Torturing myself

"Shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist" Unknown

 

Zara Red Blouse-similar here

Zara Skinny grey trousers-similar here

Topshop Cord necklace

 

It must be really bad that into my 9th month of not shopping & I am still finding clothes in my wardrobe that I haven't worn this year. These trousers for example.  Completely forgot I had them and they are so perfect for work.  They are a nice smart trouser but still quite funky.  They are a jodphur style & would look so nice with a flat black knee high leather boot for Winter.  If only I had a pair.

 

Life is non stop at the minute.  I love when I am busy but this is taking the biscuit. I just seem to have something on every single night.  Last Thursday night I was invited to Mexx Party night in their flagship store in Belfast.  They had models showcasing the latest autumn hair and make-up looks from YSL and Hedonist Hair. The lovely Mexx team which included the fab Alison Paul chatted to us about the must-have pieces for the season with prosecco being served throughout the night.  I was a bore though as I had a sprite.

 

It is always torture going to these events for me.  Because they are showing you absolutely gorgeous pieces of new season stock.  I completely fell in love with a dress that one of the staff was wearing. It just looks like such a nice party dress especially coming up to Xmas, it would be lovely just to have for those dinner dates or nights out.

 

 

I am currently holding viewings for a room in my flat and one of the girls who came over last night asked what I did & I explained my job & then went on to explain about the blog.  She actually gasped & put her hands over her mouth when I said I wasn't shopping for a year.  Yes, would you like to move into a house with a crazy person who will prob go through your wardrobe and steal things the minute you move in.  The great thing about the blog is that it has introduced me to brands such as Mexx.  In a year my style has changed dramatically and it going to be fun to explore it when I am able to shop again.  I love the playful prints & the cute mini skirts that Mexx have in store at the minute.  With everything laid out in easy to find sections of the store; one side casual, one side metro style, I will definitely be standing on the doors of Mexx Belfast on the 1st of January.

America Wish list



"I was brought up differently to the average American child because the average American child is brought up expecting to be happy." Marilyn Monroe

 

 

So if you are just tuning in now, where have you been for the last 6 months??? Quick catch up.

 

1)I am not shopping for a year.

 

2) Yes I am a idiot but I have succeed so far!!

 

 

3) I went on holidays to Florida at the start of June and of course, couldn't buy any of the lovely clothes they have there.

 

 

So this is my American wishlist.  I just assumed that because I had been doing so well at home that I would do ok on holidays with the no buying clothes situation. Never truer was the saying "Assume makes an ass out of you" It was hard, oh god was it hard.  At one point I rung my mum while Connor went in to a couple of shops by himself, just to have a break.  I had to do Abercrombie as I had a list of presents to buy for people so while in there I took photos of some things I would have bought. *sigh*.  Apologises for the bad photos, my hand was shaking so bad from having to stop myself buying anything and also cause the light in Abercrombie is as bad as Hollister!!!

 

Definitely going back to America next year to buy what I want when I want!!!!

 

Abercrombie Boyfriend style jeans £88

Abercrombie Boho top £68

Abercrombie Tweed skirt £68

Abercrombie grey sequin jumper £78

 

 

I could have bought the whole shop, but then again if I put my rational head on all of the stock was summer stock and really how much wear am I going to get out of summer stock in Northern Ireland. That didn't really help to be honest. 

 

 

A fan of the designer shops my lover is. (Though do you find that men are more inclined to spend more money on nice clothes??? Going for the higher end shops like All Saints, Ted Baker and cruise than girls??? Just a thought) So of course we had to pop into Armani. I loved these Armani Super Skinny jeggings. 

 

Armani Exchange Super Skinny Jeggings £120

 

 

The final stop of the day was Macys which we found out had free wifi so we sort of randomly stood around the Aisles for a while.  Got some strange stares from the employees as we uploaded as many photos to facebook as possible and used Whatsapp to text home.  Wifi is precious in America!!! Although my eyes were glued to my phone, I was able to spy these Steve Madden wedges! To die for!!! 

 

Steven Madden Wedges £120

The Wanting

"A lot of people get so hung up on what they can't have that they don't think for a second about whether they really want it.” Lionel Shriver

Topshop Cream blouse- similar here

Zara Basic Chinos

Zara neon pink pumps-similar here

 

 

Yesterday I announced that for my summer holidays I am going to Florida for 2 weeks with my darling boyfriend.  I mean it sounds fun but who the heck books a holiday to America while they are on a fashion fast????  Can't even buy a princess fancy dress outfit if I wanted too!!  So with this pressure to ensure that I do not crumble while I am away, I have only booked us one suitcase.  This means I definately can not lose my focus. Also means I saved £130 on baggage fees which is just a joke & we have 10kg each for hand luggage.  I am a master packer, Connor not so much but to prove to him I packed everything I wanted to bring and more last night.  (Literally I just threw everything that I wanted to bring in our suitcase.  I think I counted 8 skirts, 4 shorts, 6 dresses, 4 maxi dresses, 15 tops so def overpacking.)

 

 

 

See! How amazing a packer am I??? Granted that doesn't include pants, bras or bikinis.  Excited about actually getting to wear short shorts and a proper summer wardrobe, I went on to Pinterest and instragram for ideas on excatly what to wear.  And I realised the 1 thing I don't have which would be lovely is black shorts.  Such a simple thing, I have denim, white, beige, green but not black.  I really want a pair now, the wanting has started.  I could so many different looks with them. *sigh* So on my lunch I have spent trolling the internet making myself feel worse and picking out my favourite black shorts for this season.

 

Black lace Shorts Miss Selfridge £29

 

 

Misguided Embellished black shorts £44.99

 

 

River Island Atzec Black shorts £35

 

Asos Pom Pom shorts £22