Wardrobe Makeover

Last night I got distracted.  Seriously distracted.  As in hours and hours of reading fashion blogs, distracted.

So I am now inspired.  Based primarily upon this blog, I will be rehab-ing my wardrobe, cleaning out the old, and bringing in the new, hardy but still fashionable clothes that I am very very excited to go shopping for.

I'm starting by making up a list of what I need.  Included are many of the items I have been searching for this season and before, and I'm also taking tips off other wardrobe essentials lists that I've been reading about on the addicting internet.  I feel that I have a  decent idea about which clothes I own, and I can already name a few items I know I'll be getting rid of.  Since I basically culled my closet last year when I had to pack up for storage, there isn't too too much to do, but I do believe I will gain at least half a drawer back :)

Currently my biggest holdup is, am I really willing to spend the extraordinary prices that many fashion bloggers are calling 'worth-the-price' and invest in a quality piece, i.e. a white cotton button-down, that I can wear for years to come?

I don't know.  I'm cheap, but I do understand the concept of cost-per-wear and frequently consider this when shopping, and additionally I have splurged for a few quality items that will not be leaving my closet.  But $600 boots?  I don't think so.  This will be a quality/price/style/longevity wardrobe makeover, probably judged in that order as well.

However, there is one rule that I am going to stick by.  I will NOT buy it unless I love it.  L-O-V-E it.  As in, walk away for a day, can't stop thinking about it love.  This is a rule I try and live by, but looking through my closet I have definitely gotten away from that at times.

No more!

The experience starts tomorrow, at my neighborhood Goodwill!