https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:05:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995515 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:44:46 +0000 jussie 1995515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No scolding from me. That top is extremely Cindy and I’m glad you got it. A heavy reduction in shopping is a good achievement. Minor setbacks is fine :). Xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995264 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:20:34 +0000 cindysmith 1995264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashintern, I'm sorry. I've been rather preoccupied lately (life has been showing up in a lot of ways LOL) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995258 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:43:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1995258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was a joke that obviously flopped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995187 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:36:09 +0000 cindysmith 1995187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, Dreika, Torontogirl, I see your point, and it is good. Instead of focusing on breaking a no-buy, I can look at it as accomplishing my goal of stopping the mindless shopping XOXOXOXOXO<br /> Runcarla, that sounds like a brilliant plan, and I'm probably going to implement it for my splurge items :-D<br /> Fashintern, I cut up produce for those convenience packages at the grocery store. Those pot roast &amp; fajita kits, clamshells of cut fruit, etc? I do that, so I'm the general public's sous chef or something.<br /> Suntiger, Joy, thank you for not scolding me XOXOXOXOXO<br /> Janet, I like the way you rationalize. I'm about to take a week vacation with my mom so I'm adopting your theory as mine too :-)<br /> Cardiffgirl, yes, I definitely want the tattoos. They will be my visual reminders to live in the moment, and to trust that the river knows where it is going. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995105 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:53:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1995105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The no-buy resolution is still working, in that it makes you mindful of the few purchases you do make. So to me, that is success. It's nice that you found a top that you love (and will wear) at such a good price! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995092 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:05:33 +0000 cindysmith 1995092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wise Shopper, Jenny NZ, the rules/no-buy: My 2018 was a whirlwind of shopping, all for legit reasons but it still feels disordered LOL<br /> Angie, Suz thank you! I always pat myself on the back when you fab ladies say I got it right :-D<br /> Xtabay, yes yes and more yes to Metamorphoza. I love her stuff. Also? Aakasha. Those Bulgarians are killing it!<br /> Rachylou, thanks for the reminder! There's no crying in the Zombie Apocalypse </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1995077 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:16:28 +0000 Wise Shopper 1995077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I thought it was only my resolution (waiting for my 6th order this year)!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994693 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:42:54 +0000 Angie 1994693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No scolding. Just hugs, and enjoy. Looks very you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994672 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:20:02 +0000 Anonymous 1994672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No shame in your game, the tops are gorgeous. &nbsp;Well done, and carry on!</p> <p>Marcellamoda seems to have some very cool stuff. &nbsp;I realized after browsing awhile on their website that it was very similar to an Etsy store, Metamorphoza. &nbsp;Both originate in Bulgaria. &nbsp;The dress I bought from Metamorphoza was really great--well-made, edgy, and a real fashion statement. &nbsp;I can't help but feel there's a connection between the two.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994655 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:01:30 +0000 rachylou 1994655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol. No apologies in the ZA! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994641 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:27:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 1994641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy, why do you even have to have rules and a no-buy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994628 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:41:30 +0000 Suz 1994628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That top is totally you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994593 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:51:42 +0000 Carla 1994593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been saved by the fact that my iPad is 7 years old and doesn't download the shopping sites very well, though I have been on the family computer twice with my credit card out - but walked away. We are waiting for the contractors to confirm the start date for a rec room reno, so will have opportunities for creativity (and spending $) in the next couple of months.</p> <p>I'm setting aside 5% of my pension cheque for each month I don't spend on clothes, for my next trip to the 'Big City'!</p> <p>Stay strong, Cindy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994589 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:46:28 +0000 Dreika 1994589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anytime I decide to not buy clothes/shoes for a certain period of time I brake it after only a week or two. I truly admire people who manage to complete this type of challenge even with a purchase or two. The overall effect I think is what counts - you shop less and more mindful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994570 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:10:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1994570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Didn't know you did that kind of work, lol.</div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, I would've gone for the 3. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994564 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:02:43 +0000 Anonymous 1994564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Underwear doesnt count of course! And no scolding from me about the top either Obviously you're very happy with it and no regrets-though its much too nice to use for working around bleach! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994560 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:56:58 +0000 Anonymous 1994560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No scolding. Just an idea. My neice had to wear black in beauty school and also worked with bleach for hair. Her mother is an avid thrifter and picked up lots of cute black garments for her. You might scour any thrift stores. Ignore sizes and shop with your hands to feel fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994537 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 14:09:03 +0000 Helena 1994537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy, no scolding at all - and from your description, it sounds like by setting the no-buy, you bought less, and more mindfully, than you would have, have you NOT set the no-buy ... that sounds pretty positive to me ... progress not perfection is my motto!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994508 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:24:45 +0000 Janet 1994508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No scolding from me (but I don’t roll that way anyway). That’s a really great top, and very you. I’m not counting underwear or gear in my new monthly “limits” either. I’m also thinking that any purchases bought while on vacation don’t count. I’m good at this justifying thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994502 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:15:17 +0000 Cardiff girl 1994502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cindy far be it for me to scold you when all about me people are breaking their New Years resolutions.There are worse things you could have done but it’s back on the straight and narrow now all the way to that new tattoo if that s what you really want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-aint-even-sorry#post-1994501 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:10:21 +0000 cindysmith 1994501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I broke my no-buy last night and I ain't even sorry. I ain't resetting the clock, neither.</p> <p>I can't remember what initially sent me down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass, but I wound up on Marcella Moda's website. AND THEY WERE HAVING A FLASH SALE. Buy 2 clearance items at 50% off, get one free. </p> <p>I. Love. Marcella. Moda. Tops.</p> <p>Kryptonite.</p> <p>In my defense, I only bought one item even though I wanted to buy almost all the items. I ordered the top in the pic, except I ordered it in black. That's how I'm rationalizing thisnpurchase; it's black, so it's a base layer for work. That may or may not ever actually get worn to work because I work with bleach when cleaning my area.</p> <p>I also ordered a pair of underwear last week. Black velvet thongs. To be worn with my black velvet Nanette Lepore longline bra. I'm not counting those as a broken no-buy challenge because it's freaking underwear and I didn't specify whether underwear were allowed or not. Besides, they're black, so WORKWEAR. That may or may not ever get worn to work.</p> <p>I'm telling you guys about these purchases because I have to tell SOMEBODY that I broke the rules. And that I'm not counting it as an infraction. Because I can't allow myself to do it again, because that's a very slippery slope indeed. I am going to add a Marcella Moda top as part of my reward for every six months of no-buy, since we had already discussed a splurge item in addition to a tattoo on here. Because I think that Marcella Moda tops work for my style moniker I gave myself in my hero Rachylou's ZA discussion. And because kryptonite.</p> <p>Thanks in advance for any comments, support, or even scolding </p>