top, Threadless ($10)
pants, The Loft ($20-ish)
shoes, Cotton On, (2 for $20)
Monday, August 6, 2012
day 6... oh...hmmm
As you know, I started off with 12 Golden Tickets...On my way from the bank, I stopped by Ross. As mentioned, I love walking. love, love, love....and therefore most of my shoes are flats.
I just found out how hard this $40 Golden Ticket thing will be....
$64 later.....
I now have $16 I can spend next month....
Day 3, 4, 5...Hard
Boy this thing is hard.
First off, blogging for me EVERY day is reallllly hard. I am busy. Which is actually a good thing, but still....
Second, I already find myself sweating under pressure...there are so many cute clothes out there, so many sales, and my computer is always so close.
For instance...Last night, which honestly I shouldn't even be on my computer A) on Sunday window shopping, and B) 12:00-ish at night. I should be in bed. No one thinks clearly late at night, and making financial choices like that is just plain stupid!...
Anyway, I got onto the Anthropoligie website and they had this dress:
Soooo pretty, I love the outfit they made from it! It is normally ($128) and they had a one night sale on it for ($69)!!! And I would have looked amazing in it! But......To spend my golden tickets so soon, and on something so much (that wasn't including shipping and taxes)....and honestly no matter how cute, I don't need another dress.
So I turned off my computer.
...and the price is back to being to the original. But I am ok. The dress was not a need, that dress was a want.
I decided it is best if I just don't look. Even window shopping is dangerous.
JUST DON'T LOOK (period)
So....
Day 3...
What made Day 3 so hard was my back was killing me! I rode a horse for four hours the day before, and then right after went to my parents house to help my family. My day had surgery two days prior, I went there and cleaned the house, made dinner, and took care of my somewhat stubborn dad. It was a little strange to see what personality came out of me. I liked it. Kind, but purposeful...I am usually a people pleaser who is easily pushed to one side or the other. And it was because I got a glimpse of what my dad would be like (in what will feel like) a few years. I don't like the thought of seeing the strong man I grew up with, to be growning old. It is a hard reminder that the only thing that is constant in life, is change. It was an amazing day. This talk says it better how I felt.
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng
scarf, Charlotte Russe ($7)
First off, blogging for me EVERY day is reallllly hard. I am busy. Which is actually a good thing, but still....
Second, I already find myself sweating under pressure...there are so many cute clothes out there, so many sales, and my computer is always so close.
For instance...Last night, which honestly I shouldn't even be on my computer A) on Sunday window shopping, and B) 12:00-ish at night. I should be in bed. No one thinks clearly late at night, and making financial choices like that is just plain stupid!...
Anyway, I got onto the Anthropoligie website and they had this dress:
Soooo pretty, I love the outfit they made from it! It is normally ($128) and they had a one night sale on it for ($69)!!! And I would have looked amazing in it! But......To spend my golden tickets so soon, and on something so much (that wasn't including shipping and taxes)....and honestly no matter how cute, I don't need another dress.
So I turned off my computer.
...and the price is back to being to the original. But I am ok. The dress was not a need, that dress was a want.
I decided it is best if I just don't look. Even window shopping is dangerous.
JUST DON'T LOOK (period)
So....
Day 3...
What made Day 3 so hard was my back was killing me! I rode a horse for four hours the day before, and then right after went to my parents house to help my family. My day had surgery two days prior, I went there and cleaned the house, made dinner, and took care of my somewhat stubborn dad. It was a little strange to see what personality came out of me. I liked it. Kind, but purposeful...I am usually a people pleaser who is easily pushed to one side or the other. And it was because I got a glimpse of what my dad would be like (in what will feel like) a few years. I don't like the thought of seeing the strong man I grew up with, to be growning old. It is a hard reminder that the only thing that is constant in life, is change. It was an amazing day. This talk says it better how I felt.
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng
neclace, Ebay ($10)
cardigan, Macy's ($5)
maxi dress, Plato's Closet ($14)
shoes, Born brand, Marchelle's ($29)
bag, Forever21 ($29)
Day 4...
You will find out soon enough that I wear a lot of skirts/dresses. Not only because I like to look like I came out of an Anthro magazine.... I am also bridal consultant at David's Bridal. I sell better in a skirt. Yes, bridezilla's exist, and bridesmaids are crazy and annoying as on Say Yes to the Dress. In fact I can't even watch that show anymore because it reminds me way too much of work! And no, it's not like dress up all day long; this is my job. I love making brides happy- but I also love to pay my rent and make my car payments :) You should also know while it was my dream to become a bridal consultant, I fulfilled that dream. And it is not my dream to be in it for the rest of my life. I got my Bachelors in Illustration from Brigham Young University; Illustration is what I am working towards- but I have a day job so I can pay rent and don't go crazy from staying at home all day long. It's hard, and slow building a art career. But I love it! I love being an artist! I love being a creative! And that is a major reason why I love creating outfits...
scarf, Charlotte Russe ($7)
top, H&M ($11)
skirt, Anthropologie brand, from Ebay ($45-ish)
sandals, Cotton On ($19)
bag, Forever21
Day 4...
I love Sundays! And if you haven't guessed yet, I am a Mormon or Latter Day Saint (LDS)... And I will be honest with you, it's hard to be LDS when it comes to getting dressed. I am 5'6.5" but will say 5'7"....and I have these awkward legs that are long extra long at the femur, and short below the knee. Design principals would tell you to wear skirts a few inches above the knee and heals to elongate. But I can't wear heals, I like going on walks too much, and I am on my feet all day long running around with with wedding gowns; and at the knee is the highest I can go...LDS folks have certain modesty restrictions.
The point is, it is a challenge finding dresses that are cute, cheap, and at least 40" long. Maybe a reason why I love Anthropolige so much is because they may unique clothes which are well made, cute, and for the most part...modest... I have adopted wearing a lot of cardigans to make things more modest, perhaps that is why I have 32 cardigans...
flowers, H&M ($3)
top, Ruche ($25)
skirt, Anthropologie brand, Ebay purchase ($50)
I am never walking more than one dog again, I am so glad we didn't take my car... I didn't grow up with dogs, always wanted one (boy it stunk in there!) Now I know I love one dog...Abby
Friday, August 3, 2012
Day 2... so tired
If I was tired yesterday...
I am exhausted today...yet my day was amazing and richly fulfilled.
I wont go into too much detail, because I will be lucky enough if I get some photos taken and uploaded. (uhh, so tired) But I will say this:
I learned a lot about my personality today; how I handle new challenges; family and my relationships with them. I caught a glimpse how I will react in the future when my parents are no longer able to take care of themselves.
Detail will help in the morning.
But for now I need sleep...once my camera battery charges so I can take that photo.
soooooooooooooooooo tired............
I am exhausted today...yet my day was amazing and richly fulfilled.
I wont go into too much detail, because I will be lucky enough if I get some photos taken and uploaded. (uhh, so tired) But I will say this:
I learned a lot about my personality today; how I handle new challenges; family and my relationships with them. I caught a glimpse how I will react in the future when my parents are no longer able to take care of themselves.
Detail will help in the morning.
But for now I need sleep...once my camera battery charges so I can take that photo.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Day 1...hello
Let me start off by saying: Hello...
(I got this entire page done, and then I deleted it all...so if there are more spelling errors than usual I'm sorry)
You may be wondering how many clothes I actually own to start a blog like this. Do I have too many?...
You tell me...
....All I know is that I felt that the pretty things in my closet were starting to get out of hand. One of these days, if I ever get some followers, I think I will ask that question; 'how many clothes do you have in you closet?' And then see how my closet compares. I am sure it is on every guy and gal's mind every now and then.
So for your interest, and my inventory here is a compiled list of what I own:
- dresses - 15 (this was a shock)
- tunics/ tees / knits - 62 (...and I swear it didn't look like that much...)
- sweaters - 9
- (cardigans) - 32
- blazers/ outerwear - 14
- pants - 9
- painting/ hiking pants - 5
- shorts - 4
- skirts - 16
- shoes - 25 (I lost a pair in the move, I may buy a another with my golden ticket)
- hats - 9
- scarves - 13
The sprinkler got me when I took the photo
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hat from Wet Seal ($10)
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hat from Wet Seal ($10)
top from Threadless- Reach for the Stars ($10)
shorts found in roommates thrift pile (priceless)
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Night Before...Day 0
The name for this blog, came to me when I realized that I had more cardigans in my closet, than days in a month. I decided this to be on the verge of extream; knowing if I wore a different cardigan a day, for an entire month, that I would look new every day. I realized that I probably shop too much, and possibly beginning to have too many clothes... something needed to change.
And that's the point of this blog: Thirty- Two Cardigans and Counting, I have well over what I need, and yet I never seem to have enough. I am obsessed with clothes and shopping. I love mixing and matching clothes. Everything else in my life is in disarray, but my closet remains color coded and organized. Hello, my golden idol! The shopping had become so bad that when I lived at home (which was only two month's ago) I would buy clothes and hide them- because I knew that the people I lived with would be disappointed in me; that, is an addiction. Just as dangerous as being an alcoholic, or destructive as being addicted to pornography; I can rightfully admit that I am a shopaholic. Anything focused above God, is sin. Now living on my own, once again, I KNOW that I NEED to STOP...There is no should in there. I realize that I will always WANT...however a want is rarely a NEED.... I need to repent, and this blog, is my repentance process. By knowing myself there was only one way to stop the excessive amount of shopping; along with the Lords help, I felt I had to make a game out of it. I needed to somehow make not shopping, fun.
HOW?:
Let me start off by saying this is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done. I grew up with low self esteem and clothes were my way of finding out who I was. Its a personal expression of wearable/ useful art. Just another branch to being a creative artist. But I need to stop buying every pretty thing I see...
THE RULES OF THIS GAME:
-I will only wear what I have, and I will wear each and every piece of clothing in my closet, and document each day for a full year. August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013.
As a reward I am allowing myself 12 golden tickets. Each ticket is worth $40. That will be limited to Oh, I MUST HAVES...Which I can use anytime till the year cycle is out. But once they are gone- their gone. And for the girl that likes to shop Anthropologie- this will be more than a small challenge...
Like I said, I need to do this and this is the best way I know- for me- it's fun, creative, and challenging; my pocketbook can only thank me. And If I am able to get a few blog followers out of it, that is only more fun!
Looking forward to a more budget friendly creative year!
And that's the point of this blog: Thirty- Two Cardigans and Counting, I have well over what I need, and yet I never seem to have enough. I am obsessed with clothes and shopping. I love mixing and matching clothes. Everything else in my life is in disarray, but my closet remains color coded and organized. Hello, my golden idol! The shopping had become so bad that when I lived at home (which was only two month's ago) I would buy clothes and hide them- because I knew that the people I lived with would be disappointed in me; that, is an addiction. Just as dangerous as being an alcoholic, or destructive as being addicted to pornography; I can rightfully admit that I am a shopaholic. Anything focused above God, is sin. Now living on my own, once again, I KNOW that I NEED to STOP...There is no should in there. I realize that I will always WANT...however a want is rarely a NEED.... I need to repent, and this blog, is my repentance process. By knowing myself there was only one way to stop the excessive amount of shopping; along with the Lords help, I felt I had to make a game out of it. I needed to somehow make not shopping, fun.
HOW?:
Let me start off by saying this is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done. I grew up with low self esteem and clothes were my way of finding out who I was. Its a personal expression of wearable/ useful art. Just another branch to being a creative artist. But I need to stop buying every pretty thing I see...
THE RULES OF THIS GAME:
-I will only wear what I have, and I will wear each and every piece of clothing in my closet, and document each day for a full year. August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013.
As a reward I am allowing myself 12 golden tickets. Each ticket is worth $40. That will be limited to Oh, I MUST HAVES...Which I can use anytime till the year cycle is out. But once they are gone- their gone. And for the girl that likes to shop Anthropologie- this will be more than a small challenge...
Like I said, I need to do this and this is the best way I know- for me- it's fun, creative, and challenging; my pocketbook can only thank me. And If I am able to get a few blog followers out of it, that is only more fun!
Looking forward to a more budget friendly creative year!
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