Simple and Casual (and Twizzlers)

{jeans: tj maxx | white tee: old navy | army vest: old navy | flats: tory burch | necklace: accessory concierge | sunglasses: michael kors}

I don't know what is more simple than a white tee and jeans!  Meanwhile, I refuse to go a week without wearing my green vest... so throw that in and you have my outfit.  Badabing! Seriously folks, I will cry when this baby (eventually) gets lost or horribly damaged from my love.  There are two things I just don't think I can live without: my green army vest and sweet and sour Twizzlers. Currently, I am off Twizzlers (I KNOW???!!!!!!) so be prepared to see the vest reappear again soon.
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in my white tee

{tee: borrowed | maxi skirt: homemade by my mom | necklace: Mama Chickie | shoes: payless}

First things first... I am wearing a plain white tee, along with some other lovelies, at Distinct.Style.Innovation. for Wear It Wednesday.

Love the way it looks, and it was definitely comfy, but I had to hunt this sucker down.

Yep, I did not own a plain white tee.  You think I would considering my affection for boyfriend tees.

I had so much fun dressing this one up!

Moving on... I am happy to mention that following my product review, eShakti has made a generous offer for all of my friends, readers, and chickens! Use the promo code BEKAH0811 and receive $20 off your order.  It's a fabulous deal considering how moderately priced they are to begin with, you are WINNING! Hop on over to eShakti.com and buy yourself something pretty!

which brings me to my next point:

Finally... THE OCTOBER SHOPPING BAN: 

dun dun dunnnnnn

I thought it would be a lot harder that it has been.  But then again, it is only October FIFTH.  Instead of pining for a therapy sesh at TJ MAXX, I am making a game out of it.  I am going to see how long I can keep my money in my bank account.  If I can keep a double-digit balance until the 15th, then I have already set a life-time record. I have turned it from a shopping ban, to more of a frivolous spending ban.

I thought I would be more likely to stick to it if I set some concrete ground rules: 

1. No clothing/shoes/accessory shopping!

(with the exception of very few Halloween costume tweaks)

2. No beauty products or services!

Meaning: I don't need ANOTHER eyeliner, and I can paint my own nails.

(I think I can, I think I can)

3. No coffee/tea that costs more than $2

I can put the Salted Caramel Mochas on hold and just drink it black.

Right?

4. DISTRACTION, DISTRACTION, DISTRACTION!

 Lastly, when I need want to shop, I will simply read a book, watch a TV show, or go walking.

There you have it folks, a shopping somewhat-of-an-addict's plan to take a break for the month of October and (hopefully) reap some benefits.

I know that my girl Jessica is also doing a shopping ban this month, any other ladies?

Join us and keep me sane! :)