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How To Survive A Shopping Trip

in Family on 05/18/16

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Have a long hot shower and shave those legs.

Do your hair.

Don’t forget to do your make-up.

Put on your best set of bra and panties.  Your “power panties”, you know, the one’s that make you feel fabulous.

Have a little snack, shopping on an empty stomach is a very bad idea.

Now that you’re physically and mentally prepared, hit those stores!

Try on ALL the clothes you think might look decent on you.

 

Twist and turn, evaluting all your wobbly bits in the mirror.  Feel disgusted with yourself.  Sigh.

Bite your lip.  Put your chin up and leave those nasty clothes right there in the change room.

Head to the shoe store.

Buy shoes.  Shoes don’t judge.

Shoes always fit.

Thank God for fabulous shoes.

 

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    Comments

    1. Shirley says

      June 14, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      I love everything you said. Shoes are my favorite thing to shop for, handbags are my second favorite.

    2. Stephanie says

      June 2, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      ….and purses and scarves and accessories!

    3. Deborah C says

      May 28, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      I love shoes also!

    4. kristen visser says

      May 22, 2016 at 9:42 am

      love this! and yes always make sure your make up and hair are on point. i cannot shop otherwise. I have tried and it is not the same. when you feel good, you feel better trying things on and picking things out. you’ll be the total package

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:22 pm

        Yes! If you feel frumpy, you buy frumpy! You have to at least give yourself a chance 🙂

    5. She says

      May 20, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Shoes never fit. 🙁 I’m a 7 3/4. Foot surgeries and childbirth left my feet unfittable. It stinks. I’d rather try on frumpy dresses under the unflattering light.

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:21 pm

        Oh that is very unfair. I hope you have a killer purse collection.

    6. busy bee suz says

      May 19, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      LOL!!! Love this. You’re too darn cute.
      XOXO

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:21 pm

        🙂 Right back at ya!

    7. Peady @ Tempered With Kindness says

      May 19, 2016 at 11:18 am

      It’s all fun and games until your feet start plotting against you. Wah! :'(

      Great post! I laughed. 😀

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:21 pm

        Ahhh! For a while there I had a really bad back and could only wear what were decidedly Granny shoes. I was a very sad Mama.

    8. heidi c. says

      May 19, 2016 at 12:08 am

      My hubby just made me do the whole change room thing and I just about died. Is there a reason the mirrors and lighting are always so unflattering?

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:20 pm

        I don’t know!! And is there a reason that when you try on swim suits the change rooms are so dark? Why do I look tan in the swim suit store an then white and lumpy when I get home. It’s just …wrong. LOL

    9. Lynda Cook says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      I’m not a big shoe fan, but for me it would be leave the clothes and go buy a purse!!

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:19 pm

        I may also have a small purse obsession.

    10. Dandy says

      May 18, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Aw haha I like the witty sentiment in this post. Those heels look pretty!! 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:18 pm

        Thanks Dandy. 🙂

    11. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

      May 18, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      You wouldn’t catch me even giving those shoes a second glance, I would never be able to walk in them 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:18 pm

        Those shoes are not for distance that’s for sure! LOL

    12. Judy Cowan says

      May 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      lol…..Not a big shoe fan here, I have what I need but rarely go shopping for new ones unless I have no choice. Not sure why just never been into shoes.

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:17 pm

        Maybe purses are more your thing? They always fit too! HA

    13. Melinda Jana says

      May 18, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      right on! sadly not all shoes fit me 🙁 at least I know the accessories never let me down 😉

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:16 pm

        Scarves have quickly become one of my favourite things. I hear you 🙂

    14. Stephanie LaPlante says

      May 18, 2016 at 11:22 am

      I definitely love feeling fabulous on my shopping trips. Shoes are definitely a necessity!

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:16 pm

        Thank goodness for cute shoes 🙂

    15. nicolthepickle says

      May 18, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Awww, this post made me laugh and sigh. My feet are so swollen right now (I’m 353475347 months pregnant) that the only shoes I have that fit are my gardening shoes, and it makes sigh. Nothing like going to church in crocs because church is more important than that pride. Lol

      • Stephanie says

        June 2, 2016 at 11:15 pm

        Oh dear now you made me laugh. I remember those days so well. Hang in there!

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