catching up- stalking etsy
Oh my, folks, I have not been very inventive lately (and in fact...true confession...I wore jeans and a blazer to work yesterday AND today. I've, um, never done that before!) I keep not quite managing to document my clothes before collapsing onto the couch, even when I'm happy with 'em! heh, so, well, this is from last week sometime. I finally received a replacement 'striped button-back t-shirt' from J Crew after the disastrous order in January. I also treated myself to the 'camp pocket' cardigan at the same time, in this spring's gorgeous 'smouldering brick' colour. It's a nice thin clingy knit, and the silk pockets are just dreamy!
With all those birthday 'wishes' purchased in March I'm holding back a bit for April (which means avoiding online temptations like the EA board and any Crew sales). However I have been unhealthily obsessed with Anthropologie's Back Porch blouse so far this spring.
I liked it, and wishlisted it, and then saw it in a store styling post chez Roxy. It looks so gorgeous layered over stripes! (J Crew t-shirt, I'm thinking of you...)
And then Kristin at Lovely Apidae went and reminded me how great it looks in real life, layered over yellow, while S at Delightful Find paired it with my other current obsession, the Ackee pencil skirt. I was utterly smitten (smoted, smot...).
Well, I have been stalking Etsy like a mo'fo for about 3 weeks now. FINALLY I found what I was looking for tonight I knew that the Back Porch blouse, beautiful as it looks online, would probably disappoint since I'm not so sure about the puffy sleeves for me and considering the cost, but since it recalls a vintage look I knew I had to be able to find one on Etsy. Well, it took awhile (3 weeks is an eternity when you're craving something!) but this is definitely the one. I can't wait til it arrives! A part of me is still going to hanker after the Ur blouse (heh...maybe if it goes to sale). In the meantime, I am one happy gal (hmmmm...maybe I can afford the Ackee skirt now...)
How do you manage your cravings- is it one thing at a time? How do you make that distinction between loving from afar and needing in your life?
With all those birthday 'wishes' purchased in March I'm holding back a bit for April (which means avoiding online temptations like the EA board and any Crew sales). However I have been unhealthily obsessed with Anthropologie's Back Porch blouse so far this spring.
I liked it, and wishlisted it, and then saw it in a store styling post chez Roxy. It looks so gorgeous layered over stripes! (J Crew t-shirt, I'm thinking of you...)
And then Kristin at Lovely Apidae went and reminded me how great it looks in real life, layered over yellow, while S at Delightful Find paired it with my other current obsession, the Ackee pencil skirt. I was utterly smitten (smoted, smot...).
Well, I have been stalking Etsy like a mo'fo for about 3 weeks now. FINALLY I found what I was looking for tonight I knew that the Back Porch blouse, beautiful as it looks online, would probably disappoint since I'm not so sure about the puffy sleeves for me and considering the cost, but since it recalls a vintage look I knew I had to be able to find one on Etsy. Well, it took awhile (3 weeks is an eternity when you're craving something!) but this is definitely the one. I can't wait til it arrives! A part of me is still going to hanker after the Ur blouse (heh...maybe if it goes to sale). In the meantime, I am one happy gal (hmmmm...maybe I can afford the Ackee skirt now...)
How do you manage your cravings- is it one thing at a time? How do you make that distinction between loving from afar and needing in your life?