I have a confession to make: I have a pair of Sorel's. Back in our 4th Lust-Have, (see photo at right) I highlighted an adorable pair of winter boots that I was dying over. But, the truth is, I already own a pair. They are super cute; white with lavender trim and are one of the only things that get me out of the house when it's -20. (My boots and my brilliant coat from M0851 - I swear, I can wear only a t-shirt under it and be totally toasty.)
Now, it's important to point out that this was not a mistake. Not some oversight by a crazy shopaholic with so much stuff, she can't remember all she has. No, I was lusting after these bad boys, even when I had a perfectly good, practically new pair at home. By posting that Lust-Have, I committed a kind of footwear infidelity. Or, more accurately, If I Could Have, I Would Have... Why? Why, when I wore my sweet, comfy, cozy white ones just this morning? Why am I now in love with the second black and red pair? Is it because they are so different - one black, one white? Is it because they're - to quote the Queen of Pop - all "shiny and new"? Or is it simply because I can't buy them?
This line of thought got me thinking about why we buy things in multiples. I, for one, wholeheartedly subscribe to the notion that if you find something that you love, that is classic and that fits, not buying more than one is just bad shopping habits. But, in this case, why buy two when one will do?
I read an article recently that said there are two kinds of people in this world: those that know the universe will provide and those that think the stuff in the universe is in limited supply. As much I am chagrined to admit it, I think, in this case anyway, I am the latter. Where does this fear come from? I'm guessing that since I am a SuperSaver (born out of my One Wear Wonder-itis) it is not really a surprise that I would want another pair of the same perfectly good, warm, waterproof, will-probably-last-me-a-lifetime boots. But why else? And, how do I change? Can I change? And if I can, will 365 Fashion Rehab be the reason I do? I am still trying to figure out the answers to the first two questions, but I can tell you this; If it does happen, if I do change, it will most certainly be because of this crazy, nuts, bananas project.
Maybe I am beginning to already. If not, you wouldn't be reading this post.
Love, P
P.S. I tried desperately to find a photo of my white Sorel's for you. But alas, I came up empty. But after looking at 45 pages of Google images of awesome winter boots, I am now lusting after about half a dozen more pairs! Good grief!!!
2 comments:
I love this post Perdy. You are posing some very interesting questions. It's hard to know when you buy something, if it will be a forever find. But I do agree those are worth having more than one. For me two of the same is my limit, because every month EF comes out with a whole plethora of new clothing. And why is it that she is able to create totally new cute things that somehow seem like break throughs in design?? Well I guess that's fashion.
Can't believe what a short time it is before your year is over. You have both done FANTASTICALLY well.
And I bet those oh so useful boots will be around in even cuter colors next winter!!
Why thank you! And you're right, that is fashion. And, again, you're right, there will be cuter colours next year!
Love, P
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