Monday 11 April 2011

Girlynomics™ the hard times edition

Girlynomics™ has been a long project of Mrs MDS. Why over two years ago the Girlynomics book had an agent. Then the crash happened, the agent got very interested in Asian literature and Girlynomics languished at Curtis Brown with not a sausage. Anyway times have changed and after a couple of years things have got worse. I would happily admit to be not very focused on Girlynomics or actually being as make do as I used to be but change is a foot. The fact of the matter is that hard times are upon Mrs MDS and now is the time for action. I have a couple of people nagging me to rewrite and complete Girlynomics - which I will do but first I need to get back on the wagon of making do - BIG STYLE.

I assessed my finances (not good), my earning potential (not good) the chances of addressing either (not good). I weighed this against my creative freedom (very good), the well being of the petit garcon (excellent) and the potential of writing (very good). All in all my income is pretty rubbish but I have a marvellous opportunity to finish my writing projects. Focus is in hand and to be continued.

Anyway I realised the enormity of my responsibility to deliver lots against zero! I am truly going to have to make do. Of course the moment reality hit the old brain cells kicked in. Well in fairness they kicked in at Sainsburys on Saturday when Mr MDS called me with a request for some cheap gym socks. I actually ventured into the world of Tu. I got the socks and I spied some wedge sandals for me. Now what enabled me to make the purchase was points. Points make prizes. In the world of Girlynomics there can be no compromise one has to buy things practically for free or go without.

I have never bought anything from a supermarket before except useful clothes for the petit garcon. I confess I have been a bit of a snob until now, about supermarket clothes. But needs must and I needed some shoes for my lovely palazzo pants. My nectar points which I normally save until Christmas were spent but I have some very useful wedges for the summer and I will be making do with everything else in my wardrobe.







Just to show that the palzzo pants are to the ground and cover the shoe!
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  1. Style At Every Age11 April 2011 at 13:46

    I am also suffering from the same financial problems not sure about buying clothes in the supermarket though although it scares me that I really like your shoes!

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  2. Samantha@fashionbidtv11 April 2011 at 15:37

    I've always bought things from supermarkets and the like. I have a school grey tunic from ASDA, and many things from Carrefour, underwear, shoes, jumpers. I try to judge every item on its own merit. Some designer stuff is very badly made and falls apart and some supermarket stuff is great.

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  3. Penny Dreadful Vintage11 April 2011 at 15:40

    It is girlynomics time in the Dreadful household too. I've been comparing prices of lentils to see which is cheapest. And emptying Mr D's overflowing penny bowl to buy meat! xx

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  4. Belle de Ville11 April 2011 at 15:41

    Now more than ever we need Girlynomics! I hope that you continue with that project.

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  5. Everysaysdont11 April 2011 at 15:41

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  7. Alison Cross11 April 2011 at 17:37

    I've bought loads from the supermarket. And everyone looks really surprised when I say that it's George at Asda or Tesco or whatever it is.

    It's not going to last forever, but then, with some fashion things, it doesn't really matter that it's not for life, just for Christmas ;-)

    Palazzo pants and shoes look ACE ;-D

    AX

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  8. Sharon S11 April 2011 at 18:28

    Hi there-Look forward to seeing more on Girlynomics and also a full outfit post with the palazzo pants and shoes!! xxx

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  9. Unknown11 April 2011 at 19:01

    Want your palazzo pants soooooooo bad!

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  10. Perdita Tinsel11 April 2011 at 19:45

    Supermarkets have definitely got better for clothes over the last few years: I find them high-street quality and often better value (especially plain t-shirts etc').

    I tend to mix second-hand designer, high street and vintage with some supermarket finds here and there too! A right old mixture!

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  11. CameronPoe240911 April 2011 at 20:34

    I'm really interested in girlynomics and be the sounds of all the other posters, it looks like we all need it! Its hard to balance getting a fashion fix while watching the pennies. I really question all my purchases before actually heading for the till, hopefully this is making me a wiser buyer but it certainly isn't fun! xx

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  12. Anonymous12 April 2011 at 01:20

    best of luck! fashion has no price minimum, that's what I always say. & confidence is free :)
    xx

    http://charlesbgoode.blogspot.com

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  13. cybill12 April 2011 at 01:22

    Our supermarkets don't sell anything but food - I'd love to be able to buy a pair of shoes like that (either from a supermarket or a shoe store). Since the Domestic Financial Crisis hit my house all clothing purchases have been off - its sad times for us all.

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  14. Reddest Roar12 April 2011 at 07:53

    Ditto. We have to move house! That's why my recent (neutral) eBay bargains were such a thrill...

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  15. Young at Heart12 April 2011 at 10:59

    I bought a red & white 'gingham' one-piece swim suit from George at Asda many years ago, spied in Elle magazine.....it was the best cosi ever, drawing fabulous compliments and I wore it till it left the building of it's own accord!!

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  16. Pearl Westwood12 April 2011 at 12:43

    The shoes look great and are perfect with the pants. Yes, Kate you must finish the book, stop skiving off ;-)

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  17. tor (fabfrocks)14 April 2011 at 11:03

    Those are rather lovely, practical summer shoes - supermarket purchase or not!

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