Retail therapy--going shopping because you're emotional, bored, it's too hot to be outside or any other reason you need to "just do it".
Yesterday a dear friend and I drove to Houston to pick up her son. Well wouldn't you know it...we just happened to meet him at the Premium Outlet Mall! I was thinking to myself, what distinguishes a "premium" outlet mall from a plain, ol' outlet? Is it just that the outside of the buildings look nicer or is it really that the stores that make up the premium place are that much better? My conclusion is this: the premium stores are sometimes higher end (think David Yurman and St John), but they throw in some average stores (think Ann Taylor Loft and Justice) just so all spending levels can feel comfortable.
Linda did some damage to her AMEX, but hey, everything was ON SALE! I spent exactly $5.62 for a top that was 75% off and I felt pretty darn good about that. Now that is premium savings!
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