Wednesday, November 30, 2005
The 21st Century Kid... Anna Bloviations spent $52 on a little sweater for our friend's one-year-old daughter and thought she was going all-out lavish. But apparently not. While waiting for the sweater to be wrapped we spied a pretty pink cardigan hanging on a mini hanger and discovered that not only was it cashmere but that it also had a price tag of $140. Not even a uni-sex color for crying out loud. Not that that would really help: the food and drool stains that will be the trademark of the sweater once it is worn will likely make it unusable for the next baby. Telling my friend about this sweater, she told me she could beat that easily. "Go to the FAO Schwarz website," she said. Indeed she was right. The store offers special 'private' birthday parties for ages six and older. In a 24-karat nutshell: "Imagine having the entire FAO Schwarz store all to yourself, all night long. Your child and 15 friends will indulge in an all-night party that includes a spectacular birthday celebration in the FAO Schweetz Ice Cream Parlor, lessons on the Dance-On Piano, rides on the 3-D motion simulator, and hours of games and activities throughout the store. The guests sleep in sleeping bags in the Rec Room so they are never far away from the fun. This special event ends in the morning with a continental breakfast and goody bags. Ages 6 and up. Starting at $25,000."
Please let's get a grip here. Even if you had that kind of discretionary income....
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