I'm working on Day Six of seven in a row, and though I'm off this Saturday, I decided that I was going to treat myself to a femme shopping trip. I did a quick shave to clean up my overnight growth, then got dressed and did my makeup. I tried out the new Loreal Volume Shocking mascara, and I've gotta say, I was impressed with the results. I dressed simply, just a purple drape neck top and spattered jeans from Walmart (Metro 7). I had a short shopping list, so I went to Northlake Mall, the only mall in Charlotte with both a Torrid and a Hot Topic. I wanted stuff from both places, though for once I was more interested in Hot Topic.
I mentioned in the Halloween thread that I couldn't get Torrid's "Pirate Wench" costume in time for this weekend, so I decided to try to assemble a punk chick outfit out of various items I found on the Hot Topic site. I went by Torrid first, just to say hello. Turns out, both the district and regional managers visited the store today. I got service from my usual helpful sales staff, AND a pair of top-ranked managers.
I went in there looking for a jacket, because the seasons are starting to change, and I needed something for the months till it really gets cold. I found this, on sale for $29.
Now, Torrid is having a Divastyle exclusive boot and shoe sale this weekend, buy one get one half off (like Payless BOGO, but a little more expensive). I forgot my email coupon, so I was going to have to go back tomorrow. More on that in moment.
After I arrived, the managers popped out for lunch, but they got back while I was having the manager Christie search for something for me. There's this really cool l.e.i. denim skirt that I like, but I need a size 12, and the smallest they have in-store or on the web is 14.
Debbie, the regional, pointed out a similar item, from the Baby Phat line. I'd seen it, but it's almost thirty dollars more, and I am sort of on a budget. Next thing I know, they're sending me into the fitting room with the Baby Phat skirt, a glittery purple tube top/shrug combo and a pair of grey boots and a matching belt. I've never felt so pushed in my life, but I went with the flow, and changed into the outfit.
I had a figure! I didn't get to see the how the whole thing looked until I went back out into the store. I was stunned. I did a slow turn for everyone, and Debbie shouts, "Look at her butt in that skirt! I've got to get that!" I told her that maybe they should hire me, if I can sell their clothes to their own management. She smiled, and said it was possible.
When I finally went to check out, they gave me the boot discount even though I didn't have the coupon. I bought the outfit described above, plus a black tactel tank for my punk outfit, the grey boots, plus a black pair they just got in, that I had originally wanted for the pirate outfit. I also picked up two pairs of earrings that I think will be easy to convert to clip-on.
When I went by Hot Topic, I discovered that the stores only stock about 20% of what they have on the website, so I was only able to get two of the items on my shopping list. I might hit the store in Pineville Friday to see if I can find any of the rest.
