Overhaul

I have to learn to save. Now, I know what you are thinking: "How much do you spend that you think you need to learn how to save??"

The answer is not that much! I don't drink, smoke, drink coffee everyday (I drink chai tea lattes occasionally. I was addicted in my last month of this term, but that's the worst it's got yet), I shop moderately (like most of the money I spend is on food by far, then on art and design supplies), I haven't been on an actual shopping trip in almost a year. My boyfriend is a frugal dude and I love him for it, because he has turned me on to the thriftier side of life. I look for deals when I buy food, supplies and clothes.

I have recently started to sophisticate up my wardrobe, starting with my undies. Saucy. I found, when I moved to the big city, that my wardrobe is supremely small town. Jeans are my staple, and I live in my black tank top. My night out shoes are Chucks and my favorite purse is an Army surplus bag with a tied on strap and a massive vintage pin. I have a few dresses in my closet, but I've worn the majority of them twice at the most. I love the way heels look, hate the way they feel, so wear those even less. So for the big city, I have tried to punk out and polish up my look.

Less cotton candy, more candy apple.

Less carnival, more Cirque de Soleil.

Less little kid, more fashion designer...

with a few marbles lost.

Fewer primary colors, more luscious colors. Jewel tones, neutrals and of course, my already staple, black. No sparkles or sequins, but I already abide by that rule. Fewer really bright colors (but not removing them completely) and more rich colors. I want sophisticated but funky. I love the funk. I absolutely love Betsey Johnson. If I had one, she would be the designer I would wear to grand balls and openings.

So this is why I must learn to save. Spend less on food, fit the clothes better! I have to start saving to get the perfect staples to a wardrobe: the little black dress, the leather jacket and pants... that's all I can think of at this moment, but I shall continue to add to the list.