You're talking to Serenity. And, Early... Serenity is very unhappy.

River ,'Objects In Space'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

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.


§ ita § - Oct 04, 2011 6:42:53 pm PDT #245 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Nordstrom's Rack I can do. But the rails of shoes take me aback.


Atropa - Oct 04, 2011 6:44:06 pm PDT #246 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Do people shop at Marshall's or TJ Maxx? I tried to shop in a Ross a few years ago, and it freaked me out. There was no organisation. It might as well have been goodwill, just with significantly less chance of finding something cool.

I love shopping at Marshall's, TJ Maxx, and Ross, but I treat them like thrift stores. Some of my favorite upscale-brand tights (Betsey Johnson and Anna Sui!) come from those stores, and I snagged a fantastic b&w striped blazer by Ralph Lauren a few months ago.


bon bon - Oct 04, 2011 6:45:56 pm PDT #247 of 30001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

Not for clothes, clothes; it's too frustrating. But housewares, workout gear, socks, bras, and random gadgets? Essential.


Amy - Oct 04, 2011 6:53:35 pm PDT #248 of 30001
Because books.

They all require patience and energy.

So much so. Also what bon said -- I think I get more house stuff there than clothes. But if you're looking for a single item, like a sweater or a dress, you can get lucky. I've actually scored with shorts and pants there recently. And shoes, sometimes.

We picked up a great Chantal tea kettle there once for $19.95 or something.


Atropa - Oct 04, 2011 6:55:36 pm PDT #249 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Oooh, and house stuff, yes. Storage boxes and bath stuff. I need to go check out the Halloween decor again. I need a set of the antiqued "mercury glass" candle holders to put LED candles in.


§ ita § - Oct 04, 2011 7:07:34 pm PDT #250 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I always feel that the best I'm going to in those shops is a decent component of my wardrobe, but thrifting might bet me a great piece. Never bought anything else there.

Brownie cupcake for dinner, and fuck alla y'alls. You can't take that away from me.


Liese S. - Oct 04, 2011 7:14:02 pm PDT #251 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Oh, ita, that's all very worrisome. I'm glad you're ok.

I shop at TJMaxx for AllClad piece stock. And pillows. Only I don't have one here so I only do it every time I'm in Wichita. There is a rumor there's one going in next to the music store. I hope so!


SuziQ - Oct 04, 2011 7:18:01 pm PDT #252 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

There is a TJMaxx right next to the dojo. Which means I tend to be in the store once or twice a week. My usual goal is some tea that Amy got me hooked on. If I really want to shop and not just stroll around in the air conditioning, I have to keep a very open mind since they have such a hodge podge of stuff.


Atropa - Oct 04, 2011 7:33:27 pm PDT #253 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Dear Buffistas, if any of you find a size 12 b&w striped blazer at one of these sorts of stores, please snap a picture and send it to me? I may squeak and ask you to pick it up for me.

What? No, it is impossible for me to have too many b&w striped blazers. IMPOSSIBLE.


Consuela - Oct 04, 2011 7:36:23 pm PDT #254 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I get my sheets at Ross, and pillows: great deals. And I get my bras at the Rack: half the price of the regular store, and the selection's not too bad.

If you do as much layering as I do, Ross et al. are a great source for cheap knit tops to wear to work under a jacket or cardigan.