https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:35:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341627 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:36:29 +0000 Anonymous 1341627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been successful so far. &nbsp;But I get paid tomorrow and I know I am headed to the mall. &nbsp;Right now, I want new lipstick, but I will probably walk around some as well to see if there are any sales. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>CocoLion</b> -- I love what you bought. &nbsp;Gorgeous pieces and you are buying for your real life, not an imaginary life. &nbsp;That is huge. &nbsp;It took me quite a while to realize that buying for my imaginary life was one reason I didn't have any clothes in my closet. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341333 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:50:12 +0000 DonnaF 1341333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CocoLion;</p> <p>It sounds like the lighter weight cardi may be an addition, while the other three are replacements?&nbsp; I remember last year or so you had dreadful luck with sweaters, so maybe the cardi is replacing one of those that you have already purged?</p> <p>If you purge two bottoms, will you create a work clothes laundry bottleneck?&nbsp; I know you don't *enjoy* spending on workwear, so I congratulate you on these purchases!&nbsp; I'm just wondering if there are occasions when you have to change midday due to some unforeseen mishap that causes you to be too frazzled to do that load of laundry. . . .[As you might imagine, I was a Girl Scout for many years so *Be Prepared* is my motto that keeps me from ruthless purging.]</p> <p>Oh, and as to having two pairs of shoes for work:&nbsp; Leather is supposed to last longer if it dries out between wears.&nbsp; Folks have said here that rotating styles is easier on the feet since pressure points will be different.&nbsp; If you have two pairs of identical Sanitas, that won't help the pressure points.&nbsp; I suppose if you bought Born or another brand of clogs that fit you, it would address that issue if your feet tend to give your trouble now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341306 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:35:19 +0000 CocoLion 1341306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right Donna, I should probably try to be on a shopping ban every month then! &nbsp;Just to slow me down. &nbsp; Or make me pickier.</p> <p>Looking at my purchases, there is absolutely nothing new here. &nbsp;Am I in a style rut or am I focusing on what works?&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know if you've been following my Capsule test but one of my goals is to whittle down my wardrobe then practice one in, one out. &nbsp;It just occurred to me that if I decide to keep these things, I should pick items to purge. &nbsp;Why put off one-in-one-out? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341299 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:31:44 +0000 Janet 1341299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stopped in Nordstrom today while out on an errand at the mall, and they had a bunch of things on 40% off sale. I looked around a little bit and tried on a beautiful dark green Joie blouse, but it puckered around the front placket, so it stayed in the store. </p> <p>I did succumb in the lingerie department. I have had a lightweight robe on my shopping list -- I have heavy, fuzzy, warm robes, but my last lightweight robe got worn out and cruddy looking last year and I got rid of it. There was a beautiful printed one from Natori, on sale, and the last one in my size, so I decided to go for it. I also had a Nordstrom Note, so it was almost "free." </p> <p>So I've done pretty well, actually. My acquisitions during AA have been the result of return/exchange activity or Nordstrom Notes. I'm not counting gear, so my new sports bra and socks are off the record. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341269 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:53:04 +0000 DonnaF 1341269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, pausing has really slowed me down.&nbsp; It has also reminded me that I most definitely need to test things like skirts with toppers because even if they look great next to each other, the proportions can be *off*:&nbsp; too short, too long, too wide, too narrow in either the top(per) or bottom.&nbsp; It's so not fun hauling out half the closet, but I suppose it is worth it in the long run not to make the same mistakes. over. and. over. again.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341254 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:30:20 +0000 CocoLion 1341254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna, I was going to out myself with an Ooops thread but I might as well do it here because I just hit the buy button over at Shopbop. &nbsp;For the second time this month. &nbsp;Hey that could be an improvement over my weekly packages that seem to come all year…</p> <p>Everything's returnable. &nbsp;They really know how to get me to shop. &nbsp;They send me emails when things are on sale, and you also know when they only have a few left. &nbsp;What can I say.</p> <p>The first two items are the kinds of everyday things I wear all the time. &nbsp;Not sure if the Vince cardigan will be warm enough for fall, but I'm going to see. &nbsp;The tee is my favorite color, to replace the tank that doesn't fit well in the same color. &nbsp;And the two jeans are intended for work. &nbsp;I know I'd only have a few weeks to wear them this year, but I find these styles to be classic. &nbsp;I have pairs like these that are wearing out, from 3 years ago. &nbsp;They get worn and washed so much that they're no longer black and dark blue.</p> <p>ETA -- I have to say, that at least my shopping is wiser. &nbsp;I culled all of the imaginary lifestyle things from the cart before hitting buy.</p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341195 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:22:43 +0000 deb 1341195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a silk blouse and ordered the red sneakers but the sneakers may not be here until September. I know, the blouse counts as a break. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341187 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:10:41 +0000 Suz 1341187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holding fast so far. Apart from a pair of running shoes (strictly gear). I hope that doesn't count.....</p> <p>Good luck on your new purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341180 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:04:15 +0000 Anonymous 1341180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna, you get to make your own rules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341178 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:02:02 +0000 DonnaF 1341178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the items don't ARRIVE until September, does they count as an August or September purchase?&nbsp; (Ah, these attorneys and their loopholes. . .) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341158 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 20:30:49 +0000 Alassë 1341158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Er, not so good... a bunch of Etsy accessories are joining the wardrobe (if accessories don't count, then pretty well). I have my eye on a few new arrivals next month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341139 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:47:21 +0000 annagybe 1341139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still holding strong.<br />I went home to visit family. But before I went home I had to stop at Nordies for some moisturizer and Sephora for some random stuff. I didn't look at anything else.<br />I've been browsing online, but still nothing has caught me. Even when September rolls around, I'm not sure what I'd get.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341138 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:40:50 +0000 Debbie 1341138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am surprising myself with how well austerity August has gone for me. I have something's I want to buy in Sept but think I am going to wait until Inge fest.</p> <p>I am glad you bought the shirt and skirt. Sometime a girl just has to do what a girl has to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/austerity-augustnot#post-1341115 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:50:55 +0000 DonnaF 1341115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How are y'all doing nearly four weeks into the month?&nbsp; I was doing so well and focusing on what I would buy during Triple Points days in mid-September.&nbsp; Then the skirt I was planning to buy next month was marked down 40%, and somehow a white shirt (marked down 50%) also made it into the cart; neither would likely be around in my size by September.&nbsp; The skirt may not be long enough for my taste, although I ordered both Petite and Regular sizes.&nbsp; I wanted a non-fitted white shirt, but shirts can be a tough fit on me.&nbsp; If neither/both items fail to be *10*s, I am pretty good about returning them.&nbsp; The packages may arrive when I am out of town, but I have very nice neighbors. </p>