Happy Mother's Day pheebee's mom! Today was a classic Hallmark holiday, and my mom totally milked it for all it was worth. For the last few years, I've been allowed to give a simple card, sometimes flowers, but generally that's it. This weekend, however, pheebee's mom celebrated in style. There was breakfast after church on Sunday; then there was viewing the musical Chicago on Saturday, and shopping on Friday. It was good times had by all this weekend.
My mom is an excellent shopping buddy -- except when she's left to her own devices. However, she's not shy about telling you that something makes you look fat. In fact, sometimes she does it without anyone actually asking for her opinion. (And you wondered where I got that from).
Anyway, as I was saying, we were shopping on Friday, and we made a stop at Ann Taylor Loft, which may be my new official fave store (for work clothes). Ann Taylor Loft (n.k.a. ATL -- the good kind) must participate in vanity sizing. Have you heard about this? Stores and brands the fashion-world-over have taken to re-sizing their clothes, so women believe that they now wear a full size smaller. Women are so easily flattered -- they believe this even though they haven't seen the inside of the gym since those first 2 weeks of free membership.
Why do they do this, you ask? Because they can, and because it works! I can't tell you how many articles of clothing I've purchased because they were a full size smaller. (Yes, I am just that vain. Any inhabitant of the island should know this by now).
Aside from a fabulous purchase, (thanks to vanity sizing), I also met a fabulous sales associate, JanHan, and official new island inhabitant. Aside from having excellent taste in shoes and bags, she's a handbag designer. Now, I checked out the site where her handbags are sold, and I am giving it the pheebee endorsement. (I feel so cool for knowing a real designer -- other than the ninja). For those who are more into handbags than I, I recommend you proceed to this site (www.fashionflat.com) immediately. And I'm not just saying that, because, frankly, I'm not that nice. (Another fact island inhabitants probably already know). I particularly enjoy the striped shopper, but that's just me. You form your own opinions :). And no, there's no island discount. Cheapskates.
I've been threatening to write a book since high school. Titles range from "Things that are not ok" to "Really?!" and "Common Sense is for Everyone". Enjoy!
2 comments:
Wow! How great to meet you and your mom Friday - and then to see you again Sunday! Thanks for making my weeknd so much brighter. I feel Like I have known you my whole life - and I have met a friend for life. Loving your blog - but I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks for checking out JanHan on fahionflat.com - it is a fun creative outlet for me. My 40 hour a week gig has me planning and orgainizing retirement plans for municiplality employees - so really between the designing handbags and helping out fashionistas (like yourself) at ATL it really helps me keep my sanity. xoxo JanHan
You're so lucky! And a bad influence! I'm totally considering getting a second job in retail. As much as I complained when I was in it, I kinda miss it...(Don't tell my old manager at VS that :}).
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