Today's outfit is inspired by A-Dub's love of black and red, and E-Jo's mastery of the stripes. Today is mild again- 60 degrees at 8:30AM, so this outfit might be too warm for the weather.
This belt, which I thrifted last spring, is definitely on it's last legs. I need to replace it, probably with something new. Which brings to the issue of GAAD and my shopping desires. I've officially been on GAAD since mid July, and 4 months later. As Cynthia, Style Underdog, and the Waves have discussed recently- not shopping is hard, and sometimes you want to break it. I did try to mitigate my shopping desires by going to a swap, and that was fun, but I still feel antsy and unsatisfied with the same old clothes, when standing in front of my wardrobe at times. There a few things I need to replace (black cardigan has a whole in the sleeves, this red belt is falling apart, need a few more pairs of tights) but I fear walking into a retail store.
That said, I think I will allow myself a premeditated cheat. I am not sure when, and I will have a dollar amount. But buying a little something makes me feel refreshed and renewed in a way that yoga, jogging, or cooking does not. I am not quite sure I can explain it well, but I don't feel too bad about it. I've been very busy and focused on my research goals this semester, and I'm not rewarding myself, but I recognize that being in controlled in almost all things (how I spend my time, exercising, eating, shopping, general spending habits) creates a new kind of stress. And while all these things are good, I need to let off a little pressure every now and then.
Have a happy Wednesday, everyone!
Skirt: H&M
Cardigan: Loft (thrifted)
Belt: Not Just Vintage, thrifted
Shoes: Me Too
Tights: Target
This belt, which I thrifted last spring, is definitely on it's last legs. I need to replace it, probably with something new. Which brings to the issue of GAAD and my shopping desires. I've officially been on GAAD since mid July, and 4 months later. As Cynthia, Style Underdog, and the Waves have discussed recently- not shopping is hard, and sometimes you want to break it. I did try to mitigate my shopping desires by going to a swap, and that was fun, but I still feel antsy and unsatisfied with the same old clothes, when standing in front of my wardrobe at times. There a few things I need to replace (black cardigan has a whole in the sleeves, this red belt is falling apart, need a few more pairs of tights) but I fear walking into a retail store.
That said, I think I will allow myself a premeditated cheat. I am not sure when, and I will have a dollar amount. But buying a little something makes me feel refreshed and renewed in a way that yoga, jogging, or cooking does not. I am not quite sure I can explain it well, but I don't feel too bad about it. I've been very busy and focused on my research goals this semester, and I'm not rewarding myself, but I recognize that being in controlled in almost all things (how I spend my time, exercising, eating, shopping, general spending habits) creates a new kind of stress. And while all these things are good, I need to let off a little pressure every now and then.
Have a happy Wednesday, everyone!
Skirt: H&M
Cardigan: Loft (thrifted)
Belt: Not Just Vintage, thrifted
Shoes: Me Too
Tights: Target
