How often does one's emotions get in the way of big decisions? Duhhh, always. This isn't old news, this is everybody people, and I'm not referencing the singer/songwriter Arrested Development, I'm talking about people like you and me. I think we all can agree the world would be a better place if we were given the choice of holding back our wallets while gallivanting about the city. We live in an entrapping capitalist society where we will forever be expected to give something for something else in return. You are expected to part-take in a caffeine high if free wifi is needed at Starbucks, your thighs jiggle after you are forced to buy a junior chicken from McDonalds when all you really want is a glass of water.
Worst of all, let's talk about clothes. My god the clothes. Walking into a retail store you try on a little of this a little of that but all you really think about is the Y3 zipper sweater that is solemnly swaying back and forth on a protruding pipe used as a single rack. Now you are already aware that this lonesome item means serious cash but you are stubborn and delusional and say 'what the hell, it won't hurt to try it on' (Tangent: Always check the price before trying on anything but you already know that). Both results burn your soul. You either walk out of the change room, hand over a piece of your heart and be on your way or you purchase it and split it among three credit cards. Either way you are going home to a big carton of ice cream and eating away you guilt. Let me say now, this story ends well. I didn't buy the Y3 sweater but I didn't leave empty handed. Heading to the sale rack (50% off obviously), I spotted a black and white mesh sweater that resembled a Y3/Alexander Wang hybrid sweater. I didn't complain. I just went with it.
Now I'm not saying capitalism is all evil and no good, because new clothes don't walk into your home on their own. I'm just saying there is a limit and I know it's like a pot calling the kettle black but I'm working at it myself. Kind of.
Sweater- blk mrkt
Shorts- Thrift
Lace Biker Shorts- Unknown
Heels- Nine West
Ankle Bracelet- J. Crew
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