I’ve been peeking in a bit over the last few days but haven’t had a lot of time to comment or post. I’ve enjoyed seeing your wiws and reading your year end reflections.

We’ve been in the Palm Springs area since Dec. 22 — thankful to have been among the lucky few whose travel plans were not materially affected by recent weather events.

Yesterday was the first chance for any real shopping, and even that was quite hurried.

I got to try on the Betsey Johnson sneakers in Macey’s, and was convinced I would remember what size I tried in case I decide to order them when I get home. My memory is already fuzzy on that but I think it was the 8.5. A little loose in the heel and with the platform not ideal for lots of walking or dancing, but they had some potential…

My score of the day was a pair of black coated Frame jeans on sale at Nordstrom Rack. I had hoped to find shoes but after striking out there I did a bit more looking and found these on a clearance rack (find below). After an additional 60% off the clearance price I paid all of $27 USD for these. I know it’s likely an old style by now, but new to me.

I actually count these as a “buy dressy items when you find them” item, as I think these jeans will dress up well.

I’m sorry I didn’t discover the rack of jeans until the end of of my time in the store as there were other styles I would have tried. Oh well. These jeans will be another fun experiment.

Wore the new Zara sweatpants for the first time last night - out to dinner on a patio in downtown Palm Springs. Loved them!

Uncharacteristically cloudy here today so maybe I will convince DH to try another shopping outing this afternoon!