Reformed shopaholic? please can you give me the benefit of your advice

Anglea

NGLADY HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME :j:j:j

CompletelyLost

Enjoy your hols, NG So much has changed for you in the past year, you must be pleased!

BTW ladies thanks for the opinions on the coats. I have to keep the Republic one but I'll probs return the green one. I'm a pain in the butt when it comes to coats :S FR I wish I was able to find coats that I liked so that I have a few to change with... but I find it really difficult to find the right length on me. The arms are usually far too short!

At the mo I'm trying to make the effort to wear everything in my wrdrobe. Today I debuted a cardigan I bought a few weeks ago, and although didn't feel 100% comfy (as my jeans didn't match) someone did compliment me on it Like my mum says, I need to wear the stuff I've got and stop hunting for perfection as I'm never going to find it with me being so fussy!!!

I could do with some black washed jeans (not pure black, like faded black) but can't seem to find them anywhere.

How are the rest of you doing with spends this month?
&FR, thanks for the recap on your love interests. I got confused by your references to "BYM" and "Beau". I thought they were the same person at first, but I understand now! x

CompletelyLost

Evening ladies,
I'm just about to settle down and watch BB.

Currently packaging up some stuff that I have sold. It's been a good month so far - I have sold two major items. It feels sooo good to know that they're gone, it's just a shame that I get so anxious about selling them/being scammed/having things go missing in the post!

FE: are you still finding stuff to sell?? It is never-ending for me!

What are the rest of you up to? I feel like I'm the only one splurging at the moment :S

ziggles50

Heehee- splurging- i have just spent £140 on stuff from outfit for updating my wardrobe. All becasue i will be paying less rent from next month- so what better plan than to spend it in advance on clothes and NOT on any of my 2 credit cards.....
Full of good ideas me:o:o:o

hope you're all well
kissesxxxxxxxxxxx

CompletelyLost

Haha splurge is a great word isn't it?!
Oh I do love Outfit... even though most of what I buy in there ends up being returned! What did you get? Are you keeping it all?

I've just a hellish driving lesson. I hate it when that happens But never mind, gotta think positive for the next one!

ziggles50

CL- i am so anxious about spending that amount of money in one go!
I even got a knit tunic/dress thing for £40:eek::eek:
And i ask you...who spends £20 a pop on what is basically a fancy t-shirt.....
I'm gonna model them and see what can go back...i am literally unable to think about anything other than spending so much money in one go!
I'm basically a cheap woman - never even hit £60 in any one spenge (binge spend).

In other news. It's the weekend!!!:j:j:j:j
I'm doing nothing other than chill out!
What's everyone else up to?

CompletelyLost

If the fancy tshirt is something that you know you will wear a lot, then I'd say it's worth it for £20.
My usual tactic is to leave everything in the bag for a couple of weeks, and then I try them on and decide what I like and what I don't. By that time, the novelty has usually worn off and my judgement isn't swayed by that "OMG I have to have everything!!!!!!!"-feeling that you get when you're out shopping :S


Yep indeed it is the weekend.
I don't have anything planned either, apart from watching tv. Sad eh!

ziggles50

http://media.wallis.co.uk/wcsstore/Wallis/images/catalog/254542007_thumb.jpg
This one apparently gives me a waist (stranger in changing rooms said so- a skinny one too!)

http://media.wallis.co.uk/wcsstore/Wallis/images/catalog/253942019_thumb.jpg
I got this one from dotty p's- gorgeous purple:T

Anglea

Hi girls

I like the clothes Ziggles. Dare I ask about washing instructions for the dearer knitted tunic?

CL, how many more clothes have you 'debuted'? That's a good expression.

Black washed jeans, don't know if it's just me, but every pair I owned had a zip that kept going down at innappropriate moments. Couldn't understand why it only happened with that colour. So be warned CL lol.

Driving lessons - better luck next time.

Wonder who's going tonight in BB?

I've been to the pub 3 times this week, twice for lunch. Those men don't go anymore so it's been nice.

Can't remember if I mentioned this, but that friend I met a couple of times, I realised I couldn't do it anymore. She hadn't changed and it was making me feel exhausted being around her. I'll have to think of something diplomatic next time she makes contact. I feel awful about it.

ziggles50

Oh Anglea- i never check the washing instructions and i've never had a disaster- (probably cos i buy cheap uncomplicated stuff) I'm worried now:(
As for the troublesome pal- that's a shame- but is it not better to spend your time with those you love/care about and are comfy with- less drama:cool: Maybe have an honest word?
So what's brought on this change into a social butterfly !!! lady-what -lunches? Enjoy it though. I tend to go through social stages and ride it soo much i welcome the break:D