04 July 2007

today's get-up 03july2007




in japan, dogs have been one of the favorite fashion accessories for years. louis vuitton collar? leash? dog carrier? dior maybe? the biggest fashion houses all have accessories for dogs, so that you can dress your pup, chanel, in doggie clothes by l.v., or maybe that famous trench by burberry's for those dreadful rainy days when puppy can't get her million dollar fur wet.

oh and don't forget to dangle puppy's glittery diamond-encrusted initial bracelet from tiffany's around her neck.

dogs in japan have their own special boutiques. they have their own shops, hundreds of them, in THE shopping mecca aka tokyo. you can bring puppy for a manicure (or is it a pedicure) in her favorite vamp nail polish by who else but chanel. you can bring puppy for a haircut while you get yours, of course, by the top doggie stylist, and pay as much as you do for yours. oh and how about bringing puppy to the hot springs? or a mud bath? or yoga? or an aromatherapy massage?

after all, if your dog is your best friend, why shouldn't she enjoy life as much as you do?
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i kid you not.

as for me, i can't even get shadow to wear a bandanna, let alone mufflers, kick-ass pilot goggles or fur vests. the only thing she'll ever tolerate is a collar or harness, and a leash. and it'd better be because i was bringing her out.

while i wish i could dress up my dog a little, and i do want shadow to have some massages or something, i look at some dogs (and their retarded owners) in japan and roll my eyes. poor pups. they look like idiots with a capital I, in their red nail polishes and pink tutu skirts.

do you know a pet owner who is a little psycho like that? (or are you one of them... *evil snigger*)


ps: if i had just described your entire situation, please stop torturing your poor dog/chinchilla/tortoise/etc. it's almost abuse.