outfit is the statement, not the shoes, so I'm glad she has a nice pair of strappy heels that let the clothes be the focus of attention instead of the shoes making a statement on their own.

An ode to a simple piece: my Zara skirt

(Ugh please don't mind my face.)

I picked up this skirt from Zara about a month ago for only 11 bucks, and I absolutely love it! It's really simple which is not usually in my wacky, experimental taste, but it caught my eye on the hanger. I think I love how nice it is in itself without having to draw attention with bright colours it patterns. Of course, I also love how it accentuates my curves! Big plus for me in finding clothes. It's very minimalistic, but it makes for a cute outfit when you don't feel like going all out, but still want to feel like you look good.