OK so I have spent the afternoon getting organised for going back to uni. I have corresponded to all relevant emails, organised and filed my uni work, written a plan of action for my dissertation...boring, boring!! Then to my rescue came Confessions of a Shopaholic (AKA Confessions of ME the shopaholic), it was on TV for the afternoon, so I set aside my books and enthralled myself into the fabulous film.
The girl in the green scarf cannot help herself when it comes to shopping, like many of us know the thrill and enjoyment of shopping makes you feel amazing...finding that special purchase that will be all yours to show off and make you happy! So saying that definitely makes me a good case for a shopaholics anonymous meeting right? But us girls know that without shopping and fashion, the world would be a duller place so in turn, we need it!!
With all this excitement about shopping, I did acknowledge that my shopping has gotten out of control...my wardrobe is bulging and my bank balance is not. So rather than a new years resolution like the rest of you (some of whom may give up withing weeks) I have set myself a challenge....I shall not shop until Easter!! Three whole months cold turkey, no clothes, no shoes and not even any accessories NOTHING!! This is going to be the hardest three moths ever, but I am ready for the challenge.
After all, if I am to go into styling when I graduate, I must learn how to manage on a capsule wardrobe and alternate different clothing to create various looks....otherwise how will I earn the right to preach to others? This is a bold decision and there will be punishment if I should fail (this will be decided by mum) and I am determined to stick to it.
So whilst I'm being productive I also read my January issue of Company Magazine, this month is 'The superblogger' issue with lots of hints and tips on fashion blogging. Plus there are interviews with Bip Ling and Susie Bubble, along with other well known ones, discussing their successes and how they first joined the blogging world.
It is a very useful issue and goes through the blog 'lingo' to get novices off to a good start and runs you through the basics first, such as blog etiquette and the importance of good quality images. I would say it is a must have for those aspiring to take over the blog world.
There is also a great feature on how to use your blog to get you a job, it features a fashion writer/stylist and a web assistant who used their blogging to network and bag themselves the perfect fashion career. It just goes to show, what you write does matter to some people and even when page views are only creeping up slowly...someone out their is reading and is loving what you do!
With all this in mind I shall use my blog as a focus and a distraction to keep me from shopping during my three month ban, in the hope that Tilly will grow into something amazing during the process. Whilst my next few posts may feature my fabulous Sale purchases.....I solely promise upon my debit card that they were bought previous to my shopping ban! They are just too good not to show off and are just good enough to last three months too, so happy reading.
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