Thoughts from the Mall

If Abercrombie and Fitch is trying to sell clothes, why aren't the models wearing any?

Even though I think seasonal dishes are a frivolous waste of my money, I really like these ones from Pottery Barn. Especially the rick rack design on the glasses. I'm a sucker for Valentine's Day.

If I had money to spend on clothes, I'd probably buy some from Eddie Bauer. I really like their clothes. Does that mean I'm a geek? Or just a fifty-year-old woman who likes gardening and boating?

I also like the clothes from Anthropologie, but I can't imagine myself ever wearing them.

Williams Sonoma had a display of Moroccan spices and tagines, and I missed my sister. And I felt a little jealous of the fact that she lives in a place less dominated by commercial interests. But I have clean running water, so I guess I'll be happy where I'm at.

I really can resist the smell of warm, freshly-baked pastries. Especially when I leave my wallet at home.

I enjoy window shopping at the mall most when it's still closed and no one is there.

Comments

Jenny said…
I like the dishes. And even though they are a frivolous waste of money, I always want to buy things like that with only one use. So lame of me.

WS also has these pink heart shaped marshmallows that you can sample. I personally am not a marshmallow fan, but Savvy got her sugar kick for the week and though it was awesome that someone combined pink and sugar into a food for her.
1/22/2007 2:09 PM
Lady Steed said…
Those dishes are really cute. I am sorely tempted.

I too have had that same thought regarding Abercrombie & Fitch. The Victoria's Secret Models wear more clothing then some of those A & F models.
1/22/2007 8:15 PM
Earth Sign Mama said…
Those are darling dishes! Sadly, when I clicked onto the website they announced that the tumblers are no longer available. How cruel. All seasonal dishes make me crave them--watermelon slice serving trays, jack-o-lantern bowls, tulip vases...Christmas dishes---I lust for them.
1/23/2007 1:01 AM
Jenny said…
One thing that you miss when the mall is closed at A&F is the occasional half nekkid model standing outside the store all greased up.
1/23/2007 6:25 PM
Mrs. Hass-Bark said…
Love the dishes! Hate the Abercrombie. Instead of REAL stores, our mall has an Abercrombie and a Hollister. What is it with Hollister and the sorority girls who allow them to use their butts as advertising space? Am I just getting old or is it kind of tacky to have words written on the back of your pants?
1/23/2007 8:11 PM
skyeJ said…
We're still VERY dominated by commercial interests. Our "ideal" is to have that shopping mall in every city. People idolize the States for a good reason. Case in point: Walkin' down the street in Morocco. Land of cheap designer knockoffs- think "Abidas" instead of "Adidas". Man's baggy, stonewashed, low-riding jeans have words embroidered just below the back pockets (in english): "Don't touch my bum" I'm not making this up.
1/24/2007 8:00 AM
Th. said…
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I like it preshopping too.

Or more at least.
1/24/2007 11:49 PM
Janell said…
Be glad you don't have a dish fetish. It's a genetic affliction in my family. I'm still living single and I have more full sets of dishes than I'm willing to admit. I can't help it! Fortunatly, I'm resistant to most other shiney objects.

I've often wondered that about A&F myself.

What makes me laugh about this post is that I never thought I'd ever encounter another person who likes clothes from both Eddie Bauer and Anthropologie!
2/02/2007 7:41 PM
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