It seems that many people’s “high maintenance” comments have related being "high maintenance" to the love of labels. If this is the case (which I disagree with), I would argue that then everyone is in fact then “high maintenance”. Don’t we all actually have a love for labels?
There are Coke A Cola drinkers who would never drink a Pepsi. There are McDonalds lovers who think Burger King is disgusting. There are wine connoisseurs that would never drink 2 buck chuck, argyle wearers who think no one but J Crew makes an argyle, and those Apple fans that are convinced that everything else is a type writer. Regardless of the product, everyone has their personal preference. That is why there are so many products to choose from.
Man or woman, we like what we like. From Playtex to Tampax or Charmin to Cottonelle, everyone has a “label” that fits them best. It is natural to find something that we like and stick with it. So what that you buy expensive designer jeans, if they fit you best and you can afford them go for it. It is difficult to find the right pair of jeans for your body type, so once you find it you never want anything else. Men, maybe you like shopping at Home Depot over Lowes or you enjoy Papa Johns over Pizza Hut, is that not also love for a label?
The problem becomes when the label defines you. The items that you prefer to buy should be what makes you happy but not what defines you. A smart man once said to me “Sure, if you like that than have it just remember that times may not always be this good so you may not be able to have that always. Just be comfortable in making needed adjustments in your life.” I think that is important. We should enjoy the things in life we love weather it is shoes, cars, or cinnamon rolls but everything must come in moderation and it must not be what molds our personalities.
Never be afraid to step outside of your box and try something you thought you didn’t like. While I love my nice shoes, I can always find a good pair at Target too. I have always been a Coke drinker, but I do enjoy the occasional Pepsi. Regardless if I am wearing jeans and tee or stilettos and a dress, you always know what you’re gonna get.
Today’s “4 the Luv” Fab Find:
To go along with today’s topic, today’s shoes come from Target.com. They are Mossimo sandals. They are a spin on this spring’s very popular ruffle wedge sandal style. They retail for $26.99.
http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Panya-Ruffle-Wedge-Sandals/dp/B001GIHO3Q/qid=1238811842/ref=br_1_5/185-8814485-5507322?ie=UTF8&node=3429501&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
Steve Madden also makes a version in the Madden Girl line that can be found on DSW.com. They retail for $49.95.
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?productRef=SEARCH&category=&prodId=186641
Choose your label ladies and enjoy!
*Remember ladies, I am not in any way affiliated with this company or shoe. I am not endorsing the business, I am only admiring the shoe. It’s SOLEly for the luv!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
High Maintenance vs. Body Maintenance
Oh, you have your nails done… “Aren’t you high maintenance?” What, you frequently get your hair done too…”You are so high maintenance!” You like designer labels…”High maintenance!” You don’t eat McDonalds…”Princess, you are so high maintenance!”
High Maintenance, High Maintenance, High Maintenance
Who decided that a woman who likes to take care of themselves deserves a negative name like high maintenance? Now suddenly taking care of yourself receives frequent negative comments. Gentlemen, we get our nails done so that our hands don’t look cracked and manly. We get our hair done so that we don’t walk around looking crazy. Yes, we like to look nice and we don’t eat McDonalds because if we did you would call us “obese” instead of “high maintenance”. These practices should not be considered “high maintenance”. We actually just simply get Body Maintenance.
Body Maintenance as defined by (ME) is the simple act of taking care of one’s self both physically and emotionally. This is similar to the way you have to wash your car, change the oil, and get regular tune ups. All things good require maintaining. How about we all be honest and admit that you actually appreciate your lady participating in these acts of body maintenance. You don’t actually want a girlfriend with rough hands and cracked feet. Would you prefer your wife’s hair to have split ends and roots? And we all know that you don’t want our butts to resemble a Big Mac.
And Ladies, you should understand this behavior of maintaining your body. Please do not participate in the insane accusations that a women who takes care of themselves has a problem. We are going to conclude that any woman who calls another high maintenance is the one who deserves the title. We’ll call you “jealous”.
Finally, by the way men, we also appreciate you participating in similar acts of body maintenance and we don’t call you names. We love it when you get haircuts. We appreciate you taking care of your hands and feet. We love it when you dress nice and prefer for you not to have a beer belly. So how about if we call it even and agree to simply take care of ourselves. The next time we come home from the salon or spa consider your alternatives and please, unless the name is “Beautiful” no name calling!
Today’s “4 the Luv” Fab Find:
This Fab Find is the Nine West “Jai” Pump. It retails at Macy’s for $89.00. The “Jai” pump is a great casual spring/ summer heel. It works well with jeans, capri pants, or dresses and will look great with many color combinations. Enjoy!http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=370116&BannerID=PD222&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-fdmsSHhSU1WtT1cS.xE1bA
*Remember ladies, I am not in any way affiliated with this company or shoe. I am not endorsing the business, I am only admiring the shoe. It’s SOLEly for the luv!
High Maintenance, High Maintenance, High Maintenance
Who decided that a woman who likes to take care of themselves deserves a negative name like high maintenance? Now suddenly taking care of yourself receives frequent negative comments. Gentlemen, we get our nails done so that our hands don’t look cracked and manly. We get our hair done so that we don’t walk around looking crazy. Yes, we like to look nice and we don’t eat McDonalds because if we did you would call us “obese” instead of “high maintenance”. These practices should not be considered “high maintenance”. We actually just simply get Body Maintenance.
Body Maintenance as defined by (ME) is the simple act of taking care of one’s self both physically and emotionally. This is similar to the way you have to wash your car, change the oil, and get regular tune ups. All things good require maintaining. How about we all be honest and admit that you actually appreciate your lady participating in these acts of body maintenance. You don’t actually want a girlfriend with rough hands and cracked feet. Would you prefer your wife’s hair to have split ends and roots? And we all know that you don’t want our butts to resemble a Big Mac.
And Ladies, you should understand this behavior of maintaining your body. Please do not participate in the insane accusations that a women who takes care of themselves has a problem. We are going to conclude that any woman who calls another high maintenance is the one who deserves the title. We’ll call you “jealous”.
Finally, by the way men, we also appreciate you participating in similar acts of body maintenance and we don’t call you names. We love it when you get haircuts. We appreciate you taking care of your hands and feet. We love it when you dress nice and prefer for you not to have a beer belly. So how about if we call it even and agree to simply take care of ourselves. The next time we come home from the salon or spa consider your alternatives and please, unless the name is “Beautiful” no name calling!
Today’s “4 the Luv” Fab Find:
This Fab Find is the Nine West “Jai” Pump. It retails at Macy’s for $89.00. The “Jai” pump is a great casual spring/ summer heel. It works well with jeans, capri pants, or dresses and will look great with many color combinations. Enjoy!http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=370116&BannerID=PD222&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-fdmsSHhSU1WtT1cS.xE1bA
*Remember ladies, I am not in any way affiliated with this company or shoe. I am not endorsing the business, I am only admiring the shoe. It’s SOLEly for the luv!
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