I Dream of Shopping

My wardrobe is fairly basic, I like reading about new fashion trends (whether I agree with them or not), and I would love to upgrade my closet, but I can never justify buying things I simply don't need.  I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but Gap/Banana Republic has a 25-30%-off sale every week (or two). The sale might single out new items or only jeans, etc., but something is bound to be on sale from week to week.  So when I find a full-priced item that I really want but would never spend $50 on, I keep checking back for 1) the price to be reduced and 2) some sort of sale that will get that $50 item for $30 or less (depending on what it is).

Today, I noticed that J.Crew is having a 30% off all sale items sale.  Score!  Except, I'm too cheap to ever buy anything from J.Crew.  But I still like making mental lists of things I would get.  So here's my mental list after perusing the sale items that would someday be in my budget (i.e. when I have a job):

$24.99 --> $17.50

I adore this belt.  I would get two: English Saddle and Black.  I don't own any skinny belts and I keep telling Kyle that I want one.  UnFortunately my pants fit me and I don't need a belt to keep them up, and I'm not one for spending Kyle's hard-earned money on aesthetics.

$34.99 --> $24.50

Ok, now that's a little much for a belt.  But it's so fun!

$49.99 --> $34.99

Such a fun top!  And it would look good under a cardigan or blazer.  At least, I think so.  I'm definitely no fashionista.

$49.99 --> $34.99
[Marked down from $128!]

This is so pretty, fun, and chic!  Plus, it's a steal.  *sigh*

$29.50 --> $20.65

I need some nice casual long-sleeved shirts so this would definitely be added to my cart.  Although, I'm not sure what color I would get.  I would probably end up polling my sisters & sisters-in-law.

$39.99 --> $27.99

Love the skirt!  I guess the top's pretty cute, too. :)

$59.99 --> $41.99
[Marked down from $118!]

This skirt is so beautiful!  I don't know which I love more, the Sharp Pink or the Warm Peacock.

$29.99 --> $20.99
[Marked down from $98!]

After writing that caption, I'm almost tempted to buy it!  Oh wait, they only have it in size XL.  Thank goodness.  I haven't been a big fan of the maxi trend (skirts or dresses); I like the look on others but haven't desired to try it myself.  This dress has proven it may be a possibility in the future.  I guess, if the trend lasts through next summer...

And now for some cardigan overload.  I wear a cardigan almost every single day.  From 2009-2011, I actually wore the same two cardigans (one grey, one black) but last winter my grey cardigan got holes in the elbows and Kyle informed me it was time to replace it.  So now I've been wearing the same charcoal grey cardigan (all have been from Gap) and I don't like the fit of my black one anymore [the sleeves are stretched out].  I'm always on the look out for inexpensive cardigans because I know I get a lot of use out of them - definitely something I'm willing to invest in.  Of the following, none are actually cheap enough for me to consider, but they're still cute (and warm!).

$44.99 --> $31.49

This would be a nice summer cardigan.  Have you noticed a color trend?  My favorite color is green.

$45.00 --> $31.50

In the past few months I've been craving an article of mint-colored clothing.  I would also consider getting this in Heather Oatmeal or Celestial Blue [or all three].

$49.99 --> $34.99

I'm not really a fan of the color options, but I am a fan of the cut and the fact that it's Merino wool.  Perfect for my winter study dates with Mulford (the medical library).

$39.99 --> $27.99

Great color options, but I'd definitely have to try this cardigan on before purchasing (or make sure I returned it) - not sure how that cut would sit, but it looks like a nice, classy option.  Again: Merino wool.

I guess since I made the disclaimer that these are items I'd buy when I have a job someday I can throw this one in:

$149.99 --> $104.99
[Marked down from $198!]