Which one of these tootsies belong to me? Why no, those are not my stripper boots making a splash at the recent Billy Idol Concert at McMenamin's Edgefield.... those belonged to the gal sitting next to me, and WOW get a load of her die-hard fashion sense- it was about 90 that afternoon and I have to imagine she finished up the evening with a nasty rash ;0. you think?
By now you've noticed my quite sensible choice in footwear. Truth be told I'm not a shoe junkie- I'm probably one of the more Conservative gals when it comes to footwear. I'm sure I'm going on summer #4 w/these sandals as I can't even recall where I got them. I do however recall the pedicure ;)
My point sisters (someday I'll explain why I call you all that) is that
Every now + then we've got to make a choice: Function or Fabulous?
I hear little voices.. Function sits on my left shoulder and Fabulous, well she whispers or is it whimpers, in my right ear. Typically I can have the 2 come to an agreement. Sometimes Function gets the edge especially when it comes to being on my feet (in grass mind you... really those spiky boots on grass-AERATE me baby). Other times Fabulous dictates my accessories for the event.
BUT I believe that if my 2-little voices arrive at a decision where FABULOUS MEETS FUNCTION then I'm lookin' and feelin' stylish, comfortable, + down right fabulous.
OK sisters... weigh in on this one... function or fabulous?
oh... here's a peek at billy... he was lookin' hot, hot in the city, hot in the city tonight... tonight. i let out a little rebel yell and rushed the stage, white wedding for the spiky boot gal... monie-monie. billy so has it going on. my feet not so much.
Whoa, how did I miss the news that Billy Idol was at Edgefield? Darn!
Ok, I have to say that of course it is wonderful when function meets fabulous. But sometimes you just have to go with function and realize that while the fashion police may give you a warning, it isn't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things! With that said, I have girlfriends who I am positive would disagree with me on this point!
It was fun being on the radio show last week, great to meet you and next time a blast from the 80's is in town (Boy George? Cyndi Lauper? Tears for Fears?) call me!
Happy weekend,
Melissa
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | July 26, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Hi Christa :)
Love love love your blog! LOL about the boot rash! Seriously, but hey no pain no gain!
So here's my vote ... after having three boys in less than 5 years and raising them over the last 9 years (very grateful!) I am now reaching a point in my-almost-40- life where I want to say to hell with function, capri pants, sensible shoes that you can sprint after a toddler in at the speed of light, and big mommy purses that have diaper wipes, hand sanitizer, bandaids, broken crayons, matchbox cars, pads of paper, and very scary remnants of fish crackers (or some other hideous kid-friendly snack food b/c we can't go more than 90 minutes with out food, right?) Now I want killer sexy shoes that I can't really walk in, a delicious tiny handbag (preferably from www.designsbyjayne.com) and a convertible! Well for at least a week!! :)
Posted by: Cindy Aggson | July 26, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Hi, I am commenting on your last post about laundries. I believe every laundry should be at least as big as a bedroom. It is obvious that the people who design houses have no idea of the realities of life. ;-) A laundry should not be walkthrough either, you should be allowed to have a mess in there. At the same time I always decorate my laundry with things that make me happy as I have to work in there and that is bad enough without being in an unco-ordinated dump. I think your laundry is absolutely gorgeous and only wish I could get enough of my washing moved on to have mine look like that too! Cherrie
Posted by: willywagtail | July 27, 2008 at 03:24 AM
You don't have to do the over-the-top fabulous outside when you feel fabulous inside, and girl, you are FABU!
I feel fab in my ratty old sneakers because I am fabu from the inside out.
Now sing me a verse of mony-mony.
-- Al
Posted by: allison carter | July 27, 2008 at 05:41 PM
I have rather wide feet, so fit and function always trump fabulous. But every now and then, fit and FABULOUS combine. Which is why I have a pair of purple suede shoes with 3" heels that I love!
Posted by: SEW | July 30, 2008 at 12:13 AM
I still can't believe she was wearing that at the concert!!!
My vote? FABU EVERY TIME, SISTER!!! :)
Posted by: Lori | September 14, 2008 at 11:11 AM