Showing posts with label clogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clogs. Show all posts

Thursday, September 15, 2011

I covet

Hasbeens were at the top of my list of things to bring home from Sweden. I was ready for the splurge - I mean, the trip was already a splurge, so what harm would a pair of authentic clogs be? Shoot, I had been getting some use of my grandma's hand-me-downs, so I knew these would have a place in my wardrobe. On our trip, we asked a few of my relatives where we might find them, but apparently they aren't as hot of an item over yonder than they are here. And maybe they aren't even that cool here, but I still love them.

So on our last day, Joe and I went on a Hasbeen hunt! (It was his idea too; I guess I'll keep him after all) We looked online at all of the places in Malmö that carried them and plotted our drive to a few shops. But it was Sunday and like most European shops, they were all closed. In defeat, I splurged on Swedish ceramics instead. Don't get me wrong, I love my ceramic teapot and bowl (which I'll eventually show you), but I'm still longing for Hasbeens.

Similar to my Hunter Boot longing, I'll probably cave in two years - I just know it. But I need your help. When I eventually cave, which pair should I get?! The wine red braided sky high or the cognac peep toe super high? This is an important questions, my friends. One that I only ask of my most trusted friends - which is everyone on the internet, apparently.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Clogs

So do you remember when I was coveting these clogs? Well, I still love those clogs (and would also love to get a pair of Hasbeens), but I have managed to get my hands on some very special clogs: My Grandma's clogs! Straight from Sweden. She has about 27 pairs. (I'm really not exaggerating.) She's living in a home for seniors now and can't bring everything with her, so I was able to pick out a couple of my favorites. I thought the camel-colored and red ones suited me quite nicely. In fact, I'm wearing the camel clogs right now. I think she'll be happy with the use I'll get out of them too. It's amazing how comfortable a pair of wooden shoes can be!

My mom saved a few pairs of my clogs from when I was a wee one and they are frickin' adorable.

It's kind of fun that clogs are making a comeback. Are you eyeing a pair yourself?



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