Yes, Ugg Boots Really Are That Bad, And Yes, I Wear Them Happily (PHOTOS)

When I lived in New York City , it was so cold that I had a wealth of winter weather shoes, each warmer than the next. I had L.L. Bean boots, specifically deemed for freshly fallen snow, No. 6 shearling-lined clog boots for hard-packed snow that caked the city's sidewalks and a bunch of other boots for everyday occasions, like my Adrienne Vittadini riding boots and my mid-calf grey Frey booties.

Now that I'm an Angeleno, I've been inadvertently swept into the unfortunate style statement that is Ugg boots . It gets cold, and they keep my feet toasty, but it must be said that they're less-than-attractive. What a dilemma! It never rains here and it obviously doesn't snow, which means that my East Coast winter kicks would be overkill in drought-laden L.A., even though they might be cuter.

Before Uggs became like underwear, with everyone stocking multiple pairs, I had a pair of chestnut ultras. I remember only bringing them out of the depths of my closet on rainy days (which makes no sense in hindsight, because they're not waterproof). I wouldn't have dreamed of keeping them by the door for easy access, wearing them to movies, supermarkets or a nice restaurant. But my ... how times have changed.

It seems that here in L.A., Ugg boots are a staple. My uniform consists of sweaters, jeans and my Uggs, partially for the ease of slipping them on, and partially because I've convinced myself they're not as hideous as a clunky sheepskin boot really is.

If I'm headed to the gym, I wear my tall dark brown Uggs ; if I'm out for a day of errands, I tuck my jeans into my short classic chestnut pair , and even in my house, I've resorted to wearing black Ugg moccasin-style slippers. Thankfully, my puppy just ate the laces on one of the slippers, so they now look much more authentic and lived-in, or as I classify it, cooler because now they're one-of-a-kind.

As someone who cares about her appearance and staying on top of the latest trends, I may be settling for Ugg-ly footwear. But the truth is, my feet have never been happier.

I'm not the only one who can't help myself. Check out these Ugg-wearing celebrities.

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