retail therapy vs nerd heaven...
First off, since I haven't updated since this happened....HOLY CRAP! WILLIAM SHATNER IS GOING TO BE AT DRAGON CON!!!!!!
That means William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Patrick Stewart are the MAJOR names coming to the con and I have died and went to nerd heaven!
I went shopping today. I've been holding out for a while now and over the past month have realized that a major shopping trip was going to be needed before Dragon Con.
So today, I got up, showered and then went out and splurged a little.
First stop was Jo-Ann Fabrics for a set of pinking shears. I had a 40% off coupon to use on them and they are going to come in handy for trimming the seams on my Abyssal dress. Which, btw, is done except for the seam trimming and a good pressing!
Also, mari_posa21 is you need to use the pinking shears before the con, just let me know!
The store also had their Simplicity patterns on sale 5 for $5, so I took them up on the offer.
Old Navy was my next stop. I needed to get another pair of jeans and they are running a sale on their denim. I have to say that they've won me back over with their 'The Dreamer' line of jeans. They fit nicely and the first pair/size I tried on worked.
And for those who may not know, shopping for jeans is the BANE of my existence!
I splurged a little in Old Navy and ended up getting a denim skirt, because I have NO skirts whatsoever right now, and I miss wearing cute skirts, and a bright green print t-shirt to wear at the convention since it's sort of my signature now.
Next stop was Victoria's Secret, for a black strapless bra. got tired of paying a small amount at box retail stores and having those bras crap out on me, so I dropped the extra money for a strapless at VS and that bra is not only going to hold up the girls, but quite possible teach them some new tricks! ^_^
Did a quick stop at Icing's jewelry store afterward to get a mini wallet case for the con trip. The two pouches that I've sewn for the Abyssal dress and my Tudor dress would be overwhelmed by my regular wallet.
And my final stop was Payless Shoes because in their email ad they have a pair of black boots that I thought my work for my Abyssal costume. Turns out they hurt my feet like crazy, but I spotted a pair of very low heeled, pointy-toed dress 'flats' that look bad ass.
They are now on my feet so I can break them in before the con. :-)
I also splurged a little in Payless because they were running a buy one pair and get the second half off and I spotted a pair of grey ankle boots that I practically wanted to lick when I first saw them.
They've got some major heels on them, but I can wear them for everyday wear when I'll be sitting off and on.
Tomorrow, Mom and I will be going to the State fair to see Heart and the Bangles in concert...a treat from my Dad.
Mom and I have started this almost ritual where we go see one major concert a year together.
Last year, it was Weird Al Yankovic. :-)
And now, I get to get around for work.
That means William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Patrick Stewart are the MAJOR names coming to the con and I have died and went to nerd heaven!
I went shopping today. I've been holding out for a while now and over the past month have realized that a major shopping trip was going to be needed before Dragon Con.
So today, I got up, showered and then went out and splurged a little.
First stop was Jo-Ann Fabrics for a set of pinking shears. I had a 40% off coupon to use on them and they are going to come in handy for trimming the seams on my Abyssal dress. Which, btw, is done except for the seam trimming and a good pressing!
Also, mari_posa21 is you need to use the pinking shears before the con, just let me know!
The store also had their Simplicity patterns on sale 5 for $5, so I took them up on the offer.
Old Navy was my next stop. I needed to get another pair of jeans and they are running a sale on their denim. I have to say that they've won me back over with their 'The Dreamer' line of jeans. They fit nicely and the first pair/size I tried on worked.
And for those who may not know, shopping for jeans is the BANE of my existence!
I splurged a little in Old Navy and ended up getting a denim skirt, because I have NO skirts whatsoever right now, and I miss wearing cute skirts, and a bright green print t-shirt to wear at the convention since it's sort of my signature now.
Next stop was Victoria's Secret, for a black strapless bra. got tired of paying a small amount at box retail stores and having those bras crap out on me, so I dropped the extra money for a strapless at VS and that bra is not only going to hold up the girls, but quite possible teach them some new tricks! ^_^
Did a quick stop at Icing's jewelry store afterward to get a mini wallet case for the con trip. The two pouches that I've sewn for the Abyssal dress and my Tudor dress would be overwhelmed by my regular wallet.
And my final stop was Payless Shoes because in their email ad they have a pair of black boots that I thought my work for my Abyssal costume. Turns out they hurt my feet like crazy, but I spotted a pair of very low heeled, pointy-toed dress 'flats' that look bad ass.
They are now on my feet so I can break them in before the con. :-)
I also splurged a little in Payless because they were running a buy one pair and get the second half off and I spotted a pair of grey ankle boots that I practically wanted to lick when I first saw them.
They've got some major heels on them, but I can wear them for everyday wear when I'll be sitting off and on.
Tomorrow, Mom and I will be going to the State fair to see Heart and the Bangles in concert...a treat from my Dad.
Mom and I have started this almost ritual where we go see one major concert a year together.
Last year, it was Weird Al Yankovic. :-)
And now, I get to get around for work.