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Sunday, June 24, 2007

• If you work in Nordstrom, please, please, please appear interested. I happened to get the same guy I dealt with on my Michael Kors conquest (hmm.. where did I put those shoes now that I think of it - they'd be perfect for tomorrow). Well, I digress -he's an idiot. I got a 'Are you sure we carry those - I haven't seen them'. I told him they were on the website and he told me 'The stuff on the website isn't always in the store'. Already at my threshold of annoyance with stupidity and people who are too haughty, I informed him I'd just check out Steve Madden but thanks anyways. Realizing that he just lost the sale, he said 'You look familiar - have we met before'. DOH - yes, and I told him he sold me the Kors shoes. He then asked if I saw the new Jessi-ho Simpsons. It was then I cut him off and left the shoe dept. DOH! What a way to piss me off. Reese would slaughter me if I *ever* bought Jessica Simpson Shoes.
• Still at Nordys. Found notsomuch at the purse counter (well, wouldn't let myself find anything -putting me with Cole Haan is like asking my credit card to have a heart attack. Love. Them!). So, I stopped at the Bobbi Brown counter - fell in love with the new Stonewashed Nudes collection, but told the gal (because she was not my normal gal, Jenny) that I'd think about it and be back.
• Steve Madden: Please hire salespeople who will put the customer service back in customer service. I got this gal who was like "HUH, WHA?" when I asked her about the shoes. First - she's all interested in gossiping with the other gal and had to be asked for help. I guess her social was more important than making a sale. Whatever. The gal asked me if I was sure that they carried them and was I sure they were Steve Madden. I told her they were Steven by Steven Madden and that they did have them - THAT WAS WHERE I SAW THEM!. I then gave her a quick history - they were originally $150 and they marked it down to $99 and they were spectator. And I got a "What's that? Are you SURE?" Enough - obviously she doesn't know her product lines and I didn't see them anywhere so I was out of there and quick.
• I then made my plan of attack - no leisurely browsing for me as I'm not one for crowds and the mall was more packed than a State Fair. So, I figured that since I only had an hour before close (hey - I had work to do first *LOL*), I would trot to the end of mall and start with Torrid & Bakers, hit Starbucks, visit 9 West divert to Sephora & Williams Sonoma and then I would leave through Nordys. Every good shopping general has a plan, right? (I did cheat and stopped in Lane Bryant & Aldo - found nada *sob).
• Bakers: MUST YOU seriously outfit the OBT Gals (and those from Orlando will understand what I mean) with those clear Lucite hookah heels? Seriously - all the shoes I saw in there I was not feelin' - regardless of the Buy one, get one 50% off promotion. I'm not that crazy. And some were cute, but not what I was willing to invest in right now. And please, don't put big huge tacky gem stones on a wedge -they are cute without it.
• Torrid: For the plus size gal that I am, I was looking to check out some clothes for Philly. Instead, I was greeted with a vacant stare from 3 sales gals who were more interested in gossiping (much like the Steve Madden chickaroos) than helping me find my black & white top and Black & White skirt. GRRRR. Reese has excellent luck in there. Me, notsomuch.
• Starbucks seemed to calm the inner wench, until I had some tourist in front of me. Listen, if you are in Starbucks and know enough to order a tall drip with a shot of espresso, you SHOULD know what is the bakery items that you stared at while waiting for the 4 people in front of you to order. You don't have to make everyone wait while whining "Are you sure there is nothing else with cream cheese, like a cream cheese cake" and then proceed to count out the $10.16 of your order in $1 dollar bills AND CHANGE!! UGH! and for that she should have tipped the poor barista. And she wouldn't move out of the way so people behind her could order. Wait - it gets better. The wench then pushed me aside at the counter when she realized that she can't wait at the order station for her drinks. I then proceeded to comment to the gal next to me who stood there horrified at the wench's display of rudeness - "And then people wonder why us locals hate the tourists so damn much! Obviously only the British monarchy know their manners or she just never learned any from her mother". I was greeted with a cold stare from wench-a-roonie (who had her mother with her - and her mother was just as rude!) Bring it!! I was ready to drop kick her quicker than Stone Cold Austin. (Sorry - violent moment.) I do have to say the gal next to me had the most lovely drop gold earrings that reminded me of my fave jewelry store in Philly. She even told me they were at Aldo. Mental note for next time.
• Iced Venti Nonfat Caramel Macchiato in hand, I proceeded to depart for 9 West - my version of Heaven. You all know that 9 West is like crack to me and boy did I need a fix. Well, upon my journey I was greeted by a swarm of hoochie mamas (NY Kat's term) who were hangin' in the mall. It's like they all got a memo: "Hair Done: Check; 5" Stiletto Heels That One Can't Walk In: Check; Spray On Jeans: Check; Blouses cut to there or tube tops that are barely on: Check; Belly Ring: Check; Makeup applied with a spackle tool: Check; loud jewelry: Check". GIVE. ME. A. Break. And sure 'nuff - they were trollin' like an OBT gal lookin' for a john. I heard more squealin' from those gals chasin' guys like there was no tomorrow. Needless to say, I prayed to God that I never acted like that back in the day and boy did I feel 35 then. Sad, so sad.
• On to better things - 9 West: I didn't have many problems this time. Normally I stay away from the Florida Mall 9 West store because of their staff but it was all new people and it went well. I had a coupon for 20% off a purchase of $75.00 or more and I found 3 pairs of shoes that I wanted - Black knotted wedges (but I really wanted the blue); Red Wedges and a pair of tortoise pumps. All they had for me was the blue knotted wedges (which she found for me - how sweet) and they were $39.99. They had the red wedges and the tortoise pumps in a 9 1/2 but I didn't want to get all Cinderella on them because they were patent and patent doesn't stretch that well for me. And then I saw a pair of pumps that had me at hello (they aren't on the site yet). Oh they were lovely. The fall line - a mustard peep toe suede shoe with a gold platform. Never mind that I have similar styles in red, blue, black (with red) and a sling in rose. Who cares - they were gorgeous. The fall line. I. Had. To. Have. Forget about the $89.99 price tag - I had a damn coupon! Well, the universe basically said "Back off biatche!" and they didn't have them in my size. *sobbing*. I gave the coupon to the next gal in line and just got the blue wedges. The blue wedges are super cute and will be perfect for Philly. And casual Fridays. And movies with the gals next week. But I WILL get those mustard pumps - mark my word.
• Sephora: Found nada. Well, not that I looked much because Bobbi Brown was still weighing heavy on my mind. I have no complaints - everyone was super attentive, but I was on a time schedule. Mall closes at 6:00 and it was already 5:40.
• Williams Sonoma: Found an Coffee Spice Steak Rub. Dunno why I wanted it (well perhaps the espresso??) but that was in my hot little hand quicker than you can say "Stick 'em up". And, then I saw my cherry pitter. Not that I pit cherries, but I might. For the next claufuti. And they didn't have any. But that's okay, David, their clerk, found me one in the drawer and it was the last one. Mine, all mine. 5:46 - I better hustle. After I grabbed a catalog & put back the Herbs de Provence (I have a full Costco size one in my cabinet - I don't need a new one for the pretty jar. Bad Lys Bad!), I grabbed a cooking class schedule and was walking briskly back to Nordys.
• Nordstrom: Back at the Bobbi Brown counter and vapid gal is still there. I'm guessing she doesn't work the Bobbi Brown counter often. I told her I wanted the Stonewashed Nudes Palette (so cute) and the Stonewashed Mauve Lipgloss. She then dashes my hopes and dreams and tells me that the mauve lipgloss is sold out. WHAT? The collection just launched and you are breaking my heart? WTH? Fine then. I asked her if she could call another store and have it sent and she said "Well - " and then hesitated. It's not rocket science. Jenny does that for me. And she's having the Sunkissed palette sent so I could pick it up at the same time. Like a lightbulb in my head I said "Forget it - I'll order everything online" (DOH - Cash back!! - FatWallet 3.3%) but then I felt bad, and bought the Stonewashed Nudes collection (I mean, what if they break during shipment - then I'd be pissed, ya know).

And, with that, I departed Florida Mall - only to remember I have to return next week to pick up my Bobbi Brown kit - but I'd ratther go on a weeknight. And this time, I'd be prepared with my shopping battle plan as Saks Christian Louboutin section will be on my list.

Labels: Random Mess, Shopping

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