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The Gaydi Project and I went shopping yesterday and she asked me if I’d ever seen the back room at Loehman’s. I thought this was a rather personal question and one that should never come from your mother. But I played along and let her guide me. Turns out, it’s literally called The Back Room and they have some fantastic designer stuff in there! I found a simple, sleeveless black wrap dress with a plunging neckline by Diane von Furstenberg that would be perfect for our trip next month; I remember reading an interview with the designer years ago and she mentioned she likes to create dresses that don’t make any noise when they slip to the ground. What could be sexier than a silent dress? Right. I knew I’d always loved her clothes and that comment solidified it.

But I didn’t buy the dress because I’m an idiot.

I bought a pair of jeans instead. It’s a sickness, my endless quest for the perfect jeans. In the dressing room, I wedged myself into the pants with the flap pockets and perfect amount of distressing at the hip. They were cute but they were tiiiiiiiiight. I could zip ‘em up and I could breathe, but I needed another opinion.

“Mom, what do you think?”
“They look great, Aaryn.”
“But do you think maybe they’re too tight? I mean look at my butt.”
“Your butt looks darling. I don’t think they’re too tight at all…Then again, my mother was the Queen of Camel Toe, so consider your source.”

I’m taking the jeans back right now and buying that dress.
Happy weekend.


14 Comments

Never heard of the Back Room??

It’s brilliant!

I have found some great pieces there including a Dana Buchman skirt and a beautiful silk Donna Karan blouse, both still part of my wardrobe.

Posted by Martha on 13 June 2008 @ 3pm

I have just 2 questions:
1. Your mother said that?!
2. Is this the Loehman’s in L.A. next to the Beverly Center? Because I don’t recall a “Back Room” either. I mean, I remember seeing a fancy prom-dress-filled, slightly separate room in the back, but I don’t remember the sign. Is that the room?

Anyway, your post made me laugh! Found you via Ms. Farklepants.

Posted by Margaret on 13 June 2008 @ 3pm

Wise choice! DVF is a brilliant designer.

Posted by Tootsie Farklepants on 13 June 2008 @ 5pm

Loehman’s is my favorite–I recently got 3 great dresses for the price I’d pay for 1 at Nordstrom.

Posted by Jenn @ Juggling Life on 13 June 2008 @ 9pm

Keep the jeans AND go buy the dress. I love your camel toe. I know. I’ve been in it.

Posted by Cheri @ Blog This Mom! on 14 June 2008 @ 8am

judging by the pictures i’ve seen, you look absolutely fantastic in everything you put on. I’ve already been inspired by several of your shots for ones of my own :)

also, your mom cracks me up. :)

Posted by Mary on 14 June 2008 @ 12pm

Buy the dress, buy the dress. Never pass up a perfect dress.

Posted by Smalltown Mom on 14 June 2008 @ 5pm

Your blog made me laugh out loud…. even though I was there! (Buy the dress!)

Posted by bordtodth on 15 June 2008 @ 8am

is it for our wedding? should I wear black, too,or some other, complementary color?

Posted by stacy on 16 June 2008 @ 11am

Loehmann’s always surprises me, probably because I forget it’s there and then I always end up finding something when I wander in. Keep the jeans; the camel toe will stretch out. And go back for the dress before someone reads your post and snags it!

Posted by dgn on 16 June 2008 @ 5pm

Please excuse my age and innocence – what the hell is a Camel Toe?

Posted by bonzize on 16 June 2008 @ 6pm

camel toe isn’t sexy?

Posted by scoutj on 16 June 2008 @ 7pm

Never mind – I googled it. How can I be 62 and not know this?

Posted by bonzize on 17 June 2008 @ 11am

I, too, wasn’t sure what a camel toe was, so I Googled it-I wish I hadn’t. That looks seriously painful. I hope the dress was still there.

Posted by Mrs. G. on 17 June 2008 @ 3pm

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