Resolution....what Resolution?!

At the beginning of this year I made a vow, a commitment, a RESOLUTION to not buy a single piece of new clothing for myself until I wear every single thing I own. And I stuck to it. For a few weeks. I only bought a couple workout outfits because well that was another resolution, to work out and I had to have something to do it in, right? Especially since I'm such a yoga enthusiast after the one and only class I went to. Hey, I'm getting there. Now, I've went shopping pretty much everyday. What else does a stay at home mom do? Hobbies....shopping is a hobby. I fall in love with stuff every time I go anywhere but I have left empty handed, except that one time. And today, today I bought an outfit. I just couldn't say no. It's a heather grey maxi skirt with a hot pink button up that I will tie at the waist. One of Adams cousins had the outfit on at our wedding and it was so cute. So lets see if I can pull it off.

I haven't stopped shopping I've just cut way back on buying clothes. Now I still blow a ton of money on things for our house and Ellie's wardrobe. So this resolution hasn't saved us any money which should have been my real resolution. There are a couple reasons why I made this well resolution....(I used resolution a lot in that last sentence so excuse me)

I was tired of having a closet full of stuff I wasn't wearing. And my closet is no where near as obnoxious as some women. I honestly don't have that much stuff but just enough to overwhelm me. That got me thinking what my style is. Laid back, boho, sporty, preppy, soccer mom, and so one. I had no idea where I fell because honestly I am not really sure what it was I liked. I bought a lot of stuff on sale because well it was on sale. So it just hangs in my closet looking pitiful with the tags still attached. I had clothes in there from when I was a size ZERO! I had to spell it out so you, my faithful readers or not so faithful (bunch a cheaters) would believe it. Back in high school and a little after high school I was a skinny Minnie. Now my curvy size 10 self can't get one leg in. I shouldn't hang on to these because I will never be that small again, like ever! But a girl can dream. I also have a variety of clothes that I keep because of the memory that is attached to them. And I know I am not the only girl who does this. Then I have clothes that SCREAM slut! Ok maybe not a slut but defiantly a floozy. It was either to low cut or to short for any respectable married mother to wear. Yes I do think that women at a certain age and in motherhood and/or are married should not be caught dead in certain clothing. I don't care if you have the body for it but you should leave something to the imagination. I also only buy cheap clothes because well I'm cheap. This is a problem. I need to invest in good quality items then I wouldn't have a closet full of shitty clothes that only survive one wear. So this has all lead me to cleaning house....well actually closet.

My new and improved resolution is to get rid of everything that I don't absolutely love! And it also has to be in style at least for me. It also has to fit well and not look to sleazy. If it doesn't then I'm getting rid of it. I'm donating it or putting it up for grabs at our clothes swap were having. What's a clothes swap you ask? Several women will bring at least 5 items and we will all shop each other clothes. Sounds fun, I know!

Since January 1st, I have been faithful and devoted to my resolution. I only cheated twice but it was more just a kiss and while I consider that cheating in real life in the resolution world it's acceptable. I didn't go on a shopping spree it was just a specific 4 things I had to have. Key word HAD to have. They will probably hang in there with all the other ill fitting clothes I at one time pined over but have yet to wear.

Today I am a wife, mother, and resolution cheater, but just that once...ok twice.

Keep chasing those Fireflies!

CJ