What Should I Drop My Paycheck on Today?

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have a line of luxury clothing called The Row. I admit, I watched the super cheesy show Full House when I was a kid, never fully grasping how absolutely obnoxious it was. I think it's pretty cool that the Olsen twins (I'm sure they hate being referred to as that, but I don't know them and they don't know me, so who cares) were able to avoid the curse of the child actors and create a very lucrative career for themselves. However, why do they make these "I'm so much richer and better than you piddly little minion" smirks on their face every time a camera appears? It makes me want to bang their heads together. Do they have bad teeth? Bad breath? No teeth? Can't they give a "I'm a kind person and it's nice of you to take an interest in me" smile. Is that so difficult? Seriously, try to find a smiling picture of them. This is the only one I found and they're probably just laughing at an inside joke about all of the "little people" buying their book.

But, I digress. Their fashion line, The Row, has apparently had their first item sell out and they report having a difficult time keeping up with the demand. What is this said gem? This...

This backpack retails between $35,000 and $39,000 dollars. (Yes, I know because I put the $ sign I don't technically have to write dollars at the end of the sentence, but it "sounds" funny if I don't. Yes, I also know I'm quirky. Carry on!) First and foremost, I'm not a fan of the backpack purse, it just reminds me of the 80s and middle school. Yet, to each their own. Secondly, who in the world can afford to drop that kind of cash or a backpack that will eventually find it's way to a public bathroom floor, a restaurant floor, or crammed in the trunk of a car. And Finally, isn't there something more productive you could spend that kind of money on? Even if I had that kind of cash flow I don't think I would spend it on a bag. Yes, I have expensive taste, but I know my budget allows for Target purchases, Express if I'm lucky. (Why did I go into Education?) Even if one day I find that I'm talented enough and lucky enough to be able write full time, sell some movie rights, and perhaps when a lottery jackpot, I still don't think I'd be able to bring myself to make such a purchase. This world is a crazy place indeed.   
p.s. Check out their site and you'll see another example of the Fugly Model trend. Igk.

Victoria Beckham Style and Fugly Models

For some reason, people tend to have very passionate opinions about the Beckham's, both positive and negative. Having never met them (unfortunately) all I can say is that David Beckham has mad soccer skills, is extremely handsome, and has crazy tattoos that only slightly take away from his looks and Victoria Beckham (minus the Spice Girl era) has impeccable style. I love her designs, it's too bad you have to be tall and a size zero to look spectacular in them, but her style is sexy and classy with a bit of spunk. Perfect. Just take a look...



Red Carpet Style



Airport Style

  

Son's Soccer Game Style

Okay, this is just ridiculous. I'm ashamed of my jeans and t-shirt ways because in no way do I look that sexy in jeans and a t-shirt. Just for good fun, let us examine the Beck's Style...

David wins! Earlier today I was perusing Victoria Beckham's site and my plans on spending some lunch hour time day dreaming of a time when I could both afford a Victoria dress, but also squeeze into one turned into a face contorted, "eh?" While looking at the AW/11 dress collection I couldn't stop staring at the strange alien, zombie models. Perhaps they are pretty without the odd, very unflattering make-up, but yeesh! (That collection of dresses wasn't much to look at either). So, I started looking at some other designer collections and noticed a disturbing trend: the use of Fugly models.

I suppose I understand the theory that a designer wants people looking at the clothes and not the model, but why go the extreme opposite of beautiful to fugly? Drop it down a notch to pretty if you are so inclined, but please leave my appetite. In addition to the fugly, these models were still anorexic, unhealthy, and to put it simply, skeletal waifs. According to the media (who 99% of the time is full of BS and on a bought agenda - I digress) the fashion industry was supposed to be edging towards "healthy" models. You know, people like me who are 5'4 and 115/120 pounds. Okay, maybe they'll still go for the taller lasses, but at least get some muscle on them. Am I the only one grossed out by this?

*Please click on images to view my "original" source. My computer was misbehaving, if the links on the pictures do not work, all images can be found on Google Image Search.