Build It And They Will Come. That's a favourite line from the movie Field of Dreams. Sometimes, subconsciously when purchasing clothing, I interpret this line. I associate buying clothing with changing my life. I figure that if I curate the wardrobe of my dreams…then magically that dream life will appear. As Deepak Chopra would say, buying those clothes is putting out my intention in the world (throwing the pebble into the pond) and the ripples that come back will be my new life.
When shopping all kinds of amazing scenerios are running through my head. Sometimes they are realistic, more often the scenario is completely unrealistic, and has nothing to do with my average life-style. This is is what I've dubbed " The Secret Life Of My Clothes", and let me tell you, their life is fab. Think Sex and the City mixed with 50 Shades of Grey, only better. Yeah…it's that good.
Case in point, my sexy sparkly short shorts. When I saw these shorts last year at Joe Fresh, I pictured myself at an exclusive swish bar in NYC hangin' out in my 6 inch BCBG purple suede stilettos, rockin' my electric blue sequined short shorts with my fluffy white mohair sweater grape sexy silk zip-up Belstaff blouse that shows all the right curves. My hair is thicker and naturally wavy. I look thinner and my legs are about 4 inches longer. I'm laughing whole heartily while clinking my martini glass with the rest of the party-goers (not to name drop but Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling & Alexander Skarsgard are there) it is plainly obvious we are having the best time of our lives. In that moment it became crystal clear to me that these very shorts were what I had been missing my entire life. I could be younger, happier, thinner, taller and more successful. It was all possible, if I just bought these sexy sequined shorts.
Did I buy the shorts? Ahem ahem…cough cough…
Ah { heavy sigh} …. I know….stunning.
You see what I'm talking about right? They are pretty spectacular. I could even use them as wall art.
Did I wear the shorts at that fab party in NYC? No.
I had every intention the last time we were in NYC however;
a) the weather didn't cooperate – surprise! it's not practical to wear shorts in Feb in NY even with an overcoat
b) (breaking news) I can't walk for miles ( or even a block for that matter ) wearing super high heels and although we take cabs often in NYC we always end up walking so much further than we thought we would.
The whole idea of this amazing outfit was utterly and totally impractical. I'm not 20 and I'm not Sara Jessica Parker. I know, I know it's hard to believe. I've had to face these sad truths lately. It's depressing.
So, from now on I solemnly vow to absolutely not purchase any more sparkly short shorts. It's a tough rule but I will do my best.
Lord knows I'm only human though. Should a divine 1920's flapper style sequined dress suddenly appear promising me endless nights of dancing, carousing and Great Gatsby fun well… all bets are off. A gal's still gotta dream.