As I walked through the mall today, I couldn’t help but take notice of all the picture perfect displays in the store windows. Happy homes with coffee table books, martini glasses on the coffee table, throws “thrown” just so over the couch…those places are selling a way of life, not individual products. Even if I bought all of those things and put them in my home, it wouldn’t work. Don’t get me wrong - we have a nice house. We also have 3 kids and 2 dogs. I’m destined to have a bean bag in my family room for my son to play his video games on. Shoes will always be parked at the door to the garage. Homework is done on the dining room table.

That carries over to how I dress as well. I’m definitely a “Gap” kind of girl. Comfort always comes first. If you saw me dressed up for work, I’d probably be wearing a pair of Gap khakis, a a comfy shirt that doesn’t require ironing, and my Skechers flats. It’s just who I am - I have that “lived in” look. I’ve noticed a change at the Gap though, and this entry on the Belisi blog has something about it:

Belisi: luxe handbags at the Gap?

They’re keeping the fuctional and stylish work and casual wear, but they’re going upscale too. I don’t know about you, but I consider myself to be an average Gap shopper, and I’m not willing to fork over $200 for a Gap purse. Coach maybe, but not Gap. When I think of Gap, I think of it as being on step above Old Navy, Target, and JcPenney. I don’t think of it as a place to buy luxury items or $200 purcase. I think you’re going a bit off course here, Gap.