Did I mention that my daughter Jordana likes to shop? Actually she's passionate about shopping. These pictures were made AFTER we'd spent more than an hour-and-a-half in one London store with four floors - the first hour with me having no idea where she was! At last I found her, completely oblivious to the time, pulling more clothes off the rack to try. After she'd tried these on, she wanted to try still more garments, naturellement!
While I was waiting, I watched the parade of girls ranging in age from 9 upwards going in and out of the changing rooms. I was surprised to see some young girls aged 9 or 10 overly-preoccupied with fashion - wearing full makeup, nail polish, carefully-styled hair and the latest fashion fads.
After paying for Jordana's purchases, she put her coat back on to brave the elements, then voila! She discovered the vintage department of this particular store, from whence I had to drag her out 40 minutes later. She was looking for a New Year's Eve frock that didn't need alterations, as she's arriving in Savannah just in time for a New Year's celebration.
One of Jordana's friends from university arrived this afternoon and she was describing this particular store, "It's cheap, the clothes are really cool and it's gigantic!" And she said she could have spent hours longer there, if I hadn't "forced" her to go to another store (where of course she also found things she liked and/or needed).
No, I didn't buy the Tara plate! I think it was part of the display and not for sale, although it didn't occur to me to ask. :)
Posted by: Paris Parfait | 23 December 2006 at 23:20
Aw to be young and small again! My SIL found some excellent gowns for my niece (about a size 0!) at a vintage store. Both were about $100 and were 1950s vintage. They were absolutely gorgeous and she looks gorgeous in them, even while wearing bobby socks! How fun!!
Posted by: Rosa | 23 December 2006 at 06:39
Happy Holidays and a New Year, Lady!
I can't wait to find the vintage store this time next year! I want those tights. Does England put things on sale after the seasons over too?
smiles. ~GoGo
Posted by: GoGo | 22 December 2006 at 20:07
Loved the Tara plate! What a nice time to spend with your daughter. Much peace and merry Christmas wishes to you. x, jp
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 22 December 2006 at 19:38
HeHeHe Sounds like she had a ball ;) How's your body feeling after all that shopping? LOL xxoo
Posted by: Tammy | 22 December 2006 at 19:24
What FUN! 'fess up...so did you BUY the Tara plate?? I sure hope so :-)
Jordana may well be the Master, but I have it on good authority (i.e., me..lol) that she comes by it honestly...and that would mean that she not only has exquisite taste but spends her money wisely!
Posted by: susan | 22 December 2006 at 16:28
How fun to be able to spend time with her watching her do something that she enjoys! Thanks for sharing the pics - it was fun to see what kind of shops you were visiting. You are so good to share your pictures with us - I need to remember to keep my camera with me more when I go out! :)
Posted by: Kim G. | 22 December 2006 at 07:42
Oh My God, Collaged Styrofoam heads up there! I love that!
Posted by: krista | 22 December 2006 at 05:10
Looks like you had a great time, and made some memories you are unlikely to forget! I envy you having a daughter to shop with...my son only likes buying cars and computer stuff!
Posted by: Becca | 22 December 2006 at 04:41
I'm loving this virtual shopping that I may experience a zillion miles away. Thank you. And did I mention that your daughter is gorgeous?
happy holidays!
sage
Posted by: sage | 22 December 2006 at 04:05
Go Jordanna! ha! If she comes to Charleston while visiting Savannah tell her to look me up ! ha! I love vintage clothes etc.! She is such doll!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 22 December 2006 at 02:46
I'm a shopper, too - I have a friend with whom I can spend (and have, on many occasions) up to nine hours shopping without even noticing the time go by!!
Posted by: twitches | 22 December 2006 at 02:42
Reading your entry today reminded me of when my Mom & I go shopping. My Mom seems to think I take forever; she is constantly dragging me out of the stores. lol! Recently, she has vowed not to go shopping with me at all. lol! I think she's only kidding though. :)
Posted by: Javacurls | 22 December 2006 at 00:00
She does like sparkly things! I wish you and your family a great Christmas, and want to thank you again for allowing me yo travel with you! Never could have done it without you!
Posted by: pepek | 21 December 2006 at 23:00
That store is right up my alley! I love the glimpse of your daughter and it seems like you're having a fantastic time. I wish I was in Paris, sigh.
Posted by: kristen | 21 December 2006 at 21:44
I'm not crazy about shopping but whenever I'm out with my daughter, we have so much fun. Like YESTERDAY. Next time I'll take pictures too.
Posted by: annieelf | 21 December 2006 at 21:16
I had to laugh, the shopping situation sounded so familiar (with 2 daughters, it's double the fun - and trouble getting them out of the store; add granddaughters, and you might as well find a comfy chair).
I love the "Tara" starlet plate - how fun!
xo
Posted by: tinker | 21 December 2006 at 19:24
Tara,
What a wonderful time you had!
rel
Posted by: rel | 21 December 2006 at 19:16
I hate to shop. It takes all the energy right out of me. Yet I can see from these photos that the store you were in was pretty cool. Maybe I'm just shopping in the wrong places?!!
Posted by: ally bean | 21 December 2006 at 18:43
I typically LOATHE shopping...except in thrift or vintage stores, so I would have been all over that place. :) As for the tweens (is that what they're calling them now?), I think our (at least American) media sells them a bad bill of goods WAY, WAY too young. Makes me sad that they can't just be little kids.
Posted by: Marilyn | 21 December 2006 at 18:08
I'd love the vintage store myself. It is so much more fun than shopping for new stuff.
Posted by: sarala | 21 December 2006 at 17:57
Kindered Spirit of my 17 years old daughter :-)
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 21 December 2006 at 17:34
Wow, I'm really not a shopper like that. When I need things I kind of grab and get out. I get a little intimidated in department stores, always have, like the girls who work there are looking down their sly noses at me. Bah! As for the young girls, I have lately been noticing the exact same thing -- mini women, in stylish expensive outfits, with makeup and jewelry, acting very poised and with shopping bags over their little arms filled with more mini-women accessories!! Weird.
Posted by: Laini | 21 December 2006 at 17:13
The store looks like heaven. 10 is waaaay too young for make up and preoccupation with such.
Posted by: S. | 21 December 2006 at 17:05
Why am I not surprised that the woman with a style I covet has a daughter that it comes naturally to? Her choice of fabrics says it all.
I love the Jeepers Peepers wall!!!
And those plates are so cute - they look like some pink ones I'm searching high and low for.
Posted by: holli | 21 December 2006 at 17:04