Must. Stop. Shopping.

I've done enough damage in March, I'm going to have a fresh start in April and make a real attempt to save some money, and not spend all of my paychecks on frivolous things like sunglasses and breakfast sandwiches from Starbucks. I am headed to New York City this weekend, and I am sure I will spend some money on going out to eat and drink. But I am not letting myself buy anything, unless it is the deal of the century on an item that I can't ever get in Maryland. (Last trip to NYC, scored a Foley & Corinna Mid-City tote for a great price). In April, I am headed to New Orleans for a wedding! Good thing is, I already have a dress I want to wear, and a long list of places to see and foods to eat. So.... I don't really need to buy anything clothing or accessory-wise.

Good news is, there was a contest going on at work, where we will out a Bingo-esque card filled with combinations of items (i.e. 2 knits + 1 accessory). I have already filled out 2 (out of possible 3) and therefore I am getting a free top and a free bottom! =) So that should fulfill my new clothing itch for April. Free = good!

So here are some ways I'm going to try and save money (most are common sense, but I am very frivolous and bleed money constantly):

-pack a lunch to work
-work out whenever I have the itch to shop
-bring coffee/soda from home
-eat dinner at home more often (and use up food in fridge first before going shopping for more)
-drink less when out (better idea calorie-wise too, not just $$)
-look in my closet for any alternatives before I even decide I "need" something
-NO MORE CLOTHES, SHOES, or BAGS!!!!!! [organizing my closet was a pain, made me realize I just have so much]

Red, White, and Blue

I was apparently feeling very patriotic today. Am excited to wear my new sunglasses!!!!

-M+O cotton cardigan (love the buttons and wee pockets on this)
-navy/white printed M+O silk top
-M+O slim jeans
-unknown leather bag
-gold DVF Love Knot sandals
-tortoise Ray Ban Jackie Os

I didn't really need to splurge on the Ray Bans, but I haven't bought new sunglasses in at least a couple of years. I was debating between the black and the tortoise, but picked the tortoise because I realized the two other pairs of sunnies I usually reach for are black. These Jackie Os are huge and gigantor but I think they are absolutely fabulous.

And yes, I must really retire these slim jeans. I just love them so.

Nails: China Glaze Grape Juice

Love the glass-flecked shimmer purple! Its from China Glaze's Summer Days collection which I loooove (and bought 4 polishes from).

Here is my transdesign.com order:
ChG Watermelon Rind, Grape Juice, Strawberry Fields, Raspberry Festival, OPI Miami Beet, Overexposed in South Beach, ChG Hybrid (replace broken bottle), Essie Sexy Divide


Needed some fun new colors for spring. I love doing my nails, and it's a fun, relatively inexpensive way to change things up!

LOVE: YSL Ymail Card Case

Birthday present from my mother! Absolutely love it, fits my drivers license, gym membership card, and debit card perfectly. And tucks great inside clutches while going out.

Now what I want is the zip around Ymail wallet.... yeah right. =)

Dinner and a Movie

It was an icky day outside weatherwise, and I had the day off and was getting frustrated trying to get my closet in order. My boyfriend came home from work, promptly ordered me to put some real clothes on (not pajamas) and decided we were going out. Ended up eating California Pizza Kitchen (YUM) and watching "I Love You, Man". I enjoyed it, it wasn't as great as "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" but I am a huuuuuge Jason Segel fan (loved him in Freaks & Geeks) and Paul Rudd has had a special place in my heart ever since "Clueless". It definitely cheered me up.

What I'm Wearing:
-black waffle cardigan from the Gap
-floral Forever 21 top
-ebay pashmina
-M+O slim jeans (I really need to stop wearing these)
-cognac Steve Madden boots
-Foley & Corinna mini city tote in black