so my sneaker problem is not really a little sneaky problem, but rather a BIG sneaker problem. and it's a real BIG problem because i am a real living, breathing grown up now (even if i don't look like one) with a real grown up person job where sneakers cannot be worn on a daily basis.
so i saw the stan smiths and i was like HEY, i need those in my closet if i am going to be taken seriously as a caajinista (after all, the whole premise behind caaj cool actually predates normcore as all you loyal blog followers must know). so anyways, i was like HEY...i need those. those are cheapie (especially if you fit into kiddie sizes, SCORE!!..) and can serve as my one way to buy into the normcore thing on the weekends when i'm not busy being very important at my very real and important job.
so i got those...
then a couple of days later, i was at jcrew during my trip to AMERICA, and i saw a pair of nike blazer vintage hi-tops and i was like HEY, i need those too if i am going to look like a cool and caaj trendsetter who doesn't take herself so seriously...and for a 100 buckeroos, not too bad!
then...i got back to italy..and i saw the golden goose sneaks everywhere and i was like...omg, these are like the stan smiths but with a grungy cool beaten up vibe which would add a whole other layer of complexity to my wardrobe...so i was like HEY, mom - it's almost eid (yes, my mom still buys me eid presents - after all, i don't have endless resources to buy all the sneakers this little heart desires in the world, c'mon guys!)...and so i added those to my sneaker repertoire...
AND THENNNNNN....i went to london for the wknd, and saw the air max everywhere i turned...and while at first i had resisted the airmax trend because i really did think they were hideous, i have now decided that they are kind of ugly, but also just look soooo cute with jeans, an oversized sweather, and boxy coat...it's the ultimate caaj thing - when you you find something kind of so ugly, but then also kind of love it...so i went onto nike.com and actually MTO'd a pair (for those in the know (or rather those who work for gucci) - that is made-to-order) of a faux white croco pair (sounds really ugly and cheapo looking, i know...but wait till u see those babies on these little feeties!!!)
and noooooooooooooow...net-a-porter sends me this email with Holiday Essentials...and lo and behold, there is a pair of the coolest, caajest black adidas originals that are just screaaaaaaaaaming my name...i don't have a pair of black sneaks still...maybe i NEED them too?? no, hib-i mean caaj kim, don't do it.
ok friends, i will heed your warning. don't you worry, my little readers, i will resist their call. i am exercising self-control. it's hard - very hard (almost as hard as not having eaten a cupcake or french fries in a month - TRUE STORY, MY LOYAL READERS, TRUE STORY - look who is developing real adult eating habits!!). so instead of buying them, i am going to write about them to satisfy my urge (it's part of my 12-step program)...let's hope it works - let's really hope it works..i'm not making any promises though.
so i saw the stan smiths and i was like HEY, i need those in my closet if i am going to be taken seriously as a caajinista (after all, the whole premise behind caaj cool actually predates normcore as all you loyal blog followers must know). so anyways, i was like HEY...i need those. those are cheapie (especially if you fit into kiddie sizes, SCORE!!..) and can serve as my one way to buy into the normcore thing on the weekends when i'm not busy being very important at my very real and important job.
so i got those...
then a couple of days later, i was at jcrew during my trip to AMERICA, and i saw a pair of nike blazer vintage hi-tops and i was like HEY, i need those too if i am going to look like a cool and caaj trendsetter who doesn't take herself so seriously...and for a 100 buckeroos, not too bad!
then...i got back to italy..and i saw the golden goose sneaks everywhere and i was like...omg, these are like the stan smiths but with a grungy cool beaten up vibe which would add a whole other layer of complexity to my wardrobe...so i was like HEY, mom - it's almost eid (yes, my mom still buys me eid presents - after all, i don't have endless resources to buy all the sneakers this little heart desires in the world, c'mon guys!)...and so i added those to my sneaker repertoire...
and noooooooooooooow...net-a-porter sends me this email with Holiday Essentials...and lo and behold, there is a pair of the coolest, caajest black adidas originals that are just screaaaaaaaaaming my name...i don't have a pair of black sneaks still...maybe i NEED them too?? no, hib-i mean caaj kim, don't do it.
ok friends, i will heed your warning. don't you worry, my little readers, i will resist their call. i am exercising self-control. it's hard - very hard (almost as hard as not having eaten a cupcake or french fries in a month - TRUE STORY, MY LOYAL READERS, TRUE STORY - look who is developing real adult eating habits!!). so instead of buying them, i am going to write about them to satisfy my urge (it's part of my 12-step program)...let's hope it works - let's really hope it works..i'm not making any promises though.
if you see a pair of black adidas gazelles on these little feeties paired with a cute girly frock or skinny jeans and a leather jacket - forget you ever read this post..and just know that i tried, i really tried, to resist.
