Making a List, Checking it Twice

Posted in Wish Lists by meghannchapman on July 25th, 2012

No, not Christmas in July, but I am making a list.  Though it may not be Jesus’ birthday, it is time for mine.  August 1st is just around the corner.  Along with that is my shiny new job.

I haven’t had a job outside the home {other than school} in a little over a year.  That meant lots of jeans, t-shirts, and leggings.  When I traded in my life as a working woman for one of a full time mama/student, I also traded in my shopping allowance and a lot of my efforts to look anything other than comfortable.

With the power of these two events combined, I have been lucky enough to be gifted with a personal shopping spree to refresh my professional wardrobe. I. am. ecstatic. Not to mention thankfully blessed.

Being the die hard list maker I am, I’ve been organizing my shopping trip.  Creating a sort of mental list and needs.  This also allows me to plan ahead while shopping, in order to get the most out of my dollar.  I may not be able to get everything on the list, but I will keep an eye for good deals specifically on these.  I like to buy some what classic pieces with which I can mix up with each other and existing pieces to create more outfits.

Note my dress code for the salon: mostly black, white and/or gray.  Jeans allowed in these colors.  I can accessorize and wear shoes with color.  I need to dress professional, but take into mind my industry {I’m leading a salon}.  I’d like to be some what stylish, yet sophisticated and classy.

Though the temperatures show no sign of dropping too soon, I plan to shop with the coming seasons in mind.  I can mix these right in with what my current collection.

Sources:
1Target  2Charlotte Russe 3Target 4Style by Marina  5Charlotte Russe  6H&M 7Target  8Blowfish Shoes 9Bamboo Shoes 

I’ve been pinning like crazy, to my Style board.  I’m crazy over plaid and/or wool blazers.  Also, shoes.  Always shoes.  Being that I won’t be working behind the chair, my feet will be able to manage wedges or a chunky heel, more often.

Though we still have a couple months left of Summe weather, what fashion trend are you most looking forward to this Fall?

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5 comments
  • http://NorthOnHarper.com/ Alexis Grace

    YAY for shopping sprees.  A couple of items I would be sure to include a black dress (eg http://tinyurl.com/blgr3zy ).  This is great for layering with sweaters, tights etc when it gets cool (don’t know if you saw my LBD series earlier this year).  LOVE your #2 shoe picks!

    • http://www.fuzzylittlewishballs.com/ Meghann Chapman

      Thanks, Alexis! A black dress is one thing I’m not lacking. I still have a few simple ones from when I worked in the salon before. However, I am not ruling out finding another to add to the collection! And, yes, I do remember that series of yours. :) Thanks, again!

  • http://womantribune.com/ Holly

     I am a huge fan of plaid, and like you, I tend to buy classic pieces of clothing that I can wear for years without them ever going out of style. I also really like that black Target sweater. I am most looking forward to leggings, over-sized sweaters, and boots!

    Happy early-Birthday!

  • http://twitter.com/MsBibiB Bibi B.

    My goodness I can’t even think fall yet, but I do like to buy pieces like Holly that I can have for few years to come. This is one of the reasons I love pinterest….you can plan your whole new wardrobe at home and then just go out there with a list and a vision…..have fun shopping:)

  • http://www.neebeep.com/itsownsweetwillneebeepc/ Lisa D.B. Taylor

    My first thought as I glanced at your picks was “Oh I want them all” ;-)  I am a boots person (and flip flops in the summer) and can’t wait to slip those boots back on and especially go shopping for a new pair or two.  Fall is my favorite season.

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