Saving commences now. I justified the fact that sterling prices work out cheaper to go on a little internet spree for myself last night. How annoying is it that the euro prices in shops are not a direct conversion, instead they are way more expensive? Also the fact that they have stopped showing both prices on tags so you can't compare. Topshop just rip off the sterling prices from the end of the tag, you can clearly see it. And River Island have started putting stickers over them. You used to be able to see both prices and compare, which is something I used to do a lot.
Anyway
Topshop
ASOS
And I bought these today:
Barry M
[EDIT] I was in Tophop today (no harm in looking!), and noticed a rail of dresses, all of which had the ends of their tags ripped off, except for one. The Sterling price was 29 pounds. The euro price was 44!! That's what, a good tenner extra, conversion included, at least! Is there a reason for this?? It seems shopping online is the way forward!
Well, they're done. Exams finito forever, college over. The only thing I'm lacking is the apparent Future Plans of my classmates, who were full of talk of TEFLs and trips to Asia and Masters'. I chickened out on further education for now, mainly because I haven't the slightest notion what it is I want to do. And so I turn to the job option.
I had a trial in an Italian restaurant the past two nights, and they've rostered me on for a couple of more days during the week, so fingers crossed. I managed not to fuck up any orders despite not a word of the menu being in English, and although I did nearly drop a hot plate on a lady (nobody else saw, therefore it did not happen - That would have been awkward) they've asked me back. The owner wasn't there however, which is why I ended up doing the 25 minute walk home in the dark last night swinging a bottle of beer and a free pizza. She's back from Italy at the end of the week, and then her judging eyes will decide my fate. Pressure on.
In other news, I finally got around to watching the film Buried during the week, after hearing about it for quite a while. Wow. I admit I didn't expect much from a film about a guy in a box, but it's great, lots of suspense, and that guy from all those awful chick flick films can actually act. Who knew.
Apologies Ryan Reynolds. I didn't mean it. I love you.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
I've been smothered by study, exams and a new job of late, so it's been hard to find the time to post. I'll be back in action properly after the 11th of May. I'll leave you with this, for the day that's in it tomorrow and simply because I think they're really cool - Nerdy wedding cakes!!
I've never needed a steady income more. Topshop are launching their new collection of dresses entitled Dress Up on April 14th and I want them all. I can't wait to see how ridiculous the prices are gonna be, but ohhh, aren't they pretty?
I'm officially the laziest bitch going. I hate the word 'procrastinate', but I'mma have to use it. WhatamIdoingggg???
Anyway. My point. I was watching Off The Rails the other evening, as you do, and they did a feature on how to dress like Mary Kate Olsen. My passionate love of all things Mary Kate was reignited. Damn that girl knows how to dress. Her leathers and furs. Those long, flowy fabrics. Those items that really shouldn't work together, but somehow she manages to make them fit together perfectly. The scarves, the hats, oversized bags and sunglasses, the boots. She rocks the 'oh it's just something I threw together' look, and it seems to work every time.
The girls were let choose their own outfits for the first time for the premier of Charlie's Angels in 2003, and neither have looked back since.
1. I am now Ipod-less, camera-less, hair straightener-less, have a laptop that is only semi-functioning and am lucky to have a working phone. Must stop breaking electronics. Must look into replacing at least three of these. Consider winning lotto first?
2. I am not going to study after watching one more episode of Breaking Bad/leaving college for a 'nap'/going to the pub/going to the arcade. Study BEFORE always. Stop coming up with ridiculous ways of avoiding work.
3. Always look in Penneys first. Their stock has actually gotten really good, and they have many items that are very similar to those in more expensive shops. Must leave the Topshopping for when I get a job, after exams. Also, spending an hour in the library drooling over summer dresses and fabulous boots on ASOS followed by an extended tea break is not productive.
I'm not a tidy person. I never have been. I'll prioritise most things over picking my clothes up off the floor, or sorting through that pile of books in the corner. Trouble is, I have a lot of clothes. And a lot of books. And DVDs, CDs, magazines. Shoes. Yep, I'm a bit of a hoarder. And it doesn't help that the room I'm currently renting is rather small. Though I'm far too lazy for its upkeep, I dream of a gloriously organised bedroom, all shelving and walk-in wardrobes. Wouldn't it be wonderful.
My clothes would be on display for me every morning, rather than balled up beneath my feet.
