...is often reminded of why I don't buy fancy jeans!

I really covet those designer jeans that I see gals wearing these days. You know the kind - with interesting detailing on the pockets, creases in just the right places, and the perfect "faded but not worn out" patches. I'm constantly on a hunt for the perfect pair. I only have one problem...I can't get past the price tag! Aahhh! $100.00-$150.00 for a pair of jeans?! Or more?! I think I'll stick with my $20.00 Arizona jeans. Not oober stylish, but just trendy enough...

Now, I've heard many arguements touting the benefits of owning these fancier jeans. If you've ever watched "What Not to Wear" Stacy London is constantly insisting that EVERY wardrobe needs a few good pairs of "denim". As she says, they're an investment! Plus, good "denim" is supposed to be super durable and if well cared for can last a really long time, which makes the price tag a little more reasonable. I see her point...there's only one problem with that for me. Here's how I "care for" my jeans.

Trust me, this isn't even the worst of it. We're talkin' grass stains on the knees, muddy bootie, the whole nine yards. In my defense, I have every intention of treating my "denim" better than this. However, sometimes the best of intentions fall short, right? Such as on this day, when I had worked in my yard all morning and most of the afternoon in my "appropriate" work clothes. I decided to knock off a little early that day, run some errands, take the doggies for a walk, etc. When I was all done with that though, there was still daylight left in the sky! The dogs were in their pen eating, horse was fed, groceries put away...hmmm..."what should I do with this daylight I have left?", I thought to myself. Answer: get a jump start on some weeding! Perfect! The conversation in my head continued..."Should I go in and change?" "Nah, it won't get too messy, I'll just put my work shoes on and be fine..."

Yeah....I should know better than that. It's absoutely impossible for me to do anything in my yard without getting caked with dirt (or mud this time of year). I'm just a messy gardener, project doer, etc. Thankfully, I have a good washing machine and my trusty ol' denim keeps on keepin' on. But trust me, I notice the subtle stains around the hem that refuse to come out because my "denim" has given up the fight. So, I definitely feel better that they're my $20 Arizona jeans from JC Penny and not the fancy jeans that are on my wish list!