This is getting hard…

And a little boring. And I have a confession.

I broke the shopping ban that’s part of the remix. I’m still trying to stay true to the rest of the remix but when I put on one of the items (usually a top and usually a tee) I see a cardigan or skirt that would go well with it I almost cave and break the remix.

So here’s what I broke the ban on. J Crew, of course. I couldn’t stay away from the extra 30% off. I just went in to do some returns and came out with this.

I have no will power but it was too good of a deal to pass up. It was in-store on sale for $159.99. There’s still a size 8 in the camel at that price. I wish that color would have fit. (J Crew La Cantera, San Antonio, TX if you’re interested.) Then it was 30% off on top of that. I quickly did the math. I’m not stupid, maybe crazy and have no will-power. A fantastic gorgeous coat for $125 (w/tax) that I will wear only a handful of times a year but it’s a classic. Ugh, if only it had been in the camel in a 6.

And then…yes there’s more…I went in again to do another return (stupid 30 day return policy) and The Boy had grease on his shirt (!?!?!) from lunch. He actually asked if he could go find another shirt to buy, WHILE IN J CREW. WITH URBAN OUTFITTERS ACROSS THE ROAD!!! I was so proud of my guy. He found a black Jaspe polo all my himself. And it was only $14.99.

I have days 12, 13, 14 outfits coming up.

4 Comments

  1. November 24, 2010 / 4:46 pm

    Stay strong. If your overall goal is a reduction in shopping and/or wearing what you already own, you're probably accomplishing that even w/the 'transgressions.' 😉

  2. November 24, 2010 / 9:05 pm

    I knew I couldn't stay strong over black friday if I did the challenge 🙂 I'd say you're doing a great job of sticking to it. A coat at that price HAS to be bought!

  3. November 24, 2010 / 9:30 pm

    good luck with the challenge!! def seems hard. you can do it!!

  4. November 26, 2010 / 1:46 am

    Great coat! Enjoy it!