Thursday, February 18, 2010

L.L.Bean

I received a L.L.Bean gift card for Christmas and I couldn't wait to spend those bean bucks.

I found this Kennebunk Shirt in the sale section.

I can always convince myself that I need a new Boat and Tote...

and that's just what I did. There are fresh new colors for spring 2010.

I desperately want a pair of Bean Boots but I am afraid they don't come in my size. I am a size 6 and Bean Boots are sized one size too big. I would need to order a size 5 (which L.L.Bean doesn’t make) or grow bigger feet...boo hoo for me.

Photo by George Strock, 1941 LIFE

While we are on the subject of Bean Boots…I was talking to one of JCW’s pals via email last month and he described a story where his bean boots may have been dissed!

And a quick side story, the guy who took the pictures actually called my bean boots "galoshes", as in a mocking "nice galoshes" comment when he picked us up in Boston. I started to mount a stunning defense of bean boots and trace through decades of preppy history that underlined their awesomeness, and then stopped mid sentence as I realized that he just was never going to get it...sad, really.

Photo by George Strock, 1941 LIFE

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12 comments:

  1. EmilyFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:08 AM

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  2. EmilyFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Anyone who doesn't recognize the awesomeness that is the Bean boot really is just never going to get it!

    They do make Bean boots for children - is it possible that a child's size would fit?

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  3. KatiePerkFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Great Shirt! Sorry about the sizing problemo with the Bean boots. They are quite lovely things to have!

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  4. KerryFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I love that shirt, it's so cute! I just ordered a new tote bag, the new colors are great. That is such a shame about the bean boots, I would try the children's size like Emily suggested!

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  5. CarolineFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    OH MY WORD!! I love that tote bag! As a matter of fact, I was considereing buying one this summer. Love your color choice!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Hey Girl! I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your sweet comments and for visiting my blog. I'm already a follower of your blog-please come back by and visit! :) Love your blog! xoxoxo

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  7. SallyFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    I love that shirt and tote. That is so cute that your feet are so tiny!

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  8. Headbands and Hand BagsFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I hope they get their act together and make some mini beans for your little feet! I love your new bag! Now if we just had some sunshine you could head right to the beach with it!

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  9. how i met your father blogFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Love the tote bag!! I was recently in a wedding and we all received monogrammed LL Beans to match our dresses for the 'big day,' they were such a hit!!

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  10. Bama GirlFebruary 19, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I love your new tote! :-) Be sure to come on over to my place and enter the A Tierney bracelet giveaway! XOXO

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  11. AnnieFebruary 19, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Ahh, I would love a pair of Bean Boots too! Maybe they can make you a special pair! :)

    PS - thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  12. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks...maybe my feet will be bigger in my next life! xx

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