Store Snob???

onlyme · #1 10-19-2005, 09:58 PM

I was just on an African-American Beauty Board and there are a few threads on there that are talking about being snobby about cetain things. They weren't talking about labels, per se, but about stores, stores and boutiques that they would shop in and some that they wouldn't dare step a foot in. For example, there are ladies that said they would never shop in Sears, JCPennys, Walmart (not even for household items), Target, and grocery stores that offer the option of packing your own grocery bags. They were going on and on about the boutiqes and luxury items that they love, $500+ purses etc.

So do any of you consider yourself store snobs? What about label snobs? What are you "snobby" about? For example some of the ladies said that they only eat at certain resteraunts, they only like certain types of gifts, coffee, etc.

I'm just asking because I was soooooooooooo surprised by some answers.

Tickled Pink 2 · #2 10-20-2005, 09:55 AM

Not really a snob, but I know people who say they can find all of these great vintage items in Thrift stores - and I never find a thing . So, I don't go to them.

Also, I don't like Target - not that I'm too good to go there 'cause Wally's gets my $$ faithfully, but I don't like anything that they have.

As far as restaurants - if they don't look clean, have less than an A rating (and can't explain why) I walk out. One of my favorite restaurants got a really low rating one year. It was on the news. I asked the hostess what happened - 'cause family still wanted to go..- & she explained it was structural items that they were marked down for. On the other hand a bunch of us went to a Chinese restaurant during lunch @ work. They had a low score. I asked the waitress why & she got defensive. I ordered a coke and ate some nabs when I got back.

Steeltrap · #3 10-20-2005, 11:56 AM

I'm not a store snob per se. I am not crazy about Walmart, but they happen to be only one of two stores that I can buy my deodorant in (Almay), and they are cheaper than Walgreens. Since I'm by myself, money does become a consideration.

Now don't sleep on Tarjay, particularly with the Isaac Mizrahi collection. Matter of fact, I'm heading there today to get some more sunglasses.

onlyme · #4 10-20-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Steeltrap
I'm not a store snob per se. I am not crazy about Walmart, but they happen to be only one of two stores that I can buy my deodorant in (Almay), and they are cheaper than Walgreens. Since I'm by myself, money does become a consideration.

Now don't sleep on Tarjay, particularly with the Isaac Mizrahi collection. Matter of fact, I'm heading there today to get some more sunglasses.

Yes, his collection is nice. I was eyeing a white skirt I saw yesterday on their website. I'm going to stop at Tarjay sometime this weekend.

onlyme · #5 10-20-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by Tickled Pink 2
Not really a snob, but I know people who say they can find all of these great vintage items in Thrift stores - and I never find a thing . So, I don't go to them.

Also, I don't like Target - not that I'm too good to go there 'cause Wally's gets my $$ faithfully, but I don't like anything that they have.

As far as restaurants - if they don't look clean, have less than an A rating (and can't explain why) I walk out. One of my favorite restaurants got a really low rating one year. It was on the news. I asked the hostess what happened - 'cause family still wanted to go..- & she explained it was structural items that they were marked down for. On the other hand a bunch of us went to a Chinese restaurant during lunch @ work. They had a low score. I asked the waitress why & she got defensive. I ordered a coke and ate some nabs when I got back.

I can neve find any vintage items at thrift stores either. However, there is this vintage website that has some really cute stuff. When I find it I will post it (if I am allowed to).

I feel ya on the restaurants, if it's not clean ...I'm not eating there! On the mb some lady stated that she will NOT eat at Red Lobster b/c it is a chain restaurant and not up to her standards.

AKABEAUTY · #6 10-20-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by onlyme
I can neve find any vintage items at thrift stores either. However, there is this vintage website that has some really cute stuff. When I find it I will post it (if I am allowed to).

I feel ya on the restaurants, if it's not clean ...I'm not eating there! On the mb some lady stated that she will NOT eat at Red Lobster b/c it is a chain restaurant and not up to her standards.

I WILL NOT eat at Red Lobster either. It's not that I'm too good, it's just that they're not good. They have the worst seafood and they should be ashamed to sell that stuff. If it was cheep I still wouldn't eat there! But I did like the biscuits

WenD08 · #7 10-20-2005, 04:33 PM

my name is WenD08, and i am a Store Snob

i went to the Waffle House for the first time this past Sunday and i was cringing the whole time. the place was dirty and the food wasn't good enough for me to overlook that fact.
i love Target, their home stuff is great. you'll see their stuff in my bathrooms and my bedroom. i like Target way better than Wal-mart. when i think of Wal-mart i think of stay at home soccer moms w/no style. their ads make it look unstylish, if you will, to me. i don't like to wear anything that looks/feels random. but i'm not too good for Ebay

and if i could shop where Soror Steeltrap shops, i'd be a happy chick

ladylike · #8 10-20-2005, 05:18 PM

Ditto on Wal-Mart. I've tried shopping at various Wal-Marts around the city but I see country-fried, corn-pone, look like their momma and daddy could be related type people. I just can't do it.

I tend to be more of a label whore than a store snob. I just can't bring myself to buy generic brands. A friend and I went grocery shopping and he held the generic brand aspirin side by side with the name brand aspirin. He proceeded to read the ingredients aloud and they were exactly the same. I just couldn't bring myself to buy generic aspirin.

I think it comes from a childhood of being raised on Tussin (rather than Robitussin), Fruit Circles (rather than Fruit Loops) and O's (rather than Cheerios). I'm scarred for life.

Tickled Pink 2 · #9 10-20-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by WenD08
their ads make it look unstylish, if you will, to me. i don't like to wear anything that looks/feels random.

hijack/ Speaking of Wal-Mart ads - will someone please, please tell me what's up with their ad in the latest issue of Essence with the pic of D3 @ the top (pg 125)? Michelle has her arm around Beyonce' like she's her man, and it looks like Kelly is palming Beyonce's behind (if it's hip - it's too close). Look at it when you get the chance. I was like

, but maybe it's just me.
/hijack

No - I don't do Wally for clothes, but we have grocery stores in the ones here.

NinjaPoodle · #10 10-20-2005, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by WenD08
my name is WenD08, and i am a Store Snob

[other store snobs] Hi WenD08!

Yes, I too am a store snob.

YES:
Macys, Neiman Mark Up, Nordstroms, Lohmans, Bloomies, cute and original boutiques, designer outlets, DSW shoes

NO
Sears, Target, Walmart or any store with a "MART" in the name, Mervyns, JC Penny, Ross, Marshalls.

The Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy (all owned by GAP)

I'm sure I missed a few but these are the main ones

I also dont do food chains. I prefer mom and pop places with personality and I also prefer to support small business'.

onlyme · #11 10-20-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by AKABEAUTY
I WILL NOT eat at Red Lobster either. It's not that I'm too good, it's just that they're not good. They have the worst seafood and they should be ashamed to sell that stuff. If it was cheep I still wouldn't eat there! But I did like the biscuits

I like the biscuits, too.

And you're right, there seafood isn't that great. They do have good chicken though.

DC_Zeta1920 · #12 10-21-2005, 07:03 PM

My name is DC_Zeta1920 and I am a store snob

YES: Express, Gap, Banana Republic, BeBe, Limited, Nordstrom, Macy's, Nine West, Steve Madden, Vickies, Target, MAC, Tiffany & Company, Guess, Arden B.

NO: K-Mart, JCPenney, Sears (appliances yes), Old Navy (once upon a time a yes, but I've grown to hate it), Sephora, Bakers, and those little rinky dink fashion stores like Rave, Rainbow, Fashion Cents, etc.....

There is no Wal-Mart near me sooooo I can't call it. Also, I think some of my choices can be classified as "label whorish"

sosinceredst · #13 10-21-2005, 07:32 PM

The older I get (and I'm really not that old) the more I become a "store snob". But I really like the quality. I pretty much buy all my clothes at Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman(on sale and clearance) as well as Nordstroms and Macy's. I think it's because of my build. I am tall and thin and a lot of clothes in the cheaper stores don't fit me as well. I also find that classic items don't go out of style and I tend to use them longer. For example I bought simple jewelry from Tiffany's and a Louis Vuitton bag and they both take me everywhere I want to go. I find that I don't buy as much. I would buy a cheaper purse every month, but when I buy one quality classic purse I can pretty much wear it everywhere.

I also hate Red Lobster and the Olive Garden (even though I used to work there) b/c they're so generic and I don't like Red Lobster's food at all. I also like the little independently owned resturants. I think the food and service is generally much better.

luminarysoul · #14 10-21-2005, 09:04 PM

I dont think I am.
The only way I will stay away from a certain brand or store chain is if I have heard something about the chain that does not sit well with me.
other then that...
If i see something and I like it no mater what store window its in I will go in and buy it.
If I am in Walmart buying Tide and I see some pj's that are cute...im buying them

Beanblossom1 · #15 10-21-2005, 09:57 PM

I'm lol about the Red Lobster comments. I went there once and ordered a salad - they brought me a side salad to eat with the dinner salad.

At least the bisquits were good.

I think I'm a store snob, but its because I like quality and certain brands tend to fit me better than others. I buy most of my clothes at Ann Taylor and Harolds, but its because their styles and sizes fit me right. Its nice to be able to walk into a store or order something online and know the exact size. I have a hard time in dept stores because their clothes don't fit me as well - tend to be in-between sizes - however they usually have clothes that catch my eye. I tend to buy my 'play t-shirts' at Target - inexpensive and trendy. And I agree whole-heartedly with the poster than talked about quality items last longer.

I agree with the poster that said Sears for appliances. I actually bought a w&d last week from them. They called and told me there was a cosmetic scratch on it and they were sending me a $40 gift certificate. I started thinking - what on earth am I going to get - maybe I need another appliance?? Don't ask me why, but I think it cheapened Lands End when they merged with Sears. OK - that comment just deemed me a store snob.