Welcome to The Closet Boutique

The Facts:

• I'm a shopaholic.
  
• I have a lot of clothes. No. Really. A LOT of clothes.
  
• Shopping is my sport, my drug, my love, and sometimes my best friend.
  
• I shop when I'm bored, depressed, happy, angry, etc...
  
• I don't need a reason or special occasion to shop.

How 'The Closet Boutique' was born (I blame my gray dress):

Hours after searching for a particular gray dress, I stood among piles and piles of clothes, shoe boxes, handbags, and more clothes. My entire closet stared back at me and I was defeated. There were clothes covering my sofa in the living room and I had not even searched my four laundry hampers. Yes you read that right. I have four laundry hampers. After a lengthy search, I found my gray dress along with some other clothing I completely forgot about. There were items I did not even remember buying. Having found my dress I began the arduous task of putting my closet back in order.

Fast forward to a few days and I was chatting with my bff and told her about my search for the gray dress. Laughingly, I told her that I could hardly step inside my closet (walk-in closet). She said it would be interesting to see if I could make outfits with just the clothes I owned and cut back on my shopping. I spent the next few days brainstorming and 'The Closet Boutique' is here.

One Year. One Shopaholic. No Shopping???

Seeing how shopping is my drug, I can't just quit cold turkey. I have to set some guidelines in place. Starting January 1, 2010, I'll maintain my style wearing only the clothes in my closet.

Here Are The Guidelines:

1. I can only shop for accessories, basics, and necessities.


2. If I do shop my spending limit is $50.


3. The item (s) must be on sale, and be able to work with my current wardrobe.

I'll post pictures of my daily outfits and journal how I feel about not shopping over the course of the year. Something tells me this will be a lot harder than I think. Wish me luck!!