No I really do, I hate shopping. I like new things but the idea of having to dredge through a mall is a nightmare. I’m a huge fan of online shopping and before that mail order. Pick it out and it shows up at your home- perfect. For the record I hate talking on the phone as well. I’m hardly a girl;o)
I have friends (rarely) ask me if I want to go shopping…Agh! It’s up there with attending a baby shower on the list of things I don’t like to do in my spare time. (FYI I don’t hate babies, just baby showers and actually I don’t like bridal showers either- but at least there is usually wine) If they convince me to go shopping, they know the deal 1 ½ hours and then lunch.
The only exception is shoe shopping. That I love! Again it’s not a long process 60 minutes max. And I like to cruise the store alone. It’s a Zen experience for me. I like the solo time with all the lovely selections.
I own a lot of beautiful shoes, so I am asked often where I like to shop for shoes. The answer really is everywhere. However, I travel a lot so I have special haunts in certain cities. So I am sharing with you my favorites in the US. Overseas will have to be another blog.
- DSW in NYC on 14th/ Union Square. (There is a DSW in Lower Manhattan as well, but not as good. I don’t live in NYC but I have at least a doz pairs from this DSW, which is the best one in the country, I think. I always have to save room in my luggage, This DSW knows they are special they even have a sparkly sign. (See picture)
- DSW in Boston, also very good. I have gotten a lot of great shoes on sale here. Even the pair I wore to my graduation was acquired at this location. (See previous blog)
- Las Vegas Nordstrom. If you are looking for super flashing shoes nothing like Vegas baby!
- Shooz in Forum shops, Vegas again, super CFM flashy and pricey but oh so fun,
- The flagship Nordstrom in Seattle. It’s the mother ship of Nordstrom’s. Go on the Underground tour and have dinner at the Pink Door. That is whole fun weekend.
- DSW in South Portland off Hwy 5. I think they get a few pairs of fancy boots and there is no sales tax, win win.
- Zappos. Its online, they have an enormous selection and they break it down by style, color, heel height etc. so you can narrow your search quickly, something a non-shopper like myself can deeply appreciate.
Happy Shopping!
Laura