Heh. Heh heh heh.

Okay, so like I said I would yesterday, I went to Jo-ann Fabrics today and got the rhinestones and bugle beads. Which are really too freaking expensive, but what could I do? Especially the rhinestones. Eff you, Jo-ann's. Then I decided to just look around, because we're having our bathroom totally redone, and I was tired of hearing the men with sledgehammers.

So...which circle of hell do you get sent to for breaking resolutions not to buy things?

I don't know how many times I've seen the pretty wool in the suiting fabrics section. Many times. Ridiculously priced, though, so I never seriously thought about getting it. Then...today it was 40% off.

Me: 8DD
No, I can't buy that. I made a RESOLUTION.
Which you've already broken a few times.
Still. I do not need it. I have no place to put it.
But it's on sale! It's only $14.99 a yard!
That's still too much. I don't have the money.
Actually, you've just been hired, and have more money in your account than you thought. Remember?
But what will I use it for?
You know you want a lower-class 18thc anglaise.
Yeah, I do...plus that color will look nice with the brown petticoat I already have.
And you wanted a wool gown in case you get in with an historical site in the area.
You're right! *pets wool some more*

I'LL TAKE IT!!

I love how I convinced myself to buy the wool, by having this internal conversation with myself and standing there petting the bolt of wool for five minutes. I must have looked like a lunatic. And then of course the lady at the cutting counter asked what I was making. I didn't feel like making anything up, and told the truth. Another (very nice) lady waiting to helped then said, "It's going to be a very long dress, isn't it?" (I bought four yards.) Me: ...


I couldn't get my camera to take a proper picture of the color; it's not quite that shade, but close enough. I'm absolutely in love with it. *snuggles pretty wool which is already covered in cat hair*

I will make an effort to finish the Halloween costume first, though!!

I haz clothes

Mostly for cutothechase ...

Because we were talking about Dressing Sixties-Ish, and I said, "I do actually dress 60s-inspired (or 40s or 50s, because I love vintage stuff!) a lot...Sometimes it's more obvious than others, but I try to work a little vintage in whenever I'm making an effort not to look like a hobo...I should post some of my outfits when I'm pleased with them." And I was requested to share, so I'm sharing. :D (YAY I LOVE CLOTHES OMG.)

Today was a non-hobo day I think, so here you go, my dear!
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