Answer Me This

Happy July eve!

I am easing back into the blogging world today 

and joining Kendra for Answer Me This. 

Here are my answers to this week’s questions.

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How often do you take public transportation?

The public transportation here is limited and outside the hours of 9 to 5 a rarity. 

Being a Country Mouse living outside the city limits I have only used public transportation when traveling to larger cities or abroad. The novelty has not worn off for me and I still find it thrilling.

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How many cousins do you have? 

I have 17 in total; 8 on my mother’s side and 9 on my father’s. Getting everyone together is more and more challenging as the family grows, but we all try to stay in touch and close.

Some of the girls :)

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Have you ever fired a gun?

No. I have only had the opportunity once and I shied away from it because there were too many people around and my imagination only saw a vision of an accident. It is something that I would like to try someday, in a more controlled setting.

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 Do you ride roller coasters?

I will. They kind of terrify me, but the few opportunities I have had to go on one I have survived and enjoyed the ones that have as many straps as possible.

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What’s your favorite flower?

Lilies! I love this time of year when the lilies are blooming.

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Are you allergic to anything? 

Oh boy, yes; trees, grass, flowers, pollens, molds, mildews, hay, cats, dogs, pretty much any animal with fur, amoxil, clams, fragrances…and then there is the list of things that I am not technically allergic to, but cannot eat without a reaction: apples, bananas, melons, pineapples, mangoes, cucumbers, tomatoes…and I am mildly lactose intolerant.

Did I just get scratched off your dinner party list?

Where I Shop

Since last week,

I have become increasingly aware 

that I am not very adventurous when it comes to shopping.

I go to the same places over and over.

And if my trusty sources do not have what I am looking for,

I wait.

 

Unfortunately, this does not happen too often.

I have a talent for finding things that need a home.

 

 This fact, 

which started to reveal itself as I forced myself to not duplicate stores 

in my examples of trends last week, 

was confirmed as I unpacked in my hotel.

All my clothes and shoes, 

with the exception of college apparel, 

were from a handful of stores.

 

Which stores?

Awww, you like my clothes enough to want to know where I got them.

Thank you for the compliment.

I am happy to share with you.

Since you asked, 

of course.

 

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The Loft

Love, love, love Loft Petites.

This is my store.

I currently am wearing an entire outfit aquired from The Loft

over the past six years.

These items last and comprise most of my favorites and staples in my closet.

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New York & Company

 

 I think we can agree that the second worst item to shop for is pants.

Especially if you do not fall in the "average" or "regular" categories.

My curvy petite's from NY&Co fit my height and frame perfectly.

 No gapping, no belts, no hemming.

Three cheers!

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Macy's

 

Macy's shoes is the department I visit the most.

Every once in awhile, especially if there is a sale, I have found a great dress or top.

 

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Target

This almost goes without saying.

My Target clothing purchases, however, stay in the workout and pajama department.

As a petite shopper, my attempts in other areas

 have most often lead to an empty cart or return aisle.

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 Von Maur

Only four stores made it into my suitcase, 

but since I am linking up with Hallie for Five Favorites...

 I thought I should throw in the store 

the cocktail dress I did not pack would most likely come from.

 

Hope you are having a great week.

Even though I am enjoying my work conference, 

I am looking forward to the holiday weekend at home. 

Hugs, 

Christina