Shopping. An outlet or an addiction?

I can say I am at a good place right now. I feel healthy, I look healthy, I am healthy. It’s a good place to be. I’ve lost some weight and my self-esteem has improved. So for my birthday Shane took me shopping. We had not done this in months because the financial situation at home has been MORE than tight. It was the first time in a looooong time where I could go out and actually buy whatever I wanted (within limits of course…). I found sooooo many cute things! In fact I can say that SINCE my birthday (exactly one week ago) I have NOT repeated an outfit and have only worn new things. I am getting compliments and I feel proud of my fashion choices! So where is the problem you ask?

I WANT TO KEEP SHOPPING!

That’s the problem. Yes I got a lot of stuff. Stuff that will last me for years to come. Stuff that is fashionable and trendy yet classic and elegant. Items that I can wear to work and mix them up and wear for drinks (diet coke preferably!). So if I am “all set” with every item I possibly could ever need, then WHY do I have this urge to go shopping?

Retail therapy. That concept has never appealed to me until now. Don’t get me wrong I have subscriptions to every fashion magazine out there, but I never really considered myself fashionable. I was always your basic, simple  girl! Ha! Not anymore! This little amazing thing called retail therapy I have discovered has gotten me more compliments than highlights ever have! I’ve noticed it’s not how you look (in terms of weight, skin color, hair color) but HOW you present the package!

So… even though I am not rushing to the store to buy new duds, I am rushing to my closet every time I get the urge to release my tension. Looking at my new beautiful possessions definitely puts a smile on my face!

I realize that this post sounds a little bit materialistic… but you have to understand that I have NEVER felt the satisfaction of having someone compliment me on my choice of clothing. I have always flown under the radar… well… not anymore! Yay!

After all how can you NOT  fall in love with THIS beautiful skirt?

Until next time…

Your friendly neighborhood SW!

3 comments October 14, 2010