a whole new wardrobe

"Mr Big: We're getting married. Should we get you a diamond?
Carrie: No, non. Just get me a really big closet." Sex and the City: The Movie

When it comes to clothes, I admit that I've been pretty lucky. I have two sisters and a very stylish mom that I've been able to share clothes with my whole life. In college, I was blessed with 120 sorority sisters who maintained an open (closet) door policy. Anytime I wasn't in the mood to wear my own clothes, I took a stroll down the hall to shop in a friend's room.

Now, living solely out of my own closet in Atlanta, I've fallen into a funk. My new skirt? I just wore it. My favorite dress? I wear it every other weekend. That old faithful feel good outfit? Not making me feel so good. I've been so spoiled by having 120 other closets that mine just feels tired (I am three months out...).

However, after this weekend, I'm a new (and now firm) believer that if it were more convenient, the key to a fresh closet is to move.

Even if you keep your closet organized- shoes in clear boxes, sweaters stacked with part of each one showing- you still forget about certain outfits. After moving it all out of my closet (RIP Gables Summer 2k9) I have a new appreciation for the way that blue cardigan looks with that pink skirt. I feel so refreshed that I didn't want to
part with any of it as I began packing it in the car.

Maybe if I just rearranged my drawers and closet every few weeks I'd never be tempted to shop at all...

...maybe, but probably not.

I also have a new appreciation for how much easier it is to move out with the help of your dad and boyfriend. After moving out of Theta all by myself in May (think five flights of stairs), Gables seemed like a breeeeze. Granted I only carried about two loads down while the fellas took care of the rest. But what can I say, I was too busy admiring all my old clothes.

jennifer!

There's no denying the fact that Angelina is a do-gooder. Between she and Brad, they've made amazing improvements to the world.

Just this morning Brad was on the Today Show with Ann Curry talking about his Katrina relief project, the Make It Right Foundation (not only is he rebuilding 150 homes, but it's already the most eco-friendly neighborhood in the nation).
With their high-powered careers, philanthropic endeavors, undeniable good looks, and six babies running around, they've won America over.

But isn't it interesting that even with all of her good deeds, the media still loves Jen just a little bit more than Angelina? She's been on the cover of a major magazine every month this year (if you count international issues for a couple of the months) -- which is far more covers than Angelina. No one was even upset when she posed naked on the cover of GQ.

Maybe that's the beauty of losing your man to the other woman. Or maybe that's just the beauty of looking so good. You can pull it off.

Either way, she looks fab on this month's cover of Elle.

Eunice Shriver

"My mom never ran for office, and she changed the world..." Robert Shriver

Mother of five, champion of the mentally disabled, founder and honorary chairwoman of the Special Olympics, political activist, humanitarian. She used her familial connections and inherent generosity to spread endless love and make miraculous changes. She undoubtedly left the world a better plan than it was when she entered it. RIP Eunice Shriver.

Bubble Gum Baubles

"I think that playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends." Kate Spade

I'm not the most competitive person. In fact I often get myself in trouble when playing games with my family because I cheat for the other team (so my own team gets me in trouble...).

It's interesting that I now find myself in a relationship with a man who is quite possibly the most competitive person I've ever known. He often has to restrain himself when playing games with my family to keep from getting in trouble. He really hates losing.

For me, the feeling of winning just never feels as good when I know someone else had to lose.

While I'm afraid it might be an inherent part of my personality, I think it increased from playing games with my friend Sara when I was younger. I wasn't allowed to win in Monopoly. Winning at Capture the Flag wasn't worth the trouble it got me in. She also made me walk behind her when we'd go anywhere because she was superior (note: Sara no longer behaves like this and is a very kind person).

The newest Crew Cuts email was a throw back those old days together. I'm not sure which girl is in charge, but they've definitely got the old Sara attitude going on.

But if you can look this cute and still have an attitude, I say go for it.

(PS: I would gladly wear either of those outfits. Dress up? Psh.)