Is this George Washington on my necklace? I think it is. |
Pants: LOFT outlet
Shoes: Target
Earrings: Gift from Cary
Necklace: c/o Brian Moody
I really wanted to wear these pants today. I think they might be my new favorites. They're comfortable, they're stylish, and they cost $13. What more could you ask of pants? This morning I paired them with these wedges, stood in front of the mirror, and was happy. The only problem was that I was also shirtless, because I had an awful time figuring out what shirt to wear. I wanted something patterned, but I realized that I have exactly two patterned shirts, one of which I wore with these pants last week and the other of which is black and white and all I have worn this week is black and white. I decided on this blue t-shirt, which is a little boring but if nothing else, a good background for this necklace from my friend Brian Moody (etsy store coming soon!). And then I made a list.
The List is a list of key pieces that I am missing from my wardrobe, things like a white oxford button-down or a little black dress that isn't gray from too much washing. I'm hoping The List will help me be more intentional when I shop, because I tend to just buy whatever looks cute and is inexpensive. This is how I ended up with 87 solid-color blouses and t-shirts (not really 87, but you get the point). I'm not going to try to buy everything on The List at once, but instead use it as a guide for future shopping trips.
Here is The List as it stands right now:
- Oxford button-down (white or other neutralish color)
- Two or three patterned blouses
- Pencil skirt
- Trouser jeans that fit (because mine don't)
- Little black dress that is an appropriate length to go from day to evening
- Light-colored summer heels or wedges (I have my eye on you, lovely Target wedges. You may or may not be the reason this item is even on The List.)
- Flats in a color other than red (Same to you, lovely Target flats.)
- More accessories like belts, which can dramatically change the way an outfit looks
I also purged my closet of clothes I haven't worn in forever, which goes a long way to appease the voice in the back of my mind saying, "Some people only have one set of clothes, and you have a billion outfits you don't even wear!" Hopefully I can try to purchase what I actually need (as much as anyone with a closet full of clothes needs more clothes - there's that voice again), and not what I just happen across. This will help me budget my discretionary income better too.
How do y'all shop? Do you have a List too? Are you, like me, plagued by a voice that calls you a clothes horse?
Sadly, I don't shop. haha No money for the unforeseeable future. And good for you for doing Lent! And you are so right--every little baby step helps! I appreciate you sharing that with me, too. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks! I usually give things up for Lent, but my mom says she sometimes takes new things on instead, so that's what I decided to do this year.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet another Christian fashion blogger :) I like how open you are about your faith on your blog.