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The paradox of choice and why I was banging my head against the wall trying to get dressed this morning

Leaf — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:08:10 +0000

I came across this not-too-surprising article on CNN about how choice can paralyze people from making a decision. Specifically, they were describing the drawbacks to online dating where people often can’t commit to a choice of partner because there are …

Not what it used to be

Leaf — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:54:08 +0000

I just got back from a shopping trip to Ann Taylor. There was a recent article on the Post saying how women in this area LOOooVE Ann Taylor. Well I did love it but this recent trip was disappointing. Their …

E.L.F.

Leaf — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:40:30 +0000

The stuff’s all made in China!! No wonder it’s all so cheap! I mean, $5 for a palette of 32 eyeshadows? It’s almost seemingly too good to be true. And indeed it is because it’s from China! I’m envisioning a …

Neeeed!

Leaf — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:35:52 +0000

Last weekend we went shopping at Target. In an actual store! I was so excited about it, I bought like 2 different kinds of eye makeup remover, 4 different kinds of face washes, Boot’s powder foundation and eye cream, dish …

Longchamp + Coach

Leaf — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:56:47 +0000

“I don’t have any appropriate handbag to take for tonight!! I need to go shoooopping for something nice!” “What? You need a Longcoach?” “What’s a Longcoach?” “One of those Longcoach bags.” “It’s a LONGCHAMP!” I may’ve been obsessing too much …

Black Friday

Leaf — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:36:05 +0000

Even if I could go shopping today, I wouldn’t. One experience of the mayhem was plenty enough. Sleep is so much better. If you go, share your story!!

I heart Trader Joe’s

Leaf — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:26:22 +0000

There must be another blog entry with the same title, which just goes to show how much I heart TJs. I mean, if you can’t find me anywhere else, I’m probably at Trader Joe’s. So of course I had to …

11-11-11

Leaf — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:14:07 +0000

Happy Friday! I’ve been learning so much from these fashion blogs and online videos since yesterday. Like today, I measured myself and learned that my skirts ought to sit about 1″ above my knees. And I’ve even purchased more stuff. …

Fashion Frump No Longer!

Leaf — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:01:47 +0000

A friend pointed me to a blog she found featuring petite fashions. I guess it’s a common topic that comes up amongst my petite brethren. Where do you shop? What we mean is, where do you shop for work clothes. …

Heehaaaw

Leaf — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:39:02 +0000

Last Friday, I went to the nearby grocery store to pick up one item. One. Which should be easy right? Let’s just say, when I got to the checkout line, I had this head-bang-wall realization that, crap, I have to actually haul …