Josh and I went to Nordstrom Rack again last night…I stress the word “again” because ever since Josh got a Big Boy Job, he’s suddenly been attacked by Wardrobe Anxiety. Suddenly he doesn’t seem to have enough pants, especially after the dumb drycleaner shrunk a pair of his wool slacks. Well, I’m always looking for an excuse to go to the Rack, so we headed out there. I abandoned Josh pretty quickly for the shoe floor and than the women’s clothing on the lower level. It was during this hunt that I made a new discovery: I love Juicy Couture. I KNOW, it’s part of that hideous line of pants that Britney Spears wears that read JUICY across the butt. Juicy also takes credit for introducing those tiny skirts with the drop waistline and flouncy flair. But here’s the thing: Juicy fits fabulously.
I’ve been having some body issues lately…most likely related to not being as active as I was in Fort Collins. I taught a lot of dance for many years, and there’s something about being actively moving and initiating the body that helped me lose some weight. Now I spend 1 to 2 hours on the bus, I stand and sit down all day at my job, but I’m trying to take a lot of walks and practice Yoga everyday. I’m also trying to take at least one class a week. Since shopping at Trader Joe’s has been reintroduced in my life, I THINK I’m eating better but maybe I’m actually just eating more. (At least I’m eating more organic). Anyway, the second my skinny jeans start fitting differently, I’m all paranoid. Plus, I’ve realized something: Low-Rise Jeans were never meant for a bod like mine. I’ve bought many different, fabulous, pairs…and they always fail in completely flattering me all around. They usually fall low enough they catch the spare tire, or hit the mid spot on the belly, or whatever–they’re great at making me feel lousy. Is it worth having my ass hang out or a cool breeze freeze my lower back every time I bend over? I’m still figuring it out.
So anyway, imagine my delight when every top from Juicy I put on, I felt great in. The styles were long enough, the cut was unique, and the prices…damn, I forgot about the prices. I made off with a black tank top at $16.99–down from $40! Even now I’m wistfully thinking about the black hoodie that I left behind: $50 down from $80. Of course my taste is expensive…and I couldn’t find Juicy on overstock.com, (unlike dolce & gabbana or baby phat which always pops up on there). Similar to my love of Gsus, I’ve got to resolve myself to the occasional purchases.