Completely Crazy Clothes Challenge 2016

Morning everyone,


What a lovely morning, I always feel so much better when the Sun is shining:)


I haven't had the urge to buy anything else after buying some new work tops a few weeks ago;)


Ellie x

mavvymoo wrote: »

vintagegal Thank you for updating and letting us know how you are doing.
I had the same as that happen to me.She was 20 years younger But the lies hurt me more than anything else. But as I recovered and got stronger it was funny trying to watch him do the hip trendy things to keep hold of the younger women.Which he never did manage and she left him sometime down the road for a much younger bloke
Lucky we never had children so I have no idea where he is or what he is doing now and dont care

Look after yourself and keep wearing your lovely dresses that make you feel good.Take one day at a time and you will get stronger
Well done for your no spending that is amazing :TWe are all very proud of you.What do you fancy doing to your house ? As I am there at the moment and would love to hear you ideas


Mav x

Thank you Mavvymoo.
I'm sorry that this happened to you too. Its such a cliche isn't it? The male mid life crisis

Its the lying that has hurt me too, I think I am still in shock about the whole betrayal to be honest. And it certainly hasn't left me feeling good about myself, that's for sure. That's why I am trying to make myself put on something nice, and straighten my hair, and wear a pretty shoe. Just because I am rejected by him doesn't mean I am a write off does it?!
Although the amount of crying I am doing on a daily basis probably isn't making me look that great!

I am pleased I haven't bought anything though. I'm hoping that when all his clothes finally go, I will have more wardrobe space so I might actually be able to see what I own for once!

With regards to the house, I am going to turn his study into my sewing room. I need to make it mine and although the children will still use it for homework, I am going to put up some Cath K wallpaper and get some new prints for the walls. I never used to go in there before so it will be lovely. I haven't done much sewing this year at all, so making a new space for it will be a fresh start.

I also want to redecorate the lounge which was 'his domain'. I only have a very small budget but want to wallpaper and get new curtains, and change the TV unit, and get a bookcase to have some of my lovely books on display. I am quite good at being thrifty when I need to and am spending my ipad time scouring furniture online rather than clothes. Am planning a trip to Ikea to check a few things out this week. At the moment I don't even go in the lounge except to open or close the curtains. I'm going to have a fifties style wallpaper in a really bold print. No compromises, just exactly what I want and no man to give an opinion!

It's probably good for me to have a little project right now.

I was thinking today about the shopping I used to do, and wondering if I was just trying to get his attention, albeit in a negative way. I was never satisfied no matter what I bought.

Anyway enough of the amateur psychology! Well done to all of you for your miniscule or non existent spends.

Floss wrote: »

Vintagegal keep your eyes on Freecycle & Gumtree & ebay local to you, I got some gorgeous wallpaper last year for £2.95 + collection, 5 full rolls of £20 paper .

Wow, you must have been over the moon! Going to have a look now...

Morning all Funny kerri I was just looking at that website a little while ago they have some lovely leggings etc Was tempted but I am really trying hard not to buy as I DONT NEED THEM :rotfl:

vintagegal that sounds so lovely and yes its great to be able to please yourself as to what you want.The sewing room what a great idea claim back your space and use it
It does get easier I promise but you will keep thinking about the lies he told you and more and more will come up and as you piece it all together it will hurt so much.Why people just cant be honest about how they are feeling I will never know.

I have just got lovely almost new Jl sofas from Gumtree in fact they are being delivered today Cost £3500 18 months ago mine for £350
So keep looking also check out your local FB selling sites as you get wallpaper on there all the time. There is also Cath K selling sites on FB so have a dig around and see what you can pick up.

You will be ok I promise just keep telling yourself that. :Dhold your head up and move forward as you are already doing. One day soon you will go to bed and realise you havent cried once that day

Mav x

vintagegal - your decorating projects sound great. Hold your head high - you are worth two of your ex.

mavvy - well done on the sofas - you really do know how to hunt down a bargain.