Leaving the kids, I thought we would fall apart.
I thought we would be a wreck.
Instead, we partied like a teenagers.
The truth is the kids were with the counselor’s parents, the nicest most cautious people I’ve ever met. Most likely, my kids were in better care with my in-laws then when they’re with me.
And for once in our marriage, I wasn’t pregnant or nursing.
So for two days, the counselor and I were swept away in the passion of the city; falling in love again and dreaming about our future.
And of course, there was shopping.
Now for this savvy shopper, I was ready to be “in the moment” and “get carried away” with something I just HAD to have. I wanted to purchase something special, something to remind me of what a fabulous time I was having, something that made me feel beautiful.
Instead, I about fell over at how expensive things really are. I’d been so spoiled with $1.00 Giorgio Armani pants & $1.00 Christian Dior shirts at Goodwill that I hardly knew what to do with myself.
But I could do it, right. I could pay full price for something. I really tried. Celine Dion perfume? It was over $100.00. Maybe a Juicy Couture shirt; but it was like $86.00. And then it happened. I found Baby Gap;
My one retail weakness.
I purchased souvenirs off the clearance rack for my sunny boys. I was in the moment and finding the best deals.
Even still, I loved looking inside the designer stores at
I found items I sell in my own EBay shop on-line. I realized what a great service I provided to my customers. Seriously, I save people a fortune.
The real kicker was being in the Louis Vuitton store.
It was like seeing a celebrity and stalking them to get an autograph. There’s real energy holding a Louis Vuitton bag. There’s a certain air just being in the store.
I’d sold 2 Louis Vuitton on EBay, both bags I’d found at yard sales.
I paid $25.00 for a purse like this and sold it for $236.00.
And a purse similar to this one cost me $40.00 for and I sold it for $430.00.
Vegas has that affect on you! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog! Thanks for all of the tips.. I would like to sell some of my closet items and have a question.. What lighting do you use when taking pictures of the clothing and furniture? :) Rachelle rfitch@cox.net
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