So it's safe to say that this week I've spent more than my fair share of time at my local Westfield. And I'm pleased to say that in doing so, not only have I contributed heavily to Westfield's quarterly profit levels but I've also finished all of my Christmas shopping AND wrapped everything. Everyone has a talent. I think I've found mine.
And I'll tell you one thing that I know for sure. Christmas at the shops brings out all sorts. I've seen it all this week, so here we go with my 5 Weird Things I've seen at the shops...
#1 Bluetooth ear pieces. Look, I am all for safety and I'm hardcore against talking/texting on your phone while driving, but rest assured, if you use your ear piece to conduct a phone conversation while strolling through the aisles of your local Target, you are going to look a little bit mental. Partly because you look like you're talking to yourself, but mainly because YOU LOOK LIKE YOU'RE TALKING TO YOURSELF. Please somebody, make it stop.
#2 Bare Feet. Listen up peeps, cos I've got some breaking news for you....shoes are not an optional extra when you go to your local Westfield. Or anywhere else for that matter. The end.
#3 Neon jackets for 8 year olds. Ok, so a while ago I had a hardcore whinge about slutty denim shorts for 8 year olds, which you can read here, and it seems that clothing designers are starting to take note. Although now they've gone in the complete opposite direction and have whipped up classic pieces like structured jackets and peplum frocks for kids. Which, I think are awesome, but really, does Sophie want to spend her Summer looking like she's about to sit down and do some hardcore dictation for her boss? I'm guessing not.
#4 Budgie Smuglers. Good lord. Where do I start? In my humble opinion, speedos/dick togs/budgie smuglers are right up there with Crocs. I mean, I look at them and I think, "Who the hell is wearing these things?" and then BAM! a random comes along and whips them off the shelf to try on. Seriously. People actually buy these things and wear them. Please somebody, make it stop.
#5 BYO Bags. Remember the old days, which was about a year ago, when you went to the shops and didn't have to a) BYO shopping bags or b) pay 20 cents for a crappy shop bag that splits the minute you put anything heavier than a sock in it? Yeah, well now it seems that at certain stores, not only do you have to BYO bag but you also have to pack it too. That's right. You hand over your purchases, the sales girl will swipe them, ask you if you have your own bag and then watch you pack it yourself. She won't offer to help, but she will stand there impatiently waiting for you to do her job while picking the nail polish off her fingers. Please somebody, make the crappy customer service stop.
How about you? Seen anything weird at the shops lately or is that just me?
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