It's Worth The Closet Space - Fei Skirt

Not shopping has forced me to become more creative than ever in my closet.  Like pattern mixing.  For example, take this Fei skirt that I have loved forever...


I first spied it at one of my favorite stores and ended up getting it at a clothing swap.  It's graphic pattern and modern, almost origami like folds give a basic pencil skirt an uplift.  Yet it hangs, hardly worn.  I have had a hard time figuring out what to wear with it besides a black turtle neck, (or tee or tank.)  Maybe it's too unique.  I've tried a variety of colors and shapes in tops but it's been difficult to find something that really suits the feel of the skirt.  Until yesterday...

This silk Lil blouse happens to be a closet fave!  (I have a "thing" for oversized or voluminous tops...I might just be compensating for my own personal lack of volume on top.)  Anyway, this top once again proved to be the magic that this skirt needed.  Which also makes me feel better about keeping the skirt...it was on the possible Goodwill list.

What item in your closet works with everything?
J.

Closet Declaration

"I have too many clothes."

This was a recent thought I'd had as I was jamming yet another black shirt into my dresser, followed by an immediate, audible gasp and thought "Holy S^*$! Did I really think that?  As a blogger and a woman, is that even possible?"
Yes, I admit it, it's true, I have too many clothes.   I have a lovely, nice sized closet, filled to the brim as well as the closet in the guest room (but that one is only 1/2 full,) and a dresser that is stuffed not too mention the alteration pile, the Goodwill pile, and whatever happens to be dirty.  But do you think that stops me?  Nope.  Oh, I admire that girl with the single rolling rack of all grey, black and white, organized and very well thought out, streamlined and edited.  But of course I always think I need more than that.  So that's why I bought one more black shirt...


Sort of a basic go with everything kind of top...


Ok, it's got a little pattern and color to it.  But I like it, and now it's mine. 


Pattern mix in back.
SO,
I have a large goal that I really need to start saving for and it has now come to this...I will not be shopping until this goal has been met!  I am determined!  The BF says he doesn't believe it, (and I'm not so sure I believe it myself because I have my eye on a certain pair of shoes...I'm going to have to at least wait for a sale,) but I have no choice and it's simple...If I want to get married, I have to start saving...

I will need major support on this one...
(INSTANTLY I THINK "Doesn't mean I can't look, right?" I will need major support...)

J.