Dear Diary,

Today is an ugly day.

Yes, the ugly day. We all have them here and there and today happens to be mine. I woke up and my hair wasn't right; I felt like a whale; and, of course, there was absolutely n-o-t-h-i-n-g in my jam packed closet to wear. I forgot to mention that it is also gray, cold and wet outside. I guess I'm lucky: the typical ugly day comes equipped with a giant red pimple on your forehead or the tip of the nose and I'm in the clear.

Generally, I prepare for days like these by having the perfect, most stylishly comfortable, form flattering standby outfit. You know, those two or three pieces of clothing that always look great regardless of what your body decides to wig out on for the day. Now, you know it's really going to be an ugly day when your perfect outfits is in the laundry, or even worse gets the boot.

Where is this going? I have no idea and I'm sure it'll pass by tomorrow. In the meanwhile, I think it's time for shopping, or at least find a good pair of sweat pants. Since implementing budget month and saving to temporarily leave Toronto my wardrobe feels to be severly lacking. A 1+1 = 2 kind of statement that goes hand in with the earlier realization in my bargain shopping post. No shirts, no sweaters, no shoes! Never enough?

What do I do? Spend and look great? Save, but feel boring and drabby for what feels like forever so I can take a wonderful trip or two?

Although the choice may seem obvious to some (travel>fashion) I am always conflicted with budgets. On the other hand, the thought of spending the day trying on clothes is murder. I'm going to crawl back under my desk now.

Sincerely,
Donnatron