Today I spent part of the day going through catalogs. In this order: Anthropoligie, Chico's, Garnet Hill, J.Crew, Nordstrom, Patagonia, and Spanx (I get it in the mail for some reason), and Sundance. Why, do I do this? I love looking at all the great things for the holidays. And those layered necklaces, with pearls and glass, are driving me crazy! Some of them are absolutely stunning.

Macy's had 2 full page ads for black holiday clothing. My color of course. Problem is, we don't really do Christmas or New Years parties anymore...most of our friends, if they have a party, are very casual. Jeans, of which I have plenty, and sweaters or tanks with lightweight sweaters or jackets. I throw in black velvet tops sometimes and that works but heels and stockings? Never. I can still dream about office parties and gala affairs. I just don't live that reality. And besides, I have plenty of velvet and silk classics to last a lifetime.

I am feeling like I have already started this project, but hey, I have 13 days left to if I need/want to shop. Maybe I will find a couple of "have to have" pieces to add before I go Cold Turkey.