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Intermix: It’s the S-H-I-T!

I can’t post pics of my purchases from Intermix’s sample sale because they’re too wrinkled for their close-ups at the moment: Rest assured, they will be integrated with other items and photographed in outfit form for your viewing pleasure shortly. I can, however, gush about the unexpected awesomeness of said sale. For serious - I’ve never been more impressed by a discount shopping operation in my LIFE.

If sample sales busted out the fisticuffs, Intermix would kick Barney’s ass all over town. Firstly, the massive amount of apparel was organized according to item, size and even material. Jeans and pants were on separate racks; blouses and tees occupied different spaces; long jersey dresses were opposite short, chiffon party frocks. Nextly, the amount of smiling staffers not only kept things in their right place, but also managed to create a calm atmosphere despite the potentially volatile shoppers. Lastly, the music rocked. I don’t know if someone was dee-jaying or what, but the tunes put some extra bounce into everyone’s Havaianas, fo sho. The dressing room (pictured) was obvs a disaster area, but the fact that there even was one was more than enough.

While there was the usual don’t-touch-that-it’s-mine-ness from fellow shoppers, there were also some genuinely nice girls in attendance: One held a kickass, striped blazer as I browsed a rack nearby and had a puzzled look on her face. “That’s fabulous,” I offered. “Thanks! I’m torn between the navy and the red one, what do you think?” I suggested that, unless she was obsessed with red, navy was probably more versatile, she thanked me for my help and we parted ways amicably.

Intermix’s sample sale prices were remarkably reasonable too, but that’s another story for another post. Let’s just say my eyes almost popped out of my head when I realized how little I’d spent.