Whats in a Name Brand?

I have always prided myself on being extremely sensible. I was never one of those girls who fritter away tons of money on frivolous things. Of course I love looking nice and smelling good and taking pride in my appearance, but I know where my priorities lie and I'm not one for wasting time and money on "things." I'm not a "thing" girl. Give me a pair of jeans and some sneakers and I'm happy as long as I'm laughing.

I have never spent more than thirty dollars on a pair of jeans, or any article of clothing for that matter. I know where to go for the good bargains and I'm happy wearing something comfortable or cute. I'd rather buy four shirts for thirty five dollars than one for a hundred (thanks Ross, Kohls, and Marshall's). My philosophy is: one day you'll be dead and you'll have to leave all your "stuff" behind, so collect loving caring relationships and happy meaningful memories with people you care about, have experiences rather than expensive junk.

So of course being the sensible person I am…if I am face to face with genuine, free, name brand clothing…of course I’ll take it! Some people would say that is against my better judgment as I pride myself on being frugal and sensible. They may think that it is actually very hypocritical of me to enjoy the brand but never in my life be willing to fork out the cash…helloooo I have my dignity…so while I’m not crazy enough to spend 400 dollars on a pair of jeans…my brother in laws bosses wife is…and she is willing to give those jeans to my sister in law…who is tiny tiny. I can fit in size six jeans (for now…) and Allie can’t. Allie is the proud owner of a variety of size six jeans ranging from Lucky (aprox. 120 dollars for a pair) to Joes (aprox. 190 dollars) to Seven (low to upper 200s) and of course the crème da la crème TRUE RELIGION (upper 200s to 300s). Although I would never pay for it, I can appreciate a good brand name- come on I live in Vegas people, where people have to drive to shop because they don’t have Tiffany’s and Dolce and Gabbana, Coach, and Burberry (speaking of, if anyone has an old Burberry bag I’d love it).

A few of the pants are a little big on me (size 8s) so I’m waiting for baby girl to grow a little more so we can wear the pants. But I’m grateful that Allie loves me and is willing to give me the pants that don’t fit her! I know it sounds funny but I especially love the Lucky’s because when you unzip them they say “Lucky You” and because of that reason I’ve wanted a pair since fifth grade… ok it’s a little naughty…but I like to think it’s telling me “Lucky you…you own two free pairs of me now.”