Check out Mama Archer’s department store clearance center score. $550 worth of stuff for $112! This statement:
“I very rarely shop for myself, something that tends to irritate my husband.”
reminds me of when I blogged about Biblical submission. The truth is nice husbands want to take good care of their wives.
Daddy Likey (who’s really a lovely girl) shares a creepy tale of shopping at American Apparel. And we thought Abercrombie and Fitch was bad!
Another great rant: Damselfly’s Wardrobe Wednesday on body image. Comes complete with pictures of beautiful dresses. Note to self: go try on dresses!
Further randomness:
- For this week’s Fashion Lab I will model the new vintage ’80s leather jacket with skinny pants and with wide. And maybe with something else.
- Why do I instantly turn boring when in the company of relatives? Would a change of clothes help?
Thanks so much for linking to my blog! I am so sorry you didn’t find anything you you could use when you went to Macy’s! :0(
Their stuff changes from day to day though, so hopefully you can snag something next time!
You’re welcome! It was worth it to go there. I really do think it’s a good deal. And I’m so happy that all of you found good stuff. 🙂
Ah, I thought I was the only who became instantly boring in the presence of relatives. Even my own parents. I’m never as boring as then. Why, I wonder.
The relatives: I’ll bet if you start asking them questions about themselves in an enthusiastic manner, they’ll soon think you’re scintillating! Also, and this is a little circular, sometimes people do a lot of watching/checking of other people to see how they’re being reacted to – which could be one way you “know” they think you seem boring. Anyway, that kind of thing makes a person seem guarded or reserved or evaluating. Think about divas/movie stars/celebrities. They expect everyone to be interested in them and watching them so they don’t watch other people. They just act and that makes them seem spontaneous.
I’m sure you’re right. That asking people about themselves is the way to combat that. It’s a hard discipline, too! But it’s also a good way to dodge those horrible “what are you up to?” questions.
I wondered a little if my tendency to dress a little bit more conservatively, out of respect for grandparents, was working against me. I thought perhaps I would try dressing a little bit more festive next time.
The thing I have to be thankful about is they really are all nice. I’m sure that none of them think I don’t like them! 🙂
“I thought perhaps I would try dressing a little bit more festive next time.”
Yes! I like this! Your clothes would be saying you’re already having/expecting a good time being with them.
Hey! Look there! Thank you for the link. Glad you liked my post. I always enjoy what you have to say here.
I love your fashion lab! My daughter has high hopes for being a fashion designer! Your blog reminds me of the fashion notebooks she has created 🙂
Sallie