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Any of you ever get want to slap yourselves when you lose the receipt on something you need to return?
I know I've said I hate to in person shop. But seriously - I can't stand it. Not even a little. So when I do force myself to go, I tend to wander the mall wide eyed and distraught like a lost soul in Purgatory. During this latest painful pilgrimage, I purchased a white button down shirt from the Gap. My skull was obviously inhabited by an alien brain because I don't shop at the Gap and I don't wear button down shirts.Sooooo...huh?
Anyway. I come out of my extra terrestrial fog and "see" the shirt. Back it needs to go. But where is the receipt. No idea. I always put them in a pouch in my bag. It's not anywhere.
Soooo...it looks like I have a shirt.
. In the UK they don't give you bags (unless you ask for one) so there I was with a dodgy looking garment I couldn't wear and couldn't find the blasted receipt. Eventually I found in DH's wallet (although I paid) and sent the store an email. It took them an hour to find the right person to deal with it (SM wasn't in) and scrutinise the receipt/go through the motions. It was totally awful, no apology for wasting my time or extra travel and expense. Next time I'll just stand in the middle of the store and scream.
yes, you areOoh great, so it turned out to be genuine?! Or am I confusing it with another one?
Spark,Happy Belated Mother's Day to those who celebrate it!
Checking in. Nothing much new with me.I wore my PS silver bag yesterday with skinny jeans and a t-shirt from my Alma mater. Absolutely not my usual look but I needed to power shop
so I got into battle gear. LOL! It was fun wearing the bag again. It's very convenient to wear crossbody which I "forgot". It definitely helped to continue to make me feel content with my silver bags. So thanks again, ladies.
I did a dry run for my packing as I've never held myself to just one carry on and a backpack for a 19 day trip.
Elation when it all fit with 25% of the room still remaining. Devastation when I checked and realized my much beloved suitcase no longer meets US and Intl size guidelines (how have I not been stopped carrying it before?)
So I bought a smaller suitcase.
I silently thanked my Daddy and pulled out every trick he had taught me on how to pack efficiently based on his time in the Navy. I rolled Items tightly, used packing cubes and compression packing envelopes, stuffed things inside each other like Russian nesting dolls, etc. to help make it all fit. Packing was complicated because we will always change into dressy wear for dinner and evening activities. It's also complicated because we'll start in Paris where it will be chilly and rainy and end in Rome which will be sunny and warm.
So, whew! I thought I'd share with you all that I managed to cram in a 20" x 14" x 9" (56 x 45 x 25) carryon. I flip flop from feeling over packed to under packed by the minute.
• Trench coat w/ detachable hood
• 2 pair skinny jeans
• 1 pair slacks
• Cashmere cardigan
• 3 casual sleeveless / short sleeve tops
• 2 dressy sleeveless tops
• 2 transitional day / evening long sleeve tops
• 2 sweaters
• 1 fitted tunic top for leggings / jeans
• 3 transitional day / evening maxi dresses
• 2 sundresses
• 1 dressy LBD
• 1 clubby dress
• 1 black transitional day/evening jumpsuit
• 1 light wrap
• 3 pair socks
• 2 pr leggings - for super casual days, pjs, under maxi dresses if it's cold, etc
• 2 pj tops
• 1 pair tights
• 3 convertible bras
• 7 pair underwear
• Ankle booties
• Strappy stilleto sandals
• Walking flat sandals (still cute but super supportive)
• Blingy flat sandals
• Packable tote bag
• Packable duffle (for purchases)
• Instyler Wet & Dry (I won't travel 3 feet without this gift from the gods)
Everything is shades of black, white, grey, pink or turquoise to mix and match. But they all have beautiful materials or interesting design shape so I don't look blah. LOL! I plan to buy 2 silk scarves this week to add pops of color to some completely neutral outfits.Wish me luck. LOL!
My toiletries, electronics, jewelry, snack, water bottle, kindle, etc will go in my backpack. I'm wearing my biker jacket and ballet flats with my travel outfit so I'll have those item available to mix in. I'm also carrying my LV LM II BB in my back pack along with my travel stuff. Just one "real" bag and the packable tote. Aaaaaggghhhh!!!
I bought two interesting things I wanted to share in case you may want them for your travels.
1) White + Warren cashmere travel wrap. I've wanted one of these for a while (my BFF has several) but never got around to buying one. I got these for DD and me (I got the essential size for her because she's a tiny 5" v my amazon 5'8". LOL!) its great because you can wear it 12 ways including as a jacket, shawl, shrug, and of course various scarf tying styles etc. (this is obviously not me in the picture)
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2) Scrubba thingy. It allows you to hand wash clothes on the road better than just doing it in a hotel sink. You put your clothes, detergent (Woolite packs) and water inside. Then your knead and roll the thing to wash. This will be hilarious for DD and me to do during the trip.
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3) Velcro strap. I'm putting this around my LV (vertically) since it's a flap for the few times I feel I may need extra security. It's black and with tha bag having a chain and other design elements I figure it won't be super noticeable. View attachment 3699746
I think I'm right in saying that as she's accepted the return she must refund youyes, you are
that lame fake is well on the way back to its owner, status on bay says 'Seller approved your request' and by this i understand that as soon as she gets it, she will refund me back?...
i was so annoyed, upset and frustrated, that i urgently needed some remedy
and off i went to NAP and got one GENUINE from them, delivery was quick, as always from NAP, and i wore it tied around Cabat handles yesterday already
and now after having one from 100% trusty source i am not just 100%, but 1000% sure the first one was a lame fake...
still can remember that odd feeling of the fabric, which i am sure was not even close to silk, but cheap polyester.... let alone all other more obvious markers...
I'm happy it's on its way back to the owner! Look forward to seeing your new scarf!yes, you are [emoji3]
that lame fake is well on the way back to its owner, status on bay says 'Seller approved your request' and by this i understand that as soon as she gets it, she will refund me back?...
i was so annoyed, upset and frustrated, that i urgently needed some remedy
and off i went to NAP and got one GENUINE from them, delivery was quick, as always from NAP, and i wore it tied around Cabat handles yesterday already [emoji3]
and now after having one from 100% trusty source i am not just 100%, but 1000% sure the first one was a lame fake...
still can remember that odd feeling of the fabric, which i am sure was not even close to silk, but cheap polyester.... let alone all other more obvious markers...
Take that baby out and show her off already 
