Confessions of a Shopaholic

23 Feb

(Note: this entry has nothing at all to do with the movie of the same name. Sorry, Google searchers, nothing to see here…)

I know it’s the shortest month of the year, but seriously, February, are you STILL here? Do you need a ride to the station? Can I help you carry your bags?

This time, my frustration with The Month That Won’t End has nothing to do with being locked out of cars, or finding myself in possession of more than one head or anything like that. No, it’s all about the shopping. See, I promised myself I’d try to spend less on clothes and shoes, and actually, for the most part this month, I’ve come good on my promise. I mean, there was that bikini I suddenly needed to buy right at the start of the month, and the ill-fated work-out clothes which didn’t see the light of day until last week, but even so, people, even so. I mean, I haven’t bought a single pair of shoes this month AT ALL (thank God I bought three pairs last month, thank God, I say) and that’s saying a LOT for me.

But I can take no more. The closer it gets to pay-day, the more eaten up with the thought of shopping I become. The more I start to feel that if I don’t go forth and shop RIGHT NOW, I will surely shrivel up and die.

So I bought yet another little black dress. Of course I did. This one is very basic and versatile, though, and I will wear it all the time. Like, for lounging around the house in:

lounging

For using my stability ball in:

stability-ball

For washing the dishes in a really blurry way in:

dishes

And for dusting in:

dusting

So, yes, a totally versatile purchase which I will wear EVERYWHERE, and as Becky Bloomwood herself says, I will be known as The Girl in the Black Dress. Which, let’s face it, will make a change from me being known as The Girl Who Keeps Buying Black Dresses Even Although She Already Has Dozens of Them Which She Never Wears. Because that’s just nowhere near as catchy, you know?

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Categories Entries With Photos, Fashion, Things I Bought
Author Amber

20 Responses to “Confessions of a Shopaholic”

Amanda Nicole 23. Feb, 2009 at 11:56 pm Amanda Nicole(Quote) #

That dress really CAN be worn for a lot of things! Way to be creative.

Amanda Nicole´s last blog post..weekend in review: the too much information edition

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:00 am Amber(Quote) #
  
  I know! I expect I will wear it to the gym and stuff, too
  
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Summermoon 24. Feb, 2009 at 2:50 am Summermoon(Quote) #

What a good little 1950′s housewife you look in the last photo.

Summermoon´s last blog post..Sway

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:00 am Amber(Quote) #
  
  Ha, that’s always been an aim of mine!
  
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Sophie 24. Feb, 2009 at 5:07 am Sophie(Quote) #

you look fabulous!

p.s i like your shoes as well

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:01 am Amber(Quote) #
  
  Thanks – those are my current favourite shoes
  
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wendy 24. Feb, 2009 at 7:20 am wendy(Quote) #

That’a a great dress, and fabulously versatile so of course you had to have it. And as I bought a bag, 2 pairs of shoes and 2 dresses (one of which is a LBD) this most horrible month of the year I can hardly condemn you for such restrained shoppery!

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:01 am Amber(Quote) #
  
  Wow, go Wendy! I applaud your dedication to shopping – and, I mean, SOMEONE has to keep the economy going!
  
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anu 24. Feb, 2009 at 7:51 am anu(Quote) #

amber, i dont really think you can use your stability ball in that dress … really.

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:01 am Amber(Quote) #
  
  Well, it’s a very good job I was joking then!
  
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Milda 24. Feb, 2009 at 8:15 am Milda(Quote) #

I’m sorry for being a creepy stranger, Ms Amber, but I thought you should know that you are unbelievably cute and tiny. And I resolve to buy shoes like that in 2009.

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:02 am Amber(Quote) #
  
  Aw, thank you! I think everyone should resolve to buy shoes in 2009 – it would make the world a happier place!
  
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Alex 24. Feb, 2009 at 10:12 am Alex(Quote) #

Despite thinking that black is the colour I should virtually exclusively be seen in, even Ashley sometimes asks “do you need another black dress?” or “how many black dresses do you have now?”

I’d get annoyed but at least MY weakness isn’t expensive watches…

Alex´s last blog post..When inspiration hits perspiration

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 12:34 pm Amber(Quote) #
  
  It’s strange how they get a grip on you, isn’t it? I actually have my eye on another one now, and it, too, is really quite plain – aargh!
  
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Hilary 24. Feb, 2009 at 4:20 pm Hilary(Quote) #

Of course the dress is lovely (and versatile) but OH WOW I love your countertops, too! Very nice indeed. It goes without saying that the shoes are excellent- what is the fabric?

Hilary´s last blog post..Times One Hundred

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 4:55 pm Amber(Quote) #
  
  Oh, Terry will love you for saying that – he installed those countertops himself!
  
  The shoes are suede: I heart them
  
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Kristabella 24. Feb, 2009 at 4:36 pm Kristabella(Quote) #

I love your countertops and your sink!

Kristabella´s last blog post..Why Is It Called Spam Anyway?

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 5:13 pm Amber(Quote) #
  
  Thanks! The sink is just a common or garden one, but we couldn’t resist the countertops!
  
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Sky Clearbrook 24. Feb, 2009 at 9:07 pm Sky Clearbrook(Quote) #

We’ve got the same oven as you.

Sky Clearbrook´s last blog post..The time has come to say "Goodnight"…

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- Amber 24. Feb, 2009 at 9:30 pm Amber(Quote) #
  
  Haha, it’s a small world!
  
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