You see this image? Jimmy Choo sent out an email yesterday advertising their fall line, which apparently includes the red hobo bag and black leather boots seen in the photo. Immediately my mind goes to the movie Pretty Woman. Hooker with a heart of gold. Julia Roberts and her 44" long legs (how is that possible?). This campaign photo is sending a message. And it isn't a good one.

Thigh high leather boots come in and out of fashion. Me? I won't wear them for the reasons mentioned above, regardless of their current trendiness. To me they say "streetwalker" or at the very least, someone who is trying way too hard to gain attention. Then again, I'm so petite that these would probably envelop my entire leg.

Realizing I might be in the minority on this, it prompted me to ask my twitter crew their opinion of above-the-knee boots. Here's how it all went down:

  Dig deep enough into the background of any Nancy Neatnick and she'll ultimately confess a harrowing tale of her formerly disorganized self. A dirty bedroom, disorganized closets, chaotic schedules. But after missing one birthday, one office visit, one deadline she was likely cured for good. If for not other reason that sheer embarrassment and the desire to never feel that way again. In one single moment, Nancy transformed into the modern day do-it-all woman. As a business owner, I prize organization above many other noble qualities. It allows me to live in a clean home, juggle what seem to be dozens of tasks, complete projects on time, keep appointments, and generally live in an orderly and happy world. I thrive when there is structure so that my creative mind can run free with ideas.

It is a learned behavior, no matter what "experts" tell you. Yes...you can be organized. You just need to do one thing: DECIDE to be an organized person. Once you raise your standards and declare that quality as a "must" in your life you'll be cured. It certainly was true for me. If the appeal of never missing a deadline again can't sway you to join "our team" then maybe the cool journals, stickers, notebooks and pretty paper accessories we use will convince you. After all, a Disorganized Debbie just wouldn't look right carrying around such a fetching little journal or brandishing such a pretty little dayplanner. And she might... (can I say this aloud?) lose it. Tsk Tsk. You see, the Nancys of the world feel a certain tension with the Debbies. Because as much as Debbie might complain about her missing to-do lists and missed appointments, she could easily fix these thngs. She could absolutely pull it together and turn her life around as Nancy did.

Anyone can make a decision that forever changes the trajectory of their life like once-disorganized-Nancy. She can now tell her husband she'd like him to grab the the third white shirt from the back of the closet. She can tell you that the kitchen shears are in the utensil drawer and the paper scissors reside in the utility drawer. She's a civilized version of her former self, surrounded by colorful notebooks, attractive wastebaskets and fabulous journals that have become a part of her very essence.
She's a changed person. Has been for as long as she can remember. And you can be too. So....if you're a Debbie I'm asking you to join our team. Make a decision and get it together. Your life will be far easier. You'll accomplish so much more. You'll find order in your chaos. Besides...It's a whole lot prettier over here thanks to all of our cool office accessories.

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Although I know many people hold on to things, and boast generous collections, I am now a "keeper" of things. Shoes and clothing flow in and out of my closet making way for new items over time. Furnishings evolve. With the exception of handbags and jewelry, I have a catch and release approach to my possessions. Enjoying a brief love affair with them before letting them go lead a new life without me. In short, I prefer to own my things rather than allowing them to own me.

Really? Is this where we are? Denim cutoffs? According to Nordstom and those Real Housewives of NJ, I'd say we're in the midst of a full-on denim cutoff explosion.

Honestly, I don't remember these ever being in style. I do recall people wearing them. But I have no memory of them ever being posh, cool, hip or desired. Do you? The bright side? If you're a slave to fashion and just can't wait to rock this look, at least you'll have something to do with those stovepipe jeans in the back of your closet.

But maybe...just maybe...let's don't and say we did.

It's been hovering near 100 degrees for days on end. In order to play outside you'd need to do so before 8am or after 8pm. That is if you hope to feel comfortable. I'm not exaggerating. And this isn't the blissfully dry heat of the desert. No. This comes brimming with oppressive humidity. I liken it to being wrapped in a wet wool blanket each time I step outside.

Instead of frolicking in the sunshine of the season I find myself hiding indoors for hours at a time. After just a week I'm beginning to feel like a caged animal. I want to run. I want to play. I want t swim. I want to feel the wind on my face and the cool breeze of the surf blowing my hair. I want to rebel against the weather itself. Futile? Yes. But my feelings are no less genuine.

What do I want? Well if I must be in the heat, at least let me be lounging in this scenic location. But ideally I'd be overlooking the ocean.

Tell me, dear weather gods. When will you relent?