Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Shopping at Ross

My son, Dan, has many talents.  One of which is knowing how to find awesome buys at Ross!  I have been the grateful recipient of his gifts, most of them footwear.  Here is a Christmas gift from 2 years ago. These chic, Italian, plastic, pink, boots are the greatest!  I put them right on when I got them and did a dance!  That's how awesome they are!  That was the last time I wore them because I didn't have anything to wear them with...until now!



This year Dan out-did himself!  Imagine my surprise when I opened up the brightly wrapped Christmas box to discover this coat!  This is Clara. I don't usually name my articles of clothing, but a pink and gray wool, plaid coat with pleats in the back, a belt that ties 2 inches above my natural waist line and a fur collar deserves a name!  She is a magical coat.  Just the other night, while wearing Clara, I went to pick up a pizza and when I questioned the price of the pizza, the guy knocked off $7.00!
People open doors for me,  checkstands at Wal-mart open up when I'm ready to check out, I drove to my daughter's house in half the time that it usually takes and without a police escort!



Did I mention that it also keeps me warm?  What a coat!  What a gift!  Thanks, Dan!


Now, if I could just find those pink boots!
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27 comments:

  1. Kristina P.December 29, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    That coat is awesome! I never shop at Ross. I always forget about it.

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  2. Melissa MillerDecember 29, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    ~WOW! What a magical and gorgeous coat. You are so pretty Connie!

    Many Blessings & Happy New Year!
    ~Melissa :)

    PS I love Ross too!

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  3. BarbalootDecember 29, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Love the picture of you in the coat! Fantastic:)

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  4. ValerieDecember 29, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Please send Dan my way! It seems I never find a good deal... even at Ross. (I had to stop and even think if there is a Ross close to me... I guess there is!)

    As for Wonderful Clara, she's definitely a keeper. May your weather stay cold for a long time so you can keep wearing her!

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  5. ValerieDecember 29, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    That coat looks so good on you! And I love that you named it...I mean her. :)

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  6. KazzyDecember 29, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    You look smokin' in that photo!

    I would like a magic coat to get myself deals on pizza and other discounts.

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  7. Julie HarwardDecember 29, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    HOW CUTE...THE BOOTS AND THE COAT AND THIS POST! LOVED IT ALL!!! Come say hi :D

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  8. Welcome to the Garden of EganDecember 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Love the coat! You look like a movie star! Can I have your autograph?
    Lucky you to have Dan to search out such great things.
    I can't imagine the magic that will happen when you find the boots. You better go out and buy a lottery ticket when you do.

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  9. UnknownDecember 29, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    OOh, Clara is awesome (and your son for finding her for you!). Somehow giving her a name has made her even more magical... Maybe I need to go comb the racks and Ross and find a magical coat (or shoes for that matter) for myself. Hmm...

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  10. Ann MarieDecember 29, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    That is a magical coat! :)
    I love the boots too!
    I love pink.. and I love Ross..

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  11. RebeccaDecember 29, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Wish you had video of your dance in those pink boots! They look like Barbie shoes- shoes that you would never be able to bend your toes in because they have zero flexibility.

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  12. JoanieDecember 29, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I am glad that I was able to see Clara before I go back to China. I know she is going to keep you warm all winter long :) You are so stylin

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  13. BrendaDecember 29, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful! I love it!
    Happy New Year!

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  14. CamilleDecember 29, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I wish I had a coat like Clara. Maybe she can come "visit" me one of these days? :)

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  15. Muthering HeightsDecember 29, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    That coat is ADORABLE!!

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  16. Small HouseDecember 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Wonderful BOOTS! Hope you find them!!!! Your son spoils you... The coat is great. It's a coat worth naming. You're a lucky duck that's for sure.

    Looks like you had a great Christmas, and for that I am happy!
    Sandra

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  17. gigiDecember 30, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    I can see why the Seas just part when they see you coming! Lucky you to have your fashion expert.

    I think that next year you should wrap it up and regift it to one of your lovely daughters and just keep the joy going round and round!

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  18. YvonneDecember 30, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    You look so adorable in that pink coat--would love to see it with those boots.

    I haven't been to Ross in years--we don't have them here in Canada and I forget whenever I'm in Utah.

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  19. MichelleDecember 30, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Oooo I need a coat like that. You make a great model for it.... Should I ask what other presents Dan buys for other people? I have a feeling there are some doozies in there.

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  20. The Newest MexicansDecember 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    You LOST those BOOTS!!!!??

    I don't even know who you are anymore.

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  21. ValerieDecember 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Wow! That is one stunning coat!
    I hope you find the boots soon...
    I love your model pose.

    And...I love the PJ picture in your last post...You guys are so much fun!

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  22. The Pleasures of HomemakingDecember 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Love that coat! You look fantastic in it. I like Ross. I'm always pleasantly surprised when I go there.

    Happy New Year!

    Manuela

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  23. wendyDecember 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Totally stylish coast and love the boots. I love pink!! You look like a regular Diva my friend.

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  24. peggyDecember 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I see that reading your blog will be fun, sadly we don't have a Ross here in Michigan. I wouldn't mind a pink coat and boots even at my age. I do have a neon green coat so I can find myself when I get lost. I'll visit you often, thanks for visiting me, and happy new year too.

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  25. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Oh Clara...Oh Christmas!

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  26. NatalieDecember 31, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Where oh where are those boots?

    You look so beautiful and I do love the coat. What a great gift.

    I wish you and your family a wonderful New Year.

    Love n' hugs.

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  27. JennyJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    She is beautiful! Looks warm and comfy.

    I really love the boots!

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