It all sounded like a good idea - a year without shopping. A year to think about myself without all the distractions of handbags, David Jones and Chanel lippie. A year to get rid of clutter... to reorganise my wardrobe (which I secretly hope will morph into Carrie's fabulous wardrobe with the shoe shelves). A year to lose weight and reappear - like a butterfly out of a crystalis - reformed and thin!
It seems, however, that I did not do my research properly. I should have bought British or American Vogue and then I would have known that leopard print is the biggest thing this year!
I had to go to Southland today to pick up something from Medicare (what a delight that is!). I had to park near Myers and walk through the handbag / accessories / Country Road / Chanel section. And there it all was... leopard print for as far as my fluttering eyes could see. Even the most wonderful pair of sling back, kitten heeled leopard print shoes.
I felt like an addict. I couldn't help myself but wonder 'what if'?
But... you'll be happy to know that I resisted as I am the most stubborn person I know (well, a close second to my lovely husband - who has just bought me a cup of camomile tea) and I am determined to make it to 31 December 2011 without shopping for clothes et al.
I am in Week 6... and I am noticing changes in myself... and that is what this whole process is about.
leopard print is for leopards. I love you and you don't need dots or strips on your clothes, they are merely items to keep you warm, and not naked in the streets....repeat after me...."I do not need leopard print or kitten keels to be happy"
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