Don't belong. Dangerous, like you. Can't be controlled. Can't be trusted. Everyone could just go on without me and not have to worry. People could be what they wanted to be. Could be with the people they wanted. Live simple. No secrets.

River ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 62: The 62nd Natter  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Steph L. - Dec 30, 2008 2:33:17 pm PST #8652 of 10002
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Oh -- I should mention that Coldwater Creek is having a 70% off sale right now. SEVENTY PERCENT.

This shirt, which I am totally buying in red, is $23.85. That's less than a tank of gas! (Well, not anymore, for my little spud. But still.)

This sweater, which I am totally buying, also in red, is $14.85. That IS less than a tank of gas! Hm. Maybe I should buy it in black, too. t edit Damn. Not in my size in black.

Anyway. Use this code when you check out: WXH6452.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 30, 2008 2:35:11 pm PST #8653 of 10002
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Methinks Steph reads the same blog I do! I almost went a little crazy with Talbots women's petites, but I restrained myself. I do keep meaning to buy a nice suit there.

ETA: Coldwater Creek's 1X goes to a bust 45 and the 2X starts at a Bust 47. I am a Bust 46!?!?!


Steph L. - Dec 30, 2008 2:38:43 pm PST #8654 of 10002
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Methinks Steph reads the same blog I do!

Actually, they e-mailed me. Although I don't buy a ton of stuff from Coldwater Creek (a lot of it is too matronly for me, and also WAY too expensive when not on sale), I do buy a few things a few times a year. Their clothes are generally very well-made (at least, everything I've bought has been), and their plus-sized clothes fit very, VERY well (i.e., not regular size just made bigger all over, but sized for a plus-sized Steph).

So since I buy stuff from them, they tend to e-mail me with their siren songs of 70% off.


Steph L. - Dec 30, 2008 2:40:16 pm PST #8655 of 10002
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ETA: Coldwater Creek's 1X goes to a bust 45 and the 2X starts at a Bust 47. I am a Bust 46!?!?!

Sophia, do a 2X, then, unless it's a knit item (sweater, knit tee, etc.). Well, if it's knit and you want it loose, also do 2X.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 30, 2008 2:40:27 pm PST #8656 of 10002
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I see. I was reading a Manolo blog which listed all sorts of after X-mas sales, including Coldwater Creek (and Talbots!)

Apparantly, my size does not exist at Coldwater Creek, though.


Steph L. - Dec 30, 2008 2:42:42 pm PST #8657 of 10002
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Apparantly, my size does not exist at Coldwater Creek, though.

When I fall in between, I always go up, unless I know for sure how a store's clothes fit. I think you and I wear about the same size, and I almost always go 2X for tops at Coldwater Creek. (One very baggy sweater notwithstanding, and I was too lazy to return it, so I just shrunk it in the dryer and wear it when I want comfy and loose clothes.)


Calli - Dec 30, 2008 2:43:06 pm PST #8658 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'll have to check out the Coldwater Creek sale. Thanks for the heads up, Steph.

This NYE I'm throwing a party. So far one person's said "yes" on the Evite page, although a couple of others have said they're coming. I seem to recall that last year was kind of similar. So it could be three of us (and 4 bottles of prosecco—wee!) or it could be 40.


Barb - Dec 30, 2008 2:44:36 pm PST #8659 of 10002
“Not dead yet!”

I got lucky at Lucky Denim outlet the other day and scored a pair of my One True Jeans.

And today produced one more deep, deep discount bargain.

I call it my Betty Draper dress

With just a touch of Joan.

Now if that's not inspiration to get working on the arm machines at the community center, I don't know what is.


Steph L. - Dec 30, 2008 2:47:20 pm PST #8660 of 10002
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Oooh, Barb, I love the back on that dress!


Sophia Brooks - Dec 30, 2008 2:50:27 pm PST #8661 of 10002
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2X it is! I really want this wrap shirt [link]

I was really into them the last time around, but at that time (2000ish) I was literally 8 sizes smaller. I don't really mourn the size, but I want that red silk dupioni wrap shirt in my size for an affordable price!