Squashing the Shopping Bug: Week 2

Posted by Kristin Bassett on February 15th, 2010

Kristin finally admits her problem — she’s a true shopaholic. There’s absolutely nothing she needs (her two closets are overflowing as it is). She’s vowed to stop shopping until May 16th, and she invites you to join her each Monday during this trying time.

I would first like to apologize for what you are about to see. I have discovered the self timer on my camera. Therefore, my photos might tend to be a tad cheesy. Please find it in your heart to forgive me.

Now, onto good news—I have not shopped at all! I know that two weeks of no shopping is normal for most, but I don’t think I have ever gone that long before. I can even window shop without getting anxious about not being able to purchase. Woo hoo! High fives to me!

Monday

Internship

Dress: Ali Ro (@ Saks)
Boots: Aldo
Tights: Target

Ring: Random jewelry gypsy who set up stand in the student union on campus
Bracelets: Stolen from my mom wayyyyyy back in the day. In my defense, I never saw her wear them. Sorry, Mom!

Tuesday

Class/Complain to anyone who will listen about how tired I am

Can we please talk about how insanely tall that coat collar is?!?!

Coat/Pants: H&M
Shades/Flats/White T-Shirt: Target
Purse: Baubles & Lace—a boutique in Boston’s North End
Grey Sweater: Marshalls

Bracelet: Lia Sophia
Ring: Gift from my grandma wayyyyy back in the day. 6^th or 7^th grade I think?
Necklace: This is the pendant I was talking about last week that was made from lavender jade my grandpa brought back from Vietnam after the Vietnam War. My grandparents had it custom made for me for my 16^th birthday.

Wednesday

Internship/Lunch Lady Duty

Thumbs down for the weather; Thumbs up for my outfit; I need better poses because I look foolish.

Coat/Scarf: H&M
Silver Wellies: Hunter (@Nordstrom)
Shirt: Zara
Skirt: Baubles and Lace
Tights: Target
Necklace: Same for yesterday– the one from my grandparents

Belt: Zero idea where this little doodad came from. Probably came with some dress I bought one time.
Hat: Saks (Is this not the most cutie-patootie cloche hat ever?)

Purse: Los Cholas (This little number can be worn slung over the shoulder, across the body AND/OR as a mini backpack. Who doesn’t love a mini backpack???)
Bracelet: Lia Sophia

Thursday

Class/ Lunch Lady Duty

Coat: Michael Kors (@Marshalls)
Purse: Los Cholas
Jeans: H&M
Shades/Grey T-shirt: Target

Necklace: Lia Sophia
Bracelet: Saks

Blazer: BCBG
Flats: Michael Kors (@Marshalls)

Hat: H&M

Friday

Lunch Lady Duty/Being a lame 21 year old

Since there were no photos taken of my food-smattered apron or of me vegging on my couch with my roommate….I will leave you with this fabulous outfit!