Right On, AJWright
I love those types of stores, you know, the kind where you walk in and immediately spot five color-coordinated racks of purses. You know, the kind of store that is full of awesome finds at amazingly low prices. You know, stores like Marshall’s, TJMaxx, and AJWright? I love these types of stores for so many reasons. Selection. Affordability. Purses!
The way I carry on about the purses, you’d think that I bought a few last night at the AJWright Pre-Grand Opening event that I was invited to. I didn’t, though, because I really am not in the mood to be served with divorce papers. Plus, I have a whole box of timeless* purses that I never use. I did fondle all the great bags. I did daydream a little bit about carrying a yellow leather bag on my shoulder. I did hear a choir of angelic voices, singing sweetly, as I browsed the bountiful racks.
Back to the event:
I was invited to partake in a little bit of a shopping spree. Well, not a little bit…a lotta bit! I, along with a few other bloggers, was given a $100.00 gift card to spend any way I wanted at the new AJWright that opened today in Lithonia, GA. If you’ve ever been to an AJWright you know that a hundred dollars can totally go a long way. I’ve frequented one of these stores in Buffalo, and I have always been satisfied. Some of my favorite skirts are from there, and boy do I love skirts. More than purses, even!
I got to meet some of the people behind the event. I got to see and meet fellow bloggers. Then Mama treated herself to some new clothes for the Type-A Mom Conference, coming up in a month!
When all was said and done I ended up with a pair of jeans, a skirt (surprise, surprise), five tops in various styles, a new leather wallet, a pair of awesome shoes, and a set stone coasters for our table. The best thing about it was that I only went $6.00 over my $100.00 budget.
There were other perks, too!
Dinner: A fabulous, healthy, and very tantalizing mix of grilled chicken with artichokes, cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, grilled vegetables, a baked angel hair pasta dish, roasted potatoes, and some breaded portabella mushrooms with a chunky red sauce (that I totally regret not trying).
Limousine: My driver, Tony, picked me up at 3:45pm. The time spent in the L-series Lincoln Towncar was most enjoyable. We had some great conversation and not only was he super smart, he was super funny!
Oh, and people stare at the windows of a limo. Who could it be in there? Don’t you know? It’s Secret Agent Mama, yo!
I had a great night and I can’t wait to wear all my new clothes. Thanks to AJWright for inviting me out. It was GRAND!
*timeless: this is an inside joke between Michael and myself. I apparently have a million purses that I never use, but–Oh Em Gee–they are totally timeless!
Tagged: AJWright, Grand Openings, Lithonia GA
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Oh, my gosh! I was going to be all jealous, but then I read that your dinner had olives in it, and I was like, Phew! Glad that wasn’t me! Seriously, what a blast! I would love to participate in something like that. You came away with a TON of great stuff with your gift card and $6. Those maxi-dresses look super cute, and how special are YOU to have a limo driver with everyone staring at you!
I hope we get to see some pictures of you modeling your new finery!
So jealous! What a great deal and I love those stores! Ross and I are like, best friends. And I have the same issue with purses. They are so great, especially since you can never get too fat or skinny for them. They always fit JUST right.
New clothes, a limo and they fed you? Day-um! That was a great date. I bet you will look fabulous at TypeA.
So fun! Man how can I get invited to a fun thing like that? And FOOD too? :)