Always Anna

For the most part, I consider myself a pretty flexible, open person.  When it comes to academic and political subjects, I’m good at looking at both sides of an issue, and am always willing to learn more.  I like this side of myself. 

That said, when it comes to pop culture, I have a very stubborn streak, and can cling to totally unfounded ideas for no particular reason.  I clung to my love of New Kids on the Block a full year after everyone else dropped them.  I defended Britney Spears constantly, only facing the truth of her trashiness after she showed the horrifyingly bad taste to marry Federline.  I fought metallic accessories for the last two years, only embracing their cool rock-and-roll vibe in the last 9 months or so.  And I have refused - flat out refused - to buy Steve Madden shoes EVER, just because one friend of mine had a couple pairs of SM shoes fall apart after less than a year of wear.

So what if SM shoes were cute and comfortable?  I didn’t care that they were pretty reasonably priced.  I convinced myself that they were too expensive to justify poor quality (unlike Payless) and never bought a pair.  I refused to even try them on.  Well, last week, my SM embargo ended.  Why?  Because, after two months of searching, they were the only pair of gray suede pumps I could find that suited me.

Now, I might accept SM shoes.  But I will never - never - buy Jessica Simpson shoes.  How tacky!