Predicaments

{Despite what I have said in the past} I officially HATE shopping!!!

~rewind a few hours~

I decided, with the encouragement of my husband, that it was high time I updated my wardrobe. I just love fall and the cozy chicness of fall fashion. The last two falls/winters I was pregnant, nursing, and overall uncomfortable with my body...aka not out shopping for new clothes. Now that things have settled down more into a routine and I've had a while to work off some of that baby weight I decided the time had come to update and add some modern flair to my style! So I set out with confidence, credit card, and shopping buddy/mentor (my very cute and fashionable sis-in-law Natalie!) to find all the perfect pieces to make me feel and look fabulous!! However, those pieces eluded me. I searched just about every rack and found a strollerfull of lovely tops but none of them fit me! They all just looked awkward on me! I left the first store with just one pair of rockin brown boots that I absolutely love but no tops. I felt my confidence droop a little but I still had hope for the next store, Forever 21. Love that store!! And when has it not delivered?? I was sure to find something there.
Natalie and I divided (took seperate racks and threw everything cute into the stroller) and conquered. That is to say, after trying on a dozen tops I finally found ONE, just one shirt that fit me and looked so cute. And the best part about it? It was on sale for 3.99! So I gave up on shirt shopping and instead stocked up on some belts and jewelry.

I love that one shirt I got but...3 hours?? How depressing. Maybe I should put my money towards a gym pass and get serious about that and then go shopping. But I think I'm done with the cruel reality of new shirts, sizes and dressing room mirrors for awhile! Maybe if I cinch up the waist on some of my bigger shirts with belts that will work for awhile.
So, goodbye shopping! Hello gym!

Note: I know I've fallen terribly behind on blogging while touring Japan, moving into my new apartment, and getting my house in order but I have several posts I've been excited about coming up!...as soon as I can find some of that precious, never there when you need it time.