Shopping Chaos
Adventures on Black Friday:
The vast expanses of coffee in the marketplace at Grand Central. (They don't sell cups of coffee, however. I had to trot out to the Oren's in the station itself to grab a much-needed cup of java.)
There are some very bright people in NYC. Especially the people who knew that diabetics do love their sugar-free holiday treats. This sign was like a blog-beacon.
It was a nice surprise, these gorgeous flowers dotting the landscape along the back wall of the marketplace. The colors were tremendous.
Of course, we ventured off to Rockefeller Center and watched people skate around. I saw one girl who appeared to be a professional, spinning like the proverbial top until she came to pause in a flurry of ice. I also saw a bunch of clumsy fools (much like I would be) who fell over one another every five minutes and laughed like lunatics.
Not much shopping was accomplished, although we did brave the turmoil of Toys "Backwards R" Us that churned with the excitement of 50 million kids. And I also scored a terrific Kate Spade knock-off on a sidestreet.
And while in Saks, I saw one tall blonde-haired girl wearing boots over her jeans (explain this horrific trend to me, please) pick up a $710 Prada wallet and murmur to her equally-as-fussy friend, "Oh, this would be a great trinket for Missy."
A $710 wallet is a trinket?!! Sounded more like rent to me.
Today, Ellis Island. After that, some freaking sleep, please. :)
Comments
We were in the same place at the same time (or at least on the same day!)
And I SO do not get the boots over jeans thing. Ugh.
Posted by: art-sweet | November 25, 2006 09:56 AM
My Black Friday begain in line at 5 am in front of Best Buy to buy presents for the 15 year old in my life...lucky kid...I want to keep all the fun gifts the taller half and I have chosen for him! This is a baaaaddddd habit...I swear I only did it to you ...a few times.. lol
see ya soon!!
Posted by: Batman | November 25, 2006 12:35 PM
Hey, I just caught this article on the NY Times website this morning. Thought you might be interested.
Posted by: Bob | November 25, 2006 01:03 PM
The prada thing reminds me of this book I read, "Bergdorf Blondes" about really wealthy socialite girls in NY. Apparently they really do exist.
Also, the only explanation for the boots thing is wanting to show off your boots, but still, wear a skirt.
Posted by: Abigail | November 25, 2006 01:32 PM
If the boots were as much/more as the wallet, I could see it. (though I agree,its exceedingly tacky)
Posted by: type1emt | November 25, 2006 01:54 PM
*green*
Posted by: julia | November 25, 2006 02:10 PM
since i'm trying to do the south beach diet...i know all about the sugar free treats! that would have made me so happy!
Posted by: ali | November 25, 2006 08:37 PM
SO want to go to NYC. SO jealous.
Posted by: Rachel | November 25, 2006 11:51 PM
HI!!!!
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
I HATE the boots worn over pants look.
And you have to enter the "this wallet would make a great trinket" comment to Overheard In New York. That was a great comment.
Posted by: Shannon | November 26, 2006 07:36 AM
oh that looks so fun! I wanted to s hop on friday, but instead i was super lazy.
Posted by: Sarah | November 26, 2006 12:21 PM
Sounds like you're having a great time there :)
Wow, "trinkets" really have gone up in price ....
Posted by: Jamie | November 26, 2006 12:21 PM
oh em eff gee.... i agree about the stupid boots over jeans look. Unless of course they were all going riding. And something tells me they weren't about to do the type or riding that requires boots over pants. Also... what's with the 80s fashions coming back??? Double-you tee eff???
I have no idea why I'm spelling out letters today.
Posted by: Krista | November 27, 2006 12:14 PM