https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:21:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1333159 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 06:22:40 +0000 AJ 1333159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Easier than you thought? You are getting stronger! Plus the vacation fund is increasing, yes?</p> <p>I'm still holding out for Seattle shopping! Been very tempted a couple of times while back to school shopping for kiddos, but thankfully I turned away. (I may have petted an item or two, LOL!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1333090 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:13:08 +0000 Debbie 1333090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna that is great. I haven't bought anything either. I am going to try not to until Seattle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332988 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 01:46:29 +0000 bj1111 1332988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Color me impressed. I think even pinning and filling online shopping carts would make me breakdown. I would need to just quit looking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332922 Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:06:05 +0000 Sharon 1332922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So NAS was actually pretty restrained, too. I am really impressed at how you seem to have found a level where you feel happy with what you have. I am aspiring to this, and trying not to get my head turned by pretty things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332909 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:46:29 +0000 annagybe 1332909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At NAS I got the plaid Pendleton wool jacket, Current/Elliott plaid shirt &amp; black silk track pants from EF. Plus some undies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332886 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:04:02 +0000 Sharon 1332886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, Anna. Remind me -did you buy much at the NAS? Or have you just got to a point of feeling content with your wardrobe? I am seeing all the beautiful things coming out as the Spring collections become available here, and am suffering major FOMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332788 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:29:40 +0000 viva 1332788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How are you dealing with the disappointment about that blazer, Anna? I'm starting to feel panicky about the things I liked at Zara and wondering if it is a bad idea to wait until September. What if they run out? But then, on the other hand, I figure I will just find something else. How disappointed are you?</p> <p>I confess: I just bought a little silver ring.&nbsp; But still, no clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332784 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:25:28 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1332784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, everyone! I'm holding strong, too in spite of having a Nordstrom reward . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332754 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 20:51:31 +0000 Anonymous 1332754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Half way through for me as well!!! &nbsp;You're right, it has been relatively easy. &nbsp;</p> <p>I haven't been to the mall since August started and the only website I visited was Athleta after seeing Angie's post on workout capsules. &nbsp;I will be adding to my workout capsule in September, but for now I am content pinning things.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332704 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:30:30 +0000 ATLynn 1332704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats. &nbsp; I fell off the wagon by buying some workout pants. &nbsp; &nbsp;But they were a need now that I'm working out 5-6 days a week. &nbsp; If I can translate this focus on my health into&nbsp;losing about 8 lbs, I'll fit into a bunch of pants that have been languishing for 4-5 months, so it will open up a whole new part of my wardrobe. &nbsp; That means I should have a very low buy September as well. &nbsp;And, I decided not to keep the exchanged&nbsp;color of the EF top from earlier in the month, so I'm actually negative on spend for August. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>P.S. &nbsp;I saw this blazer at The Limited the other day. &nbsp;Not nearly as fab as your BoO one, but it makes me think we could be seeing a lot of plaid options this fall/winter. &nbsp;And there's something about the camel plaid that I really like.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thelimited.com/product/plaid-one-button-blazer/2446317.html?dwvar_2446317_colorCode=250&amp;dwvar_2446317_sizeType=Regular&amp;prefn1=saleStatus&amp;ppid=c2&amp;start=2&amp;cgid=jacket-blazer&amp;dwvar_2446317_size=XL&amp;prefv1=regular">http://www.thelimited.com/prod.....250&#038;d</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332699 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:23:01 +0000 DonnaF 1332699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; I filled my shopping bug by shopping for DD.&nbsp; Before she left for India, she gave me a $10 H&amp;M good from 8/24 to about 9/5, so maybe I'll peruse H&amp;M 9/1.&nbsp; I've spent my time thinking about what I want to buy in Sept. so I'm hoping that Austerity August doesn't backfire! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332694 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:14:44 +0000 Thistle 1332694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! Might be fun to try to make it until the Seattle meet-up, giving yourself even more fashion dollars to spend.</p> <p>I fell off the wagon. I only have one pair of maternity jeans, and they are a cropped boyfriend style. With fall coming, and not due until the end of October, I ordered a full length pair. I am not going to be too upset, though. My austerity these past few months has left me with 5 months clothing budget in the bank for post baby and getting DD clothes that her this winter and fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332684 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:07:35 +0000 MsMary 1332684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for Anna!</p> <p>I'm also holding steady in August, although I don't know how much credit I should get, given that I am spending thousands and thousands this month on the house project!&nbsp; LOL</p> <p>I am looking forward to buying a couple of things at Seattle Shoptember! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332630 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:41:06 +0000 rute 1332630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332625 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:34:53 +0000 Tanya 1332625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Anna!&nbsp; You are probably feeling great about this. Honestly, with your amazing wardrobe, I am not that surprised.&nbsp; Things would have to pass a pretty high bar to be allowed in your closet, and new fall stuff are just beginning to show up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-way-through-austerity-august#post-1332622 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:33:04 +0000 annagybe 1332622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So this has been easier than I thought it would be. Which is very surprising, given my nature.<br />I've been eyeballing stuff online, pinning and collecting. Adding things to wishlists. But overall I'm like eh. Admittedly except when I returned some sunglasses to Nordstrom (the white Tom Ford's, they discolored), I haven't darkened a retail store. So that makes it easier.<br />I'm wondering if I can go longer than August. In fact the only thing I want is that Band of Outsiders plaid blazer. Which seems to be long gone in my size. </p>