Believe me when I say, I am no fashion expert. Shopping for clothing is actually painful for me. I’m not adventurous at all, and stick mainly to the ho-hum. I admire people who can pull off new fashion trends as if they’d thought of it. I am not that person. I would just walk around feeling self-conscious and stupid. To each his own, right?
That being said, I can pull out the Judgey McJudgerson sometimes. It’s just because there are certain trends out there that make me want to rip my hair out. In my amateur opinion, these are styles that nobody can pull off. No one. It is my hope that the world will clean up its act before my daughters reach puberty.
So in no particular order of hatred, here are 5 fashion trends I wish would die a painful and sudden death.
Baggy Jeans. Seriously? There are young men walking around bow-legged in order to keep their pants from falling down around their ankles. Do young girls really find this attractive?
Leggings. Ali, our resident leggings cop, hates these too—unless they are worn properly. Here’s the thing though. Far more people are wearing them the wrong way than the right way. It is for this reason they need to die.
Fuzzy boots. I could have said Uggs, but I don’t want to pick on all things Ugg, because they actually do have some nice styles of footwear. But those damn fuzzy boots drive me bonkers. Yes, yes, I know they’re comfortable, but so are my pajamas and we don’t wear those in public, do we?
Pajamas. Oh wait. Yes, yes, we do. You know I give anyone under 20 a pass on this. I get it, you’re young. There are hormones and attitude all in play there. It’s annoying but I’m hoping you’ll get over it. BUT, c’mon, moms! Pull it together! I get it, pajamas rock. I’m a blogger, I totally get it. But when you can’t even pull on a pair of jeans to go get your groceries, you’re telling the world you just don’t give a crap.
Too-short skirts. I’m not talking mini-skirts. Mini-skirts look modest next to these. These are micro-skirts and every young girl is wearing them. Here’s some advice. You don’t look good ladies. General rule of thumb, I shouldn’t see your gitch or your va-jay-jay when you bend over. It’s repulsive. And you don’t look sexy, just silly.
Anyone know who I petition to have the definition of scum changed? Websters? Wikipedia? Anyone? The reason I ask, is that I think its due for an overhaul. Meet my reason.
The man pictured here is John Goodman, a billionaire polo player. The woman pictured with him is his girlfriend. He just adopted her as his daughter. Why? Well because he killed a young man in the prime of his life while drunk driving, and is now trying to hide his assets from this young man's family.
See? Scum.
I can't even begin to describe the level of contempt I feel for this man. What a sad excuse for a human being. First, he ignores the law by driving drunk. Being a billionaire and all, it was obviously too difficult to find a driver. Second, he killed a young man in the prime of his life and then actually smiled in the hospital afterwards. Third, he didn't call 911 for a full 54 minutes after he hit the victim. If he had actually called 911 right away instead of slithering away, there was a chance the young man might have been saved, for he didn't die from injuries in the crash, but rather he drowned in water his car was thrown upside down into. And now this. Adopting his girlfriend to shield his assets.
So, what we once referred to as scum is actually kind of pleasant next to this man, don't you think? New definition of scum: John Goodman, billionaire polo player, see picture.
Postscript: I think his girlfriend is scum too. This whole thing reeks and she knows it. That she doesn't walk away in disgust, puts her in the same category as far as I'm concerned.
I had the pleasure of visiting Savannah recently, and it was such an absolute delight that I thought I would share 5 things you should definitely not miss if you go. If you'd like more you can find a sample itinerary here for Day 1 and here for Day 2.
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
The birthplace of the founder of the Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. is an absolutely stunning home. It is beautifully restored with attention to every detail by the Girl Scouts who now own the building. Inside you will find memorabilia and relics of the past, including several examples of paintings, ceramic, and sculptures by Low herself. What really makes this stop a must though, is learning about the incredibly forward thinking woman who started the Girl Scouts and the legacy she has left behind. Inspiring and fascinating.
The Olde Pink House
The Olde Pink House is situated facing one of Savannah's famous 22 squares, Reynolds Square. Formerly known as the Habersham House, it's filled with antiques and stunning old fireplaces. It's also known to be haunted but I'm not really in that. Eeek. What drew us in was the restaurant and the countless rave reviews I had read prior to our trip. It didn't disappoint. Make sure you stop in here for either lunch or dinner.
Olde Town Trolley Tour
The best way to get familiar with Savannah is to take the Old Town Trolley Tour through the city. Hop on, hop off at your leisure. The trolley's are impeccably maintained, take you to all the major points of interest, and the drivers are loaded with knowledge, not to mention incredibly entertaining. If you happen to get Diva, tell her I said "Hello".
Savannah Riverboat Cruise
You definitely don't want to miss this! The Savannah Riverboat Cruise has sailings all day and theme nights through the week. Take it for sightseeing, or enjoy dinner and entertainment like we did. We were lucky enough to join them Monday night for the Gospel Cruise. The singers knocked our socks off. The next time we go back I'm looking forward to trying The Civil War Experience. Check their website for pricing, this is a great value!
Savannah's Candy Kitchen
Really? I have to twist your rubber arm to get here, right? It's a candy kitchen people. A HUGE candy kitchen if you visit the location on River St. and you might just get a little giddy when you walk in, like I did. Homemade pralines and chocolate and ice cream, oh my. Dipped chocolate apples and taffy and brownies, oh my. It's nirvana for sweet lovers. Plan to spend some time here, you'll have a hard time deciding what to get.
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