shopaholic is my middle name

Spent last Sunday indulging in my favourite pastime. Went downtown with my little sister and scored some really good deals:

This gold brocade pleated skirt at Club Monaco for only $19!

Black and white striped nautical blazer, also from Club Monaco, for $39

And this bright blue silk wrap dress from Banana Republic for my little sister
Below is a better picture of the dress, in orange (photos courtesy of Banana Republic).

I also stopped by French Connection, hoping to use up my store credit that I've had since last Christmas. Their spring collection was slowing trickling in, so I checked out the sales rack in the back. Found some really nice items, but nothing that really stood out. So, it looks like I'll be holding onto this store credit a while longer.

At first, I thought this was a dress when I pulled it off the sales rack. But when I tried it on, I realized it was a jumpsuit. I like the style and the structure of it, but the entire time I had it on, I couldn't help but think what a pain in the ass it would be if I had to go pee.

Doesn't look like much in the front and I wasn't crazy about the extra details around the shoulders...

but it looked awesome in the back!

I felt like a pilgrim in this dress. Or a Mormon bride.

Great shift dress and I liked the orange piping against the grey wool. But the minute I bent down in that dress... let's just say, you get quite the eyeful!

is there a 12-step program for shopaholics?

Not that I have a problem. I mean, the sweater was on sale at Club Monaco and BCBG was having a huge 50% sale on a great selection of dresses. I figure buy now, save later: save on time, save on money and save on effort. No worries about what to wear down the road (for weddings, birthday parties, posh dinners and special occasions) because I'll already have it in my closet. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I hide my purchases in the back of my closet so I won't get interrogated by my (little!) sister.

I like the shape of this dress, but I'm not so sure about the colours...

This was a very comfortable dress. I can see myself wearing this a lot during the warmer months.

By far, my absolute favourite. Love the colour and love the interesting neckline (you can't tell in this picture, but it's actually knotted). This was a no-brainer and now it's mine!