Getting over it....one shop at a time

There was a 50% off sale, hellooooo, you obviously had to get both dresses.
Of course you'll find an occasion to wear it.
No, this denim skirt is so much different from the three other denim skirts you already own. Duh.
Sure, $250 is a lot for jeans, but they are totally an investment piece.
The sales lady at Holts complimented you on it.
ALL the sales ladies at Aritzia complimented you on it. 

Let's just stop the never ending excuses and admit it, it felt good didn't it? It felt good that you could buy it, even better when your best friend complimented you on it, and even-even better when that guy checked you out in it.

Every girl whose been through a breakup, failed an exam, got into a fight with a friend, had a rough day, or a rough night- correction: every girl on the planet- knows how beneficial retail therapy is. How do I explain it? It's that quick surge of excitement as they swipe your card--approved--as they hand over the bag of new loot that now belongs to you. It's that rush of adrenaline, as you clutch the handles, overwhelmed with the feeling that you want to do it all over again rather than spend any more time thinking about that breakup, failed exam, fight, or rough day/night. It's uplifting.

With Telus hunting me down daily, a Visa bill I can't bare to look at, rent to pay, and KD to buy, I'm not exactly "in the market to shop". Metaphorically speaking, I'm not even near the market. I am outside the market, pan handling. That however doesn't mean I've kicked the shopping habit completely. No, no, no, I wouldn't be writing a shopping blog if I had, nor would I have an entire storage locker of clothes if I had. No boys and girls, what I've done is become more saavy if you will, at least as far as shopping is concerned. When it comes to shopping I can definitely give some pointers for when the shopping bug starts to itch, and if it's not the shopping bug that's itching all I can do is recommend getting to your local clinic, or web MD.

Dr. Emily's 1 to 5 "Therapy Plan" 

1. Pre set a limit you want to spend, take out the cash, leave your cards behind. Don't have the bank calling worried about "fraud alert" due to the unusual activity on your account.

2. Embrace Forever 21, it exists for a reason. Most trends only last a season, so don't buy for longevity. Their accessory department is the best thing since sliced bread. Everything clocks in at the $5 mark, so whether it's some aviators, chandelier earrings, a cuff bracelet, or all of the above, it won't break the bank.

3. Buy clothes that fit. No, you may not like that number on the tag,and yes, you may be just "five pounds away from your goal weight", but wearing things that are not the right size just emphasizes everything you do not want to emphasize. Size is just a number, cut the tag out if you must.

4. Try on the sexiest dress, and the highest heels. Everyone needs a "single lady" outfit to make her forget what's-his-face, and meet what-was-his-name?.

6. Stop in the food court for ice cream. Preferably after you've got bikini shopping out of the way.