Comments on: $630 for an umbrella? I hope it has a water-repelling force field around it.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:12:57 +0000

Craziness! I love a good pair of jeans but not for my baby!! If you’re looking for fashion advice check out http://thebigmamablog.com/ every Friday she gives fashion advice and I’ve found it very helpful! And I’ve also been very successful shopping at places like Banana Republic and J.Crew they have awesome sales and their stuff is classic and well-made. I would rather spend $30 on one sweater on sale from there than 3 $10 ones that will just fall apart after a season. Just my two cents. And yes, can’t wait either to have this babe in my arms and not around my waist!! :)

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:21:39 +0000

Status symbols are so silly. It’s one thing to buy well-made, classic pieces that will last forever, and it’s another thing entirely to buy something that costs as much as a car just because it’s splashed with LV or Dior’s logo.

When you’re looking for a new wardrobe, consider using this list of ten basic elements: http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/tim_gunns_10_essential_elements (note, there have been some updates to the list like a jacket v. blazer) I think it’s a really good one and a great reminder that you always need less than you think you do.

By: Marybeth

Marybeth — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:40:51 +0000

LOL, I won’t even pay $10 for an umbrella :) I think high-end retailers are going to have a rude awakening in the next few years!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:31:56 +0000

Funny and true…they HAVE lost their minds!

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:04:34 +0000

Haha!
Rich people make me laugh.

I think I have about 6 umbrellas but they don’t do ya much good when you leave the house without them. Maybe if I paid $600 I wouldn’t forget it!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:43:52 +0000

That tracksuit is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Apparently, they figured out that with some women flattery will get you everywhere. Even if it’s scrawled on the butt of some tacky pants.

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By: MrsMoney

MrsMoney — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:30:08 +0000

Wow, those prices are crazy! I don't know why they would put those stores in now with the economy the way it is. I just don't understand some people. Speaking of umbrellas... I need to get one! :) MrsMoney's last blog post..What’s happening to my Wamu credit card?

By: Clare

Clare — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:00:37 +0000

$79 for kid’s jeans? You’re right that is sheer madness – and I can’t believe that some people actually spend that much. I certainly wouldn’t splash out so much on an umbrella either as I’m always losing mine!

By: Shevy

Shevy — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:49:12 +0000

Okay, a $600 umbrella (even Louis Vuitton, which I have to say I love) is *way* out there. But there is a lot to be said for buying a decent quality umbrella with a better frame that won’t be trashed in the first strong wind.

And, if you buy from a good place, you can get repairs for a very small cost.

Check out http://www.theumbrellashop.com/CompanyInfo.html