Job update, my shopping ban, etc.

Well, the contract I have turns out to have far more hours left in it than I'd realized (long story) so I won't be able to take the job I'd been interviewing for. It's for the best, though, because I don't think I'm going to be offered it anyway. I don't think my last interview went too well and I know they're now interviewing more candidates. I'm supposed to hear within the next week or two but because of the news about my current contract I'm going to take myself out of the running anyway. I ended up returning my MEXX suit which is fine because I don't need it! I found a grey pinstripe pencil suit for $5 at a consignment store that I'll keep for future interviews etc.

In other news, I've given up all clothes & accessory shopping for Lent (which is now in its second week--it ends in mid-April). I have a bunch of reasons for doing this--financial, spiritual, practical and personal. I'm also trying to make a concerted effort to wear everything in my wardrobe during this time. I hope to figure out what needs to go and what major gaps (if any) I need to fill. I've been doing a TON of wardrobe weeding already and I hope I'll finish it up during Lent. FOr the last few days I've been working on organizing my closet. I'm changing all my hangers to white plastic, moving pants and skirts onto proper hangers, etc.

I haven't had time to post any outfit photos lately or to reply to as many threads as I'd like but I hope to do so again soon--I have a huge backlog of photos on my computer; I just need to get them online. I also still hope to post a batch of swap items soon.

Love to you all!

17 years ago

Angie

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Then it was not meant to be my dear, Brianna. It sounds like there is something better waiting for you and I’m glad that you’re taking the decision to pull out so well.

As for giving up all shopping for Lent, that’s great! It really forces one to knuckle down and wear what they have and find those gaps as you say. I’ll be eager to hear what these gaps are if there are any. I sometimes leave two to three months in-between shops with a given client in one retail season so that THEY can identify wardrobe gaps and bottlenecks for themselves. It’s a good strategy. You won’t believe how much I actually put on the spending brakes. Often people assume that I encourage a client to buy, buy ,buy when often the opposite is true. I wholeheartedly believe in a SMALL and full functioning wardrobe.

I’m so tickled that you cleaned up your closet and made it look pretty. I LOVE organization and having everything in its designated place. I get really excited when people take the time to do that for themselves. Well done, Bri! And kisses right back at you :0)

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