Descriptive Mexicans

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As I step foot onto the grounds of Fashion Island, I can already tell that it is going to be a good day.The ocean breeze greets me as I step out my car. I look around at the beautiful scenery the mall had to offer, from the oriental Koi pond to the breathtaking view of Newport Beach.The mall is a place that distracts me from all complications. The thought of school and homework erases from my mind. That one annoying kid in my Chemistry class no longer seemed annoying. Apart from my thin wallet, everything seems to go swell when I am shopping my life away. Everyone at the mall has different motives, whether it is to find the perfect homecoming dress or simply getting dragged into the mall by their wives. When I walk around the enormous enveloping …show more content…

What new trends are in season? Are overalls back in style? The best thing about shopping is the feeling of buying new clothes and the fact that you are surrounded by other people who enjoy doing the same thing as you. People that have the same motives as you,to shop. As retail therapists,we are all united by our purpose for going to the mall. Rushing to Urban Outfitters, I am immediately greeted by a young sales associate. I forget to greet her back as I rush to my favorite section in the store. Urban Outfitters is every teenage girl’s dream, from the distressed jeans to the bohemian style dresses. I walk around, trying to find something cute to wear on the first day of school. I walked over to a wall that read “ New Arrivals”, something caught my eyes. I picked up a pair of chic joggers, the intricate stitching immediately caught my attention. I dash to the fitting room, the tall, handsome worker handed me a card with the number of items I had. I squeeze my way into the pants, they were a little tight fitting, but manageable. I immediately fell in love with the military green color and the fine Italian cargo. I flipped over the price tag and my eyes widened, $179.90 in bold round numbers. My heart sank a

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