My shopping partner and sister, Heather, just left the other day, and I’m experiencing a sort of blues. I think it’s a combination of a spending hangover and missing one of my favorite people. She’s not just a shopping muse though. In fact she was more help than I even knew I needed last week. And I’m not sure I can live without her now, but more on that here….
But, oh how I have missed clothes shopping!!! Buying things with stretch over the last 9 months just doesn’t count as shopping, and it feels oh so good to be back in the game. I mean, there is just something so comforting about a store with cute clothes in it. And something even better about walking out with a bag full of cute clothes that get to go home with you and live in your closet. As I ventured into my first store, H&M, I felt so alive. So happy. So right where I needed to be. And it only made it better to share the experience with one of my sisters. (I have 3, and I could shop all day every day with any one of them!)
An hour later as we walked in the glory of a remodeled and bigger Forever 21, I just felt giddy. What is it about clothes and fashion that makes you feel as though nothing could go wrong in life, as long as you just look cute going through it?
So, I found my style again. Well, I’m working on it anyway. And I have Heather to thank…well, her and Rachel Zoe of course.
I found that layering is good. Fur (faux) is awesome. I love scarves. 
Boots with a wedge…to die! Flat black riding style boots, I need…and thanks to free shipping, will soon have. 😉
Still looking for vintage type necklaces, and I think I still need a signature fashion ring.
Heather’s influence left me with a desire for new Chapstick that is like lip gloss, but I’m still searching for that. And now, thanks to her, I’m on the lookout for the new Loreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara. Because, you know, you can never have enough mascara. I also acquired a new addiction to Ice Breakers Peach Iced Tea Mints. But, an even healthier addiction to Jackie Warner’s DVD workout.
Even better than the sister shopping bond, my favorite moments were hanging out, couch seat swapping, and just talking with her. I love having sisters. It’s like having a piece of your heart outside your body. (That may not make sense to anyone else but me…) But to have someone who thinks similar to you, talks similar to you, someone who thinks the same things are funny….or not funny…..and all that mushy stuff, is amazing. It’s a best friend that will never go away. I just wish I had them all living in the same town as me, because I am always so sad when we hang out and then have to say goodbye. =(
I guess I should go shopping to make myself feel better. Hmmmm….what else do I need?
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I can SO relate to you on this one. I too. Have three sisters. I too. Am addicted to shopping. (warm and cozy just thinking about it) and I too have a newly remodeled forever 21 nearby…you’re not in Washington are you??
I’m sorry your sister is gone…that would be really hard. 🙁
Yes I can relate to you too. Sadly my world is all happy before, during and after shopping! Great post!
I agree sisters are great! I’m the oldest sis in my family and we truly are best friends.
Shopping however is not my forte. When I was younger my mom had to pay me to go shopping for myself. I hate it!
But I do love having new things so it’s a love/hate relationship!
I love hanging out with my sister, doing just about anything. I’m not much of a shopper, but I love the fall styles 🙂
I was just shopping w/ mt sister today–it’s the best! I only have one sister–you’re lucky to have 3!!
Those boots! As Rachel Zoe would say–I die!!
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Love the boots! Sounds like you had a great time shopping and with your sister. I am a fellow shopaholic!