https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 05:20:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328329 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:46:28 +0000 viva 1328329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed this thread when I posted mine today. It's so nice to read about how everyone is doing. I'm still on track but I am hoping to try a new urban decay lipstick I saw in a magazine, so Anna, I most certainly am not counting makeup in Austere/Ascetic August!!!<br />I'm looking forward to trying on some items at Zara on Thursday, and I may post pics for some feedback. I hope to find one or two to put on the list for 12:01 Sept 1. </p> </p> <p>PS ATLyn, I have also been avoiding Amazon -- I love Prime, too. But with the whole author battle, there is another reason for me to dial it back over there right now. So good for you! (We might have some really big Septembers around here!!!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328296 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:12:58 +0000 ATLynn 1328296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I exchanged the black EF V-neck from NAS for the blue EF V-neck from NAS.&nbsp; I hope that doesn't count.&nbsp; And I will be buying some socks this week because I've been working out 5x&nbsp; per week, and my "good" socks are so much nicer than my "old" socks to the point where it makes a difference in how I feel about my workout.&nbsp; So that's a wellness-related purchase, not clothing :)&nbsp; </p> <p>I bought a Clarisonic on the last day of NAS, but again, wellness, and even though the price comes up other places and I could have purchased it later, I was convinced by someone that the Nordies ruturn policy is like buying it with a warranty in case of issue. </p> <p>Thus far, I've returned enough of my July purchases to pay for a plane ticket, and I have talked myself out of new trainers, a rain jacket, rain boots, a great deal on a pair of heels, and workout pants.&nbsp; There is a LOT of stuff in my shopping carts all over the web.</p> <p>I've extended Austere August beyond clothing.&nbsp; Since I do almost all of my non-grocery household shopping online, I've given myself a weekly Amazon budget.&nbsp; You know how you can walk in to Target to buy a $5 lipgloss or TP or ziploc bags and come out with $150 of stuff you didn't really need?&nbsp; I don't ever go to Target anymore, but thanks to Prime that's me and Amazon.&nbsp; So each week, I have to choose the things I want/need most in my cart within the limit, and I only purchase once a week.&nbsp; Boom, budget!&nbsp; </p> <p>At the end of the month, I'm expecting my credit cards to feel very rested.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328268 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:41:56 +0000 Neel 1328268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will hold hands with cocolion in solidarity - I bought these today. 2 down! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328263 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:32:57 +0000 Angie 1328263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing really well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328259 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:26:06 +0000 CocoLion 1328259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might be the only one who slipped. &nbsp;I got these sandals. &nbsp;I'd been stalking them all summer! &nbsp;I had tried them on in June at Macy's&nbsp;so knew they fit. &nbsp;When Amazon reduced them by almost 50% with only 1 pair left in my size, I decided these had to be mine. &nbsp;The flat-form style is more of a fringe trend so I figure they will spill over into next year.</p> <p>I did, however, return all of the 6 or so bras I purchased during NAS. &nbsp;I only ended up keeping some underwear, SuperFeet insoles, and a lingerie wash bag. &nbsp;So girl math and all, I'm still ahead. &nbsp;However, for me, this exercise isn't about budget as much as it is about keeping my item count down.</p> <p>In doing my 34-day capsule test, I realized most of my sandals were quite worn. &nbsp;I have always been super hard on shoes. &nbsp;Which means I don't feel as guilty over buying shoes, as they are one of the few things I actually wear out in my closet.</p> <p>See, I have a PHD in rationalizing my shopping behavior! &nbsp;;-) &nbsp;:-o </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328248 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:06:41 +0000 Thistle 1328248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>11 days in and still on track! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328247 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:06:26 +0000 Zibbets 1328247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been too busy to do any real damage. I bought a sweatshirt on vaca and a NWT tee at a consignment shop yesterday. I think my total is $45 or less.</p> <p>I don't really believe in karma, but the tee I bought in July after vowing not to shop was stolen at the pool after I wore it one time!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328235 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:36:46 +0000 Suja 1328235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staying strong!&nbsp; Did exchange a couple NAS items when the correct size popped back but I had made an exception for that.&nbsp; I actually returned a few items that I thought I was keeping.&nbsp; So I'm in a deficit with my 1-in, 1-out rule. Yay!&nbsp; Something to look forward to in September. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1328100 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:54:27 +0000 Anonymous 1328100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got through the weekend without making any purchases. &nbsp;I found it challenging for two reasons: &nbsp;(1) the weather was incredibly dreary and I was bored, and (2) I went to the gym and the women at the gym&nbsp;looked fabulous. I looked down at myself and wondered why I didn't look just as fabulous. &nbsp;I decided to put a new workout outfit at the top of my September priority list. &nbsp;I pinned several items that I will try in September. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327461 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 02:40:56 +0000 Susie 1327461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I placed one more NAS order but made sure I did it on July 31! I think I am keeping 2 of the 3 things- EF leggings and an Angie pick Lafayette sweater- but I am counting them as July purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327324 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:02:24 +0000 Suz 1327324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well....I haven't bought anything in August. But I picked up the last of my NAS items today. Does that count as cheating, or not cheating? Hmmmm.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it will be pretty easy to avoid shopping for the next month. I am planning to enjoy the last of the summer weather and the few opportunities I have to wear the summer items. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327291 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 22:28:48 +0000 Debbie 1327291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am doing good. Some of Angie's picks tempted me but I refrained. September is not that far away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327290 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 22:25:19 +0000 Janet 1327290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know makeup is getting a pass. I'm due for a Sephora trip for some things I'm running low on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327280 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 22:08:59 +0000 Anonymous 1327280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exchanges and lipsticks definitely don't count. &nbsp;I can rationalize lipstick any day of the year and Anna always looks so great in lipstick. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327169 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:16:50 +0000 shedev 1327169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sweater vest from All Saints waiting for the 1st. I made the mistake of browsing Ebay, but I didn't buy. My best bet is to not even look. </p> <p>Exchanges definitely don't count.</p> <p>Anna, getting shoes so you didn't have to wear the death clogs home would have been an exception in my mind. Needed eyeglasses are absolutely an exception.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327146 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:53:54 +0000 Janet 1327146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say exchanges don't count. It's money already spent, right?&nbsp;</p> <p>And I also say eyeglasses don't count. If insurance partially covers the cost of something, I can't think of it as fashion. ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327138 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:36:56 +0000 carter 1327138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few items on my list, but no urgent need. I did exchange 4 tops I bought in July for another 4 tops. Not sure if exchanges count against me? I also returned the 11 NAS items that did not work for me as well as I'd hoped. I almost bought an additional 4 tops the other night. I decided to sleep on it. Got up the next morning having come to the conclusion that I would buy them. They were sold out! All 4 of them. Go figure. Success by default, I guess? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327133 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:23:59 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1327133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I almost caved this morning with a very cool looking blazer from NM Last Call (email, extra50% off sale price offer). But I stopped myself with reasoning. It didn't give the length, which is important for me to gauge if it will work with pants or skirts or not at all. Of course it is free shipping and free returns so I may still hit the buy button before the sale ends tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327126 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:58:57 +0000 annagybe 1327126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I don't know if it's a cheat, but I bought a lipstick. I was in the downtown Nordies returning the Tom Ford sunglasses because they discolored :(. Rag &amp; Bone was having a special pop-up shop in the store with cocktails and appetizers. I did not go, I'm very proud of myself. I was going out that night and I found someone to do my make-up at MAC. I got a lip primer and Viva Glam 2 lipstick.<br />My biggest challenge this week was the clogs of doom incident. But I'm glad I didn't buy shoes. I'm doing a bunch of errands today, but I hope to stay out of the stores.<br />I did put a deposit on a new pair of eyeglasses, but that's more of a need than want as my prescription changed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327119 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:53:13 +0000 Janet 1327119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Considering I started a day late, I'm doing great -- I'll continue the shopping moratorium into&nbsp;September 1st to compensate. ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I even was unsuccessful in buying the smaller size Treasure &amp; Bond plaid shirt from NAS, which actually just would have been an exchange, as I would have returned the medium (still sitting in my closet with another return item). I have two things in my Nordstrom shopping bag -- a new silver belt because my old one is flaking to pieces, and a new sports bra because three is not enough with my current workout schedule. But I can wait until September for those. Just not feeling any urgency, even though I've checked out some things online.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327106 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:42:52 +0000 Mo 1327106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jumpsuit! &nbsp;Is this the one Janet just got? &nbsp;If I didn't already have my F21 black one, I'd be checking it out, too! &nbsp;But, yes, waiting is just fine. &nbsp;I waited a month for my cashmere tee. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327092 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:29:40 +0000 Anonymous 1327092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel!!! &nbsp;You can pin it in August!!! &nbsp;You can buy it in 22 days!! &nbsp;Think how much more you will love it because you waited. &nbsp;</p> <p>Whatever you chose to do, best wishes on the outfit. &nbsp;It does look great. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327084 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:14:13 +0000 Neel 1327084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not good not good! I havent bought anything yet ... But but but ... I have to check this out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327083 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 17:13:12 +0000 crutcher 1327083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No shopping in August for this girl...I don't care if the most wonderful piece that has ever been styled, rivaling Coco Chanel appears online...NO..you absolutely may not...This is the time to refrain...Austere August it is... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1327012 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:27:49 +0000 Mo 1327012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hee, I came over to check things out, even though I'm not on Austere August. &nbsp;And lo and behold I find my name &nbsp;I did buy a few things last week but returned 2 and am not feeling the urge to splurge. &nbsp;I may sail through the rest of the month with just a pair of white shorts, should I find the right replacements. &nbsp;I am going to go play in my closet, too! &nbsp;It's been too long. &nbsp;I need to get down and dirty in there. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/day-9-into-austere-august#post-1326997 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:11:30 +0000 Anonymous 1326997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is everyone doing? &nbsp;I was doing great until today. &nbsp;The weather is blah and I feel bored. &nbsp;In the back of my mind, I am thinking my mood would improve if I headed to the mall. &nbsp;</p> <p>Instead, I am going to clean the bathroom and make up a recipe for chicken using only the ingredients I currently have in the house. &nbsp;</p> <p>I might try Mo's suggestion and put together a couple of outfits that I can wear next week using what I have currently have in my closet. &nbsp; </p>