https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:48:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1318331 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:41:28 +0000 DonnaF 1318331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you WERE stalking most of these items so it wasn't a matter of sales goggles leading you to buy stuff you wouldn't ordinarily buy.&nbsp; If you had waited until August, you would have ended up paying more or missed out entirely on the jeans, etc.&nbsp; You don't want to win the battle but lose the war. &nbsp;But still be sure to evaluate and re-evaluate your purchases before you cut the tags.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1318062 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:12:18 +0000 Anonymous 1318062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, please enjoy your beautiful "Christmas in July" bargains. You will have several new items to style and play with. Since No a Buy July failed for you in the last week, you could just tack on a No Buy week in August to make up for it, if it makes you feel better. The end of August/ first of September will have Labor Day sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1318038 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:45:04 +0000 cheryl 1318038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got some fabulous deals and wonderful pieces. Enjoy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317973 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:45:59 +0000 rachylou 1317973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok. Here's my theory: Starting no-buys half way through a month makes for better success. Also, things seemed to have changed: July seems like a prime shopping month *ahem.* It's like December.</p> <p>Anyways... your buys have a lot of appeal, Tanya. I mean, you gotta strike while the iron is hot... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317922 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:05:48 +0000 LadyLilac 1317922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, thank you so much! I appreciate it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317870 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:12:25 +0000 viva 1317870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved this post, Tanya. Such a fabulous tale of unavoidable success. How could you turn away? Good for you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317852 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:58:40 +0000 unfrumped 1317852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those items all look like very deliberate and useful wardrobe-builders. I like what rabbit said, though. Sometimes items 1-4 are ones I "need" and item 5 just slips in there because of being in shopping mode. So I may re-evaluated at home. I might end up saying, if I'da known I was going to find these really cool shoes that upgrade these outfits, I wouldn't have needed to add this (top, bag, whatever). I also fall prey to sales fever and "what if it gets away" as though I have to grab it first and then think about it later. That only works if I'm really rigorous in reviewing at home, and if return is possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317803 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:55:41 +0000 claudia 1317803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will join you in no buy August!&nbsp; I too have fabulous luck shopping and always find amazing bargains.&nbsp; The trick is to not go into a store or mall.&nbsp; And I also keep the tags on clothes and try them on again when I get home with other items in my closet.&nbsp; Sometimes things actually go back to the store! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317786 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:22:35 +0000 Tanya 1317786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LadyLilac, I do mind at all, I am glad to help any time!</p> <p>I am 5'6", but have a very long torso and most dresses end shorter on me than what they were meant to be.  I bought the dress in size 2 and without the belt it hits me an inch above the knee.  I will take a photo tonight when I come home and post it for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317778 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:18:21 +0000 LadyLilac 1317778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone else that these are amazing finds! Though I think rabbit's suggestion for putting the items through rigorous testing is very wise.</p> <p>Perhaps August would be a better no-buy month, as there will be fewer sale/clearance items and very few fall items will have hit the shelves. That's what I'm telling myself anyway...;-)</p> <p>I do have one question, if you don't mind. I've been watching the BR chambray dress as well and trying to gauge the length, as most dresses tend to run short on me. Would you mind to let me know your height and whether the dress is long enough on you? Thanks so much!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317749 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:36:52 +0000 Tanya 1317749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the support and understanding ladies!&nbsp; Maybe I can start peeking from under the elphant ears :)</p> <p>I will play around in my closet and post some photos of possible outfits with new pieces later in the week.&nbsp; I have done lots of shopping this year and joining everyone for no buy August! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317734 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:01:43 +0000 Lisa 1317734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well no buy July may not have worked, but now you have fab new things so that you can do no buy Aug or Sept. &nbsp;Many times I've tried to not shop for a month and it has not worked. &nbsp;Sometimes you have to pick the right month to not shop. &nbsp;July would be a big sale month because stores start turning over inventory for the new season. &nbsp;As a big bargain shopper it would make sense that July would not work well. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317575 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 05:18:40 +0000 Ginkgo 1317575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you've wanted to update your wardrobe for a long time, and these are all fantastic buys! Please model them soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317539 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 04:25:01 +0000 Sal 1317539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I think you were very successful! &nbsp;They are all great finds and look like they will be well worn. &nbsp;Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317531 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 04:16:52 +0000 MsMary 1317531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This isn't a disaster!&nbsp; This is a triumph!&nbsp; You found a lot of fantastic items that you love, and you bought them!!&nbsp; Looks like a big win to me!</p> <p>The only thing that would make it a disaster would be if you didn't enjoy your beautiful things because you were embarrassed!&nbsp; Please don't let that happen!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317417 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 02:10:08 +0000 Gigi 1317417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, great finds. I think the problem comes when we have "sales goggles" on, but it sounds like you were already looking for most of these items even before they went on sale!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317412 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 02:04:40 +0000 Susie 1317412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh they are ALL really great finds! And you got some amazing deals so it's all good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317375 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:34:18 +0000 Kristin L 1317375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see it as a reason to be embarrassed. They look like great purchases and it was all things you have been considering, but sometimes a great sale happens. And like Angie said, there's always no-buy August. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317359 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:02:27 +0000 LACeleste 1317359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful purchases Tanya . No embarrassment necessary. It takes a smart person to seize opportunities. When the shopping gods smile upon you, smile back and enjoy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317350 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:51:14 +0000 Angie 1317350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We all fall off the wagon, Tanya. Join me for no-buy August. And LOVE your stuff. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317332 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:37:34 +0000 Suz 1317332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a great storyteller, Tanya! I was laughing all the way through this! But then I saw your finds and I realized that you were fated to have those items and it was all a big mistake to be on "no buy July" in the first place!! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the shoes...wow!! Love the jeans, the jacket, the shirt, the belt, the silver pullover...love it all!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317275 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:22:22 +0000 Caro in Oz 1317275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with merwoman - great finds.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317273 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:19:38 +0000 rabbit 1317273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The combination of HEWIs and deep discount is a hard hard hard one to resist. Sometimes you just have to pounce. &nbsp;</p> <p>I try to work around it by first off, seeing if there is anything else with tags&nbsp;at home&nbsp;I can return that is not as awesome/needed, or could be bought later or postponed indefinitely&nbsp;(for budget reasons). &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Then I put the new purchases through a very intense&nbsp;testing period. &nbsp;I don't remove tags for several days, but try them on again and again, letting the ardor cool and thinking about duplicates, &nbsp;every other item I could wear them with,&nbsp;&nbsp;how much wear they will actually get given the weather/calendar, ANY issues with fit or material, CPW if you track it&nbsp;(just because an item is discounted, doesn't mean it will still get enough wears for the new price I've found), and whether I actually need another top :P.</p> <p>Then if something survives the double-checking gauntlet, I adjust the next month(s) budget and happily wear. :D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317265 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:12:39 +0000 merwoman 1317265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fab purchases - sometimes you just have to make hay while the sun shines! These will look stunning on you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the imagery of hiding behind elephant ears :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/complete-failure-of-the-no-buy-july-long#post-1317259 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:04:15 +0000 Tanya 1317259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have decided to join Mo's No Buy July and throughout the month I did fairly well.&nbsp; My guideline was that I was allowed two inexpensive items at NAS and that is indeed what I bought.&nbsp; I also reordered&nbsp; the white Munro loafers at the beginning of July when they showed up again on Nordies website in my size as I have previously bought and returned them in a wrong size. I consider this a delayed exchange so all was fine.<br />And then, the last couple of days happened!</p> <p>The disaster commenced when a pair of gorgeous black shoes I was stalking for quite a few months finally got discounted enough to fit in my budget.&nbsp; I have really wanted a pair edgier black shoes with ankle straps, somewhat open yet with closed toes that were work appropriate and these were perfect. They arrived today and they fit really well and are so comfy.<br />The very same day I noticed that there was extra 25% of sale items on the Neiman Marcus website where I was stalking&nbsp; a pair of TR Briannas in a light wash, which also brought them in the acceptable price range for me.&nbsp; These are my perfect BF jeans and I already have them in a darker wash.&nbsp; I was thinking about duplicating them for a while, and then I read here a couple of days ago that they are getting discontinued so I pounced.&nbsp; They have not arrived yet. <br />To add insult to the injury,&nbsp; I was thinking about what my three fashion refreshers would be for the fall and my first wish was a plaid sweater, black background with white plaid.&nbsp; I was casually browsing the web to see what was available, and then&nbsp; I stumbled upon the perfect version, on clearance, in a form of&nbsp; knit moto jacket (which I love and are perfect for my lifestyle.&nbsp; I have no clue what the quality is like and it has not arrived yet.</p> <p>The second part of the saga happened this Saturday on my trip to a large local mall. I had to go there to pick up a watch from Nordies that they were fixing for me. I also needed some very specific undies to go with clothes I am wearing for an event upcoming Saturday, so I managed to quickly pick those up, not even look at NAS items and promptly get out of Nordies.&nbsp; I was very pleased with myself.&nbsp; <br />Then I decided to browse the mall (you know what is coming, right? :D)&nbsp; I was looking around Macy's and spotted Angie's pick TH belt I was coveting for a while on a big clearance.&nbsp; I just couldn't leave it, so it came home with me.<br />The grand finale of this misadventure happened in the BR store.&nbsp; They were running two promotions, extra 40% of sale items and $50 of $100 that could be combined.&nbsp; So I went in, just to look I said to myself, and managed to find three items to buy.&nbsp; A sparkly silver sweater Elle bought earlier that I really liked.&nbsp; The chambray dress Angie recommended.&nbsp; And a HEWI: a silk blouse in my perfect shade of white: a soft white, neither super bright nor yellowish.&nbsp; The deal I got was quite outrageous, the total retail was over $250 total and I payed around $50 for all the three items.</p> <p>So yes, this is what happened.&nbsp; The lessons learned for the future: no trips to the mall.&nbsp; Delete all the promotional emails.&nbsp; Try to stick to No Buy August and maybe even September.&nbsp; Suz said recently that she might have become too good of a shopper as everything she ordered fit and was gorgeous.&nbsp; I am feeling something similar about becoming too good of a bargain hunter. Everything I bought was discounted 60-80%.</p> <p>Thank you if you have made it so far! ** "Covering myself with ears" = an expression we use in my country when someone is really embarrassed with something they did, inspired by Disney's Dumbo the baby elephant ** </p>