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January 24, 2007
The Spectrum's A to Z
After my self-satisfying, embittered dust shaking, I decided I needed to post some lighter fare. After observing winter fashion while out and about, I 
considered addressing the topic of questionable winter footwear. I've always been mystified by the women who traipse about in their high heels, paying no heed to ice and snow. I can barely navigate the cobblestones on a regular day when I wear heels (getting stuck in between them can be pretty embarrassing). Then there are the teenagers and 20 somethings who keep on wearing their little ballet flats sans socks despite the cold. You know they're miserable! And last, we have the opposite end of the spectrum: the fur lined boots. They're everywhere. Not those bulky Uggs, thankfully (although, they're still way too present), but you know what I'm talking about. I want to hate them, I really do. But I think sometimes they look totally cute - even when they have skinny jeans tucked into them - so I can't criticize.
These boots really appeal to me when I see them over colored tights, and this brings me to my real point. I love what's happening with color in clothing these days (you know, leggings aside). Sure, at times the bright pinks and blues smack of the 80's, but as long as we don't go neon, I don't mind it too much.
I'm a bit of a color chicken myself, always opting for bland earth tones or black, but I am dazzled by the glorious array of vibrant hues available in all things wearable. I wish I had the guts to go for the super saturated stuff. It's been great this winter with tights being so popular again in all kinds of colors and textures, but here again, I can't do it. I bought a pair of baby blue knit tights and ended up wearing them one time under black pants. I had a good three inches visible on each foot. Way to go, me!
In light of my conspicuous color cowardice, I'm resolved to buy only colorful and/or patterned clothing this year. The Fashion Industry has practically instituted a free-for-all for at least the winter season. Anything goes (seriously, there are frumpy jumpers all over the place), like Clash Day during Spirit Week. I must force myself to take part in this color frenzy.
| By heidi | 8:12 PM
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