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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

New Additions

I am back home from traveling the U.S.

I brought back some things....new clothes.

I think they feel at home in my closet.

Shopping at a mall in Nashville
It was so strange to be able to purchase clothes again. The worst part for me was not knowing where to start. I felt so overwhelmed in these upscale stores. It felt like the racks of clothes were staring me down, as if i didn't belong in the store. I came prepared with a mental list of the things i wanted in my wardrobe, yet i couldn't find those things in the stores. I felt so defeated my first day of attempting to buy clothes. Part of the problem was that i just wasn't in the mood to go shopping. Weird, i know, but it happens...especially when i'm out of practice. I ended up leaving with two items from the GAP (possibly the most affordable store in the whole mall) feeling like i had spent too much money. It was not a good day.

Shopping in the St. Louis area
I waited a few days and made my second attempt. It was a total success. The mall i went to had the stores i had been wanting to shop at. I went to American Eagle, H&M, Charlotte Russe, and Forever 21. I felt like i belonged here and that the clothes were just waiting for me to find them. It was wonderful.

I would like to present the new additions to my closet.

1. H&M $9.95
2. GAP $49.95 (YIKES...that was the bad day)
3. Forever 21 $5.99 (clearance rack)
4. Charlotte Russe $28.99
5. Charlotte Russe $39.99
6. American Eagle $34.99 (on sale)
7. American Eagle $29.99 (on sale-online)
8. Forever 21 $5.99 (clearance rack)

GAP $13.78 (on sale)

Forever 21 $18.90 H&M $17.95

Someplace in Nashville...i don't know what it was called $10

Total (w/ tax): $290.54 for 11 items

approx. $26 per item. Not too shabby

So did i stick to my mental list?

Ummm....i got one thing. That tie-neck blouse also happened to be my most expensive purchase.

The rest will just have to wait til my next shopping trip.

Friday, July 29, 2011

The Day Has Arrived

One year.....I can't believe its been that long.

I can't believe that one year ago i was just getting back from a vacation in Oregon. That was the last time i had gone shopping.

Now, one year later, I am on another vacation and in a different state.

Today I get to go shopping in Nashville, TN.

I will bring my camera along to document.

My shopping list includes:

-jean jacket

-jean shorts

-tie-neck blouse

-red sweater

-braided belt

-burnt orange shirt

anything else that is different from what i already own

Stay tuned for what i buy.

Thanks for being a part of this year long challenge

Thursday, July 14, 2011

2 More Weeks

Time is almost up.

One year without purchasing clothes has been such a challenge, yet so satisfying.

But to be honest...

I went 11 months without buying clothes. On july 4th i gave in. American Eagle did me in.

I found a pair of jeans that i had been wanting for so long. They were on sale and it was free shipping. So i bought them.

I got them cheaper than the price shown. $21...i think it was worth it.

So i bought one thing in 11 months...let's see you do better.

During this year i...

... was able to save so much money.

... deciphered what clothes need to get thrown out

... gained an understanding of my style and what i want it to look like

FYI: I leave for a 3 week road trip on saturday. Chances are i will be in Nashville when the year is up. I plan to go on a shopping spree and i will do my best to document this momentous occasion.