Lately I haven’t been loving shopping like I once did. I guess it’s a variety of reasons, for one, I didn’t have a very good job for a while and before that was in school so I didn’t shop much. Now that I’m out of the habit I’m finding it hard. The big reason is probably that there are SO many nice stores here in Toronto that have beautiful clothes in the windows and draw me into them, but once I get inside I realize that a t-shirt costs $150… I can’t do that.
Another bad habit I have is only buying clothes that are on sale. This probably sounds like a good habit, but for me it’s not. I looove finding a really good deal (who doesn’t???) but in my case if something is 50% off I seem to think it’s okay if I like it 50% less than the clothes that aren’t on sale. This leaves me with a closet full of things I only like 50%. Buying clothes that aren’t on sale is really hard for me, but I’m trying.
My last problem is that I’m just plain picky… and that the things I like in stores aren’t always what I actually want to wear in everyday life. I’m drawn to black and white, but when I’m looking in my closet for thing to wear to teach, black dress pants and a white shirt feels so boring. I’m picky when it come to colour though, and am generally not drawn to prints. I just don’t seem to love most things out there right now, but I need some nice clothes for my new big girl job.
Today while wandering around the mall, I decided that there should be one perfect brand for me that would never let me down. One designer who, it feels like, shares the exact same style as me. Their clothes would be girly and flowy with lots of floaty top and dresses, and not overly cheap or expensive. When I needed something new I would just know that this designer wouldn’t let me down and I wouldn’t have to look anywhere else unless I really just felt like going shopping.
Interestingly enough, today in The Bay I found a designer – Rachel Roy,that might fit the bill. I definitely don’t love everything, but the ratio of things I like to don’t like is much higher than in most stores. This shirt feels like it was meant for me – flowy, casual, different colours without having a print:
(I think part of the reason for my frustrated state was that I was rocking messy hair and no makeup with tights and a sweatshirt when everyone else at the mall looked so good.)
I’m looking at the Rachel Roy website now and there’s a bunch that I like:
Now that I’ve looked at everything on the website, lot of it is much more funky/edgy than what I would wear but I looove these especially the second and last photos I posted. I don’t think she’s my perfect designer after all, but these are definitely perfect for me. Although I didn’t realize my first pick was a romper until I’d already posted it. I don’t know if I could do that without feeling like a 5 year old. My legs are pretty long. Maybe?
What’s your approach to shopping? Is there a store or designer that never lets you down or do you like to look at everything?
Kensie, also at The Bay, is my go to. It’s affordable(ish), but there are always really good sales there.
I have trouble with shopping too. I’m still in school doing my masters in a lab, so getting dressed up would be silly day to day. But then the other day I realised I only own zip up sweaters and jeans. I have trouble buying more “adult” clothes, they just don’t seem me…yet I’m an adult!
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Wedding Pictures- Our Formals =-.
I don’t have a go-to designer, which is why I think I have a hard time shopping sometimes. Last time I went to the mall I ended up buying things only from Stiches. So not okay.
I have heard a lot about Rachel Roy since reading your blog and will definitely check her out next time I am at the Bay with a few extra bucks in my wallet.