Mom’s gift

Clothing as Gifts: Yea or Nay?

Last week I celebrated my 32nd birthday. I live across the ocean from my family so gift giving is not really an easy part of birthdays for me anymore. I’m kinda glad that’s the case, because I no longer have to put on that fake smile and pretend to love that ugly necklace or that [...]

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Trinny and Susannah

I recently bought a Trinny and Susannah book to see if they actually do help people find clothes that work for them. The idea is really powerful (see rule 5 in the previous post), and no doubt contributes to their success. In telling people what clothing they should buy, they attempt to introduce cold, hard [...]

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Attention

The Rules (as I see it)

After spending a grand total of 6 years in various retail jobs, I finally wrote down the unwritten rules that I have observed from watching all those shoppers: The one shouldn’t shop alone rule. Shopping is something to do with mothers and daughters, sisters and husbands, or best friends. It is a “fun” activity to [...]

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Seeking Funds

Artist seeks funds to support exciting new project, Retail Therapy. Application underway for Elephant Trust deadline on 4th April. Coincidently, the 4th April is also the artist’s birthday. Please be karmic, world!

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