Utility Jacket & Shopping Anxiety

Hello and good day. Georgia is getting much needed rain this week, though it seems to have stopped for now. Even still the grey pallor hangs in the air, leaving one with the desire to stay inside and snuggle up with a book, or in my case a laptop. 

While we're on the topic of rain, I feel I should mention that I sill don't own a pair of rain boots. How do I even call myself a blogger? And what kind of blogger waits 2 to 3 years to get an amazing, trendy utility jacket? Maybe that's why I consider myself more of a lifestyle blogger than a fashion blogger. Besides the fact that I'm far too ADD to stick to one thing, I have brain-fog issues when it comes to shopping if I don't stick to my list. 

We know there is no shortage of beautiful pieces of jewelry, fabulous shoes, purse styles and colors, and the list goes on!! In a nutshell: choices. There is no shortage of choices! And one decision made often leads to the making of another decision. Wouldn't it be nice to have another purple accessory to go with these purples shoes I'm trying on?? Unless of course were talking staples or basics.  My indecisive nature can't handle it, which is why I love being surprised when being presented with a gift. I don't want the stress of choosing. This happens in a matter of seconds...

• What if there is another color that will suit my overall wardrobe better? 
• How much bang for my buck will I get with this item? 
• If I get it will I need to get other items to make it work?
• Do I "need" it? Ick! Hate that question the most. 
• Will this get marked down more if I wait or will another store have a better one with a better price??
• Wait, what about that item? Which one? Which one? Which one?????

My pulse goes up as the swirl of questions clamor around my brain until I flee from the store, weighted down with stress from a "bad" purchase or frustrated that I wasted so much time and came out with nothing. Anyone share in the shopping anxiety with? Anyone?  Hopefully, this sheds some light on why I still don't have that "perfect" pair of rain boots and why I'm not even sure about this jacket!!!! Funny, this is not an issue when I'm helping a friend select something. I'm all..."yes to that" and "no way to this". I should go to counseling. Get them to explain this to me. ;)

Let me bring it down a notch and comfort us both by stating that I'm not like this all the time. I think it's the fab sales of the season that put me in a tizzy, while bringing out those anxiety flare ups. Now I will take a deep breath and say this out loud. 

From this time forth I shall research well, consult my list, remain powerfully focused and controlled. I shall forget about better deals that may or may not exist elsewhere, and be confident in my preparation. In addition, I shall focus on what truly matters and it sure isn't stuff.

There. That's better, right? Let's see how I do.  In meantime, how to you handle the sales of the season? OH! What do you think of how this jacket fits? Is it a keeper?

Outfit Breakdown:

Somewhat Squashed Hat: Altar'd state clearance

To Keep or Not Keep Utility Jacket: the GAP (scored a super deal, sold out online)

Polka Dot Top: LOFT

Jeans: Judy Blue Exact and More

Shoes: Target (I want to replace these with comfy Clark ones - wahhhhh!) 

Necklace, Watch & Bracelets: Premier Designs (Online Catalog - contact me for great deals this week and next!)

Linking up with Shelbee On The Edge, Michelle's Paige, Not Dressed As Lamb, Classy Yet Trendy, Sydney Fashion Hunter, The Wardrobe Stylist, Pumps & Pushups, Living On Cloud Nine

I think that's enough for today. ;) Thank you for reading and please tell me - jacket or no jacket??

Chrissy
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