Sunday, May 16, 2010

Six Months, No Clothes Bought



Today is a day of celebration.  Today is the day that marks six months without a single purchase of clothing.  Why does it feel like these last six months have literally flown by? 

Also, something strange has definitely happened.  On Thursday, I asked my sweet friend Adrienne if I could raid her closet before my trip (more on that later). She of course obliged, and as I was looking through her clothes (which she has GREAT clothes by the way), I began to long for my own closet.  I missed my long black sweater cardigan and my salmon silk scarf.  Then, I started crying! 

I could only settle on borrowing a single jacket and some scarves and knew that I would have to go to my storage unit that houses my clothes at the moment and just grab what I wanted.  This morning, I prepped myself with some tape and a box cutter to cut through the tape.  Can I just say that the shorty wardrobe boxes from U-Haul were the best investment I have made in this whole moving thing?  Well, they are.  It is very strange the relationship I have with my closet right now.  I feel like now, I love every single item I own.  Be it t-shirt to jump suit...  it has been very difficult living my life without it. 

Well to commemorate my six months without buying clothing... I got a new hair style.  Straight across bangs, tousseled, layers...  soo me and so amazing.  I really think I have the best hair dresser in the world (for real Amanda!  You are the best!).  I have been parting my hair on the side with some sort of swoopy bang since my senior year of high school.  These bangs and center part are a huge change for me! 

So here is to six more months of falling into a deep passionate love affair with my closet full of all of its treasures!  Here is to six months of kicking a shopping addiction!  And let's be honest, here is to six more months of desperately window shopping. 

So a few things:

1.  I found a place to live.  (HOORAY!)  More on that as everything unfolds but I will say this... there is a garden gnome on the front porch that the landlord said, "Had to stay."
2.  I am going on vacation tomorrow to Chicago.  However, I still plan on updating the bloggy blog.
3.  I am so thankful for every single reader...  whether you comment or not...  I can see the numbers and it constantly blows me away how many people read what I have to say.  I am just so thankful and so blessed!


Pink ruffle camisole: Anthropologie
Gray cotton/cashmere blend cardigan: Gap
Cut offs: diy, fossil jeans from buffalo exchange
Camel sling back clogs: Antonio Melani from Dillards

17 comments:

  1. I've never commented before, but I just wanted to say congratulations on not buying any clothes for the last 6 months.

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  2. congrats on 6 months of success! And I am happy to hear you've found a place to live also!

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  3. also that hair looks great! I really love the straight across bangs on you. They frame your face so well!

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  4. Have a wonderful time in Chicago! Cannot wait to hear about your new place!

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  5. Your hair looks great! And congratulations on your 6 month milestone :) You've definitely inspired me to shop less and appreciate all of the great stuff that I already have.

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  6. congrats on your 6 month---half way there! and your new hair style is really cute!

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  7. I LOVE the hair! It really does suit you perfectly!

    I am very jealous of you being able to have straight across bangs, something my awful cowlick has never allowed me. :)

    Also, I love this outfit... the mix of dressy and jean shorts casual is great!

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  8. Oh and for some reason when I comment on your blog on our MacBook - it works! Still doesn't work when I'm on a PC... weird....

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  9. Congrats on your milestone!

    And that haircut is so flattering on you! You look great!

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  10. the hair is PERFECT!!!!

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  11. cheers for six months! that is an amazing accomplishment. Chicago (one of my favorite cities), new place to live, and a new cute hair cut!! things are looking good! Love, m.

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  12. Anonymous8:19 PM

    So much to love here. The outfit is great. The hair is stylin' and congrats on SIX MONTHS!

    Have a wonderful trip. You deserve it!

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  13. LOVE the bangs and center part! Great job on 6 months, you are an inspiration!

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  14. I can't believe I missed this post until today. Where have I been? Congrats doll face. It's all down hill from here.

    So glad thou found a place, tat you and sammy are having a greta time in Chicago, and that you are sporting shorts and heels like a good southern girl.

    XO

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  15. Anonymous9:31 PM

    I am so proud of you, 6 mos with buying clothes....I am amazed.

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  16. Hey, Alyson - CONGRATULATIONS on getting through six months!! It is all down hill from here!:-) Your hair is beautiful - the straight across bangs are very attractive on you! I'm also glad you found a new place - you are going to have to name the gnome, you know!

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