Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Karmacoma

The most frustrating thing about loving fashion is without a doubt the fact that new clothing is seemingly never enough. I've lately found myself 'running out of things to wear' and while this is preposterous considering the sheer volume of things I technically have to 'potentially wear' (and, moreover, how much I shop), it's unfortunate nonetheless that hardly any of it appeals to me. I will propose that this is the very basis of my shopping addiction, which is one that I somehow doubt I will ever break.
At the same time, one must remind oneself that there is always dissatisfaction to be found in life if one is looking for it. For example, G and I recently watched a brilliant documentary called Rich Kids, and through exploring the incomprehensible wealth of young heirs and heiresses around the world, the filmmaker discovered that such individuals were by and large far less happy than their middle-class, 'ordinary' counterparts because, well, if you don't have to work to have everything then why work to have anything?
This isn't to say that I would say no to a billion dollars or stop shopping forever, because that would quite obviously be contrary to my very nature; it's merely to provide a new perspective on exactly what it is about shopping and obtaining that satisfies me, and if that's even of real value to my life?Enough with the heavy stuff. In other news, I have decided to couple my better judgement with everyone's advice and not tan...depending on exactly how pale I get (y'all haven't seen me in the winter yet) I may use my trusty Jergens Glow stuff at some point, but in the meantime it's kind of the opposite of a concern for me. What is a concern for me, however, is the fact that Toronto finally hit a minus temperature...with the 'wind chill', naturally. Ah, how I loathe hearing 'wind chill' again.

Wearing
Dress: H&M
Sweater: Erin Fetherston for Target
Jacket: Danier
Tights: Hue
Shoes and bag: thrifted

34 comments:

  1. You are cuteness personified!!

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  2. i understand how you feel about running out of things to wear. and i can't bear to put myself on a shopping ban, because imagine all the potentially lovely things that would make me smile when i open my closet!

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  3. fantastic outfit =)

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  4. Awesome outfit. You really wear grey well. I'm in love with the chunkyness of those shoes. :)

    xo/ fashion chalet

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  5. This is really cute... love the dress and the cardigan together and the colors match your skin and hair so well.

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  6. I love this outfit. I also completely echo your sentiment with the shopping thing. I just had to instate a spending freeze.

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  7. Wow! Loving your look today, S, especially that jacket - fabulous!!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. Hi there-thanks for stopping by, I'll be adding you to my blog list!! Re the heavy stuff, I'm going through some of that myself!! A glut of spending on stuff this year and looking at it all in my wardrobe and 70% of it not worn yet? Well, no more buying for me for the forseeable!!

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  9. Hi again-meant to say too your outfit is great-I particularly love your leather jacket! Looking great!

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  10. very chic outfit :)
    could we trade links please?
    x

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  11. definitly no the feeling of never having enough clothes - even if there are pieces you haven't worn yet in your closet

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  12. The layers are so awesome! & I love love love your hair color :)

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  13. SUPER gorgeous as usual missy! I wish we could go shopping together!

    xx
    k

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  14. i just stumbled upon your page!
    LOVE it! I am linking you
    check mine out!

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  15. <3 grey. my favorite color. ever.

    you look so alluring.

    ah windchill. Us Canadians truly know the definition of the dreaded WC. Last year in EDMO- -50 ... its scary.

    i hope you're having a lovely week girl.

    x.

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  16. What an awesome outfit. I love the contrast of the leather jacket with the grey and the black leggings.

    Jeff

    lenshare.com

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  17. OH I know exactly how you feel about not having enough things to wear. It seems like I am always buying things but then I never have any clothes. How is this possible?

    I really don't think you have this problem too much though, because you are always wearing heaps of wildly amazing clothes.
    Like right now!

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  18. I know what you mean! I have tonnes of clothes, but never have anything to wear. It's ridiculous when you think about it...

    You look great! As always :)

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  19. Hey S! I love this outfit, it's so effortlessly cool! those too jackets layered on are amazing. I have the same problem about shopping, and whenever I realize something, I obsess about it and do all I can to get it, soon! Ahh, it's my biggest vice. I'm TRYING to control it and it's so hard ;)

    ♥ R

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  20. Those shoes! To die for!!

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  21. i hate wind anything!

    i also ponder the shopping addiction thing constantly. i've slowed down. but it's online that gets me too. overseas have such better stuff on offer then us. well i'd say more diverse.

    loving this outfit i think the knit under the jacket is so adorable!

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  22. uhhh mazinggg. i love when you wear that leather jacket. and i think your skin color is amazing, no tan is needed daringggg


    xx

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  23. I love the jacket!

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  24. My, what a pretty girl you are. Good style too.

    This "never enough new items" is so dangerous.... this is why I have been running away from shopping at the mall and prefering thrifting sprees.... You can get unique pieces and for some reason they satisfy me more...

    Can I add you to my blogroll?

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  25. I was just reading about this phenomenon in social psych. lol but its definitely true. I always have that 'nothing to wear' feeling :( You look gorgeous here as usual.

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  26. karmacoma... Jamaica and Roma.. karmacoma!
    i LOVE this outfit. I love fall! YAY FOR LAYERS!

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  27. this is such a great outfit! you pull off those chunky shoes very well

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  28. Great look! Love the layers, so stylish.

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  29. i agree with stompaface, closets and rooms full off clothess but nothing to wear.
    love your sking colour, i am anti tanning actually..well, you can see how pale i am :D
    but your skin plus the hair. love it, perfection!

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  30. loving the outfit!

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  31. Love this outfit!! Don't tan it's so bad for you and you're gorgeous the way you are!!

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  32. Really cute outfit - and I'm SO glad you've decided to not tan...now that is not a good look! Porcelain is so much sexier.

    Wanna trade links? Cx

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  33. I love this ouftit.. so cute and cozy.

    I think about my shopping addiction almost everyday...I start my day, with an espresso and by checking my fav. online stores for their new arrivals ... and buy if I like something ... CRAZY - i know. When it comes to wealth...I've never believe that money make people happy...Personally, my parents pay for most of my things...but I still can't justify all of the overspending. I should make a post on this ... because I have quite a serious problem - i should find myself a shrink that specializes in shopaholics :)

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  34. i always have new things i want...its neverending greed and i hate it! i'm never satisfied with what i have.

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