The first day of the rest of the year

I briefly toyed with the idea of not shopping in the first week of the year. A symbolic gesture; to start the year as I intend to go on. Then I realised that was a pile of poop, and headed to the nearest op shop to get a fix.

Actually, I was heading to the Chemist. I had been planning to do this all day, and made a mental note of all of the things I would want to buy (blush, head bands) and why I wasn't going to buy it (I have 7 shades already; I don't wear them often enough to justify owning as many as I do). Then I couldn't find a park, or the discount chemist, come to think of it, so I headed to the Salvos on Broadway at Glenelg, given it was so close and on my way.

Now, I hadn't mentally prepared myself for an op shop, which is why I walked out with two pairs of heels and two dresses. Seriously, I'm not even sure how this happens. But it did, and it was awesome. I didn't get a thorough look around, as I had somewhere to be, so I did what I always do when I have limited time: I buzz dresses and shoes.

It paid off... One pair are sort of sensible black pumps with a thick heel and a faux buckle on the toe. Good for work, but likely to sneak into my weekend wardrobe occasionally. They're Joanne Mercer, so they're good quality, and have barely been worn. The other pair are patent black RMK Mary Janes and I love love love them. They have quite a high heel, but the width and strap make them easy to walk in (I'm still waiting for my camera arrive, otherwise there would be a photo of them. The detail on the toes is gorgeous). I'm not sure these have even been worn. Perhaps someone couldn't hack 'em?

I'm quite pleased with the two dresses. One is just a rayon and somethingerather number, but it looks like silk and is rather comfortable. It's a button-through dark blue dress, and I think, given the casual nature of work this week (eg no patients) and the stinking hot weather, I may just crank it out one day this week, before it is retired to my floordrobe. The other is a mini shift dress: black lace with long sleeves and a pink underlay. The material is really soft, and the lace is so delicate and pretty (hurry up, Mr Postman, I need my camera!).

Now I need to find room to store them. Although, I have a few pairs of shoes on the pile for the next clothes swap, and more than one dress, let me tell you. I wasn't sure about one pair of heels, so I gave them one more chance on the weekend. I like them, but I no longer love them, so onto the pile. And instantly, I feel better about the two pairs of shoes I just bought. Huh. Who would have thought it was that easy?

Total spent: $32.76 (it was supposed to be cheaper, but the lady seemed new, and, you know, it is a charity)