It's my usual winter Monday morning...warm tea in hand, slight chill in the air outside along with a light coating of snow from last night. My feelings about winter go just like this...the colder it gets outside and the older I get...the more I don't want to leave my house. I would rather devote a day to cooking and freezing future dinners(baked spaghetti for me and turkey enchilada soup for hubby), do laundry and watch tv then leave my comfortable, cozy and warm 4 walls.
But on the other hand, don't think that I won't leave my house because as you know, "a girl still has to shop!!!" And without fail I have discovered a new place to put on my shopping radar map...here is a warm welcome and shout out to Burlington Coat Factory. They have it all from jewelry to pots and pans, to shoes and onto pillows. And their sale racks are fantastic!!! And now for the good stuff, enjoy as I list a few highlights.
1. A pair of shoes made by the brand Sak, it's just like the purse but picture a shoe, a black tight woven slip on...love them!!! For $14.99 into the cart they go!!!
2. A pair of green style fatigue ankle pants...regular priced at $34, marked down to $16.99 and then on sale for $10.98, (oh, twist my arm) ok I'll take them!!!
3. A cotton fire engine red sweater with pretty 3/4 inched crocheted sleeves and elastic waist...regular priced at $30, down to $14.99 and then on the sale rack for $5.98...sold!!
4. And...drumroll... probably my best deal there...a short sleeve v-neck sweater, the color is dunebeach and the brand is "Cable & Gauge", it retails for $58, marked down to $40, then to $19.99 and then down to $5.98...yes this is a shoppers glorious moment!!!
As an avid reader of this column, one knows that there is always one or two shopping trips to Stein Mart that are always mentioned...and here we go...
1. Hubby bought a vest and I got a sweater (his vest was cheaper but they were both way under $20) and for the best part..."If purchased elsewhere...$118" and "Your Stein Mart Savings...$86.86."
2. And I did Stein Mart by myself one lazy afternoon...4 tops and one necklace later...."If purchased elsewhere...$268.00 and my savings was $111.05...cool!!!
And now for pretty much the show stopper...This was a first for us...On Thanksgiving night Macy's was opening up at 8pm so hubby and I decided to go(we were out of town and very close to Macy's)had I been at home...this would not be happenin'. Well the store was a madhouse...real big surprise and frankly not any deals anywhere, until...(hit the breaks!!!) I wander over to the shoe department and people are going crazy for something in the middle of the department. What is it??? Rows and rows of boots stacked 7 high. These are the brand Rampage and they are the tall boots perfect for leggings....lots of styles but good luck finding your size. Oh yeah, they were on sale for $19.99!!! They retail for $79, were on sale for $39.99...it's like they were giving them away. I found a great pair of brown, riding style, I love them and they are so comfortable...oh yeah and then I had to buy 2 pairs of leggings...a black pair and a brown pair but that was a given!!!
So here are my thoughts for winter shopping...yeah why not list them:
1. Bite the bullet, bundle up and wait for the January sales.
2. I have very warm coats, but I overheat.
3. I could online shop...I'm just not good at it, I need to see, touch and feel.
4. Send hubby out to shop...why not?? He has good taste, he loves to shop and he can find a bargain.
5. All good ideas but just not finding a winner!!!
To regroup...Thinking of a warm sun beating down on a beach with beautiful white sand...the sound of waves in the background, palm trees swaying in the breeze, calypso music in the background, yes I would like a refill on my pina colada...Calgon...take me away!!!
