tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post5572069150648985550..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Snoop Shopping in the Largest Store in the WorldCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10989812402724126602010-11-12T05:38:31.122-05:002010-11-12T05:38:31.122-05:00Display racks help you to arrange the goods neatly...Display racks help you to arrange the goods neatly and would in turn boost your sales. Smart and attractive retail displays can lure the customers into the shapes. There are many types of display racks including slotted angles racks, slotted storage shelf, commercial slotted angles racks, and offices slotted angles racks. <a href="http://adequatesteel.com/slotted-angle-racks.htm" rel="nofollow">Slotted angles racks suppliers</a> provide attractive slotted angel racks in different-different shape and cost.ADEQUATE STEEL FABRICATORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135816746332230980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76870660608978890472007-10-03T19:31:00.000-04:002007-10-03T19:31:00.000-04:00Carolyn, What a wonderful informative report on RT...Carolyn, What a wonderful informative report on RTW. I am eager to take your advice and get out there. You really have your finger on it. Sure enjoy reading your blog and seeing your wonderful creations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61732388821871294462007-09-15T22:56:00.000-04:002007-09-15T22:56:00.000-04:00Hi Carolyn - great review! Thanks for reporting f...Hi Carolyn - great review! Thanks for reporting from the flagship store in NYC. When I snooped the new Vera Wang line for Kohls that I posted on SG last Monday it was much the same as you saw in the bridge lines. I was amazed at the cheesy, cheap fabrics and cheap, fast production techniques like serged or raw edges on tops and skirts. She used that clammy, slippery, polyester in tops, skirts and pants. The sheets are really nice though so I got a new set since all of her line was 30% off today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30848464563811898782007-09-15T11:25:00.000-04:002007-09-15T11:25:00.000-04:00I saw this post earlier in the week and just now h...I saw this post earlier in the week and just now had time to really read and enjoy it. Thanks so much for sharing your observations and analysis. This post is a great motivator for fall sewing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5012643722387847642007-09-15T11:09:00.000-04:002007-09-15T11:09:00.000-04:00Thanks for a great review of what's in the stores!...Thanks for a great review of what's in the stores! The clothes get more expensive and the quality gets worse and worse. Boy am I glad I sew!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-49393533453261146222007-09-12T23:26:00.000-04:002007-09-12T23:26:00.000-04:00Isn't it nice what you learned about your sewing? ...Isn't it nice what you learned about your sewing? All the effort you put into it is definitely worth it, isn't it? Congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35185982486781272752007-09-12T14:13:00.000-04:002007-09-12T14:13:00.000-04:00Just discovered your wonderful blog. I want you to...Just discovered your wonderful blog. I want you to know that I too do NOT have pierced ears. Ever want to borrow some earrings? Drop me a line!<BR/><BR/>Your work is lovely and so professional. I look forward to much good reading.Mrs. Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343472637614113892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50252456123684781912007-09-12T00:20:00.000-04:002007-09-12T00:20:00.000-04:00Carolyn, thanks for an interesting report. Your ne...Carolyn, thanks for an interesting report. Your new shoes are TDF !<BR/>As a girl from DownUnder,I recognised the Macy's photo and address. Three years ago, hubby took me to many landmarks in New York and one was this huge Macy's.<BR/>It was especially interesting as many years ago (c.1970) he worked his way through college with a job in the Sign Writing department at this Macy's.Vonnevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01219279680355389866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60606072407942779502007-09-11T11:36:00.000-04:002007-09-11T11:36:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing your snoop shopping trip.I'm ab...Thanks for sharing your snoop shopping trip.<BR/>I'm about ready for one. Loved your observations, and analysis.<BR/>I am baffled by the dictate to wear all black. Don't their fashion stylists Know that black doesn't look good on everyone? Amazing.<BR/>Shoe shopping - love the shoes. I went to Nordstroms yesterday and picked up a pair of brown (BROWN?!?) pumps from the sale rack - Stuart Weitzman on sale.Marjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695305834402487163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-26386737600302202692007-09-10T22:00:00.000-04:002007-09-10T22:00:00.000-04:00Carolyn, I throughly enjoy reading your posts, but...Carolyn, I throughly enjoy reading your posts, but this was one of your best. Thanks for taking the time to post about your findings, it's given me a lot to think about. Also, loooove the shoes. You have excellent taste. I'm gonna go out and buy the AK pattern now that you've seen the real deal at Macy's. Thanks for the tip. Also, I love that chocolate brown top! TDFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19594977198922508132007-09-10T13:23:00.000-04:002007-09-10T13:23:00.000-04:00Thanks for the snoop shop journey, I loved it. Oh...Thanks for the snoop shop journey, I loved it. Oh and the patent leather shoes to DF.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-82562179197924546882007-09-10T00:22:00.000-04:002007-09-10T00:22:00.000-04:00Carolyn - Thanks for the report! I have been trapp...Carolyn - Thanks for the report! I have been trapped at work for so long that I haven't had the time to get out to see the fall collections. That, and I live in the desert where it's resort casual pretty much all year round. Generally, the population resists considering woolen tweeds/plaids when the temperatures are in the 100s and will be so until the end of October...I agree with you regarding the general quality, as well. I think it started a long time ago, for at least as long as I've been shopping for myself. Tahari is my personal fave for quality and cut, but I usually stick to buying from TJ Maxx and Marshall's; $95 for a t-shirt? Only for the very stupid or the independently wealthy...rosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821550574752151039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-22680339807087232872007-09-09T23:35:00.000-04:002007-09-09T23:35:00.000-04:00First off the black patent leather slingbacks are ...First off the black patent leather slingbacks are TO DIE FOR! I need some. Thanks for report, sounds like you had much fun. I am going to treat myself to a field trip on my next day off.narcissaqtpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212462596426688434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60358667672766324792007-09-09T23:03:00.000-04:002007-09-09T23:03:00.000-04:00Thanks for all the great insight! We do not have ...Thanks for all the great insight! We do not have a nice department store where I live, so snoop shopping comes via the internet. Nothing like touching the real thing!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52565477188452607912007-09-09T22:49:00.000-04:002007-09-09T22:49:00.000-04:00Carolyn! Thanks for this wonderful post - I've bee...Carolyn! Thanks for this wonderful post - I've been debating over both of the patterns you mentioned so now I know I MUST purchase them.I guess I should do a little snoop shopping myself - the Mall of America has a Macy's as well as Nordstrom's and Bloomingdales. Did you bring a camera with you or use your cell phone?Sharon Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987831277077411438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-89834705478807662492007-09-09T19:51:00.000-04:002007-09-09T19:51:00.000-04:00I wonder how many of the Herald Square items will ...I wonder how many of the Herald Square items will filter out into the hinterland. Macy's West has been terrible in the past, so we'll see!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to know I'm on the cusp since I have the Vogue and the Simplicity you mentioned.<BR/><BR/>And, girl, love the shoes! I picked up two very dark brown (almost black) dresses at Chico's this weekend and those patent leather slingbacks look like they'd be a perfect match. Love your taste in shoes!!NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-45289607099802178922007-09-09T17:32:00.000-04:002007-09-09T17:32:00.000-04:00Hi Carolyn,This was fascinating.I wanted to tell y...Hi Carolyn,<BR/><BR/>This was fascinating.<BR/><BR/>I wanted to tell you that when I worked for Lord and Taylor years ago, if we wore pants, we had to have a jacket and must always have on pantyhose.<BR/><BR/>I've also started to notice the yucky acetate linings in the bridge lines. Not a fan.cidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71634019595493434842007-09-09T16:39:00.000-04:002007-09-09T16:39:00.000-04:00You are so lucky! What a fun afternoon. The last...You are so lucky! What a fun afternoon. The last time I was in a decent sized Macy's I was amazed, like you, at the quality vs. the price. I also know that my friends got tired of hearing me say, "I have a pattern for that" or "There is a pattern for that" or "I have fabric exactly like that" or "I know where to buy that fabric". <BR/><BR/>I love your "straight from the store" trend report - many of those things I'm going to use or have used. It's funny that you mention that faced, slit, turned back sleeve finish. That was popular in the 50's, too. Many suit sleeves had that treatment. <BR/><BR/>Wouldn't it be fun to do a group snoop shopping trip with a group of sewers who really know what they're looking at?Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-16094654344884756862007-09-09T15:35:00.000-04:002007-09-09T15:35:00.000-04:00Isn't snoop shopping fun? It's always interesting...Isn't snoop shopping fun? It's always interesting to see how rtw is made, especially the designer clothes. I love your purchases, especially the earrings.MarilynBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065506338445261303noreply@blogger.com