I am so ready for spring and summer it isn't funny. All I want to do is shop.
This was us last week:
But now I am ready for skirts and tank tops and shorts. SO ready.
My love for J Crew is no secret, so it won't be a surprise that when I was flipping through the new catalog last night, I had a physical gut reaction upon seeing this photo. This is how I want to dress all the time.
Now you may be thinking to yourself, why would I want to pay $80 for an outfit that I practically have 5 other versions of. Well, I don't want to spend that money on it, but I DO want to dress like that. All the time. At least I can say is at least I am true to myself.
I never like to ask for things--It makes me feel so greedy when there are so many homeless people out there and people dying all over the world. I don't NEED anything. But I was thinking and there are some purchases that I am going to need to make coming up that are going to cost a chunk of change. I thought I would post my need and wishlist* here for funsies.
Need:
New bike
Wetsuit
Athletic Swimsuit/ Trisuit (oops, did I forget to mention that I signed up for the Chicago Triathlon, Sprint Distance? I did. EEK!)
Want:
Pocampo Tropical Sunset Handlebar Bungee Bag
SodaStream, cause I drink a ton of club soda/ seltzer water
A freestanding heavy bag for boxing in my sunroom
And Gift Certificates to JCrew and Athleta or Dicks Sporting Goods
And you know....other things and stuff. COME ON 75 DEGREE WEATHER!
*It is important to note that I am not ASKING for any of these things. Just keeping them here as inspiration for future purchase.
I totally feel you -- I can't wait to wear real shoes again that are not my snow boots. And skirts! And dresses! AND TANK TOPS! Sigh.
Re: trisuit, I actually swim in tri shorts and a sports bra for races (I do train in a regular athletic suit). That way you strip off the wetsuit and throw on a shirt and away you go on the bike. Oh, and shoes. You throw on your shoes, too. Good luck to you!
Hi Becca!!!
Thanks for the advice! Yeah, I think I want to go the shorts route, that way, it is easier to go to the bathroom, less ride up, etc. I was looking in the rules, too, and I think you can swim in water shoes, so I might do that so that I can avoid the running barefoot on concrete thing. We'll see. Lord, I have never tried swimming in the lake, so who knows! Are you doing it again this year?
DRESSES AND SKIRTS! I remember those...barely...
xoxo
We have snow on the ground and it will be 70 degrees over the weekend. YAY!!! Stay warm!
I am jealous of your warm weather, mom!
You DO have this outfit. It is totally you. Especially that skirt :)