I had a little time to myself recently (that’s like gold these days) and I decided to treat myself to a new pair of jeans. This sounds like something most normal people do but for me it’s almost the equivalent of shopping for a bathing suit. I have no butt and skinny legs, but well-defined hips. So it’s not like I can walk into the Gap or Old Navy and find something that fits.
So I decided to venture over to Paris’ Boutique in their location in the strip mall between Target and the Mall. I had been to her store once or twice in the old location, but since pregnancy and motherhood interrupted my life, it had been awhile. Since it was a Monday afternoon, I was the only customer there for most of the time. Paris herself helped me out, and after trying on about 10 pair, I found the one that was meant for me all along. But what most enthralled me at Paris’ was the beautiful Adina Reyter jewelry … you know, mother’s day is coming up …
In other shopping news:
- Went to the new bella home store in Urbana during their open house last week. Run, don’t walk, over there. It’s unlike any shopping experience in C-U. I didn’t buy anything, and believe me I will have to save my pennies before I do, but not everything is price-prohibitive. For those of you who remember the old p.j. luxe (which was located where the Ruben’s Chocolates store is now at Shoppes at Knollwood) it channels a little bit of that place. They are carrying one of my favorite gift lines, Mariposa, as well as this line of gorgeous dishware.
- After Leeanthro pointed out that the new Motherhood Maternity store is open at the mall, I made sure to pay it a visit the last time I was there (out of curiousity, people). It’s somewhat small, especially compared to the Blooomington-Normal store. Perhaps they think America is the new China or something, that everyone is only allowed to have one kid, because I don’t see how anyone could get a stroller in there.
- This weekend being Mom’s Weekend at the University, there are many “special events” designed to extort money from mom. One such soiree is the Fashion Focus CU, which is on Saturday from 11 to 2 p.m. at the Illini Media Building.
5 responses so far ↓
Snmnstrz21 // April 10, 2007 at 4:21 pm
I love the fact that I can buy jeans that fit at Paris’s!
khanada // April 10, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Speaking of finding jeans to fit, I recommend http://www.zafu.com/ . I actually found a pair of jeans that fit really, really well! It’s amazing!
Leeanthro // April 11, 2007 at 8:31 am
Is Paris’ Boutique expensive? I remember I went into that Bella store at Knollwood after it opened. Most of the jeans were way too long for me. I picked out a t-shirt and then was completely shocked by the $75 price tag. Ouch. NY style, NY pricing!
I used to buy Gap jeans off the rack, but motherhood changed my shape and their cut no longer works for me.
And mom jeans are out of the question!!
lbotp // April 11, 2007 at 9:02 am
Leeanthro, It’s expensive. But for someone like me, who only buys a few pairs (maybe 1-2 a year) and then wears them out, it’s worth the expense to have something that fits — and considering how long I wear them, I get my money’s worth. That’s how I justify it!!! And they are always too long. That’s part of the expense, to have them shortened, but I would most likely have to do that at the Gap or someplace else anyway.
Snmnstrz21 // April 12, 2007 at 11:53 am
Leeanthro, I agree with lbotp. I only wear jeans on evenings and weekends, so I really only need two pairs. Yes, designer jeans are expensive, but isn’t that worth the time and stress you save from driving from store to store only to keep trying on jeans that don’t fit right? Trust me, once you buy a pair of designer jeans that fit, you will never be able to go back to Gap or Old Navy.
As for the length, all designer jeans are made very long. This is so that each person can get them hemmed to their desired length. Although, I do admit it would be nice if women’s jeans came sized like men’s with waist and inseam measurements.
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