tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post5283788395053124390..comments2023-10-26T08:14:30.016-07:00Comments on Katie Gates: Stories and Opinions: Monday Reruns: Don't Pity My WardrobeKatie Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-24667518540379534812011-10-06T02:46:47.188-07:002011-10-06T02:46:47.188-07:00Just lived through fashion week here in Paris (as ...Just lived through fashion week here in Paris (as an observer, not a participant) and I would have loved to see someone yell "Thrift store buy" at one of the catwalk shows, just to see the reaction. I actually blogged about my friend's little boy and his reaction to coming face to face with some fashionistas. Pretty funny. I like your blog and your writing style. Just signed up, can’t wait to read more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-55712275553404683872011-10-04T19:27:39.563-07:002011-10-04T19:27:39.563-07:00I love a bargain and am thrilled whenever I find a...I love a bargain and am thrilled whenever I find a great deal at a consignment shop. Ebay is another great source of deals. In fact, for me, Ebay is the second happiest place on earth. ;) Mostly, these days though it's jeans and t-shirt. The horse is just going to slobber on them anyway.Jayne Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053366144206401836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-5240086048703790232011-10-04T06:12:36.959-07:002011-10-04T06:12:36.959-07:00I love knowing that other women are like me, who a...I love knowing that other women are like me, who aren't really into shopping, and who love a good bargain! I think it's sad that people judge each other by their brand names.<br /><br />Last year, while attending a memorial for my late father-in-law, friends of my husband's sister approached her and said, "What's up with Henry? Why doesn't he drive a better car?" Our car is ten years old and yes, we could afford a newer one, but it runs just fine, and we seldom use it, so who cares? I couldn't believe that people were actually paying attention to what we were driving!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-21359137245991601912011-10-03T18:33:08.878-07:002011-10-03T18:33:08.878-07:00I don't understand why something that someone ...I don't understand why something that someone like a whole 10 seconds ago suddenly becomes a bad idea. Meh, I'll pay less thanks very much :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-22642801601836724322011-10-03T12:46:12.461-07:002011-10-03T12:46:12.461-07:00I've always thought getting a deal was brag-wo...I've always thought getting a deal was brag-worthy.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-71652089454015919952011-10-03T10:29:30.608-07:002011-10-03T10:29:30.608-07:00I've never been able to understand the whole s...I've never been able to understand the whole spend-a-fortune-on-something-you-wear mindset. When my daughter was a baby, people kept asking if I had seen the latest Baby Dior. Spend $100 and she spits up on it the first time out? No thanks. And the same for women who MUST have designer shoes. Save your money for the bunion surgery, then. There was a time I loved new clothes, but I couldn't give a you-know-what now. Nope, I am comfy in what I've got and I think I have all of five pairs of shoes (I'm happiest barefoot).Martha Gates-Mawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968343759908672318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-39176861708924850502011-10-03T09:52:26.732-07:002011-10-03T09:52:26.732-07:00Reminds me of the time a 'friend' commente...Reminds me of the time a 'friend' commented on my three daughters' dresses, "aren't they gorgeous!" she said. I was pleased,<br />"I made them from a couple of ancient dresses I had lying around," I said.<br />"Oh,' (pitying look), "Well, I suppose it would be too expensive to go out and buy them all," she said sadly.<br />I did try to explain that I liked sewing, I liked re-cycling and the dresses were far superior to any shop-bought. <br />Love this post because I hate shopping (thank heavens for online stores) and I love to be different. Thanks Katie - I am vindicated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com