MINE

Shopping in an overly packed, popular store is something I prefer not to do, but still found myself doing just this yesterday at the H&M in midtown Manhattan. H&M offers hip and affordable fashion with many options. Style is key here, and it's rare I can't find something I want to purchase, in fact quite the contrary. This store was packed to the brim with shoppers yesterday and I did not have the good sense to cut my losses and leave. I choose, (read that again because I'm taking the blame), I choose to stay and shop in the midst of tourists, hard working women and teens looking for fashion. Lady Gaga blared overhead as I made a beeline for a cool looking coat. Another woman, looking a lot like a Kardashian came out of no where and started fingering through the exact rack I was working through. And just like a scene out of a movie we both grabbed a size 6 at the same time, the only size 6 on the rack. We both held on for dear life while smiling brutally at each other. No words were exchanged but if looks could kill, well you know where I'd be. For three minutes we looked at each other running scenarios through our heads about what happens next. Her perfume mixed with sweat was really starting to bother me so I finally said 'you win' and let go of my part of the coat. She smiled and folded it under her arm and sashayed away. I'm not afraid of confrontation, but that coat was so not worth it to me. Had it been a cashmere sweater marked 50% off that might have been a different story. Later I saw her at the check out. I had done very well in finding a few dresses and jeans. She purchased one simple sweater telling me the coat did not work out for her after all. Did I run back and look for it? No, who needs to wrap themselves up "that" everyday.

She white wine buzz words

• Muscadet
• Chablis
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Grigio

She Read

The DIY Crafty Bride Countdown by Khris Cochran.

She Fact

According to the Daily Mall Reporter, most women claim to be attracted to tall, dark, and handsome men but a new study shows that facial stubble and a geeky personality are now what is attractive to a woman. In a study, 41% of women preferred the unshaven look while a geeky personality came in second.

What type of guy does she like?

She Fashion

Lightweight scarves in the summer: 60% of Glamour readers polled say it's a DO.

She's Lovin'

• Nivea Good Bye Cellulite Gel-Cream
• Edy's Fun Flavors mini-size ice cream; cookie dough, peanut butter cup, double chocolate brownie, apple pie, and mocha almond fudge.
• Skinny Cow low-fat single-serve cups of Cookies n Cream, Caramel Cone, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Dulce de Leche.

She Questions

• -When she got married who was more nervous, she or he?
• -What's the best wedding advice she received? (enjoy the engagement!)
• -Has she ever tried to get back at an ex?
• -32% of women polled say they are still in love with one of her former significant others. Is she?
• -If a stranger is talking really loud on her cell phone and disturbing her, will she ask this person to be quieter?

She Vocab

• Date-iquette: what's proper on a date; who pays etc.
• Pet-iquette: what's proper when dealing with pets.
• Party-quette: what's right when receiving an invite, evite, etc.
• Friend-iquette: what's proper to disclose between close friends and new friends.
• Tech-iquette: does work stop at work or is it allowed at home, on a date, while shopping, etc.
• Debt-iquette: staying in your money realm, asking for separate checks, etc.
• Gift-iquette: What's right to give, and what's the proper thank-you to send.

She Sells

She might not be able to have a garage sale but that shouldn't stop her from getting a little cash for items she no longer uses or needs. No matter how much she dislikes something, there's a good chance someone else will pay for it. Here are a few site options:

• amazon.com
• cragslist.com
• ebay.com
• gazelle.com
• backpage.com

She can also donate items to receive a charitable deduction.

There are second hand stores like Play it Again Sports, Plato's Closet, Music Go Round, Buffalo Exchange, and GameStop where they will purchase items or sell them on consignment.

She Eat

Ice cream is a standard summer treat; knowing which holds the least calories is not always something she's aware of until now Here's a brief description on some popular scoops, their average size, and calories:

• Cold Stone: 5-oz scoop, 429 calories
• Haagen-Daz: 4-oz scoop, 417 calories
• Baskin Robbins: 4-oz scoop, 373 calories
• Carvel: 7.5-oz, 625 calories
• Ben & Jerry's: 6-oz scoop of sorbet 139 calories

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