The Final Reckoning (For A bit, At Least)!

voltee ♦ January 31, 2011 ♦ 1 Comment

Ah. A crazy week! It’s been an emotional roller coaster. Many great things, many awful things. And I still feel a little nauseous.
I hate that I was only able to write about three pieces this week. I really attempted to write every night, but many times I was just unable.
The positive side is that after this reckoning, I will be that much closer to being up to date!
On that note, the first decision of the evening is a lovely sweater (here). I’m surprised that this received such a solid show of support. I’m not sure why, I guess just because it’s old. But it’s still in great shape, and since everyone wants me to keep it, I will. And I love Kev’s suggestion to wear to shreds- I might try that… And Angelica, you are so, so wise. I love your comments.
Next, an aside. I love all of the pieces I wrote of in my One- Hundredth post (here), and even though I regret to admit that I still haven’t worn any of them yet, I can’t get rid of any of them yet. I have big, big plans.
And now for some irony (here). Two days after writing this, with the exclamation to “Let the madness begin!” I decided to wear this to see the Spider-Man musical, and it happened to be the night that an actor was seriously injured. Terrible. Can I keep this after such trauma? Oo, I don’t know. I did quite like wearing it that night, until the accident. I think the only thing to do is to place it on probation. I may have to write about this one again, and take another poll…
And, a skirt (here)! This is a hard one, and my voters didn’t really help that much, as 36% are undecided. Usually, that would be enough to make me want to toss. But I love that picture, and the way the skirt sort of drapes. I think I need to put this on probation, also. If I don’t wear it this winter, it’s done.
Next, something else that I love (here)! I know that I’m being too easy tonight. But it was a tough week, and clothing comforts me. So…keep.
Now, a blouse (here). This one was a tie, since we all know that I will never iron this. It is cute, but I this I have too many similar things. It is painful, but this one is my first cut of the night.
Here is a dress (here). I know that it’s dark, and somewhat boring. But it is classic, and I feel that I need to own at least one piece of this nature. The smart decision is to keep. I know that if I didn’t, the situation where I would need it would immediately arise.
And the sweater I wore when I held Bono’s hand (here). I love this sweater. And only one person wasn’t sure about it. Plus it has been in Bono’s presence. I will keep.
Next, a well-traveled tank (here). This is tough. I haven’t had this that long, and I’ve only worn nce. It doesn’t seem fair to blindly toss. And yet, it only received three votes to stay. I do find Annie’s comment helpful though. I think it deserves another chance. Probation. But a really serious probation.
And now, tee-shirt dress (here). I’m not head over heels about this dress, but I think I just haven’t bonded with it yet. I’m still maybe a little bitter that it isn’t the Robert Rodriguez flapper dress. But I have been dying to winter-fy it and see how it looks. I think it could be great. I’m going to hesitantly keep.
Next, Nicole Miller (here)! I’m glad everyone likes this dress. How weird that no one would touch it at Next. I guess it was just waiting for me. Carolyn, you can borrow whenever you wish! Otherwise, I will keep and hope for more weddings soon.
A cape. I mean, a shawl (here). This got no for sure votes to keep. I have pondered- and I’m still not sure. I think it’s going. Just to the costume closet, though. I just can’t toss this. It has mystified me.
And lastly (here). 81% says to keep. I think I have to, and wear it the very first day of something. Actually, this does have another, and happier, memory. A story for another day. Keep.
I know I am not being tough enough. I can’t help it at this moment.
I did just donate a plethora of pieces to the Center, though. That should help.
I can’t wait to see what February might bring me. I hope it’s less white.
And next weekend, my first recap!