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....

top, Threadless ($10)

pants, The Loft ($20-ish)

shoes, Cotton On, (2 for $20)

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

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

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............

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

My first outfit is a little boring; but that is how I felt today. I spent most of the day in a swimsuit, but I hardly felt like posting that... the starry top was appropriate because I felt tired... water aerobics and laying out in the sun is surprisingly tiring...

The sprinkler got me when I took the photo
....
hat from Wet Seal ($10)

top from Threadless- Reach for the Stars ($10)

shorts found in roommates thrift pile (priceless)