I am now the proud owner of a pair of black Converse lo-top sneakers.

I've never been particularly anti them, but just didn't think they looked that good on me. I kind of think that the larger your thighs and calves are, the less good the shoes look. (That is my humble opinion anyway) Anyway, due to my recent slimming down in the past year or so I've decided that my legs are now the appropriate size to end in Chucks.

For the past few months I've sort of been drooling over these, from Target:

I love the little star on the side of each shoe. Anyway, they are $29.99 and I just couldn't ever bring myself to spend the money on them, especially after I no longer had a steady and fruitful paycheck.

Today, I tried them on again, and bemoaned my financial situation. Then I remembered - the Gap sells them too! And I have a Gap gift card that I got from Digitas when I left!

I hastily called the nearest Gap store and had them hold it for me, then rushed over and tried them on. Perfect! And now, they are MINE!!!

Too bad they don't have stars. But hey, they were (for all intents and purposes) free. I can't complain.

Now I just need to make sure my legs stay this size.