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Foot lube. For her pleasure

In case you've been in a coma and missed the five million "Strappy Sandal Roundup!" articles in the March issue of everything, it's toe time again.

And while you'll see tons of advice about pedicures, the glaring omission in all of these shopping guides is the very important -- medically necessary, if you ask me -- precaution: Foot lube.

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Uggs with furry toeholes

So, I was browsing the Ugg website, tittering quietly because I still can't believe they named them "Ugg", and I came across a button that said "Casuals" and a button that said "Boots".


Already I'm confused. Ugg boots are casual. Who wears Uggs with their cocktail dress? Who wears Uggs with their tuxedo? Even the Australians aren't doing that, and they're the ones who've cursed us with the squishy-comfy-I'm-walking-on-a-mattress-ugly-guilty-pleasure of their footwear. I give you full permission to slap anyone you see wearing Uggs at a formal event. That's right. I'm condoning violence. Don't hit too hard, okay? Maybe just a firm pat on the buttocks. With...wait for it...bazillion dollar idea...an uggsmack paddle.


I clicked the "Casuals" button. Know what? Some of these shoes are pretty cute! Some of these shoes are utter disasters. Most importantly, though, I have added the term "furry toehole" to my vocabulary. See at top right the women's Malta.


That is all. I'll be busy crafting a wooden uggsmack paddle to fit in my evening purse.

Move over Uggs, it's Emu time

emu boots and cameron diaz
Watch out Uggs because EMU is the newest and hottest piece of footwear to keep your feet warm this winter. Celebrities have already started to catch onto this piece of cold-weather gear; Cameron Diaz has been spotted in a pair.

Just like Uggs, these boots are made of sheepskin and Merino wool. This combination keeps your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer, so you can wear these bad boys year round.

I picked up a pair in black last week and I am having trouble taking them off (because I love them so much). The boots come in black, brown, tan, and red. They tend to run a bit on the big side, so make sure you order a size smaller than what you would usually wear. Get them on Amazon.com or at Dick's Sporting Goods for around $75.

Uggs for men? Ugh.

In the not too distant past, all the fashionistas were running around in Uggs. The Scandinavian space boots -- sure they're warm, comfortable, and whatever -- but this is 2007. How much time do you really spend outdoors? Besides, even if you do live in some frozen tundra, it's not like you don't have options.

But what about men? Should they be allowed to adorn these fashion disasters? That's the question they're asking at See Jack Shop today -- and before you get the wrong idea, the answer is no. Seriously guys, by putting on these boots you're telling the world that you like to dress like a second grader.

This season is all about dressing like a grown-up, so do yourself a favor, and get a pair of boots that make you look like a man.

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Ugg lust

crochet ugg bootsI have an interesting relationship with Ugg boots. In 2003 when Uggs made their wild comeback, I stood in line and purchased a pair. At the time, I am not even sure I actually liked them, but they were hot and I wanted to make people jealous. I ended up wearing them everyday that winter: with dresses, with pants, out in the snow, inside watching a movie ... I wore them 24/7. Once the winter ended so did my Ugg boots, I placed them back in their box and shelved them.

Living in LA has stirred the Ugg beast. I wanted to pull them out but I couldn't -- I couldn't be one of "them" could I? Today I was struck by the beast. I pulled out my dusty Ugg box and place my foot inside the sheepskin boots. Oh Uggs, how I missed you and your comfort.

One problem, they were way too big on me. Which got me to thinking ... I need a new pair of Uggs. So as a change of Ugg pace I want to go with the crochet version. They will serve the same purpose as regular pair of Uggs ... they won't necessarily match anything and they will be comfortable.

What do you all think, love them or leave them at the store where they belong?

Styles that Stick: Ugg boots

Ugg boots4 years ago I scoured eBay and then waited in line at Nordstrom waiting for the new shipment of Uggs to come in. Back then I had no idea that these ugly boots (that the fashion industry made me want) would stick around.

Uggs are a sheepskin boot with a wool inner lining. The boots traditionally come in tan; but also come in black, purple, pink, and many other silly colors. Uggs didn't come out in 2003, they just had a sudden spike in popularity. They have actually always been a hit in Australia and New Zealand, since they came out 200 years ago. They reached extreme popularity after World War I and II when they were needed to keep warm on non-pressured planes. Ugg boots regained popularity in the 1960's with the surf and swimming crowds.

Pretty impressive huh?

No matter how Ugg-ly these boots may be, they sure are warm. Then why are the so popular in Los Angeles and other warmer climates you might ask. Perhaps because the inside fibers allows air to circulate giving them a cooling affect as well. You don't even needs socks with Uggs because they are designed to be worn without them. Gee, these boots sounds pretty magical. Oh and don't go for the knock-off, they are made of cow and not sheep so they don't have the same breathable qualities.

Celebrities love Ugg boots too. Pamela Anderson kicked them off for us in the U.S by wearing them between takes on the set of Baaywatch. That is until her blond moment came and she realized Uggs were made out of animals. Kate Hudon, Sienna Miller, Kate Winslet, and many others.

Un-Uggly Uggs

Let's agree that Uggs are warm and functional, even if they do leave something to be desired in the style department.

The exception, however, is Ugg's Women's Brooks Tall. This boot is the higher version of the popular Brooks style that comes in leather and sheepskin. The rubber sole of this boot makes it considerably sturdier than the classic, flat Ugg sole. With heavy treads and a supportive heel, the Brooks Tall boots can handle the elements with the same fuzzy, warm, sheepskin interior as the old original.

I would wear these Uggs

uggs dunwich bootI know.

I have bashed Uggs harder than the Fugly girls pick on Paris. I've wished them a painful death. I have gasped at the sight of their crotchety crocheted cousin. Uggs. Ugh.

I know.

However, if someone told me that I absolutely had to wear a pair of Uggs or else lose access to the Internet, I would crumble, but only if they were the Dunwich Boot. Uggs' sleek and slightly more sophisticated older sibling is a 16" tall, suede boot with a leather vamp, leather strap and buckle detail at the ankle, rubber (comfort!) sole, and 1" heel. It still has the soft comfort feel that has made Uggs popular, the shearling lining.

The Dunwich Boot is $250 at ShopBop.

Why won't Uggs die?

In a New York Post article from earlier this week, Danica Lo made a surprising observation: Uggs are still hugely popular. Bloomingdale's, for instance, is completely sold out. They aren't even taking orders since they don't know when the fuzzy Australian boots will be back in stock. To add to that, online retailer Zappos.com isn't even shipping until February 19, 2007.

For the most part, fashion-phenomenons have a shelf life of around 18 months. Take Sarah Jessica Parker's trendy flower pin of 2000 -- totally dissolved once Season Four of Sex and the City aired.

So this leads me to wonder why this trend hasn't died yet. Ugg boots have been around since 2003. Three years of near ubiquity makes it seem like the big, bulky, woolly boots have gone from mere flash-in-the-pan status to that of a classic, like the Burberry trench coat or the Chanel suit.

What do you think? Have Uggs crossed over?

Worse than Uggs? Knit Uggs

knit uggsHonestly, I don't mind Uggs. My sister has convinced me that the furry shearling-lined boots are extremely warm and comfortable, especially these days when she's running around doing errands with a baby on her hip.

The thing to which I was opposed was wearing Uggs in the summer in LA or some other such Mediterranean climate, with a very short skirt. It just seemed as logical as wearing a bikini top with ski pants in the middle of winter. However, whenI saw the knit version of Uggs, I think I reverted back to my old ways and decided that I am not fond of Uggs anymore. Especially when the knit Uggs are bright coral.

Runway trend: the potato sack?

I admit, some of my fashion principles are not universally held, but I would hope that the majority of you out there will agree with me on this point: the potato sack is not a good look. As you can see from this photo, even the model is grumpy about this outfit, shown during the Marni show at Fashion Week in Milan. And who could blame her? I would be seriouslly sullen if someone stuck me in a big yellow bag with sleeves.

Forgive me for asking, but when did it become acceptable to create an outfit that is this unflattering? Now, I'm not saying that every outfit that finds its way onto the catwalk has to be something I would wear, but come on! Is it really fair to charge thousands of dollars for a dress that looks like a tacky bed sham?

The bad, the worse and the Uggs -- trends that should be trashed

uggsFad or fashion? Lasting style trend, or last year's trash? Sometimes I wonder how the seemingly ugliest things become "hot." Celebrities in the media? Style "icons?" Top designers parading their wares on the runways? Who knows -- it would probably take years of research to come up with a theory, and even then, it still wouldn't be able to explain why leggings-like super skinny jeans are the hottest thing since, well, boot-cut jeans.

Regardless of the how and why they got there, the point is that ugly, hateful, unflattering, weird, wtf?!?!-inspiring trends are there. Styledash has picked out a few that we sincerely hope will just die out of existence forever after this season. I mean really die and never come back. Never -- like Hammer pants -- never.

nicole richie supersized sunglassesSupersized Sunglasses: OK, we get it. You're such an enormous celebrity that you need to hide between equally enormous shades. Or perhaps the sun, despite scientific fact, is actually growing bigger and stronger and you need to protect your entire face from its harmful rays. I am not opposed to large sunglasses. I wear them myself because I do like the additional coverage they give my cheeks and temples. However, I am opposed to supersized satellite dishes barely hanging on to the end of your nose that protect nothing but your vanity.

leggings worn with denim skirtFootless Tights/Leggings: Leggings are OK if they're worn for sheer laziness and comfort. Running out to the market for a dozen eggs? Sure throw on your oversized hoodie over a pair of leggings to dash in and out. However, leggings with a tunic, or under a ragged, fraying cut-off denim mini-skirt gets "beef" from us. OK, so maybe you call them "footless tights," in which case, wearing them with a short skirt makes sense to preserve some modesty. Then why wouldn't you just wear normal, footed tights? Do your ankles really need that badly to breathe? Our own Annie Wu put it best: "Wearing these skin-tight leggings under an obscenely short skirt still means you're wearing an obscenely short skirt. Modesty does not accompany wearing a paint-thin layer of fabric under what is virtually a headband."

mini vestItty Bitty Mini-vest: I love something that is truly functional as well as fashionable. The vest, especially a menwear-inspired button-down vest, is a classic piece, and it keeps you warm without creating unnecessary bulk in the arms (important when you work at a desk). I even don't mind when the look is made casual by leaving the inside shirt untucked, and letting it peep out from under the vest. However, I have no idea what the point of a teeny tiny baby vest that hits just under the bustline is. Neither functional nor fashionable.

chihuahua in purseAnimal as Accessory: We're not talking about animal prints. Nor are we talking about fur (we don't have the energy to get into that discussion today). We are talking about living, breathing, small animals carried around in oversized handbags-as-cages. With the exception of rats chihuahuas, teeny tiny teacup dogs are totally cute, but why does it have to come with you? Leave Tinkerbell at home. Trust me, he'd much rather sit on a cushion watching Animal Planet than go shopping with you.

bubble skirtBubble hemlines: I admit it. I wore a dress with a bubble hemline once. It was a black and white dress that I wore to a wedding. In third grade! You see, bubbles are cute for little girls. It was even "cute" for a pink taffeta prom dress on a teenaged girl. The key word is "was" -- it was cute. Not anymore, at least not on women who don't want to look like they accidentally tucked the hem of their skirts into their underwear.

Uggs:
We bring this up last, and certainly least, because honestly, we have no idea how this Uggs-ly trend has clung on for this long. At first sight, we thought it was ridiculous. Then it grew on us because we couldn't escape its overexposed furriness, like the way "Promiscuous Girl" grew on us after we heard it every 20 minutes on the radio this summer. So, we tolerated Uggs on others, but we never gave in ourselves. Thank God we didn't because we realized that big furry boots worn with shorts or mini-skirts in the summertime, in LA or any other city that hasn't seen snow since the Ice Age, is stupid. (We must have been deprived of sleep and caffeine when we momentarily did think Uggs were OK.) Now why, why am I still seeing this abominable homage to the abominable snowman? Uggs. Yes, ugh. (Of course, if you do live in northern Canada and are wearing Uggs during the winter, we are totally OK with that.)

And if Hammer pants do come back, I think I might go to dinner with my teacup Yorkie wearing oversized sunglasses, a tiny vest over a bubble skirt with leggings underneath. But no, I will never wear Uggs.

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