I've been studying fashion. I look through the giant Style magazine. I read "How To's" and rules of fashion online. I check out what the stars are wearing.
Recently, I went to the mall. I had never driven to this mall by myself before, but I followed the signs and parked in the parking garage. I had to go through Saks Off 5th (or whatever it's called) to get inside the mall. When I got inside, I realized there were very few people... and very few stores. All the people walking past me were dressed very nice, and obviously well-off. I started wondering, where are the poor people stores? Gap, LL Bean, normal shoe stores? As it turns out, I was in a smaller mall right outside the big mall I was looking for.
The point is, a week later I get this catalog from Saks 5th Ave. Me?? Why are you sending it to me? Like I can afford that stuff.. Did they somehow see me walking through their store? "Bio-scanners... at the door," my friend says to me. "There are only fragrance ads in here. At least the catalog smells good."
So flipping through this rediculous catalog, I see the most plain clothes and unimpressive jewelry by names like Dior, Armani, and Gucci. Yet the price tags are anywhere between $350 and $5,000. I saw a necklace very similar to one I just bought for work-- $4,500. !!! Yes, that's right. Mine cost $25. Made me feel pretty good. I saved over $4,000!
So what is the difference between the junk you buy at Gap versus Armani? Sure, maybe a better cut or higher quality material, but it's still a white cotton tank top! Even if it was weaved in white gold, we still call it a "wife beater." :D
