Thursday 28 February 2008

Last post!

Hm well I read this and it really put me off my self indulgence ramblings.....
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/janet-street-porter/editoratlarge-just-blog-off-and-take-your-selfpromotion-and-cat-flap-with-you-768491.html

Old Janet has got a point, however I realise there is a great community of people all around the world who share info and spur you on. I enjoyed undertaking the blog venture and it has really helped me to sort out my priorities and finances. I can't recommend Make Do & Mend - how to buy a designer handbag etc enough. It is a great little number.

One final world- Janet Street Porter you are such a f*****g opinionated git but fair play a bit too accurate too.

love to all out there x

Friday 8 February 2008

Day 38 endeavours

I realise my blog is hardly the most inspiring of subject matters and it is also one that is self inflicted - my troubles that is....
However, I am hard pressed to explain what is essentially a love of clothes. I am as passionate about clothes - a wide and varied selection in the same way someone loves a football team.

I don't support just one shop or one designer - more an overwhelming desire to visually display styles and looks.
I realise this is pointless if you don't have the funds or don't work within a budget. I am giving up purchasing designer items and sticking to the high street. I did look at Primark & Peacocks given the prices but my heart is ready to go to the conference league yet.....

On a plus note I've redistributed my funds to stem the interest charges on my credit card. This is sure going to help with reducing the debt and also as I cut it up I'm not spending on credit. Things are looking up however hard the struggle!!!

Will I see the sunshine again on my finances...is there an end to making my sandwiches for work?

Thursday 7 February 2008

Day 37 how to survive

As the stock piles into stores, as I walk by of a morn on the way to work, so the resolve crumbles.
I am really really struggling.

Wednesday 6 February 2008

Day 36 Fashion forward

Ok ok so I have succombed and had a peek in the shops. It was as I feared - all new and inviting.

I had voices in my head - buy me buy me.......

But I was good and walked away. I didn't moan when I got back to work after lunch instead I struck up a conversation about Ross Kemp!

How will I avoid the temptation?

Tuesday 5 February 2008

Day 35 new obsession revealed


Basically I've become obssesed by Ross Kemp in Afghanistan. It is my fav programme of the year to date.

I sort of get mixed emotions on it all but am completely riverted. It stops me being a fash pash airhead and puts everything in context. Last night was quite gruesome, when a soldier died, and his mother gave permission for the clip to be shown. She was so heart broken.
Google the programme and you can view great clips.

Monday 4 February 2008

Day 34 robbing Peter...

I have a dilemma. Do I pay off more on my card and have a bigger overdraft but end up paying less interest?

It will mean my credit card debt goes down quicker and I won't be able to go very mad with an overdraft so it wull only be once I can do this...
Agh decisions.

Sunday 3 February 2008

Day 33 thank you


Yes, yes, yes - the cheapies are doing it good. Primark, George at Asda - how my purse springs lept for joy. With a a budget of £60 I shall be able to inject some new dresses etc. Today's Sunday Times Style magazine has given me hope.

The £12 canvas bag from Peacocks is mine!


Will I beat you to the tills at Asda??

Saturday 2 February 2008

Day 33 relaxing

Clearly you will want to know about the hot date but that would be telling. This blog is about my redemption from fashion not a recovery from Russell Brand type sex addiction!

Two glasses of wine were all I had......

Luckily today's High Street fashion page number in the Guardian's weekend magazine is the pits - it actually put me off clothes. Mind you the measure is funny with their Coleen v Kate mention not to mention Kelly & Kate.

Also the Fashion bloogy awards are upon us and if you want to vote here is the link, http://mahalofashion.blogspot.com/

Do smiley faces last?

Friday 1 February 2008

Day 32 new month new look

Well actually same old look clotheswise but a new frame of mind. How happy am I that February is a short month, more money to pay debt back if I stick to budget.

Tonight I have a hot date and am mentally thinking what look to achieve and how to put it together. Also I've mentioned lack of funds as I don't want to stretch myself or be a money grabber even if he is paying. I've suggested an easy bar for an earlyish drink and set myself a time limit. I'm filled with resolve and strictness that is very pleasing to the wallet if not to the eye.

At least I can slink out early on a Friday from my desk....

Will I stick to my guns?
Plus does any blogger out there know why my spell check isn't working? Help please.....