Tattoos, Gages, and Converse

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Many people think that Converse and punks go hand in hand and in the past this was probably the case. People with greased back, black hair with a red streak, metallic chains hanging from their black excessively to large cargo pants. People whom smile and not only their smiles shines, but also so do they’re numerous lip rings and gages, people who have tattoos of crying clowns that cover their whole back. These are the individuals that used to be stereotyped into wearing Converse, but guess what? It's fair game now and anyone can wear them.  With more wonderful design options and colors, the selection is endless. There’s cupcake Converse, graduation Converse, skull Converse, you can even buy gay pride converse. Not to mention to can now design your own ridiculously more pricey pair on their website. Anyone from the top of the high school hierarchy, to the bottom. From baby to elderly. From fascinating to boring. The upmost preppy girl, smelling of bubble gum lip-gloss and Victoria Secret perfume can wear them. The earnest hipster, with pieces of mash potato bowl stuck in his beard, with a patois oil stain on his worn through plaid shirt.  Anyone can wear these suckers, literally anyone. So gosh darn it go for it, and adorn your swagger today. 

Guilty of Posing!

So if you've read any of my other posts, I usually am a huge defender of Converse. But there's something that really bothers me. The brand of Converse has become a band of posers and I am not pleased. Converse has an image to uphold, they began as symbol of individuality, these days almost everyone has a pair. This is because there is exactly 19 different types of the original canvas sneakers. High tops is where it began, now you can buy Air Jordan esque basketball Converse.

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You can buy literally the exact same style as Vans, yet with the famous Star and triangle logo. I imagine some stuffy C.E.O. with his tailor made suite, and tacky comb over, discussing to a group of ridiculously rich people around a original chess nut wood table, something about "Up sales revenue." and "Relate to the consumers." NO! this is not right. Converse cannot go down the path of conformity, they are one of the few items left that true individuals can use as an outlet. I know I won;t convert a multi- billion dollar corporation to stop selling some of their top sneakers, but for all of us Converse, keep the true value of the sneakers alive and stick with the classic and awesome styles.  

The Battle

There's been hundreds of epic battles throughout history. The English Civil war of 1642-1651. The American, English war of 1812-1814. The American Civil war of the 1860's. But no of these can compare to the modern day fight over fashion. Van vs. Converse. I'm sure everyone can assume what side I'm on, but this is a complex relationship. As I've noted before, I own 12 magnificent pairs of Converse. Varying in style, colors and amazingness (yep that's a word in my blog). But within my ridiculous collection of shoes, there firmly stands two pairs of Vans aswell. Like a constant stare down, at one end of my closet the slightly outnumbered Vans face the Converse. Like the Romans and the Hebrews. So why so complex? Though I only have two pairs of Vans, I must say they get a suffcient amount of use. Black suede hightops with orange and yellow girls on swings, pretty unique. At the end of the day, the Converse will win, but the Vans do have a fighting chance at being the next big thing, well they can give it the old college try.

Summer time loving.

While the temperature is dropping and everyone is breaking our their warmest wool sweaters and Ugg's, the mood tends to lower with the thermometer. But if there is one thing to look forward to during these times of utter chilliness, it's sales on all those summer clothes we couldn't buy in season. Now I'm a big advocate of Converse year round, shoot I'd wear them swimming at the beach if my friends would allow it. But many people like to show off their newly pedicured toe nails in the short three months that Michigan allows, here's where it all comes together. These wonderful flip-flops are

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not only built for the summer heat, but
they are 40 percent off as our days in Michigan become more frigid. If bought these shoes are basically a beacon of hope that we will soon be enjoying a day at the beach, not at a faux wooden desk. A day of gritty teeth from the uproar of sand that flies about, sopping hair that becomes crunchy with every minute of drying and scandalously clad humans in swimsuits... Okay my summer fantasy has gone haywire, the point is keep the dream alive, and buy these fabulous summery delights.  A new spin on two classics, flip-flops and of course Converse. 

Halloween, time for the Converse to shine.

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Halloween is coming up. A night of candy smeared smiles, white bed sheet ghosts, and vampire wannabee teenagers who live in the past. That being said, this holiday is by far my favorite. You get to dress up, the youth woman  of my generation usually are a mix of a prostitute and a rabbit. You get to sip hot and spicy apple cider that comfortably warms my body with every gulp. You get to wear bat Converse... yes I will be purchasing this bat winged Converse above. Last years Converse for Halloween were red and yellow Flash comics, and with a cape, mask and one piece swimsuit I was transformed. Every year my outfit is based around the one main component, the shoes. When I was four I was a Beanie baby with red Converse, painted like T.Y. tags. When I was seven I was terrifying, green-faced witch, with a fake wart, yellowed teeth and black and green Converse. It's annual tradition. So look out this year for the awkward bat lady giving out stale Hershey's bar from the comfort of her rickety, antique rocking chair. 

Um, Who says Converse are not sensible?

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Ok, so I've had conversations with people who say that Converse are not comfortable. That their feet get wet when they wear them in the midst of a storm. That their arches hurt after a long day of running around in them. That there not practical for playing sports in. COme on people their shoes. If you're walking around in the rain, go inside. If your feet hurt, take a seat. And if you're playing sports, by all means, maybe change your shoes.  I apologize for coming off abrasive, reall I do, but Converse are by far the most comfortable choice when it comes to fashion.  True they aren't the most sensible attire (which is probably why the NBA stopped requires its athletes to wear them) but if you want to look good and be a tad more comfy then being 6'2" in heels, hit up Converse.

Introduciton- My Versitile Love

I am a proud owner of 12 pairs of Converse. My obsession began when I realized my large feet could never seem to cram into anything besides those wonderful, canvas delights. I wear them with dresses, due to the fact that heels tend to make my 6 foot frame even taller. I wear them with jeans, I wear them with skirts, I'm wearing them with a pair of sweat pants right this minute. 

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There's a pair for every personality and I truly believe that you can tell a lot about a person by which style they choose.  The Converse Conversation will read into these different personality types and the sneakers that best fit each and every one.

Why Converse?

Everyone has their own style.



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Punks: Black pants, black shirt, black chains and black converse.

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Boho: Braids in the hair, organic hemp skirts, flowery top and converse.











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/2009/06/03/butterfly
-shoes/

 Girly: Denim skirt, pink polka dot shirt, flower in a high ponytail and converse.


The moral of the story is, these shoes fit everyone’s style. This blog will show a picture of a different person and their converse everyday with their life story, all which can be related back to, yep you guessed it, their shoes. If you read this blog you will soon follow the philosophy that the best way to get to know someone, is not to look talk face to face, but to look down,and check out their Chucks.