Tag Archives: shopping

shopping 101: get a visual

Posted on December 4, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

i know, you hate trying things on. mee too but you gotta do it. it’s not only good for determining ‘fit’ but it’s also a good way for you to see how an entire outfit can look – as opposed … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: timing is money – shop the sales!

Posted on December 3, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

when i went shopping with my friend Chilly the stores were stocking their new f/w lines  – translation: all the sales had ended. i don’t like paying full price for clothing, especially things that i don’t plan on having for … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: avoid spending-reflux

Posted on November 26, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

“it’s all about the money, money, money”! start your shopping trip without considering how much you’re comfortable spending – unless you last name is Trump, in which case this might not be an issue.  do  have a budget (a realistic … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: before hitting the mall

Posted on November 18, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

so you’ve decided to buy some new gear for work, you’ve got your list, and your budget (and hopefully, you’ve received your emails about deals to be had).   Here are a few other things to consider before embarking on your … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: also..before hitting the mall, write it down

Posted on November 10, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

think you need to buy an entire new wardrobe all in one go? thnink again.   do   make a list – even if you aren’t entirely sure of what you need, a list is a good place start. this will help … Continue reading →

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shopping 101 – i need everything

Posted on November 9, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

saying, “i need everything!” will only get you in trouble when deciding to do a big shopping trip and is not likely to be true – unless you’ve just suffered a natural disaster and really do need everything. starting from … Continue reading →

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shopping 101: what’s in your closet?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

you know that credit card commercial that asks, “what’s in your wallet?” well, when thinking of doing a major shopping trip, either for the season or because you only shop once a year (tsk, tsk, tsk), first ask yourself, “what’s … Continue reading →

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work relating: hate shopping? suck-it-up and deal

Posted on November 2, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

chilly: “i hate shopping!”  me: “well, when you only shop once a year i can see how you could feel that way.”  as much as i enjoy looking stylish for work i don’t enjoy spending hours in the mall or trying on … Continue reading →

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Closet Redis: When the Cashmere calls, step away

Posted on October 20, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

i recenlty recieved emails from two former coworkers in need of shopping assistance: Chilly said, “i need everything” and then Lisa-Marie emailed, ”help!” so for the past two saturdays i’ve been walking around a shopping mall for hours. i know, its like the universe … Continue reading →

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my shopping tale OR where i buy my work-wear

Posted on October 11, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

in my many office jobs I’d get asked by my fellow cube-dwellers where I shop. my ongoing closet inventory revealed the following tale: once upon a time there was a thirty-something cube-dweller who spent her free time looking for work-wear. she’d start … Continue reading →

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