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| - the clothes - i only really sort of like the styles here nowadays. five or six years ago, when i was really into what they had here, i would treat myself to a shirt or cardigan that was just too damn cute not to have. then, after shelling out 65 bucks for it, it would fall apart in the washing machine after three washes. it took me a year to learn to never pay more than $20 for anything at this place because no matter what it is, that's all it's worth.
the bags/sunglasses/jewelry/gloves/shoes/scarves - all pretty good, usually love the styles, but again with the price to quality ratio i rarely buy. you know those super-cute finglerless gloves that have a flip top to become mittens? you know how they're like $5 at target? they're $16-$24 here. it's tempting, but really, $16 and my hands will probably still be cold? can't do it.
the sheets/glasses/plates/housewares/rugs - semi-reasonably priced, only because sheets are kind of pricey everywhere. plate sets/glasses usually have great modern/retro design and are unique.
the kitsch - great. if i need a quick stop to get a unique/cool/funny/silly gift for a friend for their birthday, i can usually count on this place for some magnets, a book, an ashtray, a belt buckle, or any other random thing that people don't usually buy for themselves but are fun to own.
as you can see, the damn place may be overpriced, but it's diverse - in fact it only earned the stars it did because of that.
p.s. the employees have really perfected that bored/annoyed with the world attitude - no seriously, they have it down. i'm not even mad about it, i'm kind of impressed with their dedication.
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