Holy eff. I can’t believe I have to even write this. Scrunchies are back. I know, ew. Damn you American Apparel (uh…btw, what is with their ads!?!?!). This is one thing you might just fail at – even over in Hipsterville. However, my friend, Balls, will be ecstatic. She’s kind of neurotic about keeping her hair healthy. So instead of having hair ties that might break her hair, she wears these. Only to bed. But still, I always call her out on it. I should mention, this was brought to my attention by Bromeliad. Check out the comments made on my last questionable judgment, Bumpits, and you will see. I was intrigued and had to investigate. What is it with the weird hair pieces lately anyway?? Tutu for the head? No, thanks. I’d rather wear my old softball t-shirt on which, from losing letters, my last name has gone from Larson, to Arson, to just plain Ars(e). Tell the truth now, do you still own one?

Images via AmericanApparel.com

Fanny packs, also known as bum bags, hip sacks, belt packs, etc. All I ask is, why? First the bodysuit, now this. What is it about the 90’s that just won’t go away? There are so many other options to carry your personal items: pockets, bags, purses, personal servants…there’s just no need for the pack. It’s not ok front, back, side, male, female, or anything in-between.

Those who can pull of a FP without complaint from me are individuals motivated enough to exercise (runners, bikers, etc) or those who are saving lives (lifeguards, EMTs, etc). And that about covers the acceptable-to-be-in-a-fanny-pack demographic. 

Ugh, make them go away. Now, what say you: love it or hate it?

It is that wonderful time again, Questionable Judgments. Let me just say, I know I am going to catch a lot of flak for this, but it must be said.

Crocs. I just don’t get it. Everything about them from their “closed-cell resin material”, their odd shape, to their flamboyant bright colors screams hideous (keep in mind, this is coming from a girl who wears solely black). I know – they are the “SO comfortable!”. I don’t care. I get comfort. I’m usually all about it. But COME ON! Let’s face it, they are just plain weird which sometimes means we must forego comfort. I mean…some even come with fur. And really, what are suppose to wear these with and have it look natural?

Before you get ready to throw your crocs at me, Iraqi journalist at former President Bush-style, these are the circumstances that I feel are ok to wear these queer shaped numbers:

1. In the medical field – if you are saving lives and/or cleaning up other people’s excrement, you can do whatever the hell you want in my book. Especially if you are on your feet all day and anti-microbial actually means something to you. Plus, I think these look ok with scrubs.

2. If you are a child, preferably before you hit puberty (ideally WAY before) – it makes sense: quick and simple to slip on, easy to clean (soap and water), durable, colorful, they look like something a cartoon character would wear, etc.

That’s all I’ll give you, though I am open for debate.

You want to wear them around the house? Fine, be my guest. My recommendation, however, would be not to come prancing around in public in these if you expect the human race to take you seriously.

As always, I try to give a fair assessment of both sides, so here is all I have to say, the newer women’s crocs (which look somewhat like ballet flats), look semi-normal. Though I still can’t get over the material they are made of, I would maybe consider trying them on. Other than that, I don’t care if they truly are “comfortable, lightweight, ergonomic, anti-microbial, odor resistant and recyclable”…give me smelly, blistered feet, and back problems any day. The jury has never been out for this gal on whether or not to sport a pair of crocs. But please, persuade me…