New shoes or a new lease on life?

My mother has been saving that special  (insert item here.. ring, sweater, shoes, etc.) for a special occasion all of my life.  I really don't know what she is waiting for... There are very few "special occasions" that are special enough for her to break out the good stuff.

Twinkle toes

I have always tried to give my mother nice things for her to enjoy. Partly because she really does deserve it and partly because I've often forgotten her "special occasion that never really comes" rule.

Needles to say, I never grew up wearing extravagant things in everyday life. Mind you, "extravagant" is a term I use very loosely. I mean anything that my mom would say "well, aren't you fancy?" if I put it on.

I tend to wear somewhat neutral clothing, I would never pay more then $100 for a bag and I get my shoes at payless. 

Recently, I found these...

Of course, my first reaction was "ooooohhh" and then I wondered "just where I was going to wear these?"

Maybe it was the price ($17 bucks or so at Payless) or that my inner racoons was attracted to the bright shiny object. Whatever it was, I decided I'm going to wear them. With jeans. At school. Wherever I want.

From now on, the special occasion is life, and I'm going to sparkle for it and not feel bad about it.

EDIT: Okay, I admit that was a little cheesy. But you get my drift.