As my three readers know, I write passionately about global concerns. It will not come as a surprise, then, that I wish to address the devastating problem of changing fashions with two examples.
First: I have a favorite shirt. It comes in v-neck or crew neck, short-sleeved or long-sleeved. I have every combination in various colors. If I had enough of them, I would wear this shirt every day. Only one thing stops me from having enough. It's not money. I've got the money to spend. They aren't sold any more. For at least the last six months I have been checking for my favorite shirt (Mossimo black-tag t-shirt) every time I go to Target. No luck. They aren't selling it any more. I've gone into mourning.
Second: my favorite shoes. Several years ago I bought a pair of no-name brand junk shoes. They have since become my favorites (yes, that's a hole in the toe):
I have been searching everywhere for an equally cheap replacement, as these are finally falling apart. Wouldn't you know, Payless has started making shoes that don't look like trash (for the most part). They don't have anything that looks remotely like my favorite shoes, or much that even looks like something I'd wear. The only brand I've been able to find that approaches similarity to my favorite shoes is converse, and aside from the ridiculous prices of their shoes is the fact that they just look so trendy. Where can I find a junky shoe that is comfortable, not totally ugly, and cheap?
