January finds us adrift in shopper's purgatory, a retail limbo in between seasons, a place where shopping has lost its purpose. After Christmas sales are a fading memory and winter sale items are running out of stock. It's too late to buy a pair of boots and too soon for sandals. Department stores offer some comfort with white sales and clearance racks but that's weak subterfuge for the aisles raked barren to make way for the coming spring merchandise. Garish Valentine's Day merchandise tries to distract us with sweets and love notes but we know better. There's no good shopping for a few more weeks. Some shops even try to tease us with previews of warm weather clothes, knowing that a crocheted dress would languish in our closet for months.
Times like these that are about planning not action. This is a window of opportunity to explore our coming style options, make some choices and save accordingly. Will you revamp your whole wardrobe in the spring? Or will you just get a few pieces to update your old favorites. In any case, you'll probably try to find your way back to the gym as well. After a few weeks of holiday cocktails and rich meals I made my way back to the gym along with most of Chicago I think. It's been bumper to bumper on the stationary bikes and getting into a cardio-kickboxing class is like waiting to see Star Wars in '77. But hang in there my fellow shoppers. Get some exercise and build up your endurance for the coming shopping season.
Next time I'll give you the lowdown on spring/summer fashions.
Looking for ways to get back in shape? Start here!
Good Luck and Good Shopping
PS Just 4 more days until I leave for sunny Mexico!
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