tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post179312993116602556..comments2023-09-22T06:02:50.818-07:00Comments on Seriously??... <i>Reeeally?</i>... Seriously?: Stress = ShoppingStephanieChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-31883152002262970232011-02-07T14:43:57.981-08:002011-02-07T14:43:57.981-08:00Maybe it's safe to WD40 footwear? I really wou...Maybe it's safe to WD40 footwear? I really wouldn't know, not being so much of the "handy". Alternately you could stick a little mouse on the toe. It would stop hooker jokes by being completely baffling, and you could excuse away the squeak...bekkitaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431032585985739174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-29878965172171694452011-02-03T14:24:12.624-08:002011-02-03T14:24:12.624-08:00@The Absence of Alternatives - I went with snacks ...@The Absence of Alternatives - I went with snacks this last time and it was, indeed, the wrong choice.<br /><br />I don't know if I am rocking the jeggings. I'm sure BF will hate them, so do I risk wearing them and thinking I look good, and possibly actually look like a 30 year old junior with camel toe?<br /><br />Sucks for your mom - mean salespeople are jackholes.<br /><br />Most of those stores don't ship to Canada, and with my relentless returning, I can't afford the whole loss on shipping thing. But thanks!!<br /><br />@bekkitae - AHHMAH GAAAAHD, those boots are freakin' hilarious! I totally want a pair of thigh boots for my pirate wench Halloween costume for next year.<br /><br />Also? I have a pair of below-the-knee-patent black Nine West pointy toe boots that squeak when I wear them. All the guys at work make Catwoman references (or hooker) when I wear them. But hell, they are comfy and waterproof!!StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-92014728039807337032011-02-03T05:02:27.063-08:002011-02-03T05:02:27.063-08:00Bwaha, no. I was thinking of the shiny vinyl ones ...Bwaha, no. I was thinking of the shiny vinyl ones that go up to the top of the thighs. Catwoman style - which proves all items of clothing have their place and time. I tried googling for a pic of them... but found these. Which are hilarious. And horrendous. [http://dissmiss.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/MD-FU-BOOTIE249-6601-396x540.jpg]bekkitaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431032585985739174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-53600302427294956262011-01-31T09:29:43.711-08:002011-01-31T09:29:43.711-08:00I have to make a list because there's so much ...I have to make a list because there's so much to share with my fellow Retail-therapy-practitioner:<br /><br />1) Better than Stress = Snacks. Just sayin<br />2) Jeggins. Worse trend than skinny jeans for ladies with ahem paddings. Just sayin. But I am glad you are rocking them!<br />3) Junior department = WIN. Ok, that made me sound like a pervert. But you know what I mean. <br />4) The return policy is one of the best things I have discovered in the US (and I see that it's the same in Canada) In Asia, NO WAY you get to return things that easily even if they have never been opened, let along a half-eaten cake!<br />5) My mother was so scared of trying on things when she was in the US first due to years of abuse by surly salesladies. Once she got used to it though, she pushed a cart full of clothing into the dressing room like a pro. I was so proud of her.<br />6) Those boots are SUPER HAWT. Don't tell me your BF didn't end up asking you to please leave them on... *wiggles eyebrows*<br />7) I shop online for everything, including shoes. Do stores like Endless and Zappos work for you in Canada? Free shipping and return baby!<br />8) AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I HAVE TO SHARE WITH YOU: Again, if Slickdeals.net works for you, you should definitely check it out. People there are hard core bargain hunters. It's a sporting event for them.The Absence of Alternativeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05395320989489560756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-62604451162991281532011-01-31T08:11:12.868-08:002011-01-31T08:11:12.868-08:00@steph gas - I find it soothing and distracting al...@steph gas - I find it soothing and distracting all at once, and I can justify just about anything because I tell myself I "can always take it back". Sometimes ya just need to do it. What yoga DVD? I really like the Yoga Zone series. Not too fast and good instruction. Highly recommended!<br /><br />@steph c - Woot woot! Solidarity in returnage! I am not alone! Sometimes I get home and stuff doesn't even fit right. I don't even know why I buy some things.<br /><br />Time to try on again and decide what to return!StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-25453600781862311782011-01-31T07:36:08.359-08:002011-01-31T07:36:08.359-08:00I have a terrible habit of shopping and returning....I have a terrible habit of shopping and returning. Whatever, I get the thrill of buying pretty new things, and then when I realize "oh hey I have no money and I'll wear this once, maybe" I go return it. Shopping rush AND feeling good about myself for ultimately saving money. In my mind.<br /><br />Also, I totally would have told off that cashier. His job is customer service, and he's failing at, and he should know. Done and done ;)steph chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043520069333189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-11688479345089109882011-01-30T19:46:39.064-08:002011-01-30T19:46:39.064-08:00i have been shopping altogether too much. i do ha...i have been shopping altogether too much. i do have A LOT of sweet makeup to show for it. and some boots. and skinny jeans. and tee shirts. and a yoga mat. and new yoga pants to do said yoga in. oh, and a yoga dvd.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191250739548524094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-9207340866753538912011-01-30T18:34:25.305-08:002011-01-30T18:34:25.305-08:00@V-Tom - Notice I never commented on the complacen...@V-Tom - Notice I never commented on the complacent part? lol, just kidding, I know it's all in good fun, but I would be doing him a disservice to paint him any other way than the wonderful way he is. ;-)<br /><br />@Brandy Rose - I could learn many things from you, I believe. Can you teach me how to grow a pair?<br /><br />@Rick - Dude, I'm all about stress. If there were a stress Olympics, I would win first place in both anxiety, indecision and unnecessary stress-out. And I totally need to see a picture of the "Eastwood" look!!<br /><br />@Jody - I know. Each time I think he might <i>really like <b>this pair</b>, this time</i>, but alas, no luck. <br /><br />It's funny how we remember those comments. I have a few Dad gems, too. May or may not include joking about ugly baby-age. lol.StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-30157012971218817442011-01-30T18:25:52.381-08:002011-01-30T18:25:52.381-08:00@bekkitae - Thanks... they aren't, like, "...@bekkitae - Thanks... they aren't, like, "slutty" FM boots, right? I thought they looked pretty savvy with my new coat. <br /><br />Also, BF has NO interest in footwear in general, which is unfortunate because I am practically Imelda Marcos.<br /><br />@Barb the French Bean - Shop-&-return-a-holic. ;-)<br /><br />I usually can't stand heels for very long. Either supersore feet and blisters, or back pain (or both). These boots are surprisingly comfy for such high heels, but then again, I might not say that after an hour or so in those boots!StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-35647161100974546882011-01-30T15:45:36.952-08:002011-01-30T15:45:36.952-08:00That is a classic boy comment! I remember the fir...That is a classic boy comment! I remember the first time I tried to wear makeup and was very proud of the application and my dad said "whats that purple stuff? You hit yourself in the eye?" Haha!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140052559653229782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-26400487266032699912011-01-30T12:12:59.985-08:002011-01-30T12:12:59.985-08:00Hi Stephanie,
I've gotten behind on blogging ...Hi Stephanie,<br /><br />I've gotten behind on blogging and making the rounds myself, so I'm trying to catch up.<br /><br />There are <i>much</i> higher levels of stress than that. You could be a guy, shopping with a woman who is stressing; except, I bet that punk sales clerk would have had better manners when he saw my best Clint Eastwood.<br /><br />And those boots ARE hot.<br /><br /><a href="http://rgcrockett.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Rick</a>Richard G. Crocketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00706814593794196558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-53397132478765021322011-01-30T11:35:49.709-08:002011-01-30T11:35:49.709-08:00I'm much too mouthy with ppl like that unless ...I'm much too mouthy with ppl like that unless they're handling my food...Brandy Wilcoxenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122750349062262051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-60327071677127942432011-01-30T11:13:27.205-08:002011-01-30T11:13:27.205-08:00Stephanie: I have heard that people with OCD (or w...Stephanie: I have heard that people with OCD (or was it ADD)have an urge to shop. It makes them feel great and empowered. They will buy impulsively and after buying stuff they often have to battle (hard!) with buyer's remorse.<br /><br />The BF comment was tongue in cheek. I'm sure if you selected him to be your boyfriend then he must be a great guy. (Seriously!)V-Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537169584144322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-39440008314167176882011-01-30T10:09:54.118-08:002011-01-30T10:09:54.118-08:00@V-Tom - I'm pretty sure there is an actual pr...@V-Tom - I'm pretty sure there is an actual proven link between some forms of mental illness and shopping (<b>I'm actually being serious</b>). I'm wondering how fine I walk that line. Or else it's just a really bad habit of overbuying & returning. And slim chances on the photo.<br /><br /><i>Maaaaybe</i>. Must also disclaim that BF is not lazy. ;-)<br /><br />@Jewels - So happy to see you here! Thanks for commenting, and not judging my shopping. You guys are convincing me that the boots MUST be kept!<br /><br />@Jumble Mash - Shopping at COACH?? *bows down*. I hope you went back and made them adjust it to the right price. Are the sales clerks snooty in there, or nice? I'm guessing you will get eye rolls.StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-88130124721950975642011-01-30T01:41:39.756-08:002011-01-30T01:41:39.756-08:00Ooh. Looks like someone is a *ahem* shopaholic!
(...Ooh. Looks like someone is a *ahem* shopaholic!<br /><br />(I bought three more dresses yesterday, and they were NOT on sale...fortunately, the sales clerk was a sweetheart.)<br /><br />Those boots are pretty sweet, by the way, but I wouldn't be able to wear them for a long period of time. I do far too much walking and heels would only kill my feet.<br /><br />-Barb the French BeanThe Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294653760778922184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-81003916828076502602011-01-29T21:56:29.257-08:002011-01-29T21:56:29.257-08:00Those boots are fucking HOT. And if you were a mid...Those boots are fucking HOT. And if you were a midget, I'm pretty sure they'd be hotter... hasn't the BF ever heard of thigh-high-FMBs? Granted, you'd have to look hot sitting down were this the case, 'cause they don't look like they'd bend too easily were your knees below the brim.bekkitaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431032585985739174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-31481441342880367112011-01-29T15:11:44.417-08:002011-01-29T15:11:44.417-08:00First. LOVE THOSE BOOTS. Like, I need a pair. Righ...First. LOVE THOSE BOOTS. Like, I need a pair. Right now.<br /><br />Second. I was shopping at Coach today and I wanted this cute beanie and the sale price said $69.99 with 30% off. I checked out, looked at the receipt then looked again at the Beanie. Again, the sale price was $69.99. The regular price was $68.00. It was supposed to be on sale for $59.99.Jumble Mashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16227122209859233059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-29520768470616600492011-01-29T07:08:33.152-08:002011-01-29T07:08:33.152-08:00Retail therapy is a totally acceptable form of sel...Retail therapy is a totally acceptable form of self therapy and nobody judges when people (men and women) use it...at least I don't. I so totally get it. Those boots are totally kick ass by the way! Go you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-25217784464315312262011-01-29T06:38:10.947-08:002011-01-29T06:38:10.947-08:00Shopping sucks! I don't understand how women c...Shopping sucks! I don't understand how women can ever enjoy the process. I suspect it is some kind of mental illness.<br /><br />I think the boots look great. Could you please post a real picture of you from behind wearing those boots (with the jeans on?) I'm sure they are as sexy as hell and your BF is just afraid he will have to fight off too many guys to keep you. (He's probably getting lazy and complacent.)<br /><br />..TomV-Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537169584144322847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-79785325345263157472011-01-29T06:31:47.465-08:002011-01-29T06:31:47.465-08:00@myjoyproject - Hmmm, I *do* have a pair of peep-t...@myjoyproject - Hmmm, I *do* have a pair of peep-toe stillettos (also J. Simp), but not sure I could do it. Maybe if I could rock it and not look like a prostitute or a 30 year old on the brink of 17.<br /><br />Whaddaya really think? (In all fairness, the model's shoes look much too big on her and really bulky).<br /><br />BF may honestly nix those jeggings if I get an honest answer out of him. It might be better for all of mankind to return them.StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-11269522018065252522011-01-29T06:08:57.427-08:002011-01-29T06:08:57.427-08:00Please tell me you are going to wear the "jun...Please tell me you are going to wear the "junior" Jessica Simpson jeggings with stillettos like they show in the picture (when you aren't wearing the sexay boots....) ... come on you know you want to!!!!<br /><br />Kelly ox<br /><br />http://myjoyproject.blogspot.com/Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192180616942615971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-17568972922541824772011-01-29T06:03:48.050-08:002011-01-29T06:03:48.050-08:00@Mynx - I actually kind of hate it, and I am so in...@Mynx - I actually kind of hate it, and I am so indecisive that I buy a bunch and wait to get some unfortunate soul's opinion on them (usually BF). The ones I kinda thought were flattering are usually not, the ones I don't like as much usually look better... so I don't trust my own judgement anymore. Except for the boots. Maybe.<br /><br />Hope your jeans last you another season!!<br /><br />@Moooooog35 - Haha, well, I guess it refers to the tiny leg holes. I think I am nearing the cut-off at which they stop being flattering, and just more TRIANGULAR.<br /><br />@George - Yikes. I would, too, for $2,000. Wanna teach me how to play? And ixnay on the ingerielay. That'll never happen. Only *I* love boots. lol.StephanieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990131434281226939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-89882664662722897162011-01-29T04:41:46.871-08:002011-01-29T04:41:46.871-08:00I have gotten buyers remorse, but it was on a $200...I have gotten buyers remorse, but it was on a $2000 guitar that wasn't all that it seemed when I bought it, so I took it back.<br />I would ask the same question the BF asked, those look really tall. Of course if you're wearing some sexy lingerie...... Where was I? I think they look kinda tall too.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749843521356271835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-52170769339302634332011-01-29T03:21:55.092-08:002011-01-29T03:21:55.092-08:00I've always wondered why you can get skinny je...I've always wondered why you can get skinny jeans in a size 18.Moooooog35https://www.blogger.com/profile/13283153659252782869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098330902228203979.post-26524487814512451862011-01-29T02:32:50.618-08:002011-01-29T02:32:50.618-08:00Glad some one likes buying jeans. I wish I did th...Glad some one likes buying jeans. I wish I did then I wouldnt be praying the comfy ones I have would last another season lol.<br />The boots are awesome toonot displayedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637174135437423585noreply@blogger.com