Shopping

Okay, so most of you may know, two things I am not is a SHOPPER and a DRESS-UP person. Especially when the weather is freezing! So last week we had an event to get ready for and I knew I could just wear black pants and a shirt that I already have, but I knew I should wear something nicer, so I had in the back of my mind to try to find something at Goodwill or a 2nd hand store. So Thursday night I bundled up and went to Goodwill and a Re-sale store. I tried on about 10 dresses, and there was some that were okay - but they cost between $25 - $50. This was for used dresses and some had stains on them........ I wasn't impressed.

So Friday morning, the snow was still coming, the boys had a 2-hour delay, Miah had no school, so Miah and I went to the Mall. Now for those who don't know me, I really dis-like the Mall. I am not a Mall person at all. But, I went. I got into JC Penney's and fell in love with about 25 dresses. Miah helped me try on dresses for about an hour. I couldn't believe how many cute dresses there were. I really think the last time I really dress shopped was about 12 years ago.... So after Miah and I narrowed it down, I called in for help. Justin's mom came to help me decide, but I bought 2 cause the ones I liked were both from the Clearance rack. I bought a pair of shoes, and 2 little black dresses for $60 total. I was impressed with myself.

So after Justin heard of my great deals and helped me decide between the 2 dresses, he said that he would really like a new outfit to wear to this big event. So Saturday I went shopping for him. I looked for the sharpest tie, shirt, pants I could find. I think I looked at 3,000 ties, so many boring ones out there. I ended up getting him a really sweet black, gray, and hot pink tie, which he ended up wearing a suit coat which covered up most of the tie.... anyways, he looked great (as always).
So today I had to return the dress I didn't wear and the shoes I didn't wear and the jewelery I didn't wear, (I'm weird, I bought 2 of everything and then decided at home what I liked better). So as I returned stuff, I say that JC Penney had more dresses on the Clearance Rack. So I thought let's just see what's there. So many cute dresses, I am not even a dress person and I ended up trying on 6 more dresses and I am really wanting to go back and buy 2 of them. I have a coupon for 35% off, and they are already on Clearance so I could go get 2 dresses for $36 total.

But, How often do I wear dresses? Once a year, twice maybe... It must be the time of year, I am never excited about buying dresses. I feel like a teenager getting a prom dress, which by the way, the prom dresses that are in style right now, remind me a lot of the prom dresses from the early 90's.

So if you run into me at Target or Walmart wearing a black dress and high heels, don't laugh, I'm just having fun.