cborgman said:

Like you don't want a pair...

SHANNA said:

Hmm, I like the knucke rule...lol But she doesn't ever wear anything short, so....

minneapolisgenius said:

oh shit, I remember BKs!

Byron said:

LoL...short, tight...attractive...same, same. ...My brother, who is very close to Chanel, since birth, shows off his gun to the boys......Whatchu got??... lol

SHANNA said:

I'm REALLY hoping that by "gun" you mean biceps...lol

Byron said:

Okay...cuz he is a 200 lbs brick wall...but, um, he has steel that hold bullets too.

If I had a girl I would probably have bought it for her

I mean it's a damn cute pair of jeans and it would look great on her

Imago said:

HA

Christopher said:

those are some expensive jellies!

sextonseven said:

Did you know that is rapper Common's favorite episode of Cosby Show?

U can buy leather pants 4 just $69 @ Amazon.com! Personally think they look more stylish than that pair of jeans...
[Edited 8/24/06 18:54pm]

Kids don't understand money until they have to earn it.
If she gets a part-time job and see whats see has to do to make $174 for something that's out of style in six months, she'd learn.

do they come with $150 in the pocket?

Went shopping with her today...did NOT get the $174 pair of jeans... ...but DID get an $80 pair that were on sale (normally $170)... They're Paper Denim Cloth brand (???)...anyone heard of them? (she looked extremely cute in them, though...but nothing fancy about them...lol)..

theAudience said:

Pshaw....

Give me CROSSROADS TRADING anytime!

Last weekend I got an insanely amazing brand new handstitched Betsy Johnson sweater for $18. Probably worth a couple hundred retail.

theAudience said:

Oh hell yeah... ....you can find some excellent quality clothes for next to nothing.

i never asked...maybe...hehe..my mom for expensive stuff...i would feel guilty..I would tell her don't waste your money....bah

Byron said:

wow that's still a lot of cash. How sweet of you.

she'd be outta luck with me

Byron said:

Yep I've heard of them. Another designer brand that is popular right now.

::: still fighting the urge to get some Taverniti So's for over $200 :::

Byron said:

cool

Well, that first pair IS kinda funky.

I dunno... I have a wierd position on expensive clothes. I'm not materialistic and, to some degree, am quite actively anti-materialistic. I watch what I buy, I throw away or donate things I know I don't need, etc. And generally, my clothing is pretty justifiable in price. On occassion, though, I've been known to splurg on a piece or two. It's not that I do it to "fit in," show off or overcompensate for a low self-image or something (all of which I DO think many people do... and it's very unhealthy). But a cool garment might be looked at like a piece of art -- no practicality, just sheer fun and beauty... for fun and beauty's sake. Looked at that way, if other more important things in life are taken care of first -- AND you can afford the occassional output of money -- I don't think a taste for an occassionally absurdly expensive couture is THAT bad. There are certainly worse habits to have.

...But one SHOULD probably have their own job for this kinda stuff. It's best to work for what you have. You better appreciate it.
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I have been eyeing this pair of Prada frames for about 9 months...



They're understated, but they're kind of quirky when worn (shades of Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada ) ...and they look cool on me, which is rare.

They've been discontinued in the United States, and the only pair I've seen in Canada is like $275 -- even before the prescription lenses! I know the price is insane, but I've been a good boy, I've responsibly save up some dough, and I think I might treat myself to this pleasure in the next couple weeks or so.

Anx said:

I totally agree with this approach. I think it's cool for a kid to have the occassional treat that they really probably don't deserve and that's completely mindless... but at the same time, it's important to teach work ethic and value.

If my kid wanted an absurd $300 pair of jeans, I'd be taken aback, but more impressed she had the motivation to work for $150 or it. I'd totally match it. (Though, all the while letting her know there are perhaps more imporatnt things she could do with that amount -- and that I'd be more inclined to support -- next time around.)

Lammastide said:

::: takes notes from Lamma & allows herself the Prada frames she's lusted after for months :::



::: or will it be the Jones New York pair? :::



::: wonders :::

A friend of ours said their kid wanted some fancy brand sneakers, so he chose a pair that looked similar at K-Mart and told his kid - here's the $40 I'm prepared to buy you sneakers with, you will raise the money (allowance, car washing, dog walking, after school job etc) for the $150 difference.
The kid did!

CalhounSq said:

Tough choice. Both very funky, thought the Jones NY pair might be more practical.

I envy you. My facial shape would never support these.

I just considered something...

I see that you've already opted for another pair of jeans, Byron, but have you thought about buying the ones your daughter wants, not telling her, and suprising the heck out of her after she does something, say, incredible! I dunno... maybe assign her some project or something she will learn from. Maybe some charitable effort. Don't let her know she has anything coming, so she won't be working from a selfish motivation. Then, when she's done, out of the clear blue sky, spring these babies on her! She'd FAINT!

Lammastide said:

That's the thing though - I have a pair that's pretty practical already but I want a darker pair, hence the Prada's. I was SHOCKED that they looked good on me I usually can't do something so square but they work

The Jones pair would just be extra for when I want a change, the semi-cat eye is just too cute & they're only $62 online

I love glasses