One of these things is not like the others. Which one is it? The cut-up tights, the only thing not purchased - or purchased on behalf of - the Shop Tart this week. Yesterday, she finally had occasion to wear her sequin skeleton Rodarte for Target shift. (The occasion? Um. Nothing in particular. It seemed like it might go with her rain boots and it was raining.) So, she wore it with electric blue Spanx from Kicks, her boots, Alexis Bittar pyramid studs and various rings. She needed a long-sleeved black t-shirt to go underneath and, alas, all of hers were too bulky. Tout d’un coup, she remembered a way to make great layering t-shirts from old tights. Cut out the crotch (cut less than you think you need, because it stretches) and cut off the feet. Voilà! A stretchy little shirt that can be worn underneath just about anything. (When she took ballet classes, she used to wear one under strappy leotards as a sports bra of sorts.) Because she cut the hole for her neck too big, the sleeves slipped off her shoulders, but it looked kind of Flashdance-cool, so she left it. This is an excellent way to recycle tights that have holes in the toes or elastic that doesn’t spring back like it used to.

She wore said outfit to meet her mother at Gibson’s, where they were to choose invitations for a party they are throwing together. Gibson’s had loads of beautiful choices and the ladies had a great time perusing the options. In case you didn’t know, Gibson’s is the place to go for traditional invitations - engraved or printed. And although they have plenty of classics, they have more modern options, too. Also? They have probably the best selection of cocktail napkins in town. For real.

Alas, the Shop Tart wasn’t feeling any of the invitations she saw that day and her mother agreed to take a jaunt down the street to Jot, even though it was raining. (Her mother is a real sport. Or maybe she just felt threatened by her daughter’s tough-guy outfit.) One thing about living in a small town, when you are browsing custom invitations, you end up looking at a wall of past local events.

Occasionally, one wonders why one wasn’t invited to this or that. (The Shop Tart’s mother saw an address on her own street and started, until she realized she had attended that party.) The Shop Tart usually knows why she wasn’t invited - because the hostess fears she might arrive in a sequin skeleton dress, boots and a ripped up pair of tights as a shirt. The wall at Jot is fun to browse, even if you were N.F.I.

After some discussion to get an idea of the mother and daughter’s (wildly divergent) style, Jot owner Tara Felder left to start the design process. The Shop Tart resisted the urge to copy someone else and can’t wait to see what Tara comes up with for her party.

Meanwhile, the Shop Tart’s mother, who recently took up knitting, browsed In the Loop. (Jot and In the Loop share space on Devine Street, next to KD’s Treehouse.) Owner Lara was getting ready to teach some second grade Brownies to knit. Cute!

The Shop Tart’s mother decided to make her daughter a scarf - perhaps in hopes of covering the sequin skeleton on her chest - and let her pick out the yarn. The Shop Tart is verrah excited about the project. Gorgeous, n’est-ce pas?

The fries? Were you still wondering about those? Of course. After Monday evening’s art auction, the Shop Tart went to Garibaldi’s for a late-night snack with the ladies. (There was supposed to be a gentleman as well. He later claimed the parking situation concerned him. Or maybe he was afraid of having to fight five ladies for french fries.) The Shop Tart ordered a salad, as she hadn’t reached her vegetable quota for the day. Does it count as healthy if there’s a fried green tomato on it? Whatev. Delicious!

Fries were ordered for the table. The Shop Tart recommends requesting Garibaldi’s tomato remoulade to go with. When in doubt, simply ask the kitchen to send out whatever they like to dip their own fries in. You know what else is good with late-night fancy fries? A classic martini.

Looking for something to do tonight? Cellar on Greene is hosting a fab French wine tasting and sale. The tasting is from 5 to 7 pm, but French wines will be 30 percent off all night long and more French wine than ever will be offered by the glass. Comment dit-on “Hell yeah!” en français? Also? much like the kid in the picture, the truffle oil and Parmesan raw fries have stayed on the menu.

Happy Shopping and don’t forget to tell them you read it on the Shop Tart!

P.S. Check out the Pink Party’s banner at the top of this column. (You may have to re-load the page a few times, as it alternates with Carniball and Black Tie and Boating.) The Shop Tart is a sponsor and hopes you will join her on March 4th for the party!

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