Dear Constant Reader,
Happy Friday! I recently spent a couple of days in New York (but that’s a separate missive) and found myself in the Garment District with some time to kill, which brings me to your tip.
Keep a wish list for impromptu shopping.
You never know when you’re going to find yourself in a fabric store or a thrift shop or some other emporium of goodies that might have some component for a project or an act or a costume. Are you going to remember what it was you wanted?
Thus, a list, not only of the items, but quantities or sizes. I used to keep my list on paper in my wallet, but now I just have it on my phone. That’s how, when I saw the rhinestone zippers, I could confidently buy a 7″ zipper to replace the boring one on my NYE gown.
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Oh, The Glamourous Life! 
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