so, i've been getting a slew of stuff done for my clients, sending out mailers, changing up their schedules, promoting them on a few sites, etc. --- basically trying to make sure that i won't have to worry about anything major while I am on vacation.
then at 5:30pm i went out to get some clothes for the getaway. headed to Toms River to The Avenue
.i was in there for 2 hours.
a lot of damage can be done in 2 hours.
so, my total after all was said and done, was around $750
yes. you read that right.
BUT... they said "if you apply for an Avenue credit card, you'll get 25% off."
i didn't think I would be approved, but, I was... for $250.
and when you get an Avenue card, they also give you a book of coupons.
I got 30% off of bathing suits (of which i had bought three)
then, there was a 25% off coupon for a bra, but, then the salesperson said, if one reads the fine print, it's 25% off the whole kit and kaboodle.
so, after the coupons, they said I saved around $170
so, that left a total of $580.
and with the $250 limit on the new Avenue credit card, I used that...
so the final balance due was $330... which, even though that's a LOT, it was a hell of a lot more palatable than the original tally (I'd expected to have around $700, so, it wasn't all that shocking...)
But the salesgirls were awesome and really squeezed every last coupon and sale price out of the balance. They rock.
Bought a LOT of skorts, tees, camis, tunics shorts, flip flops, skirts, 3 bathing suits (a tankini, a skirtini and one 1 piece which is like a boa constrictor choking the fuck out of my torso, which isn't the worst thing in the world, but it took me 3 minutes to pull the damned thing onto me. looked good in it though! It's called the Support & Control Slimming Swimsuit)
there was also a "$10 Event" that is going on. Fantastic. Got a LOT of stuff.
so, i have WAY too many clothes now - well, for the vacation, anyway - but at least I think I am set for the rest of the summer.
Whatchoosayin'?? (4 yapped)
GOOD for you.... getting to go on a cruise, and having new and cute things to wear for that and the rest of the summer YEA!! Won't you probably buy some things while crusing?? I personally would probably like the yellow MuMu thing, sounds cool and comfortable. So exciting!!
Posted by Kathy B | June 13, 2008 9:13 AM
and i thought i splurged on the $5 flip flops from walmart for myself
Posted by furiousball | June 13, 2008 9:13 AM
That support and control slimming swimsuit is super cute in black, I think I might head there today, Thanks!
[note from GC: thanks! yeah, I tried it on and was pretty happy, I haven't really done a swimsuit without a little skirt or whatever in quite a while. so, i figured "hey, you're at your highest weight ever, let's get a one piece!" hah. good luck at the Avenue. I really went nuts in there last night]
Posted by laura | June 13, 2008 9:52 AM
Ooooo, shopping and a cruise! Lucky you! Sounds like you got a good amount of clothing! The swimsuit is really cute!
Posted by Michelle13 | June 13, 2008 12:43 PM