Shopping Style

Jaclyn and I spent a Saturday last month shopping for a grade 9 grad dress. We hit every store in the mall, and emerged victorious (pictures to come after grad, don't laugh: it's a K-9, these kids have been together for 10 years), but exhausted. I much prefer to dash into a store for 30 minutes and then see what I come out with. (Except on holidays, and then I can shop for hours and hours, women's' conference girlfriends beware.)

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This week I popped into Value Village. As I walked around the store I felt like I'd arrived an hour too late because I kept admiring items already in other shopper's carts. Darn! But then I headed down the boys clothing aisle - I have no idea why, I've never bought clothes for Steven at Value Village.

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There were 30 t-shirts just like this one. Some organization, presumably Extreme Soccer, must have donated a large batch of last year's shirts (still new with original tags). This was a super find for me because Chloe is crazy about soccer. She is so looking forward to soccer season starting up again soon, and she's been talking about having a soccer birthday party. This find solidified the birthday plan. I bought a dozen soccer shirts for $0.99 each. Score!

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I popped into Superstore - my discount grocery store that now carries it's own clothing brand.
I got a funny look from an employee for taking a picture in the store - not that long ago I also would have thought it was strange behavior.

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.I found Carmen's pink pleated skirt on the clearance rack for $1.94! The jacket is also from Superstore; I bought it with my PC Points (credit earned by shopping and banking through Superstore) so whatever the tag said it cost, it was free to me. Ken reminds me that it is possible to buy groceries with PC Points, but I say NO WAY! PC Points are a reward and I'm going to treat them that way!
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Chloe's green pear patterned shirt and red jacket were purchased with PC Points. I also bought her the most darling green gingham swing shirt, but it is in the ironing pile right now. I don't know what I was thinking buying children's clothing that requires ironing (?)

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Here's a close up of my dressy t-shirt that matches my new fruit punch poppy bobby pin. I think I might love this shirt and hair accessory too much. I'm concerned I'll quickly wear out the shirt - not sure I trust the quality of grocery store clothes. I just have to keep reminding myself that I've been very happy with the furniture I've bought there, which gives me hope of Superstore's general product quality. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm also hoping I don't lose the pin, thanks for that April. Ha! .

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It wouldn't be a shopping post for me without something from Winners (TJ Maxx sister store). This yellow jacket has me hoping for a cool spring and summer. It is the perfect color, the perfect fit. I love the big buttons and the weight of the fabric. It was perfection at $50, especially with in store credit, which I know just means I spent the money long ago, but it felt free.

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