Those were the words I heard over and over again for the entire 3 1/2 hours I spent in Chinatown on my NYC trip a couple weeks ago.
Don't get me wrong -- I wasn't surprised. I've been to Chinatown twice before so I know how it works. But it just never ceases to amaze me and make me laugh.
Oh, Chinatown.
;)
Apparently Chinatown is getting a little on the comfortable side because the first couple times I went, I was taken into so many "back rooms" and swung behind countless fake walls that I lost count and often risked my life for the sake of a knockoff handbag.
But this past time, there wasn't a back room in sight. Everything was kept in drawers right in the store. The drawers weren't even locked.
So I figure that means 1 of 2 things:
1. Like I said before, they're just getting cocky and saying "to heck with the cops"
or...
2. Everything is a lot more fake than it used to be so they just don't care.
Personally, I'm going with number 2 because we still had a couple store owners rush us in our decisions because of "cops, hurry up, cops". Yeah....
Nonetheless, I racked up in Chinatown and am extremely satisfied with my loot...knockoff or not.
Take a look:
Tory Burch handbag: $35
Tory Burch wallet: $20
Michael Kors crossbody satchel: $30
Tory Burch necklace: $15
(p.s. I talked homegirl down from $45...winning!)
Tory Burch stud earrings: 2 for $25
David Yurman-ish ring: $15
L: Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy: $15
C: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia: $27 (talked down from $65)
R: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue: $15
8 solid color pashminas: $27
3 printed pashminas: $14
1 chunky infinity scarf: $8
(slapping myself for not getting more than one of the infinity scarves..so soft, warm, and comfy)
And I know y'all can't tell from the picture, but you'll just have to take my word that these aren't the cheap scarves...they are THICK and so soft. I should have bought a few more, don't you think?
And my most favorite purchase/find...without a doubt...
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Michael Kors watch: $40
Now, I know this is fake. BUT, I think it's a pretty good fake for $40.
What do y'all think?
Oh, and would y'all think I'm crazy if I said this entire Sterilite container is now filled with scarves?
Yes?
Then let's pretend they're....blankets.
No?
Feel free to borrow a couple any time.
Maybe so?
Maybe you're right...
Have y'all ever been to Chinatown? Do you have any funny stories? What was your favorite purchase?
Have a fab Monday, y'all!
xo
