What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
Shoes, of course! LOL - just kidding. But this weekend IS the Shoes.com Saturday Sale May 9th: Save up to 50%.
What Mom really wants probably relates to two things:
- Her love language.
- What, if anything, is out of balance according to the basic needs of her temperament.
For example, very often mothers of young children need more time alone. Or the homemaker who is tired of the tyranny of the kitchen may want to have a meal prepared for her. Or the woman with an absurdly tiny wardrobe budget may really appreciate that pair of shoes.
So what do you really want for Mother’s Day? And who do you want it from? I confess, with my children, I’m delighted to receive ANYTHING which demonstrates they thought of me in the tinyest way. It’s still my hero I really want to feel appreciates me.
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Shoes.com Saturday Sale - March 14th, 2009!
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And here’s my suggestion of what to buy, if you don’t already have something you need: another pair of serious, walking-around, “full shoes”, dressy flats. Full shoes because spring, in my experience, is the rainy season. Color? Blend with trousers if your legs, like mine, are on the short side; match hair if long-legged. And one more thing: I’m shopping down a half size, so they don’t slip and rub, causing blisters.
What kind of shoes are you in the market for this spring?
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Get the Macy’s Employee Discount!
Although my daughter no longer works for Macy’s, being a fashion blogger has its advantages - including being able to offer you the Macy’s employee discount for your holiday shopping. This discount is in addition to sale prices.
Download the Macy’s Friends and Family Coupon for use in store or click through the banner ad above. Remember to enter promo code MACYSFRIEND at checkout.
For use Wednesday, December 10th through Monday, December 15th.
Merry Christmas and Happy Shopping!
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Holiday Shopping Official Kick-off
What are you doing tomorrow, the day after Thanksgiving?
Me? Last year, with a family member working in retail (Macy’s), we concocted a crazy plan: take her to work at *gasp* 5 am, then go to Krispy Kreme, pick up coffee and head to watch the insanity from the safety of the parking lot. This year I’m sleeping in.
If you, like me, are a bit overwhelmed by the seasonal retail scene, how about some online shopping? I predict the day is coming when all my Christmas shopping will be done from my armchair (or as my sister would say, “in my skivvies”). Here are some deals to get you started:
- Amazon’s Black Friday Deals
- Aeropostale FREE Holiday Large Bear w/$250 Purchase or Small Bear w/$100 Purchase (while supplies last) and FREE SHIPPING on Orders of $75 or More! and they also have web-busters like: Girls Web Busters - Hoodies from $15.00 11/27 - 12/1
- Thanksgiving 2008 Sale. Buy 4 Items and Get the Lowest Priced one for $1 at Bodenusa.com today! Offer Valid 11.28.08 through 12.1.08. Shop Now!
- Charlotte Russe Sitewide 25% Off Everything! Now thru 11/30! Watch Commercial Here!
- For a limited time only, take an Extra 25% off Gap’s sale merchandise. Enter code EXTRA25 at checkout. Shop Now!
- Macy’s web busters include S&C 2 button walker coat- only $99.99 at macys.com! Expires 30-Nov-2008.
If not shopping, is anybody having a Thanksgiving leftovers party?
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Wilsons Leather Closing Stores
Concerning the email in circulation warning against giving gift cards for Christmas: the snopes on store closures. And a re-run of this post.
Now, back to real life last February. I am freshly returned from the mall, where I met a friend to go walking. While there, we noticed the “Everything Must Go” signs at Wilson’s Leather. Confirmed: they are closing most of their stores, there will no longer be one in Spokane. No word yet on how that affects the online store online store has been up and running all year, albeit a bit less active.
This appears to be a trend: both Eddie Bauer and Gap have recently closed stores in the same mall (although they have other locations in town); Ann Taylor and Talbot’s have also announced they will be closing stores, but have not revealed which ones.
How do you interpret this trend? I confess it’s better for my wardrobe for these stores to remain open and not be performing well (more clearance!), but of course that can’t be expected. Are well-to-do women moving toward smaller wardrobes or just other retailers?
Are you planning to give gift cards for Christmas? And have you scored any screaming deals due to store closures? I’m still tickled with the two smooth white tanks, brown cotton/spandex button-front shirt, and pink plaid flannel shirt I bought (for $30) at the Eddie Bauer store closing. In fact, I’m wearing the flannel today for a “just get dressed” day.
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Introducing Amazon Video On Demand
With Amazon Video On Demand, we can now instantly watch movies and television shows commercial-free on Macs or PCs. Just what the TV-free household needs!
For $1.99, you can get one episode of Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. Or buy the season for $12.99. 
What other shows should I look for?
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Blogging My Own Comeback
In celebration (???) of my upcoming 45th birthday, I have a notion to stage my own comeback of sorts. Of course, I am referring to Christopher Hopkins’ fabulous book (which I highly recommend you purchase if you are over 39, or maybe even if your mom is over 39), Staging Your Comeback
Sort of a DIY makeover, I plan to address topics like:
- a hairstyle change
- scheduled maintenance
- physical fitness
- my lifelong struggle with nailbiting
- and, of course, lots of what to wear!
Would anybody like to join me? Either for fun or for linkage.
Besides turning 45, here are some other times to consider taking a fresh look at your image:
- when entering the work-force, either after high school or after college
- about 7 years later, when all those clothes begin to look really dated
- after your second (or any other number) baby
- when your kids leave home
- a career change, actual or desired
Anyone besides me feeling adventurous?
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Retro Dresses from Lulus
Lulus.com has generously offered us a coupon code: betweenmypeers (code is case sensitive). This will give 15% off of a purchase at checkout (no minimum purchase required) from today until August 1rst of this year. Affordably priced, Lulus sells unique stuff, and they have a TON of dresses which would make super darling tops!
So, we had our first annual family reunion (on my side of the family) last month and I came home with treasures. One, a gorgeous pair of long, black, leather gloves, and two, a dress which reminds me very much of these:
Should I wear it?
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Zappo’s Clothing and My Shopping List
Are you ready, like I am, to take another look at internet shopping? Consider the following factors:
- unparalleled time pressures
- rising gas prices
- improving shipping practices, such as Free Shipping BOTH ways on Shoes at Zappos.com!
And, on top of all that, you can now get Women’s Apparel at Zappos.com.
Anything I would consider spending real money on , which for me is pretty much only shoes, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from Zappo’s, since the cost of shipping isn’t an issue and they offer free returns for 365 days. Frankly, I’m tired of running all over town to find things.
But then I’m tired of running all over the internet too.
Believe it or not, I’m still shopping for spring/fall items, or perhaps I’m shopping ahead:
- a pair of jeans I love
- “running around” shoes with better support (full shoes, like walking shoes or sneakers)
- chocolate brown removeable layer (zip sweatshirt or velvet blazer)
- cotton or linen trousers
- scoop or square neck tees in the pink to coral range
- sleeveless white crewneck tees and modest tanks
What’s on your current shopping list?
