OT: shopping...my favorite pasttime!

[Guest guest]

Evening everyone!

Whew...had a long day but not too bad of one.

All of you name brand ladies...there is a Liz Claiborne outlet in this

mall I took my niece to today and OH DEAR LORD THEY HAD DANA BUCHMAN

CLOTHING MARKED WAY DOWN BELOW COST!!!!!!! Ok...let me breathe! LOL

The outlet is a bare bones type of place that has Liz, ,

Villager and other Liz brands there--ranging in price from $4.99 to

$19.99 (I kid you not). The clothing are first quality, just from

last season. I went there a month ago and bought a chocolate brown

sweater dress, a red tunic, and a pair of pants that are

brand...each piece was $14.99!!! I was dying because I needed to

LEAVE...I couldn't afford too many pieces and knowing that I'm still

losing I didn't want to go overboard.

Well today I was taking my niece Nicci to see " The Incredibles " (very

good movie btw) and purposely parked on the side of the mall where I

KNEW the outlet was..LOL. In I walk and they had Dana Buchman

clothing there...$14.99 and $19.99 EACH FREAKING PIECE! I thought I

was gonna have a coronary right then and there! For those who don't

know, Dana Buchman designs fabulous clothing that is HIGH END

designer. A pair of pants can cost almost $300!!!!! And here they

had everything for less than $20 EACH PIECE! I had to try some things

on...lol. I almost got a lilac silk sweater that had a cool

asymmetrical cut on the top in a 1X (hell yeah!) for $14.99...but it

had ink on it and I didn't want to take the chance that the drycleaner

couldn't get it out (the price tag was $280.00)! But I did find this

great black and white nubbly fabric slim skirt...drumroll please...IN

AN EXTRA LARGE!!!!!! My stomach pooches a bit but that's what control

top panty hose are for! I couldn't believe it. My niece (who's 5)

said it was great and that I should buy it--for $14.99 you better bet

I was! I am in shock...I've not worn an XL ANYTHING in at least 20

yrs...no longer than that. And I didn't recognize the lower half of

me...I don't have that big ole beastly BUTT I had before.

I stood in the tiny makeshift dressing room just cheesing...knowing

how far I had come and although I have further to go...an XL skirt

tastes pretty damn good right about now!

Since we had to walk back by the store to get back to the car

(hehe...but I know I walked over a mile today)...I of course had to

venture back in. And left right away...they had a beautiful, sexy red

skirt that I can't think of anywhere to wear it there for $14.99.

It's not work clothing but going out on a hot date with a sexy guy

clothing!

Sigh...now I just need one of those since I know where to get the

clothes for it!!!!! LOL...anyone got a free one?

[Guest guest]

Oh Alisa - you are a girl after mine own heart! Shopping is my new

addiction! I've always loved it but it has never been this good! The

Dana Buchman clothes are fabulous and unaffordable for me, so I can feel

your joy finding them at the outlet. AND isn't it the best to be fitting

into sizes you haven't worn in years? But don't buy too many things -

you're gonna be going down in sizes really quickly now especially when

you get into more missy things. The size are so much closer together

than plus sizes, 5-10 pounds off means going down a whole size.

Sorry - no spare sexy guys here, but buy that red skirt and I'm sure

you'll find one real soon!!

Carol

OT: shopping...my favorite pasttime!

Evening everyone!

Whew...had a long day but not too bad of one.

All of you name brand ladies...there is a Liz Claiborne outlet in this

mall I took my niece to today and OH DEAR LORD THEY HAD DANA BUCHMAN

CLOTHING MARKED WAY DOWN BELOW COST!!!!!!! Ok...let me breathe! LOL

The outlet is a bare bones type of place that has Liz, ,

Villager and other Liz brands there--ranging in price from $4.99 to

$19.99 (I kid you not). The clothing are first quality, just from

last season. I went there a month ago and bought a chocolate brown

sweater dress, a red tunic, and a pair of pants that are

brand...each piece was $14.99!!! I was dying because I needed to

LEAVE...I couldn't afford too many pieces and knowing that I'm still

losing I didn't want to go overboard.

Well today I was taking my niece Nicci to see " The Incredibles " (very

good movie btw) and purposely parked on the side of the mall where I

KNEW the outlet was..LOL. In I walk and they had Dana Buchman

clothing there...$14.99 and $19.99 EACH FREAKING PIECE! I thought I

was gonna have a coronary right then and there! For those who don't

know, Dana Buchman designs fabulous clothing that is HIGH END

designer. A pair of pants can cost almost $300!!!!! And here they

had everything for less than $20 EACH PIECE! I had to try some things

on...lol. I almost got a lilac silk sweater that had a cool

asymmetrical cut on the top in a 1X (hell yeah!) for $14.99...but it

had ink on it and I didn't want to take the chance that the drycleaner

couldn't get it out (the price tag was $280.00)! But I did find this

great black and white nubbly fabric slim skirt...drumroll please...IN

AN EXTRA LARGE!!!!!! My stomach pooches a bit but that's what control

top panty hose are for! I couldn't believe it. My niece (who's 5)

said it was great and that I should buy it--for $14.99 you better bet

I was! I am in shock...I've not worn an XL ANYTHING in at least 20

yrs...no longer than that. And I didn't recognize the lower half of

me...I don't have that big ole beastly BUTT I had before.

I stood in the tiny makeshift dressing room just cheesing...knowing

how far I had come and although I have further to go...an XL skirt

tastes pretty damn good right about now!

Since we had to walk back by the store to get back to the car

(hehe...but I know I walked over a mile today)...I of course had to

venture back in. And left right away...they had a beautiful, sexy red

skirt that I can't think of anywhere to wear it there for $14.99.

It's not work clothing but going out on a hot date with a sexy guy

clothing!

Sigh...now I just need one of those since I know where to get the

clothes for it!!!!! LOL...anyone got a free one?

To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-LOSERS/

[Guest guest]

You know, sweetie, the guy thing isn't all it's cracked up to be.

I'd buy the skirt and just wear it for the love of wearing it. LOL

Hugs,

Steph

>

> Evening everyone!

>

> Whew...had a long day but not too bad of one.

>

> All of you name brand ladies...there is a Liz Claiborne outlet in

this

> mall I took my niece to today and OH DEAR LORD THEY HAD DANA BUCHMAN

> CLOTHING MARKED WAY DOWN BELOW COST!!!!!!! Ok...let me breathe!

LOL

>

> The outlet is a bare bones type of place that has Liz, ,

> Villager and other Liz brands there--ranging in price from $4.99 to

> $19.99 (I kid you not). The clothing are first quality, just from

> last season. I went there a month ago and bought a chocolate brown

> sweater dress, a red tunic, and a pair of pants that are

> brand...each piece was $14.99!!! I was dying because I needed to

> LEAVE...I couldn't afford too many pieces and knowing that I'm still

> losing I didn't want to go overboard.

>

> Well today I was taking my niece Nicci to see " The Incredibles "

(very

> good movie btw) and purposely parked on the side of the mall where I

> KNEW the outlet was..LOL. In I walk and they had Dana Buchman

> clothing there...$14.99 and $19.99 EACH FREAKING PIECE! I thought I

> was gonna have a coronary right then and there! For those who don't

> know, Dana Buchman designs fabulous clothing that is HIGH END

> designer. A pair of pants can cost almost $300!!!!! And here they

> had everything for less than $20 EACH PIECE! I had to try some

things

> on...lol. I almost got a lilac silk sweater that had a cool

> asymmetrical cut on the top in a 1X (hell yeah!) for $14.99...but it

> had ink on it and I didn't want to take the chance that the

drycleaner

> couldn't get it out (the price tag was $280.00)! But I did find

this

> great black and white nubbly fabric slim skirt...drumroll

please...IN

> AN EXTRA LARGE!!!!!! My stomach pooches a bit but that's what

control

> top panty hose are for! I couldn't believe it. My niece (who's 5)

> said it was great and that I should buy it--for $14.99 you better

bet

> I was! I am in shock...I've not worn an XL ANYTHING in at least 20

> yrs...no longer than that. And I didn't recognize the lower half of

> me...I don't have that big ole beastly BUTT I had before.

>

> I stood in the tiny makeshift dressing room just cheesing...knowing

> how far I had come and although I have further to go...an XL skirt

> tastes pretty damn good right about now!

>

> Since we had to walk back by the store to get back to the car

> (hehe...but I know I walked over a mile today)...I of course had to

> venture back in. And left right away...they had a beautiful, sexy

red

> skirt that I can't think of anywhere to wear it there for $14.99.

> It's not work clothing but going out on a hot date with a sexy guy

> clothing!

>

> Sigh...now I just need one of those since I know where to get the

> clothes for it!!!!! LOL...anyone got a free one?

[Guest guest]

Carol

I have always loved shopping, and now it's even more fun!

What I think I might do is buy some of the classic pieces in a smaller

size that I know I'll wear and hang on to them. Considering that

every piece I looked at was originally MORE than $250...they would be

investment pieces!

I'm reconsidering that skirt!!

> Oh Alisa - you are a girl after mine own heart! Shopping is my new

> addiction! I've always loved it but it has never been this good! The

> Dana Buchman clothes are fabulous and unaffordable for me, so I can

feel your joy finding them at the outlet. AND isn't it the best to be

fitting into sizes you haven't worn in years? But don't buy too many

things - you're gonna be going down in sizes really quickly now

especially when you get into more missy things. The size are so much

closer together than plus sizes, 5-10 pounds off means going down a

whole size.

>

> Sorry - no spare sexy guys here, but buy that red skirt and I'm sure

> you'll find one real soon!!

>

> Carol

>

[Guest guest]

ROFL

Well perhaps...but it's more fun sometimes!!!!!

>

> You know, sweetie, the guy thing isn't all it's cracked up to be.

> I'd buy the skirt and just wear it for the love of wearing it. LOL

>

> Hugs,

> Steph

>

>

[Guest guest]

That's a good idea!

I put myself out on a limb during Nordstrom's July sale. That's the one

where they bring new stock in for the Fall and put it on sale for 2

weeks. After that it goes back up to full price. I bought myself a tweed

jacket in a then way too small for me size 14. I really felt that I was

taking a big risk and couldn't envision this thing ever fitting me. Size

14 for me seemed like a ridiculous dream. For the first couple of months

I thought I would have to take the jacket back because for some reason I

was convinced that my boobs wouldn't get any smaller (LOL!! boy was I

wrong about that!). By September the jacket fit beautifully, and now it

is too big. I wear an 8/10 on top these days. Because I like the jacket

and it is a good quality piece I will have it tailored. Size 14 tailored

down to a 10 is doable, where 1X to a 10 isn't. So much for me not

believing that I could shrink much more.

So Alisa make that investment and BTW you NEED that red skirt!! ;-)) Tee

hee!

Carol

Re: OT: shopping...my favorite pasttime!

Carol

I have always loved shopping, and now it's even more fun!

What I think I might do is buy some of the classic pieces in a smaller

size that I know I'll wear and hang on to them. Considering that

every piece I looked at was originally MORE than $250...they would be

investment pieces!

I'm reconsidering that skirt!!

> Oh Alisa - you are a girl after mine own heart! Shopping is my new

> addiction! I've always loved it but it has never been this good! The

> Dana Buchman clothes are fabulous and unaffordable for me, so I can

feel your joy finding them at the outlet. AND isn't it the best to be

fitting into sizes you haven't worn in years? But don't buy too many

things - you're gonna be going down in sizes really quickly now

especially when you get into more missy things. The size are so much

closer together than plus sizes, 5-10 pounds off means going down a

whole size.

>

> Sorry - no spare sexy guys here, but buy that red skirt and I'm sure

> you'll find one real soon!!

>

> Carol

>

To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-LOSERS/

[Guest guest]

I think it's the marriage thing. It tends to take the fun out of

it. ROFL When you're single and dating and they're " wooing " you,

they certainly are on their best behavior. As soon as the I Do's are

said, they start playing the wedding march through their butts. Need

I say more. :-)

Hugs,

> >

> > You know, sweetie, the guy thing isn't all it's cracked up to

be.

> > I'd buy the skirt and just wear it for the love of wearing it.

LOL

> >

> > Hugs,

> > Steph

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

LOL

Carol you're just bound and determined to make me spend my little bit

of change aren't ya? Nothing like trading one addiction for another?!

Seriously...I'm considering going there after work and looking at a

few pieces to see what would be good to have for the spring--but

you're no help!!!!! LOL

> That's a good idea!

>

> I put myself out on a limb during Nordstrom's July sale. That's the

one where they bring new stock in for the Fall and put it on sale for

2 weeks. After that it goes back up to full price. I bought myself a

tweed jacket in a then way too small for me size 14. I really felt

that I was taking a big risk and couldn't envision this thing ever

fitting me. Size 14 for me seemed like a ridiculous dream. For the

first couple of months I thought I would have to take the jacket back

because for some reason I was convinced that my boobs wouldn't get any

smaller (LOL!! boy was I wrong about that!). By September the jacket

fit beautifully, and now it is too big. I wear an 8/10 on top these

days. Because I like the jacket and it is a good quality piece I will

have it tailored. Size 14 tailored down to a 10 is doable, where 1X to

a 10 isn't. So much for me not believing that I could shrink much more.

>

> So Alisa make that investment and BTW you NEED that red skirt!! ;-))

Tee hee!

>

> Carol

>

[Guest guest]

ROFL

Well don't spoil it for me...lol. I've never been married so that's

something I'm still looking forward to. And single guys do silly

things too...lol!

>

> I think it's the marriage thing. It tends to take the fun out of

> it. ROFL When you're single and dating and they're " wooing " you,

> they certainly are on their best behavior. As soon as the I Do's

are said, they start playing the wedding march through their butts.

Need I say more. :-)

>

> Hugs,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Excuse me, Mam! - I think I am being extremely helpful! LOL!!

Carol

PS We want to see a picture of you in that red skirt!!

Re: OT: shopping...my favorite pasttime!

LOL

Carol you're just bound and determined to make me spend my little bit

of change aren't ya? Nothing like trading one addiction for another?!

Seriously...I'm considering going there after work and looking at a

few pieces to see what would be good to have for the spring--but

you're no help!!!!! LOL

[Guest guest]

Right......

I'll get right on that! LOL

> Excuse me, Mam! - I think I am being extremely helpful! LOL!!

>

> Carol

>

> PS We want to see a picture of you in that red skirt!!

>

>