I just walked past the old B Altman building recently. So sad to see it being used as a bunch of different businesses.
2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Big hug to you! Please be gentle with yourself.
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Thank you!Big hug to you! Please be gentle with yourself.
Thanks for the well wishes for Mr. S.OMG! I DESPISE shapewear with the heat of a thousand suns!!! I’d rather workout a bit and then choose clothing that does the rest. No way I’m going to be uncomfortable. I don’t even like bras (which I do wear).
One of my friends and I are planning to do eyelash perms (curling) and I said “do you realize the ridiculous things we do as women to be attractive????” I mean seriously. Eyelash perms?
I’m still gonna do it because I do like being “pretty” and I admit my brain has been cooked in ridiculous American beauty standards.But, really the pink tax on our time, effort and cash is real.
I often think about (and challenge by notions on) what is the balance between being comfortable with self and still caretaking of self. Being a careless slob and being an overdone Barbie Doll are equally heinous.
Thank you!
Thanks for keeping us on track!
I have not started mine too!! Last year by October I was maybe 80% complete.
It's a relief to hear that Mr. Sparkle is okay now!
I also like the tan! And I do like the bag.
Those Henri Bendels are pure gorgeous![/QUOTE]
Thanks!
I hate bras too. I'm large chested so no way I can go in public without one. When I was young, the strapless bras were very uncomfortable and there weren't many other options so I didn't get to wear the a lot of the skin showing summer fashions other girls got to wear. I even had to make my own bikini to get a top that fit. No matter how nicely they make a bra, for me, there is still a lot of weight it has to support and it isn't comfortable for long periods of time. As soon as I get home, the bra comes off.
Me too!
Do you remember Orbach's? It was mid price, not upscale like the ones you mentioned, but it was a good place for winter coats. My mother would take me "into the city" when I was a girl to buy my winter coat at Orbach's every year. And then to the Automat for lunch. The one across from Grand Central Station.
Oh my gosh, I really *am* dating myself!
Oh, gosh, that IS sad. That was a classy store.
My kids once asked did Gimbels really exist while watching Miracle on 34 th Street ?
So far this months stats are good but knowing I am getting bags for Christmas makes me wish the consignment shop could get rid of a few more faster. Though I did sell an inexpensive one yesterday myself.
Thanks!
I hate bras too. I'm large chested so no way I can go in public without one. When I was young, the strapless bras were very uncomfortable and there weren't many other options so I didn't get to wear the a lot of the skin showing summer fashions other girls got to wear. I even had to make my own bikini to get a top that fit. No matter how nicely they make a bra, for me, there is still a lot of weight it has to support and it isn't comfortable for long periods of time. As soon as I get home, the bra comes off.[/QUOTE]
Everything you said. Ditto
Felt like i was reading my story, u made me lol
I remember Orbach's but not where it was. Hm.Me too!
Do you remember Orbach's? It was mid price, not upscale like the ones you mentioned, but it was a good place for winter coats. My mother would take me "into the city" when I was a girl to buy my winter coat at Orbach's every year. And then to the Automat for lunch. The one across from Grand Central Station.
Oh my gosh, I really *am* dating myself!
And the automat we went to was on 57th st I think.
My high school BFF and I had birthdays a week apart, just as school was beginning, so we'd take our birthday money and go shopping on 5th avenue to get the season going!
I didn't know you grew up near NYC! Or if I knew I forgot.
Happy American Thanksgiving! We’re almost wrapping up the year! I’ve been very off this year on the forum and thread but wishing everyone an early safe and beautiful holiday season and happy new year - I’ll still be sure to start the new thread next year. Going on year 8!!!
Online shopping with Mr. S. I’ve scored some nice things for him. Not so much for me. Anyone, finding adorable stuff?
I’m going to try! So far I haven’t bought any bags this year (I was surprisingly gifted a couple) and there have been a few that peaked my interest but nothing that has made me want to put down cash for; every year I set a wardrobe budget and this year has been the first year so far that I’m still under! And the more I look at what I have, the less inclined I feel to keep adding to it. There’s a couple staple pieces I need to replace so I’m just keeping an eye out for the right ones, but outside of that I think it might be possible to do a full ban we’ll see how I goes!