19 more days

19 more days, 19 more days, 19 more days! Enough said......

Remember when....

The only stores we had to shop from were the ones that we had to drive to because there was no such thing as the internet?
When we wore splatter paint dresses, with big bows to match?
Plastic charm necklaces with charms ranging from French fries to pink telephones were in?

Wore denim skirts and matching vest, with two pairs of socks, two different colors and we wore them checkered like (pink-green & green- pink) with Keds?

Neon green, pink, orange, yellow were the colors that were considered fashionable?

Best Friend rings, necklaces, bracelets were so cool to have, but caused more problems between friends?

Soffe wind shorts and wind pants were rocking?

Acid Wash jeans were in and we rolled the bottom of them?

Friendship bracelets were neat to wear?

Knee length, rolled up denim shorts were a must have item? Oh and don’t forget about the printed denim with flowers and printed stripes.

We thought it was cool to “plan” your outfits the night before with your best friend so that you would be matching the next day at school?

MC Hammer pants were happening?

The jewelry you wore was ALL plastic and you didn’t mind because it was the in thing?

Scrunchies were actually worn out of the house?

Side ponytail…enough said!

Girbaud jeans and Cole Haan penny loafers where the “it” thing?

Shopping at Dillard’s, The Gap and even The Limited was a “big” deal and considered expensive?

Ponchos were cool?

Knee high socks with cute little skirts were actually considered fashion and not a Halloween costume?

Grunge was considered trendy? (never participated in this)

DOONEY & BOURKE was the purse to carry?

Power bead bracelets and mood rings were the rage?
Getting your belly button or tongue pierced was the thing to do?
50 bucks bought drinks, a new outfit and late night dinner at Taco Cabana? (good ole college day)
I have nothing else better to write about so I took a trip down memory lane?
I started this 90 day challenge deal? Well I only have 25 days left after today!

Dear Victoria Secret

We have shared many, many wonderful moments over the years together. You are always there for me when I’m in the market for new sexy undies, casual summer dresses, and beach sexy attire. Every time we meet, you always have new items for me to look at and make my very own. Your craftsmanship on most items is great and I love how you save me money when I spend a certain amount with you! Your exceptional delivery options are my favorite, you are always at my door when you say you are going to arrive….unlike most MEN in my life, but that is an entirely different story! You have never let me down Victoria Secret…until now.


I got a very upsetting email from you this morning informing me that my shoes that I ordered back in February, the ones that were backordered until recently, will no longer be mine. You have cancelled out your last promise of these fabulous shoes shipping out on April 26th with the garbage that now, my order, has been cancelled….COMPLETELY! So tell me Victoria Secret, how can you do this to me and my feet? I was so looking forward to welcoming these shoes into the family and I have already set aside a place for them in my closet! Your email about these shoes shipping came at a very low point in my shopping life….meaning I have no SHOPPING life right now and these shoes were just the extra kick I needed to get through the next 38 days! I am disappointed beyond belief. Not only because these shoes were an 80’s party for my feet but for the simple fact that I was going to be getting something new to wear!! I haven’t shopped in 54 days and even though I forgot that I even ordered them, it was a nice surprise last week when you emailed me letting me know that they would be shipping out soon. Now you slap me in my face with the crap that “YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN CANCELLED"!


This rift between us, I am afraid, can never be undone. This disappointment will be with me forever….well okay…maybe not forever, probably just until I can shop again! But I do hold grudges and will think of this incident often and think of how you betrayed me when you failed to come through for me…like you always do!

Just hope you can live with yourself and live with not sending this fashionista what she deserves so much and for denying these fabulous shoes into my life.


Until we meet again,
Stacie

A SPECIAL “FORGOTTEN” TREAT

So I got an unexpected surprise the other day from Victoria Secret. Got an email confirmation that my shoes that I ordered back in February (they were backordered) will be shipping out on April 26th!! When I first read my email, it was a nice surprise, cause I HAD FORGOTTEN THAT I HAD ORDERED THEM!!!! Yes, it’s true. I read the email twice and had to click on the link to see what the shoes I had ordered looked like! Now you see why I had to do this challenge. It’s pretty bad to have items in my closet that I have never worn, but I think this might be rock bottom…FORGETTING THAT I ORDERED SOMETHING!! YIKES!


But just take a look at these wonderful shoes! I can’t wait for them to get delivered so that they can take their place in my wonderful world of shoes!! I already have the picture printed out and put on the shoe box and have it perfectly placed in my closet. The only thing missing…are the SHOES!! ( Swoon) They are an 80’s party for my feet!!!

Is This What A Crack Whore Feels Like?

So it’s been 37 days since I have started my journey and to be perfectly honest with you… I feel like a crack whore looking for their next fix! Well okay, not really, I am not really even sure what a crack whore feels like when they are doing whatever it is they do, but I am pretty sure that if they feel like I do, then it has to be a horrible sight! I know I am addicted to shopping and 37 days clean is an accomplishment for me, so I can only imagine how crack whores, drunks or druggies feel when they are on day 37.I am itching for my next …SHOP!

Up until this past weekend, it’s been pretty easy for me not to shop or even think about shopping. But ALL freaking weekend…SHOPPING was all I could think about. Maybe it was because it was a long holiday weekend, maybe it’s because it finally feels like springtime or maybe I just really want to go buy NEW clothes and change up my wardrobe, dangit! Yes, I will go with the last one...


So what the hell did I do all weekend to pass the time you ask? Well, I pretended to shop online! Yes, I actually went onto my favorite websites and filtered through page after page and loaded my cart up with all the goodies that I so would love to purchase. (Pathetic…I know) Once I did all this, I went to my shopping cart and went through the entire process of purchasing them and at the very last moment I closed out. It’s so depressing when you really think about it. Like why in hell would I ever put myself through that torture? Well to be perfect honest with you, I don’t have the slightest idea why. But I will admit, after I did this a few times, and saw the total (yep saved myself like $900) of each of my “fake” purchases, I felt much better. Sounds crazy, I know, but it was a good feeling to be able to look and not buy. Maybe I just learned what “Window Shopping” is. I never understood the concept growing up, just ask my mother. She would always tell me, “You know Stacie…you don’t always have to buy everything that you see. You know there is such a thing called window shopping.” My thoughts back to her were “Why on earth would anybody go to the mall and just look?" The concept didn’t make much sense to me then and still doesn’t make much sense to me now, but boy oh boy did I window shop this weekend! I am just not sure how long this pretending thing will last. I can only fake myself out so much before I start to catch on….


I haven’t pinpointed why it hit me so hard this weekend, but I can only assume it has to do with withdrawals. I miss the smell of new clothes, I miss the feeling of trying on new clothes and then walking out with bags and bags of goodies. The one thing I don’t miss….my credit card being outrageously high!

22 Days and Counting.....

It has been 22 days since I started this challenge and every day seems to get a little easier. Well sort of... I am just avoiding any place that temptation lurks. So basically, I just stay home! Ha Not really but I have avoided all places that I might not have the discipline to say no, so it’s either home or I just go out for dinner/drinks. I think I might have even gained 5 pounds over the past few weeks going to dinner with friends. Seems to be the thing I indulge in now since I can’t partake in my favorite hobby. (Note to self: need to start doing boot camp 5 times a week ...swimsuit season is right around the corner!)

So, last week wasn’t too bad for me. I was on a much needed vacation from work and it was nice to relax. I am pretty impressed with myself that I didn’t once go anywhere that I could shop! I have even figured out ( after doing some spring cleaning) that I do have tons of clothes to choose from in my closet. IF ( huge IF) I just took the time to filter through them all, I would have enough “new” stuff that I would have something new to wear every day for the next 4 months! I know it’s pathetic when you really start to think about how much money I have spent on clothes that I haven’t even worn yet. But I will be the first to inform everyone that I got my credit card statement last week and I was so excited! Let me explain…

Last month when I decided to do this, I got my statement and I had spent roughly $1500 plus on clothes…yes that’s right! Spending that amount of money in (give or take) a 3 week time frame is ridiculous! So when I got my bill last week, it was down significantly…like all that was on there was living costs! So I am happy to report that I am seeing a much needed improvement on my spending. It’s crazy when you really step back and take a look at what you spend your money on…and in my case, how much. So for someone who pays her credit card off regularly each month, I have extra mula now in the bank rather than having it hanging in my closet!

The sad part is…I am already making a list of things I want to purchase when I can shop on June 1st, 2010!!

First item on my list….my Christian Louboutins! They are so pretty and need to be sitting in my closet...

It's No Louis Vuitton but I'll Buy It!

I have had so much fun the past few days shopping! Yes, I said SHOPPING people and NO I didn’t break my rules…let me explain. Yes, I have done some shopping the past few days but unfortunately it wasn’t for me directly (even though I will get one of each item) it was for work. (Sigh)

So basically here is the skinny. We are doing a sponsor summit at work and of course we can’t go empty handed and not give our sponsors anything, so I took over the task of in-room gifts for the trip! Coming up with the gift ideas I think was the best part since I got to browse Tiffany & Co, Nordstrom’s, James Avery and some other no name stores online. It was really hard looking at Tiffany & Co, if I could, I would buy one of every item they have! I absolutely heart that store (swoon)! Unfortunately after looking and coming up with a few ideas, Megan and I (mostly Megan…you know my friend/coworker who is always right about everything) decided to go in a totally different direction! Forget shiny, beautiful items and think more leather goods! But I don’t care what I have to shop for at this point, as long as I am shopping! I really never knew how much fun it would be to look at a catalogue that features custom made leather goods like padfolios, business card holders, wallets, passport holders and money clips.... you know the boring stuff that will be more appropriate for a work related event! Not really sure why I found this task so entertaining. It’s probably because I am going through major shopping withdrawals here but I really enjoyed looking and buying the items for the summit. It’s great spending money that isn’t yours and it’s always fun to shop…even if it’s not for a Louis Vuitton.


On another note, what the hell am I going to pack for this trip?