Am I the only one who hates those 'look for less' articles in magazines? You know the ones where they show some weirdo celebrity all dolled up in nothing spectacular, but somehow it's the $600 must have trend of the season? What gets me is they show you this toned down knock off and brag that you can get the whole look for under $100. .....Really? $100? That's IT!?! Wow what a deal.
Well, back in the real world, where most women wouldn't DREAM of spending $100 dollars on themselves, let alone on one outfit this kind of 'bargain shopping' is a joke. Honestly, my clothing budget is just about as stretched as it can get because more often than not I only have $100 to spend....on my four kids.....for the whole season. I think most women who have children are in the same boat. In fact, I bet most women reading those magazines feel guilty they even bought that for themselves let alone would feel good about throwing that kind of cash down for a mom-on-the-go look. Instead of Look For Less, they should title those articles; "Groceries Shmoceries" or "How to look good panhandling". Maybe " Coordinate this seasons best trends with the tattered rags and gaunt faces of your poorly cared for offspring." Or how about," Look your best when children services shows up to take your kids from you because you blew all your money on clothes instead of providing basic essentials for your family, you lousy troll of a woman."
I'd probably read that one.
I have the same feeling with budget meal articles. $5/person/meal? Do you realize how many people eat here three meals a day? And why do the meals always look like they are served on a saucer. That's why God gave the world cheap carbs. May not be good for the figure, but it sure helps fill up that enormous boy appetite.
ReplyDeleteAs another cheap--er, I mean, "frugal" lady (turned mom), I am also often surprised at the cost of supposedly inexpensive fashion ideas and wonder where these people shop that the items pictured are a deal. Lucky for you, you look great in anything, no matter what it costs! :)
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