Hello 2011 - No Excuses

At the stroke of midnight last night my 2011 challenge began.  A year of buying only secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories.  I logged in to my email account this morning, and the first thing I see...TEMPTATION.  An email from Nine West with the subject line "Your Perfect Excuse for January 1st...70% OFF!"  Well, I'm definitely not going to start the year off by failing my own challenge. 

I can already see that I'll need to make some adjustments to the mailing lists that I'm receiving...to avoid falling prey to this sort of thing in the next 365 days.  Wow, 365 days and counting!  Maybe the reality of this challenge hasn't really hit me yet...or maybe I'm still a bit tipsy from last night's CAKE concert at Austin Music Hall...but I'm really excited about this challenge.  There's something about January 1st that makes me feel as though anything is possible.  I hope that you all feel the same way, and that your year starts off with a sense of renewal and hope.

Now, for a few photos from last night's concert.  I wore a vintage sequin shirt from one of my favorite Ebay stores, Tin Roof Vintage, and carried my little black vintage purse from Blue Velvet Vintage, which is my go-to bag for nights out. 

All this made me realize that the best things - some of my favorite things - are second hand, unexpected finds...which gives me hope that the year to come will bring so many lovely discoveries.  Have I mentioned I'm excited about this? 

So, until next time...wishing you and yours a Happy New Year's Day!  And, whatever you've set as your New Year's resolution, may you find the strength and courage to keep it.  No excuses!