https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:53:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1298043 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:20:04 +0000 Lisa 1298043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so much nicer to shop when the pressure is off.&nbsp; I eventually created a small business capsule in my wardrobe, because I would spend the night before a meeting in the stores searching for an outfit.&nbsp; Now I can spend my time preparing for my meeting instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1298009 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:25:58 +0000 minimalist 1298009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've mostly been slacking, but over the weekend ordered Think! sandals, because shipping and customs fees hurt less than shopping for new-to-me styles does.</p> <p>Yesterday shipped jacket back to eBay seller. </p> <p>Should stop by that thrift store but ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1294396 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:30:40 +0000 minimalist 1294396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday spent some time on thefind.com ; does that count as shopping?</p> <p>Today thrifted:<br /> - grey men's skinny low-rise bf-fit chinos (Zara) 16.35<br /> - black cotton scoop-neck t-shirt (Eileen Fisher) 26.16</p> <p>at two different stores, where I tried on more than I felt like. The second had quite a bit of Eileen Fisher, although few in my size. </p> <p>Keeping an eye out for:<br /> - field/utility jacket<br /> - Cons or similar sneakers</p> <p>And, fun factor? Which is what this thread is about, I gather. The grey chinos I picked up today are a different look than I've ever worn, but they felt good and I'm eager to try them with heeled sandals I have. Not sure whether fisherman sandals can be used in place of gladiators, but I'll have bf take pictures and get some feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292664 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:05:34 +0000 minimalist 1292664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I'm less "pressed to shop to keep covered" than I was at the beginning of June, but not yet at Peri's high-happiness level. So maybe it's OK if I'm not having fun yet and don't have bandwidth to feel playful when going through the motions of trying things on. </p> <p>To recap June, </p> <p>consignment:<br /> - black leather crossbody 38<br /> NR:<br /> - black leather low-heeled ankle boot (Via Spiga "Eartha") 0.01<br /> - black leather high-heeled ankle boot (Via Spiga "Bakel") 0.01<br /> mall:<br /> - black men's jeans (TR) 135</p> <p>ordered eBay (hasn't arrived yet):<br /> - NWT black blazer (Armani) 125</p> <p>The jeans are high-satisfaction, if not happiness and delight. Together with the low-heeled boots, they've meant I attended casual gatherings I might otherwise have opted out of. It's the first time in my life I've rolled jeans, but it works, both with the low boots and with the Hi Ness Cons.</p> <p>The high-heeled boots (which I wasn't looking for but bought after standing in line for a price check just in case they were another penny fluke) are high happiness and brought a bit of edge to one of my standard opera dresses. They also work with the jeans full-length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292647 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:44:28 +0000 minimalist 1292647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun shopping? Now there's a concept! Well Peri I'll give it a go.</p> <p>Today I thrifted:<br /> - men's blue cotton dress shirt (Nordstrom) 7.50<br /> - b&amp;w graphic polyester wrap top 5.50<br /> - white long-sleeve v-neck t (Zara) 4.50<br /> - teal bamboo/elastan tank 3.50<br /> - black polyester/acetate blazer (Tahari) 4.55<br /> at a store with a large worn-and-sagging furniture "showroom" at the front. While paying, I learned that they periodically receive NWT wares from NR and other stores. Sounds like it'll be worth checking back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292613 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:53:34 +0000 Lyn D. 1292613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a good place to be in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292571 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:55:37 +0000 Mo 1292571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best kind of shopping there is! &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292561 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:47:07 +0000 Suz 1292561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad, Peri - and I'll bet you'll notice more that tickles your fancy. it's funny how that works sometimes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292546 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:34:43 +0000 Thistle 1292546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah!!&nbsp; </p> <p>So much more fun when you are not pressed to shop to keep covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/forced-shopping-june-amy-k-gives-way-to-fun-shopping-july#post-1292525 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:05:30 +0000 Peri 1292525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My last three tops I posted took a lot of the pressure off...I have some things to wear for summer! Now I'm going to browse leisurely and look for high happiness things only. I don't actually aspire to minimalism, but I can get away with it. </p> <p>Three or four more great tops, the elusive drapey but long enough shorts, and the HEWI all purpose dress will all be on my look for but don't have to push list for July. So No to the no shopping, No to the forced shopping...Yes to the try to enjoy it more shopping!&nbsp; </p>