tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post8071417138507439828..comments2024-03-29T01:03:43.270-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Shopping Trip! How I Shop at WinnersSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-45926614814919241062010-11-15T19:44:52.518-08:002010-11-15T19:44:52.518-08:00You're very welcome, Lorena! Good luck on your...You're very welcome, Lorena! Good luck on your next shop!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-13764372546923755992010-11-15T17:24:21.912-08:002010-11-15T17:24:21.912-08:00Well thank you for taking us along.
I actually thi...Well thank you for taking us along.<br />I actually think you look marvelous for a shopping spree.<br />I will take your suggestions, specially wearing a dress- for next time I go shopping, most of the time I AM in jeans and button downs!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-49447961167256759542010-11-15T10:15:21.487-08:002010-11-15T10:15:21.487-08:00Thanks, Nilcha, you'll be seeing them soon.Thanks, Nilcha, you'll be seeing them soon.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-14725990953965487442010-11-14T18:48:56.082-08:002010-11-14T18:48:56.082-08:00ah shopping is fun! n it seems u really now how to...ah shopping is fun! n it seems u really now how to make it more fun and effective. look forward for ur post with the new boots :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-29200200969829125712010-11-14T15:29:27.071-08:002010-11-14T15:29:27.071-08:00Kelly, right on! I do the same with Value Village....Kelly, right on! I do the same with Value Village.<br /><br />Alison, that's something I didn't mention - I have to shop with someone compatible with my shopping style, otherwise, it's no fun. Thanks!<br /><br />Jen, thanks! A tape measure is a good idea - I often have water or a snack too (not this time). I'd like to be able to hit the other Winners in town, but it's over an Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-89523888079042901522010-11-14T12:44:36.099-08:002010-11-14T12:44:36.099-08:00My favourite thing about Winners?
The very conveni...My favourite thing about Winners?<br />The very convenient and EASY return/exchange policy. There's one near where I live and depending if I have my wee monster with me, I'm not always able to try on at the store (usually dresses, skirts, pants). I'll go home, see if it works, and if not, exchange the next day, tags attached, receipt in hand - and never any issue.<br />I also find ms_rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-86867216040608097492010-11-14T12:25:44.914-08:002010-11-14T12:25:44.914-08:00Hi Sheila
Like others, I really enjoyed seeing ho...Hi Sheila<br /><br />Like others, I really enjoyed seeing how you approached this. Shopping is an art form. I took my friend shopping today and practiced this dark art!<br /><br />Secret Squirrel xSecret Squirrelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-85243693791532408562010-11-14T09:48:40.005-08:002010-11-14T09:48:40.005-08:00This was awesome- it's like watching you plan ...This was awesome- it's like watching you plan and fortify for battle! ROFLMAO!<br /><br />I can't wait to see the "spoils of battle" in your upcoming posts.lawyerdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499257623425215954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-79361554610790668562010-11-14T08:45:37.960-08:002010-11-14T08:45:37.960-08:00Yikes - you spend two and a half hours going throu...Yikes - you spend two and a half hours going through the racks at Winners??!!! You have a different shopping style than me for sure!<br /><br />Even at my favourite consignment shop I scan the racks fairly quickly unless I'm specifically looking something such as "black pants". Then I peruse item by item. Otherwise I figure if it's meant to be it will jump out at me. I spendNorthmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-56282042222454703542010-11-14T08:31:03.468-08:002010-11-14T08:31:03.468-08:00Woo! 'Like looking in a shopping mirror, in te...Woo! 'Like looking in a shopping mirror, in terms of Winners strategies, but I've got things to learn from you shopping-outfit-wise! My mom and I are heading to Winners this afternoon, so I'll see if I can reproduce even a teensy bit of your sweet shopping ensemble.Academic Writer (a.k.a. A-Dubs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05342854659608373230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-40830567661516434192010-11-14T06:27:26.326-08:002010-11-14T06:27:26.326-08:00Great tips! Very similar to my M.O. at thrift stor...Great tips! Very similar to my M.O. at thrift stores. VelmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-73398764538272848292010-11-14T06:16:49.564-08:002010-11-14T06:16:49.564-08:00I definitely have to mentally prepare myself befor...I definitely have to mentally prepare myself before I can go shopping in a store like that or it can be overwhleming! Thanks for the tips :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201889966775251987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-77585499618486268212010-11-14T04:22:17.793-08:002010-11-14T04:22:17.793-08:00Your shopping strategy makes a lot of sense. It a...Your shopping strategy makes a lot of sense. It also makes me realize that I'm definitely NOT a shopper :)<br /><br />Hey, those boots are AMAZING. I KNOW I can look forward to seeing you in some great outfits featuring them!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-27951845066725193852010-11-13T23:43:49.367-08:002010-11-13T23:43:49.367-08:00Top post :-). Love the tip to wear long gloves wit...Top post :-). Love the tip to wear long gloves with a 3/4 sleeved coat - I've never bought one on the theory that if it's cold enough for a coat, you're going to need sleeve coverage!<br /><br />I was also going to say Winners looks just like TKMaxx (no idea why we have a K in the UK and the US has a J?!)<br /><br />I tend to shop there if I know what I want (my dress for S's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-21270024715625631712010-11-13T20:55:18.466-08:002010-11-13T20:55:18.466-08:00You look super cute ! I love Gray tights. This is ...You look super cute ! I love Gray tights. This is a very good strategy for shopping.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08662797100239205854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-75661500768165699242010-11-13T20:41:20.772-08:002010-11-13T20:41:20.772-08:00Smart lady! Great shopping outfit because your co...Smart lady! Great shopping outfit because your comfortable and in control. I like to also carry my trusty tape measure, a protein bar and water to help me make it through a shopping session. I only want to be dizzied by the selection;)<br /><br />L's new shoes look great. My husband has only found things he likes at the Winners in Toronto. I wish we went there more often.<br /><br />Sassy Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315884681837217093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-22791283111099699012010-11-13T18:54:48.856-08:002010-11-13T18:54:48.856-08:00I want to shop with you! Other than my brother I ...I want to shop with you! Other than my brother I haven't really shopped with someone who has the stamina that I do. I love to go through entire shop just to see what's there, just in case there is something special lurking. I really like your shopping dress. Simple, but very cute.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447252967846432732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-2792427396038478092010-11-13T18:34:32.289-08:002010-11-13T18:34:32.289-08:00D-Meds, aw, you can do it on your own, I know you ...D-Meds, aw, you can do it on your own, I know you can! <br /><br />Steph, thanks! Nothing steams me like wishing I'd grabbed something earlier and finding out it's gone.<br /><br />Thanks, Freeda!<br /><br />Ralph, thanks, glad you found it useful. Methodical works! No, you're never committed to an item until you've bought it and ripped the tags off.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-16745351806991475402010-11-13T18:30:06.963-08:002010-11-13T18:30:06.963-08:00The outfit priorities, cart method, pre-dressing r...The outfit priorities, cart method, pre-dressing room eliminations and rack search techniques are exactly what I did back in my Value Village thifting heydey. Sounds like I was doing something right!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500987056424242419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-41180235472735856832010-11-13T18:13:22.032-08:002010-11-13T18:13:22.032-08:00I find it interesting, and instructive, that you h...I find it interesting, and instructive, that you have a deliberate method of shopping. My haphazard approach could use some of your calculated approach. <br /><br />I've often lost the chance to buy something I liked because I didn't do what you do (toss it in a cart); when I returned to get it, it was gone. It never occurred to me that putting something in a cart is a reversible act; Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-3012138844518546592010-11-13T17:10:51.470-08:002010-11-13T17:10:51.470-08:00Ditto Megan Mae!Ditto Megan Mae!freedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022216289165895374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-80924756803925875762010-11-13T16:54:30.028-08:002010-11-13T16:54:30.028-08:00as my dad would say, "Boffo post!"
very...as my dad would say, "Boffo post!"<br /><br />very interesting and complete, from dressing strategy to how to keep your finds from accidentally going home with someone else. Brava!!! stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-1286758435207113692010-11-13T16:53:24.621-08:002010-11-13T16:53:24.621-08:00Wow. You and A-Dubs are the masters of this. I u...Wow. You and A-Dubs are the masters of this. I usually shop at Winners with A-Dubs (well, when we lived in the same city) and she is very much of the throw-it-in-the-cart-and-decide-later mentality. And she always finds fabulous stuff. I need shopping mentors way over here on the east coast!<br /><br />Can't wait to see your stuff in action.Dorky Medievalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315923833394951014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-60076002464782245202010-11-13T15:40:56.051-08:002010-11-13T15:40:56.051-08:00Megan, great minds think alike, hee! Yeah, I'v...Megan, great minds think alike, hee! Yeah, I've heard those stores are similar. Thanks!<br /><br />Cara, I don't think it matters what order you shop in at all - whatever works for you! There are two Winners in my city - the other one sucks, if I recall.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-69907426471407993282010-11-13T15:36:17.643-08:002010-11-13T15:36:17.643-08:00We have almost the exact opposite organizational s...We have almost the exact opposite organizational strategy at Winners - I start with the clothing, then outwear, shoes and finally hosiery and belts! However, the three Winners locations I visit with any frequency (not that much!!) aren't very high trafficked, so the chances of something going MIA is highly unlikely. <br />Have you tried different Winners? I find that of my "three"Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841483032637664853noreply@blogger.com