Shopping.

I hate shopping. I think I've mentioned that quite a few times on my blog. However... I love having new stuff. LOL. I suppose it's a love-hate relationship then. ;)

So... during a recent trip to our storage unit (to remove my spring/summer clothes), I discovered that my husband accidentally gave 2/3 of my wardrobe to the thrift store. Last summer when I moved to Austin, I only brought a few things (before hubby arrived to meet me) to last me a month: just a few of my favorite tops, shorts, sweaters and pants. I hadn't lived in a hot climate though, so I didn't really have a wardrobe suited for Texas. I left the rest behind in Rhode Island... a few boxes to keep and one box to go to the thrift store. He ended up donating everything that was not hanging in my closet! Oops.

This meant that I had to set out to find myself some new clothes. Clothes that I would LOVE. Clothes that *fit* me (and I mean that in more than one sense of the word). Clothes that would last.

I hadn't planned on getting *any*thing at Anthropologie, but the first time I stepped foot in there, I just had to give in...

This beautiful, blue cardigan goes with nearly EVERYTHING in my wardrobe, and is the perfect weight for spring/summer. I've already worn it about 20 times (I wore it in the photo of my previous post). LOL. The photo just does not do it justice ...
This magnificent navy/white skirt...
I love that I can wear it with my slip-on mocs (cutest shoes ever!), flip-flops, lace-ups, or mary-janes. It's very light and flowy. And most skirts do NOT look good on my pale, chicken legs, but this makes me feel beautiful. :)

I'm always cold. Even the slightest breeze makes me chilly. I wanted a light sweater to cover up my shoulders on breezy days. AND I needed a cute piece that could add a bit to my constant "jeans and t-shirt" look. This sweater was perfect...
A few other favorites (in different colors) from J Crew, and my new outfitting was complete...








I have never loved my wardrobe so much. And I feel so pretty and confident. Eek. I hope I don't actually *like* to shop now...

p.s. I ordered a cross-body bag (for hiking) from Zappos last night at 7:30pm, and I received it TODAY at 11:30am! That was their FREE shipping option! I usually get their stuff the next day, but 14 hours?! That is AWESOME!