Rent What?

Have you always wanted a pair of designer sunglasses but didn't have the celebrity paycheck to afford them? Well, guess what?! You, too, could rock a pair of designer shades at a fraction of the cost! Want to know how? You can rent them! That's right, I said rent.

This story completely FLOORED me.
I was cleaning my dining room and saw the story in Sunday's paper. People are actually renting designer sunglasses. Where do I begin with this one???

Ok, I mean #1. Have you never lost or sat on a pair of your sunglasses? And you want to rent a pair of designer shades? Really? I mean, if I had a dollar for every time I've dropped a pair of sunglasses into the lake, I'd be rich (ok, so rich is probably a strong word. I could buy a meal deal at Chick-fil-A).
#2. We're talking about renting sunglasses here. What if you scratch them or stretch them out? What if your two year old snatches them off and breaks one of the arms off? No kids, surely you know some.
#3. Are sunglasses really that important that you need to rent them? Are they that huge of a fashion statement? I mean, you could probably find a pair that look exactly like the designer shades for a fraction of the cost. It just won't have that gold "D" on the side. Can't you settle for an "E"?
#4. THEY'RE SUNGLASSES! Seriously?! People really rent them? One pair (that has a waiting list) rents for $25 a week or $55 a month. I'm not kidding.

I found the website that rents them and was shocked to see that they have a WAITING LIST for some of the pairs. A WAITING LIST TO RENT SUNGLASSES! Who would have thought that there would be a day where we would be put on a waiting list, not to get our kids into a pristine private school, but to rent that super cool pair of designer shades that Sarah Jessica Parker wore in Sex in the City?
To check out the list of designer shades available for rent, check out bagborroworsteal.com.

So I ask you, would you rent a pair of designer shades? Don't be afraid to say yes. I am not a fashion queen, so what do I know?