I am giving myself a challenge...
No retail for 4 months!
Why am I doing this?
I'll share a little story of my latest shopping experience...
Last Sunday I went on my usual walk down to Lower Gibsons, with the intentions of exercise only. It was pouring rain when I got down there so to get out of the rain I decided to check out the shops at Molly's Lane Market.
I was looking at the vintage jewelery and right away these gorgeous pink orchid earrings caught my eye. Only $15!! I try them on... and they are perfect! Not to be compulsive I asked the nice lady to hold it while I think about it and browse the other shops. I head into my favorite shop Starlet Vintage - http://www.etsy.com/shop/starletvintage I have found many gems here, some of my favorite wardrobe pieces have come from this tiny little shop. So while I pretend that I'm not interested, I noticed the cutest knitted wool sweater... like the ones grandmas would knit for baby girls. I try it on and...it's perfect and come to think of it, I needed a wool sweater for my upcoming ski trip, it'll be so cozy paired up with tights. And then...like that saying when it rains it pours... I keep finding the best things. Oh and by the way, they're on sale!
Ok so by the time the rain stopped (literally) I walked out with a gorgeous black jumpsuit, 2 tops and the wool sweater. I walk to my sister's work and before I even walked in the door, she noticed my giant shopping bag and she gave me a look that I translated to "you shopped again??!!", I smile and automatically say, "oh but Santana you should see... (not even a complete sentence, because of my retail high). The point is...she has has a point. I do buy something almost everyday... almost. As I walked up the hill towards home.... I realized that it was time for a detox.
Wish me luck!
xx
p.s I never did go back to buy the orchid earrings... maybe that will be my last retail purchase?
