the spoils
I submit… the spoils from my weekend:
Eyeglasses - one last hurrah before the insurance sponsored by my former employer fades away at the end of this month. Now I can finally stop dealing with the ones that keep falling off my face - the ones that are two prescriptions old.
Three pairs of heels: One brown pair of classic pumps, another black - just like the brown ones. And one more black pair - slingbacks with a croc pattern on the heel and on the toe. Each pair was on sale.
A black blazer with silver pinstripes - form-fitting, just like how I like it. I hate boxy office wear! What’s the point in having a waist if I can’t show it off? This was marked down to less than a fifth of its original retail price.
A wine colored blouse from the clearance rack that fits oh-so-snug and stylishly. I got the last one!
Another blouse, this one stripey. I love the quality. Now I see why things in this store are more expensive than in other stores. This was on the 60% off rack, and I got another 10% off for a small flaw that I had the salesclerk squint to see.
Outlet shopping is nice. Name brand clothing is nice, too. It looks better on me. And for the first time since I’ve become an adult, I shopped without plodding through racks of clothes that I hated, in search for something that would just get me by. I found a lot of really great clothes that were really great deals, and the only thing that kept me from buying more was self-restraint. I’m looking forward to going back in a few weeks to see if I can pick up some more clothes. And just like this weekend, I’ll have a spending limit. I enjoyed shopping - I can’t believe it!
Sounds cute!
Comment by c2a — January 21, 2008 @ 12:51 pm
Congrats on your finds! They sound super cute and it also sounded like you needed them from other posts. Like you, I’m a big believer in dressing for the job you want and I think that a good appearance can give you an edge. It will be fun to go back to work to show everything off!
Comment by ms. m&p — January 21, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
YEAH! You know I’m excited about the shoes! I think I take basic heels to a new level with having all sorts of colors. My all time favorite shoes hands down are my sling backs.. I have a pair of black pinstripe pants, but I was thinking this morning that I need an entire suit. I actually buy my work slacks and two pieces from JCPenney. Their Worthington collection is great quality and it is more forgiving for chicks with curves.. Anyway, I’m excited for you..
Comment by S23 — January 21, 2008 @ 8:59 pm