Friday, September 19, 2008

MODERATE Time Waster

I just got home from visiting the StyleXchange sale. Top Kitten's prediction was TOTALLY OFF. She said I'd spend AT LEAST $200. WRONG-O, PET.

Let's go over the stats from this sale.
  • Totally NOT really worth your time.
  • Endless racks of messy OLD things, i.e. creepy sweaters & tops that NOBODY WOULD EVER WEAR.
  • Awkward PUBLIC changing "area". I was NOT emotionally (or underwearly) prepared for this. Thank god for long tops/dresses. (Today would've been a PRIME bodysuit day.)
  • I was unable to REALLY scan the racks of jeans because an Asian lady who HAPPENS to be my size KEPT HOVERING OVER ME and HIDING THINGS FROM ME.
  • For every decent pair of jeans (i.e. 7 For All Mankind, J Brand, Citizens of Humanity, Taverniti) there were about 7 pairs of lower end labels (Second, OK! jeans). Average amount of Miss Sixtys and Diesel.
  • ALMOST bought a pair of Juicy black velours, EXCEPT upon closer inspection, THEY HAD ELASTIC HEMS ON THE LEGS. I.E. GENIE/MC HAMMER PANTS. I don't care if they're all over Fashion Week. I'm not emotionally ready for that.
  • Waiting in line to pay? PAIN IN THE ASS. Two French girls were in front of me, MAKING THE CASHIER CHECK PRICES OF EVERY SINGLE ITEM THEY WERE CONSIDERING. Out of her pile of 40+ items, the idiot only paid for MAYBE 6. I was waiting a VERY LONG TIME.
  • Prices: average. Some things were SUPER CHEAP, others, still expensive. They had a bunch of pairs of 7 for all Mankind/Great China Wall studded jeans. Those are easily 3 years old. They'd originally retailed for over $500 per pair, but were at this sale for $150+. THAT'S NOT THAT GREAT OF A DEAL FOR JEANS THAT ARE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OLD. [Note: Great China Wall is not only a wonder of the world, but also an L.A. based clothing line. FYI.]
  • What did I actually buy? 2 pairs of jeans. 1 pair of Citizens (original price: $210, sale price: $55) and 1 pair of Frankie Bs (original price: $160, sale price: $44). Both low-rise and fairly wide-legs. Why only wide-legs? Because I am a Charlie's Angel. Deal with it.

Bottom line: the sale is still on tomorrow. If you happen to be around Old Montreal and you have the patience of a nun, then go take a gander. Otherwise, DON'T BOTHER.

1 comment:

Liz said...

I am a Charlie's Angel too. Who's over shoving their lady lumps into skinny jeans? ME, that's who.