My mind is constantly thinking about what I want to buy next. Between the steady stream of extraordinarily fashionable bloggers in my feed always making me think "My life is not complete without _____!", ebay saved searches popping up every night with temptations (I should probably turn those off), the daily onslaught of emails from Gap, J.Crew, Kate Spade and every other online retailer under the sun, combined with my tendencies to want to "just take a quick peek" inside the thrift stores, not buying stuff is no easy task.
Just saying.
The Rundown
You look fabulous in that blazer. The temptation to shop is so strong- the area where I work is full of great shops. In fact, I broke my spending ban yesterday because J. Crew was having an extra 40% off sale items sale. Woops!
ReplyDeleteI spend way too much thinking about and actually shopping. When I have to say what I love to do in interviews....I feel bad but it's always shopping. I need to work on it.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I say I'm not going to shop I get one of those email sale alerts and get sucked right back in!! Super chic look Lydia, love the blazer.
ReplyDeleteOh I feel the same way! I had to unsubscribe from a bunch of those sale emails because it was just too tempting.
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The Tiny Heart
That top is so cute! :D And I know, I just cant get my mind of shopping, not good!! XD
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm getting pretty good at resisting buying things, haha
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ReplyDeleteYEP!!! I haven't shopped in FOREVER it feels. Now that I'm trying to adjust to getting back to my old body, I have felt the shopping bug coming on. After all, I should pick out a few things for the transition to make myself feel better right? Love the striped jacket!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to shop (or not shop) and stay on budget. There are times when I love everything in stores and I want to buy it all! Seriously love that ampersand tee!
ReplyDeleteI keep telling myself I am going to unsubscribe to all the "store promo" emails I get haha but I never do :) O well!! You are looking fab--love that madewell top!
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I feel ya! I turned off my ebay saved searched notifications and all my gap, kate spade, j.crew etc all goes to a particular folder now so that I don't see them every day. Some how I still end up purchasing things though... online shopping is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI need a striped blazer in my life!! So versatile and flattering!
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awesome ebay find... i love the ampersand, particularly paired with stripes! #jealous.
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Cute jacket. I love stripes. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
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Haha seems like we have similar minds! Loving that tee! The gold print is perfect with the striped blazer! Too cute!
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I've found blogging and reading blogs to be hard on my pocketbook as well. And I've lately unsubscribed from all those pesky emails because the temptation is just too great. I'm trying to get better about it, but I also spend a lot of time thinking about shopping!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who spends all my time thinking about shopping! There's always something else we need to add, isn't there? I'm in the process right now of going through all my clothes (a monumental task, I have LOTS!)and deciding what to keep, what needs to be altered, and what to sell on ebay or elsewhere.
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I feel your pain! Those daily emails are so tempting! Luckily many retailers don't have maternity lines, so I'm able to delete them a bit easier these days!
ReplyDeleteBoy can I identify! Those alerts get me every time.
ReplyDeleteYou look incredible! That striped jacket looks amazing with your super cute tee and distressed jeans. Love the pop of color in the shoes.
Jennie@http://apocketfulofpolkadots.blogspot.com/
I think about shopping a lot. I love your shoes.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit Lydia. I always subscribe to my favorite stores so they can alert me to sales. However, it seems there are sales every week lately. HaHaHa
ReplyDeletei LOVE this outfit!! the simple & tee and the blazer is so chic! and i totally know what you mean about always feeling like you need something else in your closet..and so many sales!
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I am so with you there. Even when I'm not shopping - and I have been relatively well-behaved, shopping-wise, in the past while (although I've had no choice but to be, since practically everyone I love has a birthday in May and June - it's brutal.) - I'm always thinking about it, pondering the pieces I want next and how I could style them and the fact is that none of them will change my life but there is a certain joy in that process, however silly it may seem. And reading blogs... probably doesn't help. Because even though I already have an ampersand tee, I love yours and would gladly get one for myself!
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Cee
Ha! I see I am not the only one that has those "sinful" thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI just unlisted my email from a few sites.
Last week I went out to get a jeans overall and I ended up buying a pair of shoes, a shirt and an overall that cost me almost one hundred bucks.
I still have not dared taken out of the bag because i feel to guilty.
The struggle is seriously real!!! And I am swooning over that blazer!
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I am loving this look! LOVE the green shoes with this blazer!!
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just love this look, so effortless :)
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Love the blazer and the shoes lyddie!
ReplyDeleteLove the blazer and the shoes lyddie!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty blazer! I bet it makes it easy to focus on clothes since you're still looking for a job, it's easy to fill your time with a hobby. Hoping you find job that's the perfect fit, like your clothes ;)
ReplyDeleteThe tee and the jacket - awesome together!
ReplyDeleteI love that blazer and graphic tee!! I think it is a woman thing to always "need" to shop! I know I do :)
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www.PolishedClosets.com
that jacket is so fantastic! love the shape of it! super cute look!
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I love that tee. I have been trying to find a version of it that isn't pricey!
ReplyDeleteLove the jacket, stripes are so great girlie.
ReplyDeleteThat how my mind work as well. It's somehow nice to know that I'm not alone here. I have been pretty good with shopping lately, but I have to admit the temptation is always there. I know that nothing will change in a big way yet how wonderful is that process.Oh, my!!
ReplyDeleteI always love to see you wearing that gorgeous striped blazer and it makes we want to get one for me as well. Since I have soft spot for stripes.
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http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie
Love the striped coat! I am exactly the same as you with shopping. I buy somethibg then think of what I can get next! I guess that's why we love fashion. As long as we appreciate each item I think it is ok!
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I feel your pain....way too many temptations out there!
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You look nice!
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Again with that adorable tee! Love it with stripes :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, consolidating all of my store emails into one daily email really curbed that impulse to shop. Of course blogs and Instagram are still tempting, especially when a blogger goes and wears an awesome blazer like this one! ;-)
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So true! All the emails and deals are too tempting! You do look great though and ebay saved searches are such enablers!
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Your blazer is so incredibly stylish. I totally need one too:) Have a beautiful day, lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love your style so much! Your blog is totally one of my favs! You look so pretty tho :) Loved specially the jeans. Love xx <3
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The striped jacket is LOVE x
ReplyDeleteAmen! I love everything about this fashion blogging world but it sure does mean I'm always updating my wish list. Love your outfit. The shoes are such a great addition.
ReplyDeletexo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
That jacket is darling! I was just in Loft too, but I didn't see it. I think about shopping ALL the time too! It gets out of control. But we are bloggers for a reason I suppose ;)
ReplyDeletecute sandals!
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Yaudy
http://yaudycristinafashionista.blogspot.com/
I can totally relate with you. I spent everyday all day filling up my carts on my favorite online stores. Then I make huuuuge orders, and even when they arrive, I still want to go and buy more... hahaha.
ReplyDeleteLooking cute as always btw! Loving the striped blazer :)
www.thejoyoffashionblog.com
Oh gosh...I feel like thinking about shopping is my job. I know all the sales that are going on and what the best prices for items are. I'm afraid of ebay...I just won a gap leopard clutch - my first time bidding and winning an item - and now I might be addicted.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the striped blazer and tee!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Such a beautiful outfit! Love your style xx
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