Courtney Hollands, whom presumably is a writer for the Boston Globe's fashion blog has some insights that i definitely vibe with. She hates Uggs, despite them being recession proof, even in the tough financial times we are facing, Ugg is still reporting growth year after year! Wack.For too long now have woman young and old held on to the idea that Uggs go with anything, a skirt, some jeans, sweats...

Take a look at these boards...really amazing aesthetically, as is the photography on the site. They're made in a shipbuilding method from sustainably sourced wood and each board is a piece of art. Slightly heavier in hand, the boards feel lighter in the water. Grain Surfboards, out of the frigid northeast. www.grainsurfboards.com