jumping doris

My 12 year old is that strange mixture of teenager and child.
Into all the labels yet still playing with her toy horses.
Still cuddly most of the time but easily embarrassed in public!

lisag8070

ahhh the in between years...a fine line for the parent showing affection in public...

Sally Redux

Mine has only got one eye - the other being covered by a carefully-arranged piece of hair.

nethead

My 12 year old is more like a 22 year old. She's way more mature than I was at her age.

Sally Redux

My nearly-12-year-old is like I was at approx 16 I would say. It's just the way now unless you really manage to cut them off from the world.

nethead

Yeah, scary innit

Kaffy Mintcake

I think the Whirlwind t is kind of cute ... seriously!

Kaffy Mintcake

Interesting to read some of the shops people have checked out - I consider myself way too old to shop at Abercrombie, Hollister, Rampage, etc.

Sally Redux

Cap sleeves make me look like a navvy.

Kaffy Mintcake

I was looking at the print - kind of bohemian.

Sally Redux

A relative of ours works in garment manufacturing in Hong Kong - he asked me if I'd been in Chico's as it's one of their major contracts. However I haven't been in one. I like to cling to the belief that I can fit into Hollister stuff

Kaffy Mintcake

Hey - if you can wear Hollister more power to you! I wouldn't dare go in.

Chico's is my mother's favorite store - she's close to 70. I would describe it as somewhat ethnically inspired, somewhat shapeless clothing. Lots of bright colors and kind of wild jewelry, jackets, scarves, etc. I do have 1 pair of earrings that I bought there that I get frequent compliments on ... think - lots of beading added to Coldwater Creek if that makes sense. They only sell 4 sizes if I remember correctly (0, 1, 2, 3) - think 0 is small, 1 is medium, 2 is large, 3 is extra-large.

My favorite is probably Ann Taylor Loft - but as someone else mentioned - their inventory turns frequently so you could love everything one month and dislike it the next. I looked online earlier tonight and didn't see anything interesting at the moment.

Rampage ... I always thought those clothes were a bit ... hmmm ... cheap and a little slutty? Maybe that's not accurate - haven't been in there much.

I do wish there were more stores that were independent and interesting. I also like Urban Outfitters but we don't have one.

Ray

Life is made up of those dreams ....

nethead

And they are way overpriced. Have you been into a Hollister you can hardly see anything it's so dark. Phew now I feel really old haha.

Sally Redux

Chco's sounds like 'East' back in England - they have nice jewellery.

I don't think we have Rampage here.

My daughter likes to go to the independent boutiques nearby - they do have some nice things - but one has an overpowering owner who follows you around 'suggesting' purchases - I hate that.