My two shopping lists ETA photo

Tomorrow, tomorrow,
I’ll be there tomorrow.
It’s less than a day away!

Tomorrow I will be checking a nice large bag and flying out to see my sister for a long weekend of Twin Time and retail therapy.
I am soooo excited!
I have two lists to work from. I have them printed off and ready to hand to my sister upon my arrival.

My “Look For” list:
Lighter colored shoes (probably mules and flats) to bookend my hair.
A light colored handbag (white, cream, blush, light tan?) to work with my new hair and new shoes.
Toppers....thinking some knit blazers....soft but with some structure
Soft, fluid patterned blouses (similar to the yellow I just wore, perhaps)
An asymmetrical skirt
White cropped jeans
Faux wrap top
Accessories....likely to find some scarves and jewelry
Keeping eyes open for florals, YELLOW and plaid

My “No Matter What I Say, Don’t Let Me Look At” list:
Solid color pants of any style.
Sleeveless dresses
Heels over 2”
Solid color jerseys

Ok. Now I’ve done it. Shared it with all of you. Please do your best to hold me accountable!

TTFN (ta-ta for now)

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7 years ago

Anonymous

Good for you!!!!! I need a "No Matter What" list.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Wooohoooo, you have fabulous positive energy, Mainelady. Love that you created TWO lists. Forbidden items are great to note down. That works well for me too.

Have a beautiful time and safe travels. Exciting, and much love to you.

jussie

Veteran

Have a fab time! Can’t wait to see what you come back with. And NO forbidden items!

LaPed

So organized!! Your "look for" list sounds very bright, crisp and spring-like. Have a blast!

I think it is hilarious you have a” no matter what I say “ list.
Do you really think that is going to work with your twin?
You know those are the first things she will drag you to.
Good luck with that plan- lol
Kidding aside- have a safe and wonderful trip- lots of pics

rachylou

Nice!

Kathie

Safe travels, and have a wonderful time!

Barbara Diane

Sounds like so much fun! And you are well prepared. Can’t wait to see what you find.

Have fun with twin and fashion. Your lists are smart and real.

Jaime

Yay, I love stories about happy twin sisters (as the mother, although my sister is almost my age too)!

Carla

What a great shopping list! (And the no-go,list is just plain wise.) have fun with your sister.

Bijou

You are sure to have a wonderful time. Your lists are perfect. Fluid enough to enjoy what is on offer but constrained so that you will not go off on a tangent.

Katerina

Mainelady, have a great time! Your lists are perfect.

Cardiff girl

Have a fabulous time and good shopping!

Michell

Active Member

Very nice! your are list are perfect!

Staysfit

Have a super time! Your list looks thoughtful, and maybe it will work, if someone looks at it while you’re shopping! Lists and notes tend to get scrunched up in the bottom of my handbag, and sit there forgotten until I clean out my bag and switch to the next.......plus, if I’m with someone I haven’t seen for a while, like DD, I would be too distracted by talking with her. I think I mentioned my trick of taping it to my wallet so I am forced to see it when I pay. Another strategy is to wrap it onto my wallet with a rubber band. That’s me though! I’m sure you won’t have that problem! Have fun with your sister!

Mainelady

Thank you all for your support and well wishes. I am over the moon excited for our time together. For the next 4 days my happiness factor with be my other half. There really is no other relationship quite like ours. Try as I might, I can’t put how special our bond is into words.

My sister just sent me her lists. Yet again. It seems we have a lot in common!

Here are the notes from my sister:
I promise to hold you accountable and to remind you of what you already have!
You will still have plenty - plenty of fun options!
I love your list and it will be a blast tracking your things down!
My list of "no, no, no way" includes
pants, tote bags, outerwear - but I can get vests -

my wish list starts with shoes - low or flats, sassy and jazzy only - unless they are awesome slip on sneakers!
tops - jersey/fluid - patterned or plain - my tops are in serious need of replacing and updating
scarves!
a rolling tote that screams style!
cardigans or knit/flexible blazers
maybe some linen tops/tunics for work - will depend on colors and my attitude at the moment!
sister smiles - I am totally collecting those!

Wishing you all a beautiful day....make sure you add in a happiness factor, or two!

Elizabeth P

This is awesome on so many levels. have a wonderful visit!

The Cat

Exchanging two kinds of lists sound like a great idea. I wish you happy days with your sister.

Jane

What a great time you will have! So many different things to look for when you combine your two lists. It sounds like you could both have fun looking for scarves.

Colette

Have a wonderful time! I’m a list maker and I try my best to shop from my list. It takes practice (or is it discipline?) but I’m getting better at it. I keep my list in Notes on my phone so I always have it.

Sara L.

Great idea to make a "No Matter What" list. I need to do that more often because I tend to be drawn to the same things over and over.

anne

Sensible lists. Enjoy your time with your twin!

JAileen

Hey! Have fun!

Thank you all. We are bound to have more fun than most people should be allowed. The lists.....well we do have a good plan! I have paper copies to give my sister. I have my list in notes and I have a firm resolve. Our intentions are very good!
We will see how well we can rein in our enthusiastic impulses. Twin and I are famous for cheerleading great outfits in the dressing room. Strategy number 1) will be to not even go near the racks with the forbidden fruit. Strategy number 2) if near the forbidden items, do not pick them up. Repeat, do NOT pick them up! Strategy 3) pray.

You're a cutie-patootie.

Hahaha, thanks Angie! I am overjoyed to be on my way to see my sister. I hope my happiness is spilling over to others.

The positive energy bounces off ALL your posts, sweet Mainelady. Thank you for being you.

Adriana

Yes, it does! You look good in your travel outfit and your no-list is something I can use. Have fun.

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