I'm not really sure what my deal is. I'm not a real big shopping fanatic to begin with. I mean, I love pretty new outfits & super cute high heels. I love getting all of my shopping bags home, pulling out my loot, & trying everything on all over again. But the whole shopping process...not my thing. Especially now that I have a little one tagging along with me. If you wanna tick a kid off real good, strap them into a stroller & cram them into a 3x3 dressing room. Talk about stress.
Well here recently, I took one hard look at my closet & had to face the fact that my wardrobe was in dire need of some updated denim. So I mustered up some courage, tried to have a positive attitude, & even said a prayer on the way to the shopping center {no I am not kidding}. I strapped Jett into his stroller, & off I went to get this dreaded task out of the way.
The sales associate loaded me down with a mountain of jeans, all different washes, styles, & brands, & we crammed ourselves into the fitting room {we hit the jackpot & got the handicap dressing room so there was actually room to see myself in the mirror--woo hoo!}.
I believe there were about seven pairs "to start with". Ugh. I loaded Jett man's stroller tray with Gerber puffs {I knew this wasn't gonna be quick & painless, & I needed to distract him}. I quickly tried the pair of jeans that were at the top of the pile. And what happened next was nothing short of a miracle...
As soon as I buttoned that button on those jeans, the heavens opened up, & a choir of angels began singing! They fit!! They freaking fit! {the angels didn't sing that...those were the thoughts in my head. I don't think angels say "freaking"}. The first pair of jeans I tried on fit & I actually liked the way they looked on me! They were exactly the right length, just the right color, & made my butt look two sizes smaller! I'm pretty sure I pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming! I took one glance at the heap of the rest of the jeans lying there, still needing to be tried on & said, "SAYONARA!" I wasn't about to go & mess up a good thing!
So here they are! My "Miss Me" pair of jeans--also known as the jeans sent from heaven!
Oh, I love your new jeans!! Very cute on you!! Did you get them from Buckle? That is the only place I will usually buy jeans. Worth the money!
ReplyDeleteKari--Thank you!! Yep, from the Buckle! The only other pair of jeans I absolutely love are AG "The Club" fit. I get them at Nordstrom. Now I have TWO pairs that are my favorite =)
ReplyDeleteWhat's AG? Never heard of that brand. Man, I miss Nordstrom's. Maybe it is a good thing we don't have that store here. Ha!
ReplyDeleteAG is Adriano Goldschmied. I think they are also Oprah's favorite jeans. I love love love the way they fit. They are pricey, but to me it is worth the money if I actually find some that I love! You are tall & thin like me--do you have a hard time finding jeans you really love?
ReplyDeleteHey Holly!! I just love your blog!!:) Your pics are so sweet and I love your new jeans...you look beautiful as ALWAYS:):) I feel the exact same way about shopping for jeans...I dread it. My favorite jeans are those "Miss Me" brand....I know I can always find ones that I love and fit me well:)
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys are doing well...and hopefully we can plan a get together soon now that we are back from the Mayo! Love you:):)
Val
Val-Thank you, sweet girl! We would LOVE to spend some time with you guys! I was following your blog during your time at Mayo. Still praying for you, girlie! Love you!
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