Onward and Upward!

voltee ♦ February 16, 2011 ♦ 3 Comments

Item: Blouse Color/Fabric: Butter, cotton Designer: Free People Where Purchased: TJ Maxx Years Owned: 4
Oh, I hate so much that I’ve been away! But I am so glad to be back. My little hiatus was born of a combination of laziness, self-pity, time thievery, and a disorganized closet. I haven’t wanted to go into my closet because it’s just too hard to find anything in there at the present moment. Hopefully this weekend I’ll be able to return it to its color coordinated glory.
And lately I just haven’t had much that I’ve wanted to say. Every so often, usually at this time of year, I find myself suddenly unable to handle such a thing as life. It’s best for all if I don’t do much communication during that time.
But I’m going to try.
Here is something that I thought of this weekend, after I had a crazed boot buying relapse (Four pairs. I know.) and I confessed to Vicki that I never try anything on. Usually I just buy things and if they don’t work when I get them home, I’ll return them. Usually.
Sometimes I am so positive that something will work that I rip off the price tag and then try it on with the intention of wearing it instantly. Then I’m stuck.
Like this blouse.
This one has always been sort of a problem for me. I can’t quite figure it out. When I first started to work at Next Boutique, we carried this in black, and I adored it. It sold out right away.
Then, one day, I unearthed this one from the clearance rack at TJ Maxx. I was thrilled! I bought it without trying it on. I saw no reason why it would not be just as adorable as it darker twin.
But. It just wasn’t. The sheer panels in the front are kind of odd. I have to wear something under it, and usually I have a hard time finding something that works. It’s also not really the best color. It’s a step above cream and a step below yellow, so it’s hard to work with. Also it’s not quite long enough to be a tunic, but not quite short enough to be a blouse. It’s puzzling.
The first time I wore it was for an annual Manager’s meeting for the gym. I whipped this out and ripped off the tag and threw it on. And was disappointed. But I really just didn’t have time to conjure up an entirely new outfit, so I was stuck.
The manager’s meeting was, I think, the first big, company wide meeting I went to in a management capacity. I don’t remember much, besides hanging out with Annie, eating tons of delicious food,and talking about future goals.
I never do that well in those types of situations. I remember being really nervous. But it ended up being kind of fun. Long, but fun.
That day I wore this with skinny jeans and glittery flats. I have also tried it with a wide belt and heels, and with wide legged trousers. Nothing quite works.
I want to love it. I feel like I am not being creative enough with it.
But I haven’t been able to bring myself to get rid of it. Maybe it’s time.

**This never really lived up to my hopes for it, so I’m setting it free. I think someone else should try it! Want it? Purchase here:

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