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I hate shopping by myself. I don't like to spend lots of money, and I'm incapable of making decisions. Nevertheless, with the hot weather we've had the past few weeks, I decided I needed to expand my summer wardrobe beyond the one skirt I'd been wearing almost every day. I really shouldn't shop by myself though. I dawdle, get frustrated and end up going in stores I never would normally. (Could they possibly spray more cologne inside Abercrombie & Fitch? Or play the music louder? You think sensory overload will convince me to buy expensive bermuda shorts?)

Thank God for my sister, or I'd have spent two and half hours shopping with nothing to show for it! I sent her picture messages of the things I tried on so that I could get a second opinion. I ended up with an olive-ish khaki skirt, a denim mini, navy shorts, a pink patterned top, and a plaid canvas bag--just because. After middle school, I swore I'd never wear navy shorts again, but since it's been nine years, and these were much cuter than my old uniform shorts and were the only pair of shorts I tried on all day that fit properly, I think I can make an exception! :D And--I'm so proud of myself--I bought stuff from stores other than the Gap. Go me!

My weeks of procrastination paid off too. By now, summer stuff is going on sale. Nevermind that summer "officially" began one week ago, in the retail world, it's almost time for fall. So yeah, that was my intention the whole time. Uh-huh. ;)
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Date: 2008-06-28 07:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com
Haha. I was actually trying to find very specific things. It makes it frustrating when you have this image in your head of what you want and nothing seems quite right. I think I ended up spending about $110, which is damn good for how much stuff I bought... and only that much cause my sister got my dad to pay for the shorts when I was waffling over whether to buy them or not!

Pimp my cell phone. LOL. I bet stop shopping self-help books probably do exist. I'm sure me and worldcat could have a gooood time with that.
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Date: 2008-06-28 08:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com
That's really weird that a piece of paper dyed your capris! In my experience, bits of paper usually just disintegrate. That sucks even more that they were new!

I've kind of given up on capris for myself, unless I want to try them on for laughs or something. My legs are so short that when the hem is supposed to hit mid calf it's usually at my ankles. :(

Um. Hypnosis? Yeah... Maybe you could get one of those tapes to play while you're sleeping. "You will not overspend. You will not buy the extra shirt..."

Date: 2008-06-28 10:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stubefied-by-gd.livejournal.com
Hee. That's funny because Ashwin was trying to buy shoes and he had to call me and have me Google them to help him decide which ones to get and he was saying he wished he had a camera phone.

I had a Gap giftcard, but haven't found anything to buy yet. Lack of selection probably forced you to other stores!

Date: 2008-06-28 10:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com
I hope you picked some good ones! I hardly ever use the camera on my phone; I just wanted it for the full keyboard. But it came in pretty useful today.

Date: 2008-06-29 12:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stubefied-by-gd.livejournal.com
I'm good at guys' shoes. I wish I were a guy, so I could legitimately wear them.

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