I officially hit the end of my “mid 30s” this week. Next year I’ll be in my “late 30s”. How the fuck did that happen?
Typically for my birthday I don’t “need” anything because I usually get what I want throughout the year anyway. This year I got a CaffItaly coffee machine and milk frother “for my birthday”. Two months ago. It was an “early present.”
So I decided this year I wanted Ugg boots “for my birthday.” But the husband said, “You already got your coffee machine!” Damn. He remembered. I’m like a 5 year old when it comes to buying things “It can be an early/late birthday/Christmas present!” depending on what time of year it is.
Now, to put things in perspective, I am the cheapest person I know. As in, I don’t really like to pay more than $30 for any one item. Shoes, shirts, dresses, handbags…$30 is around my price point. So the thought of spending $100+ on a pair of Ugg boots made me a bit sick to my stomach. I’ve only ever spent $60 on a pair of Hush Puppies, $80 on a pair of nude heels that were marked down from some ridiculous price and almost $200 on a pair of running shoes. The rest of my shoes are mostly $15 flats from Target. And I wonder why my feet, knees and legs hurt.
So last Tuesday I found a brochure for an Ugg factory near my husband’s work, laying on the kitchen table. I figured he’d stopped in and looked at them, but they were much more expensive than a site online I had found. Then he text me “Leaving all kinds of hints now aren’t you, with this brochure?” “I thought it was yours” I replied. “Nope, not mine.” “Oh, it must have come in the mail then.” But I’d never seen them in the mail before.
Fast forward to Friday, and I get home from work after a kinda long crappy day. Another visit to the doctor, 3 nights of terrible sleep and coughing. And Nick says, “We have a surprise for you!”
Ugg boots. From the factory. “For my birthday.” They couldn’t wait until Wednesday, I had to have them NOW!
And I love them.
Some people spend money on Jimmy Choos. Some people spend money on Manolo Blahniks. Me? My most expensive pair of shoes are slippers.
Do you have Uggs? Do you love them? Or do you prefer Jimmy Choos?
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I am a bit the same, love my ugg’s! You cant beat them for quality really. I don’t spend much on shoes usually either. NIce that you got surprised too. Hubby finds it really hard to ever surprise me with gifts.
I have been hearing RAVE reviews about uggs for so long. I still thought that kind of money was ridiculous for boots. But now…oh I am a convert. I will be keeping a little stash of money to start saving for my next pair!
I am a bag girl as I have bad feet but I would love uggs someday. My sister brought hers on her visit and since we wear the same size I borrowed them a couple of times. Enjoy. And I am the same with buying presents months in advance and claiming them for future events (do it with/for my kids too lol) deb xx
I have bad feet too, which is why most of my shoes are Target ballet flats, to hide my feet!
Oh thank god for Uggs! I have a passion for my knee-highs. I bought them online on sale. As soon as I see wear in my Ugg, I grab a sale pair for storage until my Uggies go to Heaven.
My Husband would admire your thrift!
this is my first pair, i am already thinking about my second pair! 🙂
Don’t have either – Choos or Uggs…but I like your husband got you what you wanted as a surprise…
Yeah, he is a bit of a gem at times this man of mine. He’s usually a pretty good gift giver.
I also spoiled myself with a pair of UGG’s this winter, they are so worth it.
I have to admit, I was skeptical, but I am a convert! I am in LOOOOVE!
They’re the best! And teamed with a flanno and I guess I’m still a westie at heart, lol.
I am the same as you except $20 is my limit!! I have a pair of fake uggs which I got from rivers or somewhere like it a couple of years ago!!
Happy birthday, enjoy your uggs!!
Thanks Ann. I am enjoying them immensely already! 🙂 Just trying to make sure they stay out of reach of the puppy.
They are so expensive. I really want a new pair but every time I look for some I can’t justify the prices. It is a good birthday present idea. Happy Birthday.
I love heels – of course my feet don’t. I have a mix of practical and cheap and a couple of impractical and expensive. My best buy are a pair of croc flats (not the normal sort, but closed in ballet-style flats). Wear them everywhere.
I love heels too, but my feet are big (size 11) and I am tall, and they are so uncomfortable…ahhh well. One day when I have expendable income I will wear comfy, real leather ballet flats in every colour 🙂
Oh Gosh, can I ask… will you be wearing them outside of the house? Can you tell I’m not a fan.
I am sorry, but I have EVERY intention of wearing them OUT of the house and IN PUBLIC. 🙂 but I haven’t yet. Should I let you know when I do??? 🙂 hehe
Ohhh I love them! Need a new pair myself, since my $7 Aldi pair have a hole in them 😉 Happy early Birthday #teamIBOT
Thanks Josefa! I had cheap slippers from Target, and every time I wore them my feet sweated and stunk!
I have an awesome pair of ugg boots, with absolutely no need to wear them ever up here – what a waste!!!!!
oh no! Sounds like an excuse to go on holiday to the snow!
Squeeeeeeee! They look SO comfy! I am with you on Team Frugal. It’s a hard cross to bear. I think it’s the Capricorn in me. LOL.
Well I am a Leo, so what is my excuse?? LOL. They are ridiculously comfy. I had NO idea.
I wanted a deadly good pair of uggies but couldn’t bring myself to spend the money either. I’d take some as a gift though 🙂
My most expensive shoes are the Doc Martens I got fro my 17th birthday, that are still going strong 🙂
Doc Martens! Another trend I never had! *sob* at least I am not missing out on Uggs! 🙂 You would get good use out of Uggs in PL! Far more justifiable than having them in Darwin!
As much a s I would love a pair of real Uggs, I make do with my Rivers fakies.
Happy Birthday Aroha x
my mum got a pair of Rivers fakies this week! I might have to compare with her. We’ll see which pair lasts the most seasons! 😉 It IS a ridiculous amount of money. I’m trying not to think about it!
You my girl are a girl after my own heart!
YES to Ugg boots. MY FAVOURITE FOOTWEAR
And also YES to never paying more than $30 for any piece of clothing …. except handbags … I go to $50 with them
yeah, much harder to find a handbag for $30 or under. I did see one last week I loved that was reduced from $80 to $29! So they CAN be found. I got my mum to buy me a $60 handbag for my birthday 🙂
Good one. PS I just read your comment on my blog. You broke a rib coughing? I did that last year with whooping cough. It killed!! I didn’t know I had whooping cough until it had hung around for 6 weeks. You don’t have whooping cough do you? Busted rib is a pretty good sign … ouch!
I reckon they’re great and they’ll never go out of fashion, unlike $300 heels! x
Here’s hoping! I wonder if I can wear them in the summer time as well? Supposedly you can and the wool cools your feet too?
This is so beautiful! Love that you spend money on comfort. I think it is a very worthy purchase. My first Uggs were original and oh so expensive. Since then I haven’t been able to afford them, so had had to get cheap knock offs. Not nearly as good. Enjoy them!
And curious- I am in my early 30’s. When do I get to the mid 30s? And when do the late 30s begin?
I am hoping these hold up for at least 5-10 years, then I can afford another pair 😉 I always thought “early” was 0-3, mid 4-6, late 7-9??? I am 36 tomorrow.
Happy birthday!!! For way back then, xS
Aww what a lovely surprise. They look super comfy. I’m the exact same as you. I hate spending more than $30 on shoes these days. Such a cheapskate 🙂
they’re SO comfy. I wanted to wear them to work the other morning. Almost cried at how cold my legs/feet were when I took them off!
They look so comfy and warm! I’m a bit the same with ‘oh this will just be a birthday/christmas/whatever present.
Yep, SO comfy and warm! Yet not sweaty AT ALL. That’s the key! Birthday and Christmas are only justifiable a few months a year, it’s getting creative through the rest of the year that takes talent. lol
What a wonderful birthday surprise!!!!!! Love it!
Hubby is pretty good at good surprises!
How sweet is your hubby?! I love that.
Yeah, my shoe collection is not full of choos that’s for sure! I’m a Rubi flats girl myself.
I have a size 11 foot so it is really hard for me to find shoes that fit. Rubi and Novo and a lot of shoe places don’t stock size 11. Target is one of few that does.
If we are talking spend on footwear, I honestly couldn’t think of a worthier cause! These babies will get worn every single day, right?
So far, every day AND every night since getting them! I am loving them.
I’ve never owned a pair of ugg boots before, but I think about it every Winter!!!
I have thought about it the last couple of winters, too, and finally got them this one! Worth the wait – but wish I hadn’t waited! Oh well, have them now! 🙂
Those UGGs look soooo comfy!!!! and WARM!!! I must go get myself a pair soon! Admittedly I did try on some Choos for my wedding but the design that I like they did not have it in my size so in the end I had some Steve Maddens which I absolutely adored! Now I think I need to add an UGG to my collection!
Funny enough I ended up wearing ballet flats for my wedding, too. Hmmm, i think I have a ballet flat problem. And yes, warm and comfy they most certainly are both!
Happy Birthday! HAHA! I love my real UGGS. I say real cause I’m so happy I don’t have a stinky ass pair any more with the fake sheep fluff. My husband bought the real ones for me a couple years ago off one of those coupon sites or something. And then a year later I convinced him to buy himself some when they came up for sale on another one of those sites. SEE I’m cheap too. We have a no UGG boot rule in public, that goes for the garden/yardwork Crocs too. DO you have a rule?
We don’t have any rules, and while I haven’t worn them in public – YET – I can’t promise that I won’t at some point. haha! I wanted to get mine from one of those sites but my husband just went straight to the factory!