The Trixie Gifter ... Happy Valentine's Day!

While most girls are satisfied with a nice romantic dinner on Valentine's Day, Trixie Society members hold their significant others to a much higher standard.

Are you tired of that weathered, snow salt-stained Kate Spade bag? Did your cubicle-mate get a supple leather jacket that puts yours to shame? Why not ask that special someone for a new, trendier bag or a new pair of shoes from Sak's??

But how can you make sure your boyfriend will buy the right gift or make reservations at the right restaurant? Don't let him ruin your perfect Valentine's Day! Your boyfriend doesn't want you to turn into "Hannibelle Lecter" and neither do we!! So don't settle like all the rest of the girls ... use the Trixie Gifter Guide because you deserve the best!

The Trixie Gifter is an innovative new technology funded by the BRTS Foundation as part of its effort to improve the appearance and quality of life for deserving Trixies throughout the Village.

Using the Trixie Gifter is a quick and easy way to get exactly what you want ... and know you deserve!

Simply print out this list on your computer printer and place a check mark by the appropriate choice for your Valentine's Day wish. Fold it neatly into a red envelope, spray it with your own brand of sexy perfume and leave it on the pillow of your boyfriend/fiance/husband!

Gift choices:
New Mini Cooper (limited edition)
Chanel Bag
Louis Vuitton bag
Prada Bag
Starbucks gift certificates
Illy Limited Edition Red Espresso machine
ISO Season tickets
Extra cash allowance
At least 2 dozen roses
A black lab puppy
Godiva chocolate 20 lb gift-pack

Take Me To:
Out to dinner at ________________
Oceanaire downtown
Ralph Lauren flagship store in Chicago
Indianapolis Auto show to pick out a new SUV
Zoobilation Black Tie Fundraiser this summer
Forget going out, just get the gift!

Trixies ... hard to figure

Question:
I had a date with a Trixie the other night. I met her at a 28th birthday party for my friend in the Marrot Condo building at Fall Creek & Meridian. She and I hit it off at the party. After exchanging flirtatious looks at each other, I got up the nerve to approach this smokin’ hot beauty. We chatted at length about our mutual interests in running on the Monon Trail, bangin’ cocktails at Blu Point, shopping at the Fashion Mall and antiquing at Midland downtown. Kismet, right?

Okay … me? Southern-&-7 (Yeah + Fist-Pump!); Her? Cranberry and Vodka. It was about an hour later that she told me about this website, and that she was a "Trixie". After convincing myself that "Trixie" was in no way related to "if you want to take me home it will cost you", I felt more at ease. I picked her up for dinner the following evening, and then we shared a few cocktails down on Mass Ave at Mac Nevins (mistake 1). Next, we cabbed all the way up to Sullivan’s at Keystone Crossing (mistake 2). After that -- back to her place (mistake 3), where she continued on the theme of the night -- Herself. Don't get me wrong, we did “mack” a little on the couch, but I left feeling …. oh, disappointed! So was I wrong? If you want to take a Trixie out -- oh boy will it will cost you ….. time. Please let me know there are better Trixies out there to date. I am a 4th year ER resident at Methodist, I graduated from Harvard Med, I am a good looking guy, in shape and all that .... Where did I go wrong? I mean I don't have a nice car yet, but isn't there a certain "medical" vibe given off by those who can assuredly rely on future earnings? Or did I just meet the wrong Trixie? Is there anyone out there worth my time? Please see above mistakes and tell me my error(s).
Thanks.
Tim in Broad Ripple

Answer:
Remember doctor, while as a 4th year ER resident you have income potential, you are still a resident, and therefore an overworked, underpaid dog. Trixies respond better to tangible signs of wealth than to signs of Future Potential Wealth. I predict that in a year, when your salary goes from $40K to $250K, you'll have more luck. If your credit is good now and you have been diligent on your student loans, you should be able to get a bank loan this very week to buy a Porsche Cayenne or the venerable Mercedes G-Class G550 4MATIC. I advise you to do it immediately.

Most Trixies respect the G-Class. It is a notable up-market GL series that carries the right “social gravity”. Although the exterior styling could best be described as "functional" and the interior very un-Trixie-like in it’s spartan utility, the G-Class has a certain minimalist appeal that rings loudly in the Village as well as Williams Creek. And, as most Trixies know, “minimalist appeal” is code for old money, New England Prep and therefore EXTREMELY Trixie-like. Welcome to the Village.

~ Ashley

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