retail therapy

TGIF.

If you're bored at work and already sculpting your weekend plans, consider a trip to the new women's fashion retailer in town, maurices (5550 Whittlesey Road).

I went Thursday night for a special sneak peek and I was pretty impressed. Expect the usual mix of sundresses and cute tops, plus some pretty cool accessories and getups that are work-friendly. Prices are relatively affordable...most dresses are about $40. Necklaces are about $14.

All in all, I was impressed...mainly happy just to see the local fashion scene expand a bit. It's kind of annoying when there's only like three good stores in town and you can't buy something new without worrying you're going to see 2,571 people downtown with the same outfit on.

Anyway, hours for maurices are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday.