Yes, I know that I'm going away from the 6th of February until the XXth of February, depending on if/how long we are going to spend in Lyon (you should go, it's such a pretty city). I am aware that I will probably find a lot of jobs that I know I can do but chicken out from applying for because I've never done them before and I know I will p*o my pants because I've been out of work for a while and would rather work in a supermarket than challenge myself right now, but I can't keep making excuses for myself. I've been out of work since August. That's 6 months! What do I have to show for it? A whole bunch of debt and a depleted savings account... I can't ignore it anymore. I'm going to look into temping and I'm going to throw caution to the wind and apply for everything I fit the person specification for (as long as it's not flipping call centre work again).
What I really started thinking about goes like this: I have no smart office clothes. That means that if I get a smart office job, I will have to buy clothes for said job before I get paid. I have a whole drawer full of smart-casual office clothes, but they will not cut it, especially since most, if not all of the tops are from *cough* primark and the only decent pair of work trousers I have left I bought 3 years ago for my graduation and they look tired and worn and the hems are falling apart.
I made a decision, I need/want to buy a nice pencil skirt, not too expensive, M&S for example... something £40 or less, I need/want a nice blouse, not a shirt, but a blouse, in fact I could do with getting 2 or 3. I could also do with a nice quality cardigan and a smart jacket to go with said skirt and blouse. I can deal with spending up to £200 on a nice basic smart wardrobe... it will kill my bank account/credit card, but it's an investment (see, I'm trying to talk myself into it!), however, I have a horrid problem that I'm losing weight.
I don't like the idea, no, I hate the idea of spending £200 on 6 items of clothing that I'm going tohave to replace in 2-3 months time. I guess if I do get a job it won't be so bad, but it seems like such a freaking waste!
Sigh.
Anyway, I made a big mistake at looking at designer clothes. I never buy designer. I can't afford it and I'm too big. But I've found some gorgeous things that I really want to own... Vivienne Westwood... swoon.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Collection - Jersey Draped Dress £110
I absolutely love this dress, it's great for the office, dressed with some opaque tights, or with sheer tights as pictured. It could be worn straight out of work to a bar, restaurant, theatre, just about anywhere. Wrap a belt around, pair with a sparkly clutch... anything goes with this dress and I adore it.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Collection - Propaganda Jacket £445
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Collection - Accident Asymmetric Skirt £220
These two just look fabulous together, this would most definitely be my power suit. My sister has a Chanel 'power suit' but I think I'd pack more punch in this VW one. Shirt, Blouse, a smart tee, this suit will look great with any of those and the edgy design is just, well, me :D I don't mean to blow my own horn, but if I were 20lbs lighter I'd look fantastic in this!
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Collection - Empress Silk-Satin blouse £235
Last but by no means least, I love this silk-satin blouse. Again, it's such a simple design, but with those gorgeous VW extras. I'd pair this with a pair of slim fit tailored trousers or a nice wide legged pair, charcoal grey, or a nice light grey, or maybe even a cream.
I wish I had money... Maybe one day you'll see pictures of me on here modelling these clothes boasting about my wonderful wardrobe. But, I won't be holding my breath :)
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