Bloomingdale’s At Mall Of America To Close « CBS Minnesota

Bloomingdale’s At Mall Of America To Close « CBS Minnesota

I hope Zara, or Mango, or Topshop come to that space.

Gift Registry

I was just reading someone's blog, and half the things she was wearing were gifts from sponsors. Which got me thinking I would like some gifts too. If someone out there wants to give ME something, I could use a leopard print umbrella. It's raining, and though I have one, very old, very ugly, brown umbrella, I can't find it. In return for purchasing me this umbrella, I will tell everyone who comments on it "[your name] gave it to me!"

Reveiw: Salvation Army, Burnsville

Salvation Army
14101 Irving Avenue, Burnsville
(at the end of a strip mall, I think the same one as Primetime Sportsbar.)
Visited Saturday, April 16, 2011

Postives:
+ Close to my house (maybe just a plus for me and other south metro folk.)
+ Has a parking lot!
+ Clean (for a thrift store)
+ Good quality merchandise, reasonably priced
+ Usually there is a tag color sale (i.e., all yellow tag clothing is 50% off)
+ I'm a little vague on what Salvation Army does with the money from the stores, but I think it's good stuff.

Negatives
-Closed on Sunday (they are a religious organization, I guess, but still.)
-Annoying radio station playing (bring MP3 player)
-Organized by category (Men's shirts, Boys pants, etc.) and color, but not really by size.
-Someone blatantly cut in line while I was there, but I guess poor manners of patrons can't be blamed on Sal. Army.
-One wretched fitting room and kind of a scary bathroom. (Is there a trift store in the world with a sanitary-looking bathroom?)
-They staple the price tags to the clothing labels so you have to pry them off when you get home. Boo.


My "haul"
2 wicker baskets to help organize my bathroom (I spray painted them blue and took out the pink gingham liners.)
1 mirror for my guest room, which I spray painted metallic black.
1 boys suit jacket, which is actually so snug in the shoulders that I can barely move my arms. Maybe should have about that one for a little longer.
1 J.Crew chambray button up
I think my total was a little over $20 for all five items, with the jacket being the most expensive. I wonder if I can shrink my shoulders to fit it.

Not the most exciting shoe in the world...

I bought these mary jane pumps from Target a few months ago.


I really like them for work.  The heel is walkable, and they are balanced well enough that they don't kill my toes.  The wide straps don't cut into my feet either.  They are "vegan-friendly," but not cheap-looking.  I've been happy with them.

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I bought these on clearance at my local Target store a few weeks ago because I was looking for some gray boots.  I like these, but the lug sole does give them more a casual feel. Of course, they are "vegan-friendly," AKA, fake suede. I don't really care; most of my shoes are cheap as hell. My feet aren't particular.  My recommendation is to check the shelves of your local Target store, especially if you wear a size six, and see if you can find them for half off.  If not, they appear to be available online...


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Brown or Black?

Black:


Brown:



I like them both. If only my funds were limitless. 
 
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Winter sucks. Maybe new boots would help?

I have these:

Except much dirtier and more horrid.
I want these:
  Or something similar. I sort of resent the idea of spending so much cash on icky winter boots, but in the climate I live in, I suppose it makes sense.  If I had bought these in October, the cost per wear would probably be around $3 by now. Sick.