A shopping trip today included a stop at the newly renovated Gap store. Have you been to a newly renovated store? It’s so different. Let’s start with the lighting – it’s sombre. It’s such a nice change, but it also makes me want to start calling the shop “the khaki cave.” Of course, the lighting is only gentle while you’re shopping – as soon as you hit the counter to pay, you’re under some sort of alien-abduction type lighting. Blinding. But it’s so worth it because they’re bringing cardigans back. How I’ve missed the cardigans.

Trends I saw today that I would like to end right.now:

• Babydoll anything.  Just because Nicole Richie wears it, doesn’t make it ok.
• Bows.on.everything.  I don’t need bows on my toes or around my neck.   Thank you.
• Leggings.  Die leggings die.
• Anything that makes  you look like an adult Strawberry Shortcake doll.  Seriously, lay off the ruffles and the puffed sleeves.
• 1940s telephone operator style outfits
• Plaid.  OMG.  Northern Reflections-esque purple and pink plaid is turning up in stores where there should be no plaid of any kind.