Reworkin' It

Shirt: H&M Kids, Skirt: Random, Sweater: Old Navy, Heels: Gap, (similar here) Accessories: Frank Gehry for Fossil watch, Anthropologie rings, 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, Karen Walker sunglasses 

OK...random and long reference but, did you watch The Simpsons growing up (or maybe you still do)? I totally watched that show. Among the many episodes that have aired, there is one episode where Marge wants to become a member of the Springfield Country Club and she alters a vintage Chanel suit she finds in an outlet store so many times that the ladies make fun of her. I'll never forget that episode because it shows how hard Marge tries to fit in but just can't "keep up" with the other ladies. (Though, she would be a DIY-maven nowadays in the blogger world.)

So why am I bringing this up? Well, mainly because I relate to Marge's efforts and I also feel country club-ish with the sweater thrown over my shoulders (I'm hardly considered a "preppy" girl). There's not one item in this look that you haven't seen recently. I adore reworking pieces I have in my closet and trying looks I haven't tried before. Yet, to be frank, there's also this underlying pressure I feel to constantly update my wardrobe with new finds (designer label or not...deal or no deal). I love shopping but how often can a gal purchase designer labels? (Unfortunately, I'm not ready to throw down $40,000 on shoes like Carrie Bradshaw.)

What do you think? Do you constantly feel the need to "keep up" and buy new pieces or do you just "keep up" with what you have?