When I was younger, I was all about being a tom-boy. Being girly was just not an option in my book, despite the fact that, well, I am a girl. The inner girl fought her way through my tom-boy stage with sparkly iridescent sneakers, glitter chokers, water & glitter bracelets, and huge amounts of glitter on my eyelids (I sort of sound like I should’v been a performer at Lips). As I got older, I decided it was pretty awesome being a “chick” (as I used to say), and my inner girlishness exploded. I dove right into make up, sparkles, dresses, tights, and shoes. When I say “exploded” I mean like a mushroom cloud…most likely from being suppressed for so long. Now that my inner femme has been unleashed…being a shopaholic & a shoe addict is really difficult. Especially when I have forced myself to stop buying all the pretty things (mostly shoes) that I want (for financial reasons – gotta give the old wallet a rest every now and again). I’ve bound myself to only shop in thrift & limited consignment shops. Basically, I cannot buy anything over $20.00, and it has to really be worth it for me to spend that much on it. This type of restraint has taught me to really search and discover what pieces I truly could use, style & love. I guess you could say it’s a harsh punishment, but hey, it’s what I needed to do.
With all that being said, my new way of soothing the itch to shop is to look at all of the gorgeous, amazing items I would’ve purchased in the past, add them to my virtual cart, and then take a look at that grand total. I see that number and say to myself, now is that number really worth these few pieces? Some may say, why yes it is! Look at the brand, the quality, the style – I can agree with those thoughts. I think about what other things in my life I could spend that money on, instead of those few amazing things…and then I close the tab to resist further temptations. I also create collages (like my shoe love posts), and posts like this one, laying everything out, for all eyes to see.
So, the question is….why, throughout this post, do I have pictures of Miu Miu’s? To quell my need to have them, of course!!
Absolutely love those first pair of shoes!
I like the sequined pumps! great finds!
Babi
I totally agree with you! When I started blogging I was suddenly so inspired by fashion and wanted to try (and buy!) everything. But forcing yourself to limit what you spend does teach you what your true loves are and get super creative with what you have. I’m learning so much by just shopping my closet it’s crazy!
There is something therapeutic about pictures of items I cant afford. When I post pieces from consigment shops I cant afford I feel better its weird its like I own a piece of them.
AFter this shopping ban of mine, I am definitely wANTING to get some Miu Miu’s. I also was a tomboy, growing up, so when I finally embraced my girliness, I just mushroom exploded too! hahaha.
♥ laura
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putting the items in the cart and seeing the total would definitely make me cringe too. a great way to keep spending in check.
i was also a tomboy growing up in south florida. i never wore makeup or dresses. only Nikes and baggy pants, lol.
I completely understand your “window” shopping process… I don’t like to impulse buy and if I am going to invest in a special piece I put money aside for it over a period of time that can be dedicated without having a quick draining to my bank account!
Well now I didn’t see those sequined ones before… thanks a lot, KIRSTIN! One more thing I want and can’t have. j/k
I think you’re obsessed with weird platformy shoes…
love the sparking pumps bt there is something I wouldn’t wear to be honest
Lyosha
Inside and Outside
great shoes! i have to limit myself as well. lucky for me, i found a great thrift store near my house that sells THE GREATEST STUFF. like brand name and everything. and soo cheap. but i also limit myself to $20 an item. and no more than two items a week at the moment haha
hope your having an awesome week so far! much love!
lauren
I think I have posted these shoes approximately 3249324902432 times between my blog and my Tumblr. I am beyond obsessed with them. Every time I see them, I’m like, “OHHHHH, PRETTY. SPARKLY. BLING.” I have a problem.
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I really adorable these shoes! Particularly the maroon colored pumps towards the bottom of the post. There is something about a high heel, and glitter, that just screams “woman” to me. Good for you for taking a virtual shopping trip, it’s much easier on the bank account than a real one. Thanks for sharing!
I’ll be dreaming about that first pair now!
love all three but the last pair are amazing
Those Prada shoes KILL me. LOVE!
Oh gosh, I’m all about the glitter… I love it… especially when it comes to those Miu Miu shoes. They haunt my fantasies!! I actually got to see them in person the other day, and they are mighty fine!!
This is a great little post. I totally agree with you about spending/saving money on the things we adore. There will be other things we love just as much for a lesser price!
Gosh I love all of these!
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Michelle
http://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
Love them all!!!
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Those miu miu are amazing!
I would’ve never thought you were a tom-boy when you were younger.
Those shoes are all fantastic!! I want them all.
xoxo,
Mel
I would love a pair of Miu Miu’s but when I think of the multiple things I could buy instead of just the one….yeah doesn’t quite work out.
I was a total tomboy when I was young too! Hahaha. And now, I just can’t get enough of all things fashion and lovely.
Loved this post, K! x
these are all amazing and I can relate and empathize with your collection of Miu Miu shoes. I’m constantly saving photos like these and its for the exact reason you’ve given!
SWOON! Those gold shoes are wild!