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Post by Happygoin on Jan 19, 2013 13:22:24 GMT -5
I'm happy to report my efforts in bolstering the economy in Paris during the soldes.
I just returned from Paris with two young ladies, one of whom used to be my Teen Amie, but is now my 22-year-old amie. She, her girlfriend and I all bought either Longchamps or Coach bags at really terrific savings...50%...during the soldes. All were purchased at either Printemps or Gallerie Lafayette.
I will say for anyone looking, that Gallerie Lafayette had a much better selection of Longchamps bags than Printemps did. GL also had large bins of scarfs, all at E5 apiece. These were another big hit with the girls (for gifts) as was the lovely stained glass dome.
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Post by Shoesy on Jan 19, 2013 16:19:40 GMT -5
Good job, Happy !!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by geordy on Jan 19, 2013 17:17:39 GMT -5
Tough jog Happy..glad you were up to it!   And what exactly did you come home with? |
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Post by PariS on Jan 19, 2013 17:39:08 GMT -5
Good for you, Happy! We've got to keep them "bolstered" I might get to go in March after all (on again, off again, on again! ) so I'll try do my part too. |
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Post by jo on Jan 19, 2013 17:46:40 GMT -5
Ah, les soldes.....I will make it to Paris for them one day!
Sounds like you guys scored. Hope you had an awesome trip.
Jo
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Post by Happygoin on Jan 19, 2013 18:43:21 GMT -5
Jo, it was a complete (but happy) coincidence that we were there for the exact days of the soldes. So fun!
geordy, I'm not near smart enough to take a picture and post it here, but my Longchamps is black, about the size of an envelope clutch but with a strap. Plain, but classic...much like its owner.
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Post by geordy on Jan 20, 2013 9:38:47 GMT -5
Jo, it was a complete (but happy) coincidence that we were there for the exact days of the soldes. So fun! geordy, I'm not near smart enough to take a picture and post it here, but my Longchamps is black, about the size of an envelope clutch but with a strap. Plain, but classic...much like its owner. The description is fine.you know I'm not one to fault a lack of photos!   Classic yes...if by "plain" you mean good ole New England Yankee no nonsense stock..okay! ( good luck with the Pat's later..though I'm with Sis's team on this one (Ravens!) On one trip I was lusting after a smallish black Longchamp leather bag a Parisian was carrying ...spied her at an Annette nabe cafe , but decided I had "enough" black bags, esp since I'd been recently gifted a perfectly serviceble one by one of my sisters. But handbags are very personal items...it is nice, has some "snakeskin" trim and a little too much metal for my taste..makes a racket when you put it on a table , but i'd also go with something a bit plainer and classic! |
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Post by paris...ahh on Jan 21, 2013 13:03:59 GMT -5
Great luck for you and your travel companions. Nothing like a new purse.
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Post by Happygoin on Jan 21, 2013 18:54:22 GMT -5
Yep, I'm at that point in my diet where purses and shoes are my best friends. The clothes racks, not so much  |
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Post by mertoncoulter on Jun 27, 2013 0:15:57 GMT -5
The global financial meltdown over the last two years has had its predictable share of consequences on the Nigerian economy, but nothing has been more unexpected than the impact on the banking sector. When CEOs of the country's top banks collectively appealed last year for government intervention to mitigate recessionary effects on the Nigerian financial environment, it was a moment of national shock. Up until then, the Nigerian Central Bank had been enthusiastically assuring of the sound health of this sector. While none of the country's 25 major banks have officially asked for help, there are apprehensions that Nigeria might be tempted to take the bailout cue from the US and end up partly owning some of these institutions. The global example of state intervention in failing banks evokes grave misgivings in Nigeria, where banking operations were marked by extensive mismanagement and political interference in the pre-liberalisation era. The prospect of government re-investment is therefore understandably upsetting for many Nigerians, and not just in the matter of banks.
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Post by darbyheribert on Jun 27, 2013 23:46:28 GMT -5
The global financial meltdown over the last two years has had its predictable share of consequences on the Nigerian economy, but nothing has been more unexpected than the impact on the banking sector. When CEOs of the country's top banks collectively appealed last year for government intervention to mitigate recessionary effects on the Nigerian financial environment, it was a moment of national shock. Up until then, the Nigerian Central Bank had been enthusiastically assuring of the sound health of this sector. While none of the country's 25 major banks have officially asked for help, there are apprehensions that Nigeria might be tempted to take the bailout cue from the US and end up partly owning some of these institutions. The global example of state intervention in failing banks evokes grave misgivings in Nigeria, where banking operations were marked by extensive mismanagement and political interference in the pre-liberalisation era. The prospect of government re-investment is therefore understandably upsetting for many Nigerians, and not just in the matter of banks.
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Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha