Conversation #112: 100 Day Challenge week 3 update

So I took a little break this week from blogging much just because it has been CRAZY! We actually went out of town last Thursday night and got back in late Monday night. I have been playing catch up ever since, and so the blog is usually the first to go. Anyway, we took a long weekend trip to Richmond and then up to D.C. It was awesome (although chilly), and I will post pictures this weekend I hope.

In the meantime, this is my update on the Detox challenge. Last week (before Monday) was a pretty good week for me. I actually returned something I bought with my "already used money" so I still have that on the table. I also even returned the sweater dress I bought the week before. I had pined over it for a while, but after trying it on, it wasn't love and wasn't worth the break in the Detox. I'll already confess that I used my "already used before detox" money this week, but it was after Monday so I'll wait to update on that for next week. I'm pretty week, but I am seeing small changes so hopefully by the end of this thing I will really be viewing shopping differently!

Here is a somewhat boring outfit from the week. I think I am just sort of getting sick of my summer clothes. Fall, I long for you!

Outfit breakdown:

Cardi, Talbots, $17

Dress, Lands' End Canvas, $20 (I think)

Necklace, Coldwater Creek, $Free - had gift card from market research activity

Shoes, J. Crew, $16

Leather Bag, The Sak, $70 (my splurge)

Anyone of my followers out there decided to try this yet? Let me know and check out the other detoxers here.

Comments

Perfectly Imperfect said…

You look great girl!!!

October 7, 2011 at 11:26 AM

Tiffany said…

I love the purple cardigan! I live in Florida and we're supposed to have a cool front later this week! I can't wait to break out the boots! =)

October 18, 2011 at 12:44 PM

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