February 10, 2006
High Priced Crap
I'm sorry, I just don't "get it."
I was paging through Vogue this morning (yes, "Mrs. Sweatpants" reads Vogue) and on the last page, entitled "Last Look," they spotlight a pair of Marc Jacobs "strappy sandals" which have a price tag of, brace yourself... $4,713!
Here's part of the description:
"...Marc Jacob's scarlet crocodile Butterfly slingback makes an unforgettable entrance."
I guess they would, at that price, but to me they look a lot like the shoes my mother used to wear...in the 1970's! You know what I mean: clunky, ugly, plastic pleather stuff.
I can't imagine wearing something on my feet (gawd) that would equal at least two mortgage payments. Ri-goddamn-diculous.
I apologize for not posting a picture of these shoes here, but I can't find a picture. If you encounter the February issue of Vogue (with Drew Barrymore on the cover), turn to the very last page.
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And, we know the ones wearing them are the ones complaining about how bad the economy is right?
Posted by: thirdee at February 10, 2006 11:52 AMFurther proof that fools and their money are soon parted.
Posted by: junebee at February 10, 2006 12:41 PMgimme a break...and I'll take the cash, forget the shoes!
Posted by: Anna at February 10, 2006 05:54 PMYikes. I'm all for well-made shoes that may cost a pretty penny, but that is ridiculous.
Posted by: Julie at February 10, 2006 10:22 PMMy thoughts exactly!! I've almost given up on fashion magazines - they assume all women are liberal, man hating people that base their self worth on the clothes (usually ugly) that they wear. I've been reading hubby's Men's Health Magazine - it's much more informative, the health and diet information is much more accurate and it is NOT P.C.
Posted by: Deb at February 12, 2006 09:28 AMI have fun looking at those mags, if only to dream about being able to fit into that stuff.
Someone needs to publish a Conservative women's mag that spotlights real clothes and where real women shop for them. You know, I never see Vogue or Elle saying "Oh hey, you can get this at Sears or Wal-Mart and these shoes are at Payless."
Posted by: GroovyVic at February 12, 2006 09:37 AM