Hmmm...shopping:)

I went on a shopping spree today. I didn't really spend a lot of money, but that's not what shopping is all about. I did, however, barely manage to brings the bags home. You see, I had (past tense) this gift card I got for my b-day 10 days ago, and I decided to enjoy it today. I can't say I wasn't tempted to use it the same evening I received it in mail, but I've managed to restrain myself. For 10 days. Back then, when I was younger, they had great stuff-for the summer. And this summer is almost gone. So today I got this fabulous fall coat and summerish shirt, which, in my defense, could be worn underneath the suit jacket. And I don't have a satin, red shirt anyway. And I CAN wear it to work. If I ever find one.
So, you see, I spent three hours shopping between the Fifth and Broadway, and all I actually spent was about $20. I love gift cards!
The shopping in New York, as you can imagine, is amazing! I like boutiques, but they are over my budget. So I shop in chainy but classy, mid priced stores like Bebe, VS or Zara. The clothes are affordable but stylish and of good quality.
I know, you have these stores all over the U.S., but they are different in N.Y.C. For example, B. had cookies and water for the customers. I know it's not champagne, but still...
It's also interesting that everything is bigger in N.Y.C.,but people. Except for some of the tourons. Now, they are one thing I don't like about N.Y.C. shopping. Too many people in these huge stores. They must make a fortune! Not the people, the retailers. But you can hear many foreign languages. For example, I've tried 238 coats on today, with the sound of Russian in the background. I was really temped to say to my fellow shopper and Russian looker, that her red was too red. I hope she went for the coat that was not on sale. Sometimes, there are reasons why some things are on sale.