So I met two very wonderful people for lunch yesterday, well actually three but Molly didn't really have a choice in tagging along. But prior to that, I stopped at Old Navy, Macy's and Motherhood Maternity to see if there was anything that sparked my interest. I am desperate need of bottoms to wear with the tops that I have been able to find, but I am so picky that I just can't seem to find things that I like, feel comfortable in and actually want to invest in (hello...Maternity pants are EXPENSIVE - especially when you can really only purchase them from one place at $80 a pop...thank you long legs!) So I am welcoming spring and summer with open arms because I can wear capri pants, shorts (if I ever like my legs again) skirts and dresses without having to put leggings or tights under them. However, I find that when I go shopping - it actually makes me angry. How can this be...I love shopping! But honestly - I usually end up leaving pissed off because I 1) hate the way I look 2) feel like every time I look in the mirror I feel bigger and 3) nothing fits - not even maternity stuff seems to fit well. For example - I went to Motherhood Maternity because I have seen some cute dresses and skirts online - well let me tell you - they are all SHORT...like so short that I would not be able to wear them to work - and its not like my work is overly professional - I can get away with wearing things that would be not welcome at most work places - YAY CREATIVES! However, even these were too short. So, in complete frustration, I put my clothes back on and left - I can't tell you how often this happens but since February 17th, I have been able to find solace in something else...being able to shop for Miss Delainey. And boy am I good at it! When I stopped into Old Navy, I was looking for maternity clothes, but when I came to terms with the fact that they didn't have any - I found myself wandering around the baby section - and walking out with three outfits. Let's just say, it is so much more fun to shop for Delainey now. Same thing happened when I stopped at the Old Navy on the other side of town after work - I know they have a maternity section - although not a very good one - and after about 20 seconds of wandering around that section...I found myself in the baby section once again...and of course walked out with three very cute little outfits. Not to mention, the little online shopping trip I "took" on Gymboree.com...lots of great discounts, a coupon and a gift card later - and Miss Delainey will be one well dressed fashionista!
In the end...I was able to find a dress and a pair of capris...and I have to order a few things from Old Navy.com today...but that doesn't mean I like it or am happy about it. I am so ready to be able to get back to shape - and Miss Delainey is not even here yet...still four more months of waiting for her to make her entrance into this world. But I will say that I truly enjoy shopping for my little diva princess!
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