Tuesday, May 31, 2011

12 in 11: May

Well. My prediction that I would not survive May without some clothes buying was accurate. I just wasn't able to resist. I am so tired of my winter clothes that it was inevitable. I've bought a sleeveless black just below the knee length dress that I can wear over long-sleeved t-shirts or warmer jumpers as the weather dictates, and over straight-legged pants or even tights if I'm feeling very brave. It's from some schmick modern fabric that holds its shape and doesn't crumple and has a rather dramatic collar. I was initially a bit put off by the collar but have decided I like it more as time goes by. I seem to be wearing it every second day or so. I also bought two long-sleeved t-shirts to wear under the dress. I feel rather embarrassed to admit that last winter I was wearing t-shirts that were so old and worn that their cuffs were frayed.

And I also bought some earrings at the Old Bus Depot Markets in Canberra. They're like tiny round silver showcases with a textured paper design inside. Quite Japanese in their design.

So, that's four items for May - a total of 6 clothing items purchased in 2011 with 6 more to go. I'm more than half-way through my quota but not half-way through the year. After such a good start this is a bit worrying.

10 comments:

Rose Red said...

I have bought 5 things. But desperately need jeans and black trousers, just need to get to the shops.

The dress sounds great, and already well worn, so a wise purchase. But surely the earrings count as a souvenir, right?!

Anonymous said...

I agree....earrings don't count!!!

Sally said...

Earrings definitely don't count!

LynS said...

Hmmm it hadn't occurred to me that earrings don't count. What a corrupting influence my commenters are!

Lynne said...

The dress sounds practical and has seen quite a bit of use already by the sound of things.

I agree with the other commenters: ear-rings don't count!

Anonymous said...

I'll join the consensus on earrings not counting - they are jewellery! The tunic sounds great, as do the long sleeve t-shirts. Do you mind disclosing the brand - I need some more, and they are such a pain to shop for...

1funkyknitwit said...

Well whilst I found that whole post rather humorous ! ..I do think that the dress looks perfectly fine with the tights on you, so no need to brave it - just wear it ;)

The earrings like all have said don't count - and I can say they are gorgeous :D ..they'll look great with the new dress and tights.

Anonymous said...

oh earrings totally dont count. they're jewellery not clothes. the dress sounds intriguing, and very stylish. look forward to seeing it on you soon!

louisa @ TheReallyGoodLife said...

I wouldn't count the earrings either - they sound lovely btw. The dress sounds very practical too - although I first read "sleeveless" as "backless" then "strapless" and I had some weird mental images of it as winter attire!

Without the earrings, I think you're on target - one thing a month - so well done :) How many things do you think you would have bought if you weren't doing the challenge?

Brendaknits said...

I think earrings would only count if you can wear them with nothing else. Your dress sounds lovely. I haven't braved the 'tights' thing yet.