Sunday, April 20th, 2008
all dressed up & melancholy.
boyfriend sweater is from forever21; colorful top & undershirt is from Target; denim shorts (which were previously skinny jeans, but I altered them) are from Wet Seal; tights are from 99 cent store, I think; red shoes are thrifted & necklace is my original.
The weather is fluctuating the same way my mind flutters; it just can’t decide what it wants to do! Today it was overcast & windy, but not so cold that I needed a scarf, thank goodness. & as cute as this outfit is, my Sunday evening didn’t go as planned. I ended up wandering aimlessly in Ross, which was horrendous; not just because it was terribly crowded (it seems like everybody has the same idea to dawdle around Ross on a Sunday) but because I saw the most charming things on the shelves & had to hold myself back from buying them. One item in particular was a pair of Michael Kors flats; they looked like something a foxy grandma would wear to a doctor’s appointment. I had to have them. It had nothing to do with the label (although, I do think Michael Kors is an great designer) but everything to do with the concept. & imagine… Michael Kors shoes — brand new, no scuffs on the soles — in a distinguished brown color for (deep sigh) $29.99. These shoes must retail for at least $200… maybe. Oh, just thinking about the steal I walked away from irks me to the core. But, I am trying [rather unsuccessfully & impatiently] to save money only for the things that are needed, like gas, groceries & toiletries. & while my brain was trying to argue with my conscience about how these shoes NEED ME, my conscience stayed strong & said, “No, Ev’Yan… not today.” Sigh. Agonizing.
I found myself purchasing 3 beautifully smelling candles, instead (one of which is called “apricot tea,” imagine that); this wasn’t something that was necessarily needed, but more so than those darling little shoes. My evening has been nothing more or less than uneventful. Although, one of the highlights of today was a grilled cheese from Inn & Out, with a side of fries. This amazing little pleasure makes me happy I am a vegetarian.
on Monday, April 21st, 2008 at 8:24 am:
J’adore today’s outfit!
Vegetarian. No wonder your skin is so beautiful.
on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm:
First of all, I have to say that I absolutely adore your layout. So simple and beautiful.
Second of all, love the outfit! You are so teensie and adorable. And I can understand your wanting to only spend money on necessities…I’ve been trying my best to do that lately. I’m not really a spender, though, so it’s not too painful.
Grilled cheese from In-N-Out? I’ve heard of these, but never tried them. I may have to venture out and try one…