Saturday, November 26, 2011

Approved for a credit card!!!

Pro -

   No more waiting to buy clothes after I try them on. I can take them home that day.

    I won't have a sad face when I walk out of the store leaving the clothes I tried on there.

   My wardrobe will be incredible!

   I'll be able to have the latest fashions right away instead of buying on clearance trying to make them work during that season.

   I can help buy clothes for friends who desperately need a fashion intervention!

   I will feel that elated feeling after buying a cute outfit that I feel in love with after trying it on.

   My favorite store's employees will know me on a first name basis.

   There will be no need to wear my lounge clothes in public. At all.

   I will increase my self-esteem when I buy new clothes.

   I may even be able to buy some designer clothes, depending on my limit of course.

Con -

   I will have to pay it eventually.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Christmas comes early!

I like to think that people at my work think of me as fashionable. I'm dressed nicely and work appropriate in case I run into some important people during the day. So it was only a suprise to a couple people when I started looking for my Christmas party dress in August. Since I feel like one of the 5 most fashionable people where I work, the Christmas party is like my Red Carpet. I'm uber picky and everything has to look perfect so I had to start early.

After looking online and in a couple stores, I knew immediately after seeing a few dresses that I wanted to wear a royal blue dress for this year. I missed the last 2 parties due to family plans so my outfit this year has to be amazing! Not only do I have to have the 'Best Dressed' dress, but my whole look has to be the best. I want to wear my hair straight and in a messy side braid - I will need to make a practice run on my hair before that night. I'll match the dress with some big dangling earrings and bangle bracelets. And don't forget the shoes! I really want to wear my nude heels with the dress, but by the end of the night I'm sure my toes will match my royal blue dress.


 


I have it narrowed down to 3 dresses and I will be taking votes if anyone wants to vote. I think I have in my mind which one I'm going to get, but if you have a good argument for the one you like, I'm all ears.

Option #1- Online order, $56 and from a UK website


Option #2- Charlotte Russe online $30


Option #3- Victoria's Secret $50 - Adjustable dress 10 dresses in one!


This is one of my favorite events for the year and I enjoy getting ready for the night, hopefully I don't make the wrong decision and end up on the 'Worst Dressed' list.

If any of my fellow employees or other friends with holiday parties coming up would like some help choosing their outfit, I will be more than happy to help! 'Tis the season!




Sunday, November 13, 2011

A word to the wise...

I walked into my apartment today and in the entryway was the normal stack of Midweeks laying in the corner. Except today, the Want-ads were laying on top and suprisingly had an article entitled "Winterize Your Wardrobe, Without The Bulk." As I read the article, it talked about bringing your sweaters back to life, breaking out the boots and taking an inventory of your winter gear. I felt like I was not ready for winter and most importantly, my closet was not ready for winter. Anyone who has seen my closet would say that I had more than enough for winter, perhaps 2 winters in row even. But all I see are thin shirts and skirts, no where near warm enough for our North Dakota winters. Whatever the case, the article made me want to shop for some new sweaters and jeans so I took a trip to my favorite store, Plato's Closet.

As I walked in, I immediately regretted the decision. I went to the store knowing I didn't have any money and that no matter what I found, I couldn't buy. But I kept walking and looking and found several (9) pieces that I wanted to try on. I stacked them on my arm and walked around looking for more, why I'm not sure. Eventually, I had a span of racks that I didn't find anything cute and stopped and decided to try on. Another bad decision. I loved all but one that didn't fit right - The Limited black gaucho capri length pants that I would've worn with my black heeled boots if they would've been a bit smaller. All of the pieces tried on, I walked out of the dressing room, I had the clothes I wanted on my arm and the one that didn't work I stacked back on the table. I looked a few other things in the store and almost laid the clothes on the counter to be put back when I spontaneously asked the saleslady how long they could hold clothes for. She said for 24 hours and as if someone else had inherited my body heard myself say, 'Hold these please, for Kari.' Yes, I am aware that I will not be back for them, but it made me feel a little bit better that I could possibly change my mind and they would still be there, waiting for me.

Sadly, these are the items I left at the store and could not take home with me to be hung in my closet along with the rest of my treasures.

Pool/Mint color cardigan with beading embellishment on top and black gaucho pants.


Multi-color Old Navy sweater with brand new Anne Taylor Loft jeans


Absolutely in love with this orange H&M sweater that I had huge plans for and Anne Taylor Loft jeans.



The moral of the story and what I've learned from this experience, is to never ever go into your favorite store in the mood to shop when you have no money to spend. It is not a good idea and will leave you feeling sad and like you just lost your best friend, or left them forever. Just a word to the wise and a piece of advice from me to you.

P.S. If you like any of these clothes, they will be back on the Plato's Closet racks at 5:00 p.m. on November 14. I will be very jealous of the person whoever buys them, but they will look good so I will get over it.

Monday, November 7, 2011

RIP - Forever in my heart, but not in my closet.

I have been putting off this post for awhile, I guess I didn't want to admit they really are gone. I was going through my closet and saw them and thought they should be thrown away, as I walked to the garbage, I knew I wasn't ready yet and they sat in my car for another 2 weeks. But I finally did it, I threw away my first pair of heels. They were the brand Chinese Laundry, pink pointy toe 3 1/2 inch heel pumps. I bought them at Wet Seal (back when they actually had cute clothes and not club/hooker clothes) in 2004. I wore them with almost every outfit and if I didn't have something to wear them with, I bought more things to only go with those shoes. They were my favorite and I remember the first time I wore them (with jeans and a pink button down shirt) and all the compliments I got with them. As you can imagine, wearing them almost every day took a toll on them. The tip of the point started to wear down, they were 2 inches shorter due to the wear on the heel and the sole started to talk - they were split on the bottom and were not good when it rained. I don't think they could ever be replaced, any other pink pumps that I see would not measure up to the feeling I got when I first wore them or the way they made me into the fashion guru I am today.

They had their final walk of shame. I thought I saw a tear roll down the heel, but I think it was starting to rain too, I definately had tears. You will be missed size 7 1/2 Wet Seal pink pointy toe 3 1/2 inch pumps, we had a good run.






"Here lies Carrie, she had two loves and lots o' shoes." - Carrie Bradshaw