"Oh, that's a very old, out-of-date fragrance. We don't carry that anymore," sniffed the duty-free perfume salesgirl to B, when he was visiting Houston a few months ago.
An "old, out-of-date fragrance"? It's classical Oscar de la Renta and I have worn it exclusively for 35 years. Everything I own and wear carries its scent. I absolutely love it. But could I find it? No. Went on-line and visited quite a few sites until I finally found it at The Bay. Yes, the good old Bay still carries classical Oscar de la Renta. Off to Market Mall I took myself and snagged the last Eau de Toilette spray on the shelf. Only cost me $109.00. Yikes! But when you settle on a scent you love, what's $109!!?? And besides, it will last me five years.
Heck, while I'm there, why not check out 'Reitman's'. I know you're surprised because 'Reitman's' was a shop my very-conservative, late mother frequented.* Caught dead in 'Reitman's'? I don't think so. But a flyer had arrived at our door and for once I actually read it. Spotted some adorable pencil skits in pink, green and yellow. This is 'Reitman's'!? I marvelled. Yes, 'Reitman's' has been transformed. Bought two fabulous stretch pencil skirts, one pink, one green, for $28@. Now, there's a deal.
Because I never shop, couldn't leave without hitting H & M, where I bought a fabulous necklace that I can't even really describe, so "native" is it. Grabbed a pair of $7 earrings on the way out (yes, I paid for them).
So, it was a rare "fashion day" for me as I prepare to visit Ottawa for 10 days.
Can you tell I am not watching the shellacking The Senators are taking at the sticks of The Penguins?
Way too many penalties and turn-overs. Pathetic.
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* Did I ever tell you about what my mother said to me one Sunday evening when we were there for dinner? I thought I was pretty spiffily dressed, but no. "G-d, I certainly hope you don't go to the office in some of the get-ups you wear here." That's exactly what she said, looking me up and down with manifest disapproval. I was gobsmacked.
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