Generally, I do not believe in knock-offs. Toting a fake Prada or Louis Vuitton doesn’t interest me. If you buy a knock off its obvious that you aren’t enjoying the handbag for the handbag but for what it looks like on your shoulder. Why lie? Let’s face it, we buy designer items to be seen. But I’d like to hope most of us buy designer items because we recognize what designers like Prada and Louis Vuitton have done for fashion and the quality that comes along with these names. There are times that I wear my Chanel bag backwards so the label isn’t seen. I don’t want to look like a label whore... I am more a label baby prostitute.

But now more than ever, there are knock-offs for everything. Fake Christian Louboutin shoes, fake Alexander McQueen Scarves, fake Handbags galore... It can be quite overwhelming to see the shoes or handbag you covet with all your heart for $300... but one MUST resist. And I do.

The day I wear a shoe with a fake red sole or a fake handbag touches my shoulder is the day that I have three babies, marriage, and a minivan.

But there are times when I see something that I absolutely need or my death would result. Just like last week. I saw these.


A collaboration between Linda Farrow and Jeremy Scott. Flip-up sunglasses to the sides for the ultimate Minnie Mouse look. I wasn’t the only one who wanted these. They are sold out everywhere and not even listed on the Linda Farrow or Opening Ceremony website. What to do... what to do... Even if they were available, with a price tag of $450 for what I consider a fun party accessory is a bit too much. So I did some searching on the web. I found a bunch of knock-offs but all in different colors: red, purple, green. I don’t do color. (Usually) After some research I found a black pair. The difference: the first lens is clear while the real lens are tinted black. Difference in price: $430 So, I ordered them. Do I feel bad? nope. If someone asks me if they are the Linda Farrow with Jeremy Scott Minnie Mouse glasses, will I push my lips together and squint down at them as if I am overall a much better person than they are? Maybe Ill squint at them since I am Korean but I could not tell a lie. I’d happily fill them in on all of the above. I just wouldn't tell them where I exactly found them for $20.