But not Prada clothes. Or a handbag. Or shoes. Or even a jaunty hat.
Prada eye glasses, people. PRA.DA. I am such a little shit.
It's not like I possessed a burning desire to sport a major design label on the bridge of my nose. I tried on, like, six different pairs of glasses before deciding on these, and it wasn't until the receptionist was preparing the bill that she noticed the brand. But how many people are going to believe that, when they already know about my passion for clothes and shoes and colorful accessories? "Sure, sure you didn't know they were Prada," they'll say. I'm honestly kind of embarrassed to wear them. Especially since Luke's been throwing out playful jabs for the last week and a half. But really, when you consider that spectacles are supposed to last for two years, the overall cost only comes out to about three dollars a day. And for PRADA glasses? That's a steal.
Anyway, after my fitting today, me and my bad-@$$ Prada self moseyed on down to the local Chevy dealership, where my car has become a regular fixture due to various minor annoyances, the latest being a thunkthunkthunk sound from one of the back tires whenever I slow down. Because Chevy hasn't been able to pinpoint the source of the trouble, they thought it best to get me into a rental while they showered my Cobalt with a few days' worth of TLC. Now, most drivers would be presented with an everyday, run-of-the-mill, just-get-me-something-so-that-I-can-make-it-to-work car, like a Neon or a Vibe. But not Frema! Apparently, Frema qualifies for a 2006 Cadillac STS. Also apparently, they do not keep tabs on the driving history of their customers.
So. I started the day with frames from For Eyes and a car that's been violated more times than Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. I ended it with my first Prada (PRADA!) purchase and a luxury car that's five minutes old. I feel sooo money. And smart. And a little sassy.
And also a little afraid of this picture. It makes me think of that scene from The Silence of the Lambs where Clarice visits Frederica Bimel's house and snoops around in her bedroom and unearths Polaroids of the now-dead women in her bra and panties, striking poses just like this one. *Shiver*
It is so funny seeing you in a car like that. I picture older people driving a caddy. I love the frames though, they look great on you and they just happen to be Prada!!!
Posted by: Brooke | October 28, 2005 at 02:00 AM
This is HYSTERICAL! Rock it while you got it girl and be proud! I must admit those glasses to look fabulous on you. Wear them more than your contacts Nootch-they're PRADA! As for your pimp-mobile, that ride is sweet. You have to come strolling back to the hood with it bumpin' a loud ass old school jam. How 'bout Gangsta's Paradise?? ;)
Posted by: Sambo V. | October 28, 2005 at 08:31 AM
It was the Pra. Da. That got you the car. They thought you had money and if they put you in a nice plush car you might upgrade. Then they can wholesale the old car and never have to pretend to fix it. sigh.
LURRrrrvvvvvveee the glasses :)
Posted by: Mabel | October 28, 2005 at 09:51 AM
I love the glasses! I've noticed many people wearing Kate Spade and Isaac Mizrahi glasses.
Posted by: Bearette24 | October 28, 2005 at 10:49 AM
Mabel is right...it was the P-R-A-D-A. But they look fantastic on you, LOVE them. And those pictures...OUCH! Everyone was alright?
Posted by: PaintingChef | October 28, 2005 at 10:54 AM
wait, if those glasses are supposed to last for two years (730 days) at a daily cost of $3, you paid over $2000??? buy yourself a prada purse for $300 and be over it!
Posted by: Anonymous | October 28, 2005 at 11:29 AM
Hell no I didn't pay two thousand dollars! More like two hundred. I divided 730 days by 229 dollars. Was that wrong?
Posted by: Frema | October 28, 2005 at 11:42 AM
Fab glasses. You are so IT, girl!
Posted by: Lisa | October 28, 2005 at 11:55 AM
No, you should have divided $229 by 730...so it's more like $.30/day. No worries though- I was just in shock that a pair of prada glasses would be that much! They ARE super cute, by the way!
Posted by: Anonymous | October 28, 2005 at 12:06 PM
I love how you you said "shit", but spelled ass "@$$". ;-)
The glasses looks great on you. I would say they were worth it!
Posted by: Liz | October 28, 2005 at 02:00 PM
Yes, I noticed that, too. Apparently, Frema thinks that what comes out of one is not as vulgar as the @$$ itself.
Posted by: Luke | October 28, 2005 at 07:04 PM
Your new IT car has an awesome grill. ;)
Posted by: Sambo V. | October 28, 2005 at 10:33 PM
Luke--
LOL
Posted by: Liz | October 29, 2005 at 01:18 PM
You are freakin' hysterical, and SOOOO money.
Posted by: Number Twelve | October 31, 2005 at 02:48 PM
I JUST FOUND A SITE THAT SELLS ALL SORTS OF GLASSES MADE BY LUXOTICA IN ITALY WHICH IS THE FIRM THAT MAKES ALL GLASSES MORE OR LESS REGARDLESS OF THE BRAND GUCCI, CHANEL ETC; ANYWAY THEY HAVE PRADA AND IM GETTING A PAIR; ITS REALLY INEXPENSIVE SO I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK IT OUT; YOU GET FREE LENSES WITH THEM ALSO....THE GLASSES LOOK NICE ON YOU;
LEAH
http://www.eyewearcentre.com/grncgi/glasrch.pl
Posted by: Anonymous | December 31, 2005 at 06:53 PM