Saturday, April 16, 2011

#43 - Shopaholic

I was determined not to buy any clothes last week. I told myself that I wouldn't buy anything until I got paid next week. It was going okay, until somehow I ended up going to my favourite store on Friday and spending $600. I was so annoyed with myself, and I realised that when it comes to shopping, I have no self control. I am a shopaholic. So I've put away my credit cards, and I am going to stop shopping until June. I've done a 'no shopping month' before, but this is more like a no shopping month and a half, which seems like a very long time! It's not going to be easy, but I still have so many clothes I haven't even worn yet.Anyway, my outfit today seemed very matchy, which I was quite pleased about! I also wanted to mention (again) that Hollister and Abercrombie have some great cardigans, surprisingly enough. I bought this skirt recently from Alannah Hill, and I love how sparkly it is. Here are some close-up photos of the details:
I love Pucci. That probably doesn't surprise anyone, as I am a fan of all things bright and colourful. They have the most amazing prints, and these particular shoes have sparkly bows on the front which make them extra cute!




5 comments:

  1. I found your blog through the shoe challenge and am now following. I love your style, and all your pretty dresses.

    BTW I once had to enforce a no-spend month by freezing my credit cards in a block of ice in the freezer... it meant buying anything involved having to defrost the cards so it was more hassle than it was worth.

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  2. Thanks Louise! I'll follow you too, if you don't mind :)

    I wanted to try freezing my credit cards, but I thought that might damage them and I'd never be able to use them again! I ended up giving them to my mother to keep for me. She thinks that credit cards are evil, so I'm not sure if I'll be getting them back!

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  3. We all have to do that from time to time. You know, you will feel so good when you have completed your goal. :) Good luck to you!

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  4. Good luck for your "saving challenge"! I don't have a credit card and don't really want one for that reason. I find it best to pay cash, then you have to see your money go with your own eyes - it definitely makes you stop and think before purchasing anything! Recently I've done a lot of shopping online, and I really notice the difference. If I could, I'd rather buy everything in a real shop, but the selection here is unfortunately really limited...
    Your shoes are totally gorgeous by the way! I also love Pucci a lot :)

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  5. Good luck girl. I went on a thrifting month where I could only shop resale and thrift shops and only pants and tops. Yeah that didn't work. I love shopping way to much. I'm on a current shopping hiatus again. Until my one year anniversary. Good luck in yours.

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