We're Going Back, Way Back...

Remember # 3 of this entry? Come on, I know you do!

in this case retreat can mean:

an abscence, (self-imposed or other)
a hiatus
a strictly enforced and very well deserved punishment

Enough said.

I Hate Century 21

Don't you? Why in hell I went to the Liberty Street store, when I have one in my neighborhood that I detest just as passionately I'll never know. Maybe it was Hubby's gentle coaxing, or maybe it was because after almost 6 hours uptown, I had not purchased so much as a Metrocard, ( I couldn't believe it myself) and I was/am in need of some psychologically sustaining retail therapy. I hate myself still, even 7 hours later, for stepping foot into that swap meet disguised as a department store.

If you don't know what a Century 21 is - don't worry - you're not missing a damn thing, unless you count reject poly-blend sportswear and eurotrash dresses that were made for devotees of The Rocky Horror Picuture Show, (and which incidentally didn't sell at Last Call - and as a matter of fact - were priced for less at our trusty Last Call) your cup of tea. If some, if not most, of your wardrobe is a-la Kohl's or Target, then this is your eastside Mrs. Jefferson - you're movin' on up. By all means, if this description sounds like you, run don't walk there - you'll feel like you're on your own personal Rodeo Drive, minus the style, replete with a housewares department.

I think, no wait, I know that I hate Century 21 even more than Loehmann's. And while I'm in bitch-mode, don't even get me started on Filene's Basement, Century 21's less chaotic but nonetheless painfully unattractive styleless twin.

On a happier note, I did buy the new grey Bailley 44 dress from Lord and Taylor on Friday. It was under $200 with coupon, how could I resist? Check in tomorrow for pics of this funky little number.

***( a note for our more devoted readers) Day 23 kids. I'm just getting started.

Word to live by

Never say I love you
If you don't really care
Never talk about feelings
If they arent really there
Never hold my hand
If you're gonna break my heart
Never say you are going to
If you don't plan to start
Never look into my eyes
If all you do is lie
Never say hi
If you really mean goodbye
If you really mean forever
then say you will try
Never way forever
cuz forever makes me cry

SIZE 6 FEELS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!

Yes, I am now a size 6, girls!!! I will try to post some pics as soon as I can. Did I tell you? I'm baaaaaaaaaack! And my shopping has now taken on a whole other dimension. Spaghetti strap dresses!!! I can wear those. Strapless? I can wear those too!! Halter dresses? No problem a little backless Le Mystere and some duct tape won't fix!! Bikinis? I have one for every day of the week. Each one sexier than the last. This past Wednesday I bought a size 4 gaucho. Yippee for me!!! It's like I'm dreaming or in some parallel universe. Either way, keep me here. Any of you girls ever been approached by quiet possibly one of the hottest men on the east coast, via an intermediary,(because Cupid's arrow has never hit him like this before) ahem, my brother - just to let you know, how captivated he is by your absolute loveliness? Oh, did I happen to mention this is a textbook model of male perfection from head to sexy toes? The only bad part of my new size? All those size 12's from last season, that I've been practically giving away. Talk about taking a loss.

PRADA I HATE YOU AND I ALWAYS HAVE

These shoes suck. I hadn't noticed that the upper strap was made entirely of elastic or I wouldn't have ordered them. That GORGEOUS elastic strap isn't even disguised by patent leather, it's just there for the whole world to think that you're wearing a pair of $49.99 shoes. The audacity of Prada. See, I told you that I don't like Prada and their cheap ways (just their beachy flip-flops). Their cheap nylon bags are an insult to anyone with real style and their shoes look worse than a pair of Payless'. Prada you ruined my day yesterday with your sorry excuse for high end shoes. But I guess the joke was on me because I was lured into this purchase by the matching bag.

I'm SURE that these shoes will have an honorary place in the pile of rejects going to Last Call.

Not that I need to say this, but I returned those shoes (and bag).

Free Gift Card at Saks with Purchase and Free Shipping

I'll log-on tonight as now I'm off to do some live in-person shopping. I'll let you know what I order.

On your mark

Get set

GO!!!




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Dresses that I've ordered today

All 3 dress TOTALED under $550.00. Yipeee!!!! Now let's see what they're like when I get them in my hands. Maybe the quality will be like crap, since they're so inexpensively priced . I think that I've mentioned this before, but I don't normally order dresses, (or much of anything lately) from Nordstrom because the quality of most of their merchandise, (excluding premier designers) has been very poor. Therefore, I'm not holding my breath for any of these dresses.

The Adrian Papell dress at $218.00 total for both the sweater and the dress just screams poor craftsmanship, but hey, I like to gamble so I've rolled the dice. As I've written about in previous posts, I find that you get what you pay for. Put two similarly styled shoes next to one another and I'll tell you which one is the cheap-o. Put two similarly styled pants next to one another and I'll do the same. I mean I don't even have to touch this stuff, I can spot it from across a room. To make a long story short, I could honestly care less if these pieces work out. I just purchased a few dresses from Neimans and from Saks the other day, that I love so basically I went to Nordstrom today because I've already purchased the latest arrivals from Neimans and Saks that I find appealing. And for now, there's nothing in those stores that I want.

Nordstrom is like the back-up boyfriend that you keep on the side when the one you really want cancels.