Candy Coated

Now that the colder weather is here, my need for a new coat is growing ever more evident. I have what was a lovely wool coat in a light pink. Nice and warm, with holes in the pockets, and a grey tinge at the edges that no dry cleaner has been able to remove. It's time. Plus, ever since two years ago when a male friend of mine laughed out loud at me in it, and said it looked like a bathrobe, I have felt a little self-conscious in it. He was being stupid, but still. Light pink is a stretch for me in any garment, much less a tea-length coat. I need something with a little bit more seriousness to it.

I have seen some coats in magazines recently that I love, but I really need to stop reading Vogue because like all other garments in that magazine, the coats cost more than my mortgage payment. Hrmph. What I want to find, though, is either the perfect black or grey wool coat, or one of these super stylish ones that are the same length, but more of that stuffed water-resistant material. Some of them have hoods, and zippers in cool places and such. It's interesting how they have all that and still don't look too casual to throw on for work.

I'm still really enjoying my progress of last week too, by the way. This morning I threw together an outfit that I really love (minus the fact that my boots are vinyl, not the nice leather I would love to have) and feel comfortable wearing. And I didn't have to run around the house feeling desperate trying to figure out what was ironed, what was garbage, etc. My options are limited, but they always were, and now they're just easier to see.

This is not necessarily fashion related, but I can't avoid mentioning how awesome my new shampoo and conditioner are. I was a little nervous buying a big Costco bottle of something I had never tried before, but Dove moisturizing shampoo and conditioner have made my hair so soft it's kind of amazing. I definitely recommend it. When you don't have to worry about your hair, that gives you more time to pull the rest of yourself together.