I went to the Millenia Mall yesterday for the third time in a week. My computer was having repeated issues and every time the Apple representatives, with their greasy hair, black rimmed glasses, and tight jeans, looked at it, they were less than helpful. Don't get me wrong, I adore the Apple store, but with my non-stop problems, I was leaning towards burning the place down.
Determined, I walked through Macy's in order to get the main mall. Upon walking by the petites department, I saw a gaggle of pre-teen girls standing idly by a rack of clothing. A parent paying for her purchases stood across from them, looking back every once in a while to make sure they hadn't run off. One younger girl, with puffy blonde hair and a bright turquoise shirt I would have owned at eleven, was holding a small pink Victoria's Secret bag. At her age, I didn't know what Victoria's secret was. I didn't know her, but it hurt that someone that young wanted something from a store full of lingerie. I didn't understand how a parent could allow her to buy it. Is innocence overrated nowadays?
I kept walking and passed a mother and daughter waiting by the restrooms. The daughter, the same age as the previous girl I passed, was holding out her new shirt to show her mom. It was a bright pink "Alice in Wonderland" shirt, full of stars and teacups. Her nose wrinkled as she smiled wide, with silver braces lining her teeth. That was the girl I was at eleven.
I got to the Apple store and waited patiently for my appointment. People walked in and out, mulling over the computers and gadgets. Some were my age, some older, some younger. None of them holding Victoria's Secret bags.
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We had this Victoria's Secret discussion on my blog not too long ago. Apparently their Pink line is geared towards preens and teens. I'm with you - hold onto innocence as long as possible!
I was the "Alice in Wonderland" shirt girl too at eleven. Young girls today scare me. Everyone is in such a rush to grow up.
If you can't get the issue resolved at the Apple Store, you can always escalate your issue to their executive customer service.
I don't know much about the Vicki's thing, except their fashion show is the best thing to ever happen to television.
I've shopped at VS for a while, at least since 11 or 12, for two reasons: the cosmetics and the bras. I've had quite the boobs and when I was that age, VS was the only acceptable place for me to get bras.
To this day, I have not once purchased lingire from there.
If I ever have a daughter she won't be allowed within 100 ft of VS until she is 25. But she won't have any use for it because she won't be allowed to date until she is 23.
Don Henley said this is the end of the innocence.
The one thing I know is, never ever doubt the Don Henley!
Nilsa - Did you? I'd love to read that! I didn't know that the Pink line was aimed towards the younger generation--that makes me really...sad. Glad you agree with me, though!
Hillary - You and I would have totally been friends--with matching Alice shirts. I don't get why kids want to grow up so badly. It's really not that great.
-J - Many guys are fans of that show.
Maria - Good point! Okay, for your situation it's definitely acceptable and necessary. Come to think of it, I had a friend who shopped there young as well for the same reason.
Narm - That's the thinking I like to hear!
rs27 - Don Henley is DEFINITELY right. Sigh.
We don't have Victoria's Secret over here but last halloween you should have seen the amount of 12 year olds walking around as The Pussycat Dolls (ie. fake eyelashes, tons of slap and trashy lingerie). I was appalled.
i was totally the girl with the alice in wonderland tee shirt too. it really irritates me that VS is now targeting kids that age (well, maybe not that age, but YOUNG.) my 13 year old cousin has been wearing the PINK line forever, and it makes me cringe.
i understand kids these days, i just don't get their parents.
I really hope that she was just holding the bag for mom...please tell me that is really what happened.
I think I had a VS bag at that age.
Dan says: "Better VS than VD."
But one is likely causal to the other.
I'm pretty sure my mom was still picking out my clothes until I was at least 14, which consisted of miss matched cartoon shirts with bright colored leggings. Her favorite color combination was purple and green. The outfits paired with the mullet she gave me and called the 'feathered look', let's just say Victorias Secret was the farthest thing from my mind until at least after high school!
i've always hated victoria's secret. in my opinion, your experience represents a common phenomenon in today's society. the more we ignore these things, the more they progress, right?
Kali - I went to our downtown area and witnessed the same thing. I was equally as appalled. They're still babies!
Rachel - I agree! It's a fine store for people our age, but 13 is a bit young to be perusing the lingerie department.
Minijonb - You are right--I suppose the parents do allow it. Or don't realize what's happening, which is equally as bad.
Bogart - Sadly, I don't think so, but we can hope, right?
Dan - Aren't you witty. :P
Lyla - SAME HERE! Haha, we probably would have matched. But rather than the mullet, I had the HUGE puffy bangs and big red glasses. We were hot, weren't we?
the almost.. - We should fight against it!
There is absolutely NO way I would've gotten ANY Vickies at that age. No way, no how.
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