I was writing an article yesterday and saw a headline that retailers have started hiring for the holidays. The usual heavy-hitters - Target, Kohl's, UPS (not a retailer, but whatever)...and JC Penney.  

It mentioned a 'perk' given to employees - a discount! Guess what it was? 5%. FIVE PERCENT. Why even give a discount? That's like less than the tax we pay. What is the point?  Brands like Williams Sonoma give 40%. 

I'm not saying Jacque Penney's has to fork over as generous of a perk as a 40% discount, but 5%? You can do better, JC.

Designer at a Discount

ALSO. Austin friends.

Did you know that we have a brick and mortar of The RealReal? I thought it was just an app! There's an actual store at the Domain. If you haven't heard about it, The RealReal is a marketplace of luxury consignment. Get your favorite designers but at a fraction of the price! You can sell your stuff there too...I have a bin of stuff that I should take over there. I tried before at another...