I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet. -Carrie, SATC

I decided to start this blog in my spare time at work. I see it as something to keep me entertained when the work week is slow. Which tends to happen quite often around here.

I absolutely love shopping more than anything, well except for my friends, boyfriend, family, and God. But clothes, shoes, and purses are where it's at! Funnily enough, I don't like to spend my money on expensive make-up because I would rather save it for clothes and shoes. However, I'm certainly not above the occasional beauty splurge once in a while. Some things are just worth it, i.e. hair products, perfume, and lip gloss. My boyfriend tells me that I need a new car ( currently have a '92 Geo Metro Convertible, with a hole in the roof), but I am just not ready to take that part of my budget away from shopping to make a car payment. The way I see it, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

I'm utterly and completely obsessed with jeans! Sevens are my favorites, and I have at least 11 pairs of them. I also have a few Citizens, Joe's, and the requisite PDC. For my next pair I'm eyeing a hot pair of Joe's Jeans. I need to balance out the other brands with my sevens.

Kate Spade purses are my favorite for their timeless style and classic shapes. I have the black Claire bag that i bought over a year ago. I use it as an everyday purse for work and it has yet to lose it's structured shape no matter how much junk I've been able to pack into it. Coach purses come in a close second to my Katies.

Raleigh, NC isn't much for shopping but there are a few goodies stuck in here and there. We are lucky enough to have both a Nordstrom's and Saks. A few of my favorite boutiques are Uniquities, http://www.uniquities.com, though I think they tend to be a little overpriced. I also love Rouge for their selection of up-and-coming LA designers. Online shopping is great at http://www.shopbop.com, http://www.girlshop.com , http://www.goclothing.com, and http://www.eluxury.com. You can't beat the Limited and Express for inexpensive trendy pieces and accesories.

Well, this is ShopGirl signing off for now!