A Shopping Trip to Lalaport

Today, my friend Kelly and I went to a nearby shopping mall - Lalaport. It took us about 45 minutes to get there, even though it was moderately close - traffic is pretty backed up even at 930am. The mall was very much like Tyson's - three levels, designer stores, a movie theater. Some differences: dining court is not fast food, there were many "home" stores, which were like Bed,Bath&Beyond + furniture, everything is gift wrapped.



Yes, this is Febreez and Downy Snuggles Lavender whatnot. Ant it's about $18. Yes, EIGHTEEN DOLLARS! It's like the equivalent of buying a French designer laundry detergent. The small bottles next to it are little samples so you can smell the product before buying it.



Weird little baby things, wearing hats that make them like animals, and you can buy accessories...weird.



The up-and-coming fashion in Japan, SCRUNCHIES.



My new favorite store: Afternoon Tea. Tea time here is a big deal, and it is a long proceedure to serve a formal tea. Therefore, there are many options for tea sets, aprons, placemats, napkins, etc., not to mention all sorts of teas! All loose-leaf of course. And chocolates, for desert, of course. Lindsay, this store reminded me of you. :)

Addtionally, everythign is gift wrapped. Buy a pair of socks? Well lets wrap it in tissue paper, place it in a gift bag with draw string ribbon - to be tied in a bow with extra ends snipped - and place that bag in a handled bag. It all reminded me of the scene from Love Actually, where Alan Rickman rejects the wrapping of Rowan Atkinson. To check out the scene I'm referring to, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuhdWVe00wE&feature=related