Please Help Me Spend My Money

My recent purchases

2006-10-25T16:45:00.000-07:00

I went on a little shopping spree recently and here is what I got. Let me know what you think.

These are so new work shoes with a little patent on it. Paulo $89 at Nordstroms

This is not the exact necklace, but I got something very similar at Nordstroms for $60. This is my new everyday necklace, and I am hoping to find another one to add for the layered look.

Franco Sarto $197 at Nordstroms

Gap $148

Nine West $119 at Nordstroms

I also really wanted a good trench coat, but haven't been able to find anything in my size, they are all sold out. I may just wait to see if I can find a really nice one on sale at the end of the season.

Jen Style

2006-10-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

I love the casual elegance of Jennifer in this shirt. My closet if full of plain t-shirts, and I would love to find a great t-shirt alternative like this one. What do you think about the shirts below?

Matty M $48 at Nordstrom's

Target $13

Ella Moss $74 at Nordstroms

Sweaters

2006-10-19T08:46:00.000-07:00

I have the scouring the internet for some new tunic sweaters. What do you think of these?

MICHAEL Michael Kors $89.50 at Nordstroms

Mac & Jac $98 at Nordstroms

Arden B $78

Fashion Blog News

2006-10-18T13:58:00.000-07:00

Ever since I have been trying to become more fashionable, I have been really into fashion blogs. I just found a new one today that is right up my alley - http://slavetotarget.blogspot.com

Target is full of great fashion finds, but I am one of those people that doesn't have the patience to wade through the crap to find the good stuff. I can't wait to get to Target this weekend and get some leopard print flats!

Katie Style

2006-10-18T13:09:00.000-07:00

While I think that Tom Cruise is crazy and that Katie Holmes is brainwashed, I can't help but love her classic style. So I guess you could say she is my style icon (along with Jennifer Aniston). I particularly like this outfit for winter, and can use some of the clothes I already have with a few extras to achieve the same look.

I would need to buy a plain black turtle neck, which I could wear with my new black pants (even though I think she may be wearing black jeans), flats and purse. I could wear it with the long wool coat and sparrow necklace I was thinking of purchasing below. What do you think?

No Noir for Me

2006-10-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

I know that a big new trend for fall is the dark, goth nail polish. I don't think I am brave enough for black, but what do you think about these colors?

To Slouch or Not to Slouch

2006-10-18T09:11:00.000-07:00

I already bought some brown boots for the season, and now I am looking for some black boots. I just don't know if I want to follow the slouching trend or not. If I don't follow it, I could conceivably wear the boots for a few seasons. But I do think the slouchy boots are so cute. What do you think?

Banana Republic $198

Matisse $180

Matisse $180

Franco Sarto $160

Fall Makeup

2006-10-18T08:35:00.000-07:00

I am also in the market for some new makeup. Which of these fall makeup looks do you like the best?

Laura Mercier Star Struck

Bobbi Brown Sparkles & Rubies

Estee Lauder Mythical Beauty

Nars Dark Romance

New Jewelry

2006-10-18T08:02:00.000-07:00

I really need some new jewelry for work and weekend. My question is...is the chunky gold chain thing still "in," or is it not worth buying anymore? What do you think about this?

Ralph Lauren $44

I also want an every day necklace with an interesting charm that can be my "signature" necklace that I wear with everything. What do you think of these?

Juicy Couture $75

Nordstrom's brand 14k gold $85

Do you like these coats?

2006-10-17T15:46:00.000-07:00

I really need some coats for winter. I want a classic trench, a wool pea coat and another longer coat. What do you think of these coats from Nordstroms?? I want classic so I can wear for a few years, but not too plain.

Wedding Outfit

2006-10-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

What do you think about this outfit I bought for a wedding next week? The dress actually looks good on me, I am just not sure if it is too busy?? It is a 6 p.m. wedding. I was hoping to find the perfect "little black dress" but didn't find one, but might go back to the mall this weekend.

Some new purchases

2006-10-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some new purchases I made recently:

I had been carrying around the same plain black Coach purse for a couple years, so I needed a new bag. I wanted to get something good for work and weekend, and I also like the handheld bag/satchel trend.

I also needed some new work shoes, so I got some mary janes, some flats, and some kitten heel shoes.

I also needed some boots, so I got these brown boots. I am still looking for a good pair of black boots, hopefully less than $250. Any suggestions??

I also needed some work clothes, so I got a pair of plain black pants that actually fit me well (I had been wearing some really old ill-fitting black pants forever), and some tops to wear under suits.

I also got on the skinny jean bandwagon, and got a pair of Lucky straight leg jeans.

Also for jewerly, I bought a few things - jet black necklace, and some crystal earrings (can't find a pic of them).

Want list:

So those are some of the things I have purchases so far (I know there are a few more but I am not thinking of them right now) but I really need a lot more things.

I need some new suits and work tops, as maybe some other work outfits that are a suit but still very professional. I also need lots and lots of casual winter clothes and new coats and jackets. I really want a traditional trench coat, maybe a white pea coat and a tweed wool coat with a belt. I also really want a nice watch, and I really like this one.

Anyone have any suggestions??

About Me

2006-10-17T12:48:00.000-07:00

I am starting this blog because I want to become more fashionable and need your input. For some reason, I have always hated shopping. I mostly hate spending the money on clothes and making the effort. I recently started trying to keep up to date with fashion and now I am obsessed with building a great waredrobe. My closet is filled with clothes that I don't like (mostly things I bought on sale that don't fit quite right) and that are so BORING. So my goal is to fill my closet with things I love.

I work in a conservative professional environment and have to wear suits most days, so I can't go too crazy at work. But I can definitely update my look with nicer suits, trendier tops, and fun jewerly and shoes. And I also need lots of new clothes for weekends and social events. Hopefully anyone looking at my blog can give me some feedback on what I am buying and thinking about buying.