It seems my blog posts are either bubbling over with excitement, a glimpse into my messy head or thoroughly shallow splurges at the moment. I'm embracing it! This morning I have clothing on my mind. Yesterday I had one of those thoroughly girly moments that if I didn't have scrupples would have sent me flying credit card in hand to my local high street - I am sooo bored of my wardrobe!
Oh yeah - I just typed that cliche!
I am bored of my TShirts, my lack of trend, my not quite fitting right trousers... I have lamented the departure (into the bin) of beloved tops and tights that have fallen foul of washing machine holes. I want to shop. Here's the thing though... it's like there are two voices in my head. The tempestuous two year old who likes shiny, new things and the rather more creative 30 something who wants to live like I believe beauty comes from within, it's best not to consume for the sake of it and that it's good to use things until they truly wear out.
Thankfully I had a brain wave.
I decided to make one small purchase and then play dress up with clothes I already own. I bought tights - I opened my wardrobe and I put things together I'd never thought of before. Fun! I decided I have more than I think I do and all it takes is a little reshuffle, a smidgen of creativity and perhaps the willingness to wear more heals to spice up my daily wardrobe. I began today by breaking out shorts and my new tights with a newish pair of heals. As I walked to the Guildford office from the train station I remembered why they were still newish - I keep chickening out of breaking them in properly. Ouch! Oh well, has to happen sometime - no pain, no gain. Everytime I longed for my slobby, comfy stuff I looked down and thought, "Oooo pretty."
Wow - I really am shallow :)