I thought that my 3 weeks between the end of finals and leaving for DC would be full of fun and relaxing. I don’t know what happened, but I’ve barely had any time for anything! I’ve been frantically trying to do all of the little errands that need to be done before I start my big internship, plus I’m trying to log as many work hours as I can so that I can have as much money as possible. I have about a week left, but on Wednesday my dad is getting his big cancer-removing (hopefully) surgery. I need to get everything packed and done so that I can spend Wednesday – Monday in CT with my family, and my flight leaves on Tuesday! I hate having to leave while my dad will still be in the hospital but I know he’s in good hands. I’ve been so nervous about packing my stuff and about my dad that I haven’t even begun worrying about my new job! My parents have been telling everyone that I’m going to Washington “to be Monica Lewinsky.” Let’s not think about how inaccurate and disgusting that is, nevermind that my parents are saying that to everyone. (I will not be working at the White House, btw). 

But you know what helps with stress? SHOPPING, and I’ve been doing a lot of that lately. So ladies, wanna read about my work wardrobe?

I’m very pleased with my responsible shopping. I couldn’t spend a ton of money, so I carefully chose some basics that I can mix with what I already have. In total, I spent a little more tan $200. 

From Old Navy:
- 3 lace-trim camisoles to wear under stuff; black, kelly green, light blue (were $5 each!)
- 2 scoop neck tees; black, white (were $5 each!)
- gray shawl collar shrug thing

From JC Penney:
(I know, store is kinda ick, but I figured it was the easiest, cheapest place to get machine washable, no-iron stuff)
- black no-iron twill slacks
- black no-iron collared tunic-length shirt; I figure I can wear it tucked in to look like a regular blouse, or untucked and belted as a tunic
- magenta silk blouse

From Ann Taylor Loft:
(thank you, Friends & Family sale!)
- black sleeveless shift dress
- black pencil skirt 
- cream v-neck cardigan
- adorable suit-style vest, kinda like this in gray & blue stripes
- denim-y pants

Like I said, combined with clothes I already have and I think I will have a pretty full work wardrobe. I’m also trying to not bring too much clothes with me, so everything has to coordinate: no uni-taskers alllowed! Today I hemmed all of my new clothes (and old clothes that I was too lazy to hem) and I’m good to go. I could use some better shoes, but there just wasn’t enough time.