I am not (just for the record) going commando

Now that I'm out of maternity wear, I've fallen into some terrible shopping habits. Namely: I keep shopping. All the time. Mostly online (because let's be honest, it's nigh impossible to do any serious shopping with a newborn and an almost-2-year-old in tow). I'm finding lots of great deals, of course, and I recently cleaned out my closet and donated all the clothing I no longer wear, so it's not like I'm turning into a debt-ridden compulsive shopper and clothing hoarder...but still. It's getting out of hand. With the exception of a few basics--all my jeans are getting holes and I could really use a versatile white top--I just don't need more clothes.

Plus how will I ever be able to buy my pretty blue couch if I keep frittering away dollars on new skirts?

Except I totally want new skirts!

I have problems.


In an attempt to curb my addiction (for the billionth time), I've made a few lists: things I really do need (see above re: jeans) and things I'd really like that would work well with what's already in my closet (like this pair of shoes and this skirt) and things I'm coveting but don't need at all (like this dress*). I've got a birthday coming up, after all, and people might want to buy me presents. Just sayin'.

I also took inventory of my hot-weather-appropriate clothing--so, none of my billions of cardigans--to come up with ways to remix things and get more wear out of them. Don't be surprised when my 15 Ways series comes back with a vengeance this summer, because I intend to wear the heck out of that mustard skirt.

In essence, I'm attempting to live with a "capsule wardrobe" for a while so I don't keep buying all the pretty things I see. No, this won't turn into a 30 for 30, but I might occasionally need remixing suggestions or outfit input, so maybe I'll be posting some selfies. You know you love when I do that.

Look at me--I'm Jen. Could I BE wearing any more clothes?



*So...I wrote this post a couple weeks ago (but I took that lovely self-portrait this morning in our entryway mirror) and while the sentiment has not changed, I actually own that dress now. David decided to spoil me for Mother's Day. That's right, ladies: he's handsome and smart and funny AND buys me beautiful clothes. Feel free to be jealous, but also BACK OFF BECAUSE HE IS TAKEN.