what name brand items do you own that would consider a status symbol?

[Clairitek]

Date: 3/2/2009 1:42:50 AM
Author: TravelingGal
Hey - on a side note, do you know if I say ''Classy'' with a Korean Accent, it comes out as ''Crassy?''

Oh TGal. You are just too funny.

 

[Clairitek]

Date: 3/2/2009 1:34:01 PM
Author: trillionaire
my US passport was a status symbol before GWB was in office...

I feel the SAME way!

 

[DiamanteBlu]

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I''m feeling more elite already.

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I''m feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

 

[*Diamonds are a delight*]

I am kinda late to this thread and possibly coming out of left field but, my favorite designer pieces are:
http://www.tiffany.com/shared/media/products/23457563_D_1.jpg
http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/3/P11153340.jpg
(having trouble attaching the second pic - a watch)
I consider Rolex, Cartier, & Tiffany to be status designers.
I do not wear leather, suede, sherling, or fur so although a nice Hermes , Louis V or Chanel bag would make me feel "noticed" I am really turned off by designers'' use of animals. I look for status on people by their jewelry.
I hate that I want things because of the idea that people will think better of me but, I am guilty of it.
I just want diamonds.

 

[*Diamonds are a delight*]

Date: 3/2/2009 4:51:18 PM
Author: *Diamonds are a delight*
I am kinda late to this thread and possibly coming out of left field but, my favorite designer pieces are:

http://www.tiffany.com/shared/media/products/23457563_D_1.jpg

http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/3/P11153340.jpg

(having trouble attaching the second pic - a watch)

I consider Rolex, Cartier, & Tiffany to be status designers.

I do not wear leather, suede, sherling, or fur so although a nice Hermes , Louis V or Chanel bag would make me feel ''noticed'' I am really turned off by designers'' use of animals. I look for status on people by their jewelry.

I hate that I want things because of the idea that people will think better of me but, I am guilty of it.

I just want diamonds.

**** Six sparkling diamonds glisten from this women''s luxury watch
I am so excited that I own this watch but hate that it is sold online for 1/2 the price I paid at the Movado Boutique!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I''m feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can''t begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

 

[WishfulThinking]

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM

Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM

Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM

Author: Ellen

Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*



I''m feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.


*fluff fluff*

HAHAHAHA I think my head is going to explode! In a good way.

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I'll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I'll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I'm feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not 'self-grown hair'

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can't begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I'll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I'll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I'm feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not 'self-grown hair'

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can't begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

MY alpine platinum plated hair has diamond cuticles.

Neener neener!!

**fluff, fluff, clink, sparkle, fluff, sparkle, sparkle, clink**

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I''m feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can''t begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:11:31 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I''m feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can''t begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

MY alpine platinum plated hair has diamond cuticles.

Neener neener!!

**fluff, fluff, clink, sparkle, fluff, sparkle, sparkle, clink**

Chav!

(runs off to hide)

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:11:31 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel






I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can''t begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

MY alpine platinum plated hair has diamond cuticles.

Neener neener!!

**fluff, fluff, clink, sparkle, fluff, sparkle, sparkle, clink**

Say that fast 3 times.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:23:16 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:11:31 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel






I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can''t begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

MY alpine platinum plated hair has diamond cuticles.

Neener neener!!

**fluff, fluff, clink, sparkle, fluff, sparkle, sparkle, clink**

Say that fast 3 times.

LOL, too funny!!!

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:21:25 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:01:40 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:25:13 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 4:20:42 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 4:08:38 PM
Author: DiamanteBlu

Date: 3/2/2009 4:00:02 PM
Author: Ellen
Who cares about incorrigible, I want STATUS!

Ok,ok, I''ll let you borrow the diamond pave Mercedes . . .

Awesome!! I''ll be right over. Thanks!

*fluffs hair*


I''m feeling more elite already.

I hope that is not ''self-grown hair''

. My hair is $500 a strand; grown by apline virgins who only sip mountain dew for nourishment.

*fluff fluff*

Pffft, pleeeeeease dahlink. MINE is made of spun gold, made by Keebler (notice, NAME brand) elves. And you thought they just baked cookies. I can''t begin to tell you what my hair is worth.

purr, YOU is baaaaad.

Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

No, that is not a picture of me.

You can tell - I never go anywhere without my diamond encrusted 24kt grill.

 

[RedHighHeels]

I am really not into brand names but I do have a Baume and Mercier watch that is beautiful and my mid-life crisis brand is a Porsche Boxster S.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 3/1/2009 8:23:34 PM
Author: B.H.S

Date: 3/1/2009 4:19:07 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/1/2009 4:02:27 PM

Author: B.H.S

My cars, homes, jewellery, clothes, handbags, perfume, makeup, etc.


Not to sound like a complete snob but I don''t buy or do cheap things. If it works for others, great, but it doesn''t suit me. I can certainly afford the expensive luxuries in life so I expect nothing less. Besides, I live in a very affluent community so it''s just the norm here. You don''t see Coach and Toyota cars around here. If we do, we know you''re just a tourist.

Interesting. So, does that mean if you found a well made piece of furniture, but it didn''t have a ''brand/status symbol name, you wouldn''t buy it? In other words, what defines ''cheap''? Does slapping a brand and several thousand dollars on something make it better? or just more expensive?

For some things it doesn''t make it better but for a great deal of other things it does. Examples; handbags from Hermes last a heck of a lot longer than those bags from Walmart. Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton clothes are going to last longer than Walmart and Target clothes. A Bentley lasts longer than a Dodge Neon. Do I need to continue? To answer your question, furniture is a tad different than handbags, cars, etc.. However if I need furniture I don''t go to some place such as Raymore and Flanigan (not that there''s anything wrong with that), I go to speciality or antique stores that carry the stuff I like and would put in my home.

As for what defines ''cheap'', it''s all subjective. I would rather not say what I, personally, consider ''cheap''. I certainly don''t wish to offend anyone.

ROFL. English cars are notoriously problematic. Even Jeremy Clarkson belabours the shortcomings of most of the English ilk - Jaguar, Bentley, Aston Martin . . .love them all, but you certainly can''t claim that they''re reliable just because they have handstiched leather interiors.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:25:45 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:21:25 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel



Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

No, that is not a picture of me.

You can tell - I never go anywhere without my diamond encrusted 24kt grill.

This post is worthless without pics.

 

[rainydaze]

de-yah gawd you gals are crackin'' me up!! this thread is hilarious!

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:33:02 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:25:45 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:21:25 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel



Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

No, that is not a picture of me.

You can tell - I never go anywhere without my diamond encrusted 24kt grill.

This post is worthless without pics.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:52:39 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:33:02 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:25:45 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:21:25 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel



Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

No, that is not a picture of me.

You can tell - I never go anywhere without my diamond encrusted 24kt grill.

This post is worthless without pics.

As Jed Clampett would say, Weeeellllllll doggy!

 

[DiamanteBlu]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:32:26 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier

ROFL. English cars are notoriously problematic. Even Jeremy Clarkson belabours the shortcomings of most of the English ilk - Jaguar, Bentley, Aston Martin . . .love them all, but you certainly can''t claim that they''re reliable just because they have handstiched leather interiors.

Oh yeah, I forgot. I have a Jaguar too. It is in the garage. ROTFL!

 

[luvmyhalo]

OMG Steel, does that dog have gold teeth? This thread has me ROLLING!!!!! Kudos girls!!!!!

 

[HollyS]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:52:39 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:33:02 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:25:45 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:21:25 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel



Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

No, that is not a picture of me.

You can tell - I never go anywhere without my diamond encrusted 24kt grill.

This post is worthless without pics.

Wow, Steel. Honey you need a facial. I'm sure someone here knows the number to a pricey spa . . . .

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 6:33:44 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 3/2/2009 5:52:39 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:33:02 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:25:45 PM
Author: Steel

Date: 3/2/2009 5:21:25 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 3/2/2009 5:08:33 PM
Author: Steel



Gold is sooooo pre-2000. My apline virgin hair is platinum plated.

Never mind the quality - feel the weight

.

**Fluff, Fluff, Clink, Fluff, Clink, Fluff**

Yeah, um, real unique look ya got goin on there.....

No, that is not a picture of me.

You can tell - I never go anywhere without my diamond encrusted 24kt grill.

This post is worthless without pics.

Wow, Steel. Honey you need a facial. I''m sure someone here knows the number to a pricey spa . . . .

I know and I should really treat myself - the gastric band has been so successful and I am happy to be at my goal weight.

Don''t I look great?

 

[icekid]

Ohhhhh my... this is the funniest thread I''ve read in a loooong time. I am quite sorry I wasn''t awake last night to partake in the festivities!

 

[Fleur_de_Lis]

Date: 3/2/2009 5:32:26 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier



ROFL. English cars are notoriously problematic. Even Jeremy Clarkson belabours the shortcomings of most of the English ilk - Jaguar, Bentley, Aston Martin . . .love them all, but you certainly can''t claim that they''re reliable just because they have handstiched leather interiors.

I made no such correlation between reliability and "having hand stitched leather interiors". I used it as an example. That was the first car that came to mind, therefore I typed that particular brand in. However, as an owner of two English made vehicles, I''ve never had an issue. Sorry if you, and others, have.

Next time, before I post, I''ll be sure to ask what you feel are acceptable vehicles to place in said example. This way it will insure I make you, and everyone else, happy. Wouldn''t want to offend anyone on an anonymous message board. Right? I shutter to think of such a monstrosity.

 

[Steel]

Date: 3/2/2009 6:55:40 PM
Author: B.H.S

Date: 3/2/2009 5:32:26 PM
Author: LaurenThePartier



ROFL. English cars are notoriously problematic. Even Jeremy Clarkson belabours the shortcomings of most of the English ilk - Jaguar, Bentley, Aston Martin . . .love them all, but you certainly can''t claim that they''re reliable just because they have handstiched leather interiors.

I made no such correlation between reliability and ''having hand stitched leather interiors''. I used it as an example. That was the first car that came to mind, therefore I typed that particular brand in. However, as an owner of two English made vehicles, I''ve never had an issue. Sorry if you, and others, have.

Next time, before I post, I''ll be sure to ask what you feel are acceptable vehicles to place in said example. This way it will insure I make you, and everyone else, happy. Wouldn''t want to offend anyone on an anonymous message board. Right? I shutter to think of such a monstrosity.

B.H.S,

I liked your posts here. You could only offend me if you deprived me of your thoughts.

Didn''t one of our well loved PS''ers say it takes all flavours to make the soup. We don''t all have to agree, just play nice.

 

[Fleur_de_Lis]

Date: 3/2/2009 12:32:39 AM
Author: coatimundi

Date: 3/2/2009 12:14:53 AM

Author: B.H.S


Then don''t presume anything. In my book, presuming is the same as assuming, and we all know what they say about that.

Are you calling me an arse??

Right back ''atcha sweetheart.



Can I borrow your Bentley??

Sorry, I don''t let "arses" use my stuff, they tend to leave a bad smell.