Category Archives: Uncategorized

crazy coupon lady

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

i watched “Extreme Couponing” for the first time today, and it seems that coupon fanatics are basically just more organized versions of hoarders. TLC should really do some kind of mashup of the two shows — but knowing TLC, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

it’s heeeeere!!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

i got my North Face Isabella backpack delivered this morning, and i am absolutely delighted by this bag. just delighted, i tell you!  it has many pockets and pockets-within-pockets, the colors are so fun, and it also has this foam … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

all the wrong reasons

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

have you ever bought something at a store because you feel guilty or sorry for the salesperson? sorry for wasting his time, guilty for making her go to the back and forth bringing out 15 different pairs of shoes, sorry … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“weird stuffs”

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

my singaporean friend Kenneth introduced me to this Hong Kong-based online retailer called Deal Extreme. and let me tell you — they sell everything. from padlocks to holiday decorations to sex toys and boob and poo-shaped stress balls, they’ve got … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

buyer’s remorse

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

i’m experiencing a bad case of buyers’ remorse. after that Kate Spade dress a couple weeks ago and then a giant J.Crew shipment, followed immediately by a ridiculous impulse purchase at Saks, i am feeling very bad about myself. i … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

i bought this today

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

i have this problem — i can’t stop myself from buying something that looks good on me. it’s a good thing i don’t have an awesome body, because i’d probably have a serious shopping problem. imagine! looking good in everything! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

happy 4th of july!!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

i should be out shopping right now, taking advantage of all the awesome 4th of july sales going on EVERYWHERE, but i am stuck in my brother’s brooklyn apartment eating curry puffs, people-watching and mumbling about how hot the hasidic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

ebay update

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

i tried a 3-day auction on ebay with one of my J.Crew dresses and it closed last night for $21.50. i gotta tell ya, ebay is like crack — more so when you’re a seller than when you’re a buyer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

how to spoil your customers (and not in a good way)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Gap and Banana Republic seem to have sales just about every other day. and i don’t mean, like, “20% off clearance items”-kind of sale that most retailers hold on a regular basis. i mean, like, MAJOR “40% off of everything“-kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Lancome & Rent the Runway

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

I’ve been a member of Rent the Runway for a few months now. I’ve never rented any dresses, partly because I haven’t seen anything I liked but mostly because I would rather BUY a dress for $200 and have it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment