I have always been a list maker…. it helps me to keep my thoughts organized, reminds me of my goals, and keeps me on track with my responsibilities. I will usually buy a pretty leather journal and jot down my passing thoughts as they inspire me to. I also scribble down wish lists, my journals are filled with them. I find that I save myself from a lot of wasteful spending when I take the time to make a list and decide what is most desirable at any given time in my life. My downfall however, is that I am an impulse buyer. I see something I love, and I can’t stop thinking about it until it’s in my hands. It doesn’t matter that more important “wants” top my list, or that it’s much too expensive, or that it’s not practical for my lifestyle… I simply have to have it.
This is the case lately with fashion. I used to buy clothes. Lots of clothes. I cut back considerably when I lost my high paying mortgage job. I have bought a few random pieces here and there, and they always make me feel better, but it’s no where close to the excitement I used to feel when I really shopped. Nordstrom once loved me and my credit card. :)
Now I am more practical (at least most of the time). I have found shops that carry very cute clothing in the style I love at fractions of the price I used to pay. Here are a few of my favorite shops that won’t make you feel too guilty when shopping:
1. Shop Ruche
2. Lulu’s
3. Madison Blue (in the District in Tustin – sorry no online site that I know of.)
4. Kennedy & Kate
5. Salt Water
Now when you want to be tempted, I mean truly tempted…. these are the stores I can’t seem to get enough of:
I just splurged on this top. I mean how can you not buy it when the shirt is that beautiful and the photography is so stunning? I tried not to buy it, but I went back to the site four times in one night just to stare at it.
P.S. The blog is amazing too. Check it out here: Makool Loves You Blog
Oh, if I were only rich, I would own just about every article of clothing this designer makes.
Scandinavian style clothing and home decor!!!! I am in LOVE!
You’ve gotta have some shoes for those outfits, am I right?!?!!?
By the way, you can click on the images above and be taken to the websites. It’s been nice dreaming away the day with you. Now do me a favor and don’t tell me that you bought all this stuff after I showed it to you, or I will be insanely jealous. :)
