I've been to a planet named Prada (RL)

[thistlechaser]

I went to the mall today. I haven't been to a mall in fifteen years or more. I dislike shopping (and crowds of people), so really, staying away from malls works best for me. However, when I ordered my iPad I ordered a case as well. Unfortunately the case was due to arrive 2-3 weeks after the pad. Since the pad is basically one big touchscreen, it kinda needs a case. So off I went to the closest Apple Store! (In Valley Fair Mall, for those in the area.)

What a wacky place. I felt like it was for some species totally different than mine. Every designer had a store (I saw Devil Wears Prada, so I knew them all!). Jewelry stores (Cartier, Tiffany's). Stores with nothing but just one designer's handbag. There was an entire store just for eyebrows. Seriously. Hollywood Eyebrows. An entire, full-sized store just for shaping eyebrows. Endless designer shoe stores. Fashion stores for newborns. Gah.

It just boggles me so much. You can be as not-naked when wearing a $20 pair of pants as you are when wearing a $500 pair.

Irony of this trip? The store was out of cases. Luckily they found one in the back for me!

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[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

I approve of $5 pants! In truth I've not bought a pair in a couple years, I wasn't sure what a reasonable price might be! I picked $20 at semi-random. :)

And true, I suppose if there were events you needed to dress up for, then it would make sense to buy more expensive things.

Edit: Oops, and nope! Opposite side from NYC. Silicon Valley CA (San Jose).