I'm so lucky!Oh, that sounds like so much fun! My DH hates shopping.
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Put mine in a chair by the escalator at Nordies and he's fast asleep despite all the racket. (He's very stashable when I'm shopping, which he hates to do). Put him in his armchair at night and turn the tv on low and he's like "ACK! I can't sleep with all the noise!"Thanks, Hermes24! I know there will be a lot of waiting on line both at the sale and at the boutique, but I've already been to Paris a few times so I don't have an agenda (spent my junior year in college in France - 6 weeks in Paris, the rest of the academic year in Caen. Though, it's a quite different experience as a poor college student. Maybe purer, in some respects.). On the other hand, my DH has never been and of course I would want him to see all the major sights. But he loves to just walk around cities - it's his favorite type of vacation - so I don't think he would mind letting me wait on line while he goes exploring.
I bought a lot from Bloomies on-line a couple of years ago. Had to order a Zac Posen bag five times and speak to as many people about getting the correct curry/aubergine version not the silver version. The stock number was wrong. Finally got the right one. Talked to a person -- the SA in the NYC Zac Posen dept at Bloomies.
The day I realized maybe I should switch stores was when I got some garment just carelessly (maybe deliberately?) shoved into a plastic bag so it was all wrinkly and falling off the cardboard package stiffening. Unhappy employee?
The day I realized maybe I should switch stores was when I got some garment just carelessly (maybe deliberately?) shoved into a plastic bag so it was all wrinkly and falling off the cardboard package stiffening. Unhappy employee?
Right and they insert a little note "packed by Godzilla Smith, just for you." Really!
Hmm. Stashable. That is a good trait for a husband. One I had not considered.
Edit. Just told DH about this and now he is proclaiming how stashable he is. Men are so competitive.
Haha. Mine refuses to be stashed. He's not a good shopping companion at all. Well, he did ok in Paris once but usually he's just trying to rush me out of the store. Can't even take him to the grocery store or I feel rushed.
I have duplicate sewing patterns b/c he's rushed me out of the fabric store before I can even remember whether I have the pattern or not. Book stores, on the other hand, he doesn't like to leave. The longer I stay in a book store the more like I am to get some books and there goes a chunk of change. So, our place is loaded with books and patterns. Not too many serving utensils, tho, and not much Tupperware. Over the years he's cleaned out the kitchen taking stuff to work functions and leaving it there.
I had a great morning ladies. My local Hermes store had a ready to wear event. This new designer is amazing. You really can't tell anything about the pieces on the hanger. You seriously have to try them on because they are cut so well. They are super flattering. I could have walked out with 6 outfits that looked custom tailored for me. But I didn't. I had previously bought straight leg pants in charcoal and in black. They were back from alterations. They did an incredible job and it was complimentary. I took the information for their tailor for future reference. Today I tried mostly skirts and dresses, a few tops and a cashmere coat. I had to narrow it down at the end and chose two pieces- a black dress that is incredibly versatile and a leather skirt that I had to think long and hard about but I loved it and it's very Hermes and very me. The event was lovely. They served macarons and champagne. Some of you will know that at times I didn't feel like I had bonded with the local store. New England is a funny place. But I had a lot of time to spend with my SA and the store manager and I left feeling like I got to know them much better. It was a delightful experience. They really do want to help you make good decisions for your wardrobe and help you to find pieces that you will have forever. No games and no pressure at all.
I went to their RTW show as well. I liked two of the silk tops but none of them had my size. Their cut is elegant and simple. I love their leather skirts and ankle boots a lot. I ended up getting a pair of red ankle boots and a pair of creamy sandles that the models presented during the show.
The experience was delightful. I tried on a whole bunch of them. The lady who was hosting the show came from New York Madison branch. She was super friendly and had the patience of the world. [emoji3]I am a little short and have size 4.5 for the shoes. It was difficult to find something that fits me. They offered champagne and delicious cookies and desserts. In the end they offered fresh made coffee.
Glad you didn't go crazy and bring all 6 home. [emoji23][emoji23]
Mine is a good shopping companion in general but he hates pushy SAs. He would enjoy the shop as long as I want to stay but if someone keeps trying to sell something to us and he has to be in conversations then he gets annoyed. As an introvert person he likes to check out the items without getting disturbed. However when going on trips visiting the places and going to restaurants suddenly become more important than shopping. I had to tell him beforehand that I needed to reserve xxx days for Hermes. [emoji23] otherwise chaos occur...
Oh I think it was the same woman who helped me. She's really nice and patient isn't she?
I'm still feeling a little guilty for splurging on the skirt. I might have to count is as my birthday gift a bit early,
I found photos of the dress and the skirt. The dress can be worn so many ways. And it can be with with a turtleneck for winter. I bought a jelly belt to wear with it if I want to belt it.
The skirt that I bought was a dark navy bordering on black and the silk print is black navy and caramel
I have to post later from my iPad. The iPhone won't let me post
Cannot wait to see your loots!!! I will photo the boots and sandles when my little ones wake up from their naps. I am practically three inches away from my toddler now. He's soundly asleep while I type on the phone like crazy. [emoji3]
My morning went great too. We baked a few French bread rolls and my toddler loved them. Then we had play time at home followed by strolling around downtown and getting coffee. Later we had lunch in a super nice café, delicious arugula and pink beets salad with feta cheese, Brie and pear sandwich, flourless chocolate cake, mini lemon tart, and fresh squeezed orange/grape fruit juice.