You guys ever notice how I'm always, "Blah blah blah, I don't accept ads, I don't take anything from vendors or PR firms, I don't go on junkets, etc"?
Because I have integrity. And I can't be bought.
Turns out that's just because no one ever offered me anything I wanted before. So, when my favorite company in the world said they'd like to send me a couple of things (as my last book was basically a love letter to them), I said yes.
Honestly, I was hoping for maybe a mousepad and a coffee cup, which I kind of needed because all my favorite pit bull mugs have broken lately. (Gravity problems.) But they had something different in mind.
Behold my magnificent booty:
Yes, all these shoes are by Crocs. Even the ones you cannot deny are ridiculously cute.
Here's a close-up on the Mary Janes:
(It's not a good close up, but that's my fault, not the shoes.)
These are from the YOU by Crocs line and also come in black, green, and hot pink. They're leather-lined and have an extra squashy foot bed and they're the most comfortable 3.5 inch heels you'll ever own. Get them for yourself here. And you can see the silver strappy ones here.
This should neatly prove once and for all I do not have terrible taste in shoes, ANGIE.
Although, I recently got these:
Perhaps I shouldn't be quite so smug about my scorching sense of style. When I was telling friends at dinner last night about these, someone posed the question, "Where the fuck are you going to wear mouse shoes?" to which Manic Mommy quickly replied, "Disneyland?"
Anyway, I'm going to be away from my computer for the weekend and there won't be any new posts before Tuesday. 'Til then, discuss for whom you'd sell out, given the chance.
(And now I need to take my Crocs shrine down before the contractor comes and thinks I'm hosting a tea party for my shoes.)
Kate Spade
Oliver Peoples
Tom Ford
BMW
Tag Heuer
Yeah - I'd sell out.
Posted by: Marlee | July 18, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Have fun at Bloghere and the beach!
I can't believe those are crocs!!
Posted by: Julie | July 18, 2008 at 10:17 AM
How about the ENTIRE Natick Collection or ALL of Newbury Street?
I would also accept any department store on par with Bloomingdales.
Posted by: cary | July 18, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Did anyone notice the names of all the You by Croc shoes for fall? They're all drink related. With a Twist, Gimlet, Neat Leather, etc. Too cute!
Posted by: Deb | July 18, 2008 at 08:55 AM
I am so loving on those shoes (not the mouse ones, sorry)
I would totally sell out for Coach.
Posted by: Tammy | July 18, 2008 at 08:50 AM
I'd totally sell out for all the Madras and Seer Sucker J.Crew & Brooks Brothers could offer.
Posted by: Even God Is Single | July 18, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Wow! Those shoes are actually adorable. I even went to the website. I want about 10 pairs now. I never thought Croc would make something that Stacey and Clinton finally can't make fun of.
Posted by: Sarah | July 18, 2008 at 08:28 AM
I'd sell out for a new hybrid vehicle, Yuengling beer, and Apple electronic products.
No, I'm not a guy! But why sell out for clothes, etc. when I'm a different size every other year?! Another round of Weight Watchers, here I come - - Loved the Fat book, Jen.
Posted by: Kim | July 18, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Pottery Barn, Coach and Christian Bale ever since I saw him in American Psycho....
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | July 18, 2008 at 07:37 AM
For a hot second I thought you were going to show us a Weight Watchers t-shirt...
Posted by: HD | July 18, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Who would I sell out for??
Coach, Starbucks?
Someone who would give me lots of plants for my yard and for my pots through out my house and yard?
J Crew? Ralph Lauren? (I am stuck in middle school between the years of 1981-1984, so pink and green things...I know I know...Lilly Pulitzer!)
Wow, you can tell I am a homicide detective, yes? Because it looks like I will sell out for any of the places I can't afford.....
Posted by: Heather | July 18, 2008 at 06:07 AM
I've been reading your books while in the state of deep depression and I can honestly say they are the only words I have read lately that have made me smile, laugh and feel a little lighter in the heart.
I read your current book first and then went back to the bookstore and bought all the rest. Reading "Bitter Is The New Black" right now and it is truly refreshing.
Thank you for helping me see a little light in my days. Keep on writing - you are a blessing!
Posted by: TT - Orlando | July 18, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Food/foodstuffs-Cheesecake Factory, Lindt Truffles(i'd be a good little bitch if they were to offer up some of those extra dark chocolate truffles)Arizona Iced Tea(especially diet green tea with ginseng)Coldstone Creamery
Other-mirabella cosmetics(they're the only mineral make up that made a foundation that covers my acne scaring.i seriously shouldnt have been allowed to have long fingernails during puberty)Angels Jeans(sooooooo comfy i can even wear them during PMS)Steve and Barry's, Spencer's Gifts, Newbury Comics,and the person who created the tuxedo t-shirt(i want that person to make a dress version for girls)
Wow. I dont think I ever had any integrty after looking at this list.
Posted by: Andrea | July 18, 2008 at 12:22 AM
i have been trying to convince my husband i need the mouse flats in black and white cow spots.
Posted by: emily Estep | July 17, 2008 at 10:41 PM
I'd sell out for Fantasie and Fayreform.
Posted by: Liz | July 17, 2008 at 10:12 PM
You all have such high standards! I'd sell out for a bag of cheetos. :D
Posted by: Dawn | July 17, 2008 at 09:56 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I love the MJ's. They are too cute. I wonder if I could stand in them for 8 hours a day and not fall on my head in front of 7-8 year olds. It might be worth a try though for how cute they are!
Posted by: Michelle | July 17, 2008 at 09:12 PM
I love the mice shoes. I have kitty shoes. I think I should have mice shoes too.
And those Crocs are NIIIICE.
Posted by: Heather | July 17, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Wow. I have mocked crocs many times (despite owning and secretly loving a pair) because they are ugly but those are some cute shoes that I would never guess were made by crocs. Good score!
Posted by: Michelle | July 17, 2008 at 08:05 PM
OH MY HEAD! I don't care what fashionistas say, Crocs rock. And if they make pretty shoes that are 1/10th that comfortable, then I'm all in 'em.
That said, I would sell out for Dirty Boy, a.k.a. Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs. I heart him, seriously, and I don't care if my husband knows it.
Posted by: EGE | July 17, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Oh dear...ROTFLMAO at those rediculously adorable mouse shoes...I've never seen anything quite like them!
Posted by: Tammy | July 17, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Note to Crocs: I will totally rave about your company and all of the fabulous shoes you make for the small price of one black pair of the mary janes, size 8. Thank you in advance.
Posted by: Cara | July 17, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Teva
Cheesecake Factory! could you just imagine WONDERFUL fresh cheesecake in all variety's everyday??
Posted by: Megan | July 17, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Umm...
You know what makes those mouse shoes UNBELIEVABLY cute? The little stitched-swirl tail!
Posted by: alg | July 17, 2008 at 07:01 PM
OMG!!! I LOVE those Maryjanes! I would sell my soul (and firstborn,) for Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik or Loree Rodkin. Bags,shoes and jewelry. ALL my downfall,....the only things I have more love for,-is animals. They mean more than anything in the world to me. Thanks for always making me laugh, I love ya Jen, keep up the awesome stuff.
Posted by: Angel A. | July 17, 2008 at 06:28 PM
The Marc Jacobs shoes are super cute! I do love the Crocs ballet flats, but I wear a size 11 and have yet to find them for my ginormous skis.
I'd sell out for Yigal Azrouel, Thakoon, Chloe, Hermes (waitlist, schmaitlist, Birkin here I come!), and/or Malandrino. The list is endless.
Posted by: Kim | July 17, 2008 at 06:12 PM
I've always wanted a t-shirt that said BODY BY HÄAGEN-DAZS. It's certainly accurate, and they should be proud of all the hard work they've put into creating my fat ole ass.
Damn, Jen! That is some cool swag. Please let us know if those Mary-Janes are as painful as they look. Dooce posted a pic of some fuck-me pumps she wore for ten hours the other day, and they looked like Shoes Of Doom to me, though she claims they were quite comfy.
Posted by: Caroline (the OTHER Caroline) | July 17, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Those MJ's are fanfreakintastic!!!!! If I could afford to drop $150.00 on shoes right now I would snatch those up in a heartbeat! Congrats on the loot. I must admit that I would sell out for many, many things. Anything related to cupcakes, pastry, jewelry, well pretty much anything. I heart free loot!
Posted by: Shawna | July 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM
I would pretty much sell out for any company that wanted to send me something! Except for maybe Forever 21, or some other cheap, yucky place.
Jen those Mary Janes are TOO CUTE! I LOVE them. Also, I too have tried on and looked at the mouse shoes by Mark Jacobs but couldn't bring myself to buy them. I think they're still adorable though.
Posted by: Kelsey | July 17, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Mouse shoes - Absolutely adorable! I would so wear them.
Patent Leather - I think I missed the memo on when patent leather came back in to style.
Given the chance, I would sell out to Express. It's the one store I HAVE to go into every time I am in the mall.
Posted by: Beck | July 17, 2008 at 05:00 PM
I would sell out in a heart beat for just one black Prada bag, let alone the whole line....
Posted by: Beth in SF | July 17, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Hmmmm.
Any or all the below:
Brownstone in Brooklyn with roof deck, back yard, parking AND washer/dryer.
Flying magic carpet
A huge sailboat, complete with crew to cate to my every whim
A private island in the pacific
LIfetime supply of Sony Field Mint Chocolate Chip frozen yogurt.
Posted by: Fe | July 17, 2008 at 04:50 PM
The mouse shoes are Marc by Marc Jacobs and I just bought them too!
Posted by: Courtney | July 17, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU POSTED THE MINNIE SHOES!!!!
Photos from last night will be up on Manic in the near future!
What a fun night, including STALKER girls!
hee hee!
Have a great vaca!
Posted by: Manic Mommy | July 17, 2008 at 04:40 PM
i write this wondering if you'd actually read this. but here goes... I LOVE YOUR WRITING!! i do! i "accidently" started reading your second book and loved it so much, recently started on your first book and just bought your third book so i will have no gaps when i finish the current book. and then again "accidently" found your blog!!!! your blog is like reading your books. its great. :) anyway. thank you. and keep the books coming!! :)
Posted by: imhkim | July 17, 2008 at 04:27 PM
I have to have those mouse shoes!
Posted by: Jenn in AZ | July 17, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Big League sell out: GAS STATION GIFT CARDS! any and all...I'm afraid they own my soul anyway.
Pony League sell out: Burberry, Marc Jacobs, and all of Nordstroms fat lady clothes (when you can find pretty ones).
Little League sell out: Target, all of Target!
Posted by: Jackie | July 17, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Stella Artois - in a New York minute.
Posted by: Sunshine | July 17, 2008 at 04:16 PM
"I would sell out to anyone who would make decently priced cute shoes in a size 12W. They don't exist and my poor gigantic man-feet are suffering for it.
Posted by:Brandi | July 17, 2008 at 01:23 PM "
Brandi, I feel your pain! And why do the few people who make shoes in a 12 assume we all only want to wear 2-4 inch spike heels or orthopedic shoes?
Jen, the mouse shoes ROCK! I want a pair now.
Posted by: Mickey | July 17, 2008 at 03:48 PM
OMG, those are too cute. I'm so jealous. I would most likely sell my soul to Sephora if given the opportunity. Crocs would probably be able to vie for my souls attention.
Posted by: Sarah | July 17, 2008 at 03:43 PM
I definitely would go with Coach purses, as well. LOVE the mouse shoes!
Posted by: Catherine Deregla | July 17, 2008 at 03:25 PM
O. M. G. ... I MUST have those Mary Janes! In green AND pink. Right. This. Minute.
Also might I add (suck-up alert): Jen, I love you! I love all three of your books. When I read about what Fletch calls the "Ty Pennington Paints a Wall and Makes People Cry Show", it was made even more hilarious by the fact that the crew was here in my area doing a house this week. Yes, for the past 7 or 8 days, there have been times when I was within less than a mile of Ty Pennington!!! How cool is that!??!
Anyway, in case you haven't guessed I am completely an adult ADD sufferer. I will stop blathering now.
Cheers!!
PS If you do end up coming to the Cincinnati area I whole-heartedly offer my backyard pool for any wallowing you feel the need to do - plus I make completely kick-ass salsa and jello shots. I'm just sayin'.
And no, I am NOT a stalker (at least I don't think so)
Posted by: Kellee | July 17, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Those Mary Janes? Oh hell yeah! Of course, I'm a Croc fan like yourself so I knew they made cool and sexy shoes too! I actually have those orange beach shoes though! :)
Posted by: saneandsingle | July 17, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Target, J.Crew and perhaps Dunkin Donuts until I got diagnosed with medical problems because of it.
Posted by: The Modern Gal | July 17, 2008 at 03:03 PM
LOVE the white strappy ones. Never knew they made shoes like that!!
Posted by: Andrea | July 17, 2008 at 03:00 PM
you all are talking about clothing and shoe stores and i am sitting here thinking that i would totally sell out to bobby flay. yes, that's right, i would do anything that man asked me to do. he's a snappy dresser, he cooks, he's irish, and he is freaking cute as hell!
i sell out for FLAY!!
Posted by: jennster | July 17, 2008 at 02:58 PM
I'd sell out to MAC cosmetics in a heart beat.
and i'll now be purchasing those mary janes in green, THANKYOUVERYMUCH!
Posted by: jamie | July 17, 2008 at 02:17 PM
I would sell out for the Dolce and Gabbana (extravagantly bejeweled evening)sandal with spike heel(2006), pictured yesterday on my Shoe of the Day Gallery Calendar. Crystal, green and sapphire colored stones with additional bling. SO good.
Curiousity: How many of us shoe fetishists have shoe calendars? I think it's a fascinating phenomenon and my coworkers think I'm whacked.
Posted by: Shan | July 17, 2008 at 02:14 PM
I'd sell out for Camel, especially if they started making my favorite flavor of cigarettes again.
Oh- is that not PC?
Well, then. Apple. Coach. Manolo. Mignon Faget (New Orleans jewelry designer- check her out!). and any product that will give my hair Texas Prom Queen height.
Posted by: nicotine.queen. | July 17, 2008 at 01:30 PM
I would sell out to anyone who would make decently priced cute shoes in a size 12W. They don't exist and my poor gigantic man-feet are suffering for it.
Posted by: Brandi | July 17, 2008 at 01:23 PM