Great post. I really like your approach, Deborah. I said I would do Aesthetic, Ascetic August but did not succeed. There were some things in the back of my mind that I knew I wanted, and so I kept looking for them (oxfords are the big one, and they are a want, not a need). I don't know that I'll join you this month, since I bought a couple of things yesterday and am still looking for oxfords and for an end-of-season deal on sandals to replace one pair that got a little shabby with all the wear this summer. But that kind of is in keeping with your philosophy, so I could participate. In any case, I'll support you!