I've realized a truth about myself. I am a clothes snob. I used to think I wasn't. That I wore my second hand clothes with humility. That it was okay to have a packed closet because they were thrift store finds or hand me downs.
When I receive compliments on those castoffs I'll happily boast that they were mere dollars at the Goodwill or found under a heap at a garage sale.
People always think I am a genius for getting such cute clothes at bargain prices.
Double whammy! You like my clothes & you think I am smart?
I have enough dresses to wear a different one to church the whole calendar year. Probably a bit much,no?
And I MUST put on lipgloss before I demand my 7 year old take a photo of my most recent & favorite find.
It's time to face the facts that I am just like every other woman in the world. I love clothes.
I said it.
Me too! I have so many dresses and I almost didn't have a chance to wear them all this summer. Somehow I still manage to feel like my closet is empty though. :/
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ReplyDeleteYour hair is GORGEOUS! I love the color.
Thanks, it's natural Ombre. I haven't had it cut or colored in a year. I am due don't ya think? For a cut only, coloring is not for me.
DeleteIs there something wrong with that? ...because I love clothes, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous btw.
Can you please come visit me and be my personal thrift shopper so that my closet can get a fun makeover and I will no longer be wearing clothes from HS/college? Thanks in advance! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your outfit in that first pic! ANd there's nothing wrong with wanting to look adorable all the time! WHich you do so well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute post, Marie!
ReplyDeletei love love love your dress! so pretty and it looks so comfy!
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I see nothing wrong with loving nice clothes! It's more than superficially caring about how you look, it just sets the attitude for the whole day if you like/are comfortable in what you're wearing! (And yup, that dress is gorgeous.)
ReplyDeleteYou're actually so right. For YEARS when I had babies I didn't even bother to put together an outfit, sometimes staying in sweaty workout gear all day. Yes! I was one of those moms who I swore I'd never be. Now that I put some effort into it I do feel much better about myself.
DeleteThen it definitely sounds like it's time for you spend a little time on YOU! :)
DeleteYou're just so good at finding adorable outfits for little money that you deserve to have twice or four times or ten times as much as the next person! :) ;)
ReplyDeleteI choose to believe you :)
DeleteNever be ashamed. We can love clothes and that you love them for a mere fraction of their retail cost does indeed make you genius :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday Marie!
Cute dress - looks very comfy! Love your hairdo, too :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress! People always say the same about me as well, my mum marvels at how many clothes I have and how much money I have left in my purse. I'm not complaining!
ReplyDeleteYou and I would be the best thrift store/garage sale buddies! I haven't shopped in a retail store in probably 15 years (well, except for bathing suits and underwears - those I buy new!)
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I've never been a clothes person. But the habit definitely suits you well. Great hair as well, I must say. I think what I need is a personal shopper that can find things that will flatter my figure and style. Perhaps you should hire out your services???
ReplyDeleteYou're speaking my language on this post, Marie! I Love, love LOVE Thrift Store shopping! "Salvo" is my favorite place. I love that anything I try on has already been washed and all the shrinking that's going to happen is done. I love telling my friends where I got what they're complimenting then shocking them with how little I spent. (Especially if I go on a Wednesday when all clothing is 50% off). I've scored several one of a kind pieces that were hand sewn. Those are some of my favorite finds!
ReplyDeleteIt's the best right. And I too usually only shop the 50% days. Even though it's the Goodwill, they can be quite pricey.
DeleteI love this outfit! It's adorable. The pattern and the colors work well together.
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Haha :) It's OK that you like clothes b/c guess what? You're the SMART one that get's CUTE clothes at inexpensive prices!
ReplyDeleteHa! There could be worse things right? You have so few vices..... :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE me some thrift store finds too! :) And that dress is just too adorable.
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You are too cute, girl! And it's a definite double whammy! Smart and clothed well! :)
ReplyDeletexo TJ
But at least it's always good to know that you're getting those clothes for a fair price. That pony tail is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo cute Marie. I love the dress, it reminds me of an Ebay find. You look so pretty. Love you,
ReplyDeleteShauna
I actually found it at a consignment store. Wasn't I there to get rid of clothes........
DeleteI have a problem with shopping too but it only has been recently. I don't spend a lot (mainly thrift stores) but it does at up. It's all use stuff and I have bought some gifts and other items for my home. So I guess it's all worth it.
ReplyDeleteHey, nothing wrong with that! Unfortunately, my problem is buying too many clothes for my girls. Can't. Stop. Shopping.
ReplyDeleteI love clothes too xx
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