i just found out that my friend's girlfriend works there and she told me that if i ever wanted anything, she could get it for me with her discount. i tried to play it cool, but i almost jumped for joy! of course the boy didn't understand what the big deal was.
i don't know that i would actually take advantage of this because i feel kind of weird about it, but maybe if something really amazing caught my eye.....
I am bravely going to post some of the things I would buy if I had a 40% discount, ignoring my own now-suicidal state. (seriously, final proof there is no god...)
OK, I love this, although I suspect many will not - it's $200 by grey Ant:
This is just plain gorgeous (In The Now $889 - yup - $889!!!)
The following Kimberly Faith jewelry:
These shoes by Kristen Lee and Nancy Geist (I never did get the Kristen Lee ones, although I am still thinking about it):
This velvet motorcycle jacket:
This Mackage jacket:
Necklace from Subversive Jewelry:
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OMG! I'm totally in love w/ the Hale Bob top Maddie posted. Thank god it isn't available in my size or I'd be slapping that baby on my credit card right now.
I second the gold Nancy Geist shoes Mia posted.
I also love almost everything on the Mackage site, esp this coat...
wow, i was too tired to go through the site last night but you ladies managed to pick out a number of things that i've been coveting.
so hot, though i fear it might look hideous on me
i love this so much it hurts. and it would be like $150something with the discount. hmmmm...
i really like the kimberly faith jewelry.
and mia, that dress is gorgeous. i saw it when i was browsing the other week and almost died when i saw the price!
i don't know, i feel kind of weird about asking this girl to use her discount for me. she's only been going out with my friend for a few months. but she did volunteer. i'll probably see her again soon so maybe i can try to work it into the conversation. do you guys think it would be weird or in poor taste for me to ask?
Hmmm...I don't think it would be that bad. She did offer and she should know better than to offer if she doesn't mean it.
My best friend works at a high end retailer and I sometimes ask her to get thinks for me w/ her discount. I don't take advantage of her and don't ask unless it is a significant amount of savings for me.
You could always give her an out, by reiterating that you will totally understand if she can't do it or if she doesn't feel comfortable doing it.
Of course, I've never worked in retail and I'm sure it can get annoying having people ask to use your discount.
cc, I think it would be best to let her job come up in normal conversation and then ask her about the discount. I don't think it would be too bad either to bring it up since she did offer the discount to you and in a really nice way.
I'm in love with the LAMB sweater too, and the Subversive necklace, all the Kimberly Faith jewelry, the gorgeous Mackage coat, and the peach Cigana top Maddie posted.
Here's some stuff I like...(I adore Girlshop...*sighs*)
(now on a side note, how can I get a job with them? )