Sunday, November 30, 2008

Ugg Slippers and Ugg Boots

By Julie Hellstrom

I was sitting in front of the Junior High School the other day, waiting for my daughter, when I noticed the most peculiar thing! Now I know it is Jr. High and peculiar is norm there, but what I noticed was their choice of footwear - Ugg Slippers. That was boys and girls, mind you.

You know, the fuzzy ones that slip on that we used to call mules. The boys like the moccasin-looking slippers. And the one that all the popular kids are wearing (puhlease!!!) are Uggs.

With Ugs boots making a splash these last few years, it is no surprise that these slippers are too. Plus with winter and the new look (new in that it is 80's retro, right?) with the boots are skinny jeans/leggings and long to the knee cable knit sweaters.

Now, I'd never admit this to my teens, but I love them too! They are comfy and fashionable (can't beat that!) with the warm sheepskin for winter and they can even be worn in summer because the sheepskin actually acts as moisture-wicking Double bonus!

I like the way the cuffs have exposed sheepskin and the soles are made out of suede so they are durable. This is in both the boys and girls slippers. For authenticity, they sport the UGG logo on them, too.

Check on the status of your Ugg boots at the same time. May as well get these marked of your 'need to have' list too. Especially since the cold and snow are knocking on the door. I have seen these worn with shorts and skirts in the summer and man are they sexy!

So as much as I have always despised hearing the infamous words "but Mom, everyone is wearing them", this might be the one area we give in, of course because they are sensible! - 15634

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