https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:24:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-987171 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:37:14 +0000 MNsara 987171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, new undies are usually a good choice, and if you needed swimsuits (2?) you need swimsuits!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-987165 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:29:58 +0000 Anonymous 987165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think that was smart shopping -- you had a goal and it wasn't just aimless! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-987161 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:26:13 +0000 annagybe 987161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I broke down today. I called Amy and picked her up. We went to Nordstrom for lunch. I bought some Hanky Panky undies, she bought a black pencil skirt replacement. But the real purpose of the trip was my swimwear capsule is pathetic right now. Both my swimsuits are four years old and FADED. I have an upcoming river tubing trip and probably more boat trips this summer. Nordstrom swimwear was completely picked over and only dregs were left. We went to speciality swim store. After lots of rejects. The rejects were enlightening as we could quickly eliminate many styles.&nbsp;I got a navy ruched more traditional tankini and a fun black, white and pink geometric tankini. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986964 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:03:02 +0000 CocoLion 986964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I commiserate. &nbsp;I work 6 days a week in the summer. &nbsp;Even days I have off, I do admin type work for our small business. &nbsp;I think the internet, YLF, watching tv (binge watching series like Gossip Girl)&nbsp;and reading are my main outlets. &nbsp;It's too hot to walk my dogs. &nbsp;I was really into Pinterest for a while but have lost interest lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986921 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:36:27 +0000 Kyle 986921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds as though you are making some really good choices about how to spend your limited free time (being active and enjoying nature) in lieu of shopping, whether online or in stores. I think we are creatures of habit, and for some of us, shopping is one of our habits (it is for me), and an enjoyable one at that. So if we are used to getting a payoff from any given activity, and it's comfortable, moving away from it is bound to be uncomfortable. Some people say it takes 3 weeks for a&nbsp;behavior change to manifest as a new habit.<br /><span><br />I think what others have said is right -- try to find a different area of focus for yourself. Be patient and kind to yourself, though, Anna. Making changes is hard.&nbsp;</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986920 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:35:57 +0000 Ginkgo 986920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this is bringing back clothes again, but have you researched Australian and New Zealand designers you might want to check out when you visit Oz? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986905 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:20:11 +0000 jayne 986905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go through withdrawal every month when the clothes budget is used up.&nbsp; But it is wonderful to see all these great suggestions for other things to keep busy with.&nbsp; I think I will try some.&nbsp; I have a specific date in late sept to go shopping at a place a bit out of my way, so I am trying to SYC until then! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986832 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:23:52 +0000 Janet 986832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand, Anna. I tend to burn myself out on shopping, then take a break, and then a couple of months later, I miss it again. You've gotten some great suggestions here. I just wanted to empathize.</p> <p>Right now I'm burnt out. I returned a bunch of unsuccessful NAS online purchases the other day and had absolutely no desire to check out anything new in the store. So now I'm evaluating my NAS purchases, doing some closet-cleaning, and turning my attention to other things. </p> <p>I did just order a few new books, so it looks like I'm going to be catching up on some reading in my downtime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986810 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:18:22 +0000 unfrumped 986810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I make lists of the the things I need to "keep up" -house chores, garden, personal finance/business--all of those things that sometimes go by the wayside when work gets really crazy and I tend to tell myself I don't have time. But if I try to tick them off in bits of time or chip away, then when I finally have some time off I'm not so behind and can do some fun things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986738 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:36:14 +0000 Angie 986738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need another hobbie. That's my advice! How about refreshing the look of your flat? You are there a lot more than you can wear your clothes, and will spend a fraction of the price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986691 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:48:47 +0000 ironkurtin 986691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you a reader? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986665 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:19:01 +0000 Mona 986665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you into cooking? I find trying out some new recipes or generally just focusing on other activities that are new to me soothes my itch for shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986653 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 07:42:11 +0000 Debra 986653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooooh you are planning a trip down under, Make sure you let us all know your travel plans and maybe we can catch up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986630 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 06:31:21 +0000 Marley 986630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do what Rachy does!&nbsp; Even a box of kleenex in a pretty color does the trick for me.&nbsp; (I know, that's pathetic.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986629 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 06:24:16 +0000 rachylou 986629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, frankly, sublimate by buying $1.50 socks at Target or the corner drugstore. I probably need therapy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986586 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:34:38 +0000 Thistle 986586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about start planning your trip to Australia? Put together your travel capsule, figure out where you want to go, start making more concrete plans on where to stay etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986585 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:34:31 +0000 MNsara 986585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay!&nbsp; Pats on the back for doing those summery things!&nbsp; Keep it up.&nbsp; </p> <p>I also find quality time spent over coffee or wine with one or two of my close friends is immensely satisfying.&nbsp; They are NOT shoppers, and it helps me refocus on other things . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986571 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:25:32 +0000 Adelfa 986571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>does your beautiful lingerie capsule need work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986561 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:16:12 +0000 annagybe 986561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have really been trying to fill my extremely limited free time. Today I spent the afternoon eating and drinking at the Bite of Seattle. Tomorrow, I'm going hiking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986552 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 03:06:28 +0000 MNsara 986552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah yes, there's a part of my closet better suited to my fantasy life 'Z' also ;-)</p> <p>So, it's time for other 'hobbies' that don't take much time:&nbsp; puzzles (might sound lame, but Sudoku and others are quite engaging), an apartment project (closet purging, kitchen reorganization, furniture refinishing, painting, etc.).</p> <p>When your time frees up, I'd highly recommend finding somewhere to plug in as a volunteer, and make connections there.&nbsp; Around me we have Second Harvest, after school mentoring, Dress for Success, and the other usuals.&nbsp; It's pretty amazing&nbsp;what a difference you can&nbsp;make in someone's life, and in&nbsp;turn what&nbsp;a difference it makes in mine!&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you made a summer to-do list?&nbsp; You know, those summer art fairs, farmer's markets, sidewalk cafes, and activities you dream about all winter?&nbsp; You could make yourself do a thing or two or three from your list each week.&nbsp; That could take up any bits of free time, and you can pat yourself on the back that you're savoring summer . . .</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986545 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 02:53:11 +0000 annagybe 986545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MNSara, I really think going into a store and trying things on would be very dangerous. Once I try something on, my fantasties come out in full force. "Oh, I could wear this doing, X,Y and Z. And wouldn't it be fabulous."<br />That's part of my problem. I have spent the last few years thinking if I dressed like X I would have a fabulous life Z. It's not to say that I don't have have good life, but I still envision something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986538 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 02:45:29 +0000 MNsara 986538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You managed to get your hair done and walk through Nordies presale without&nbsp;even shopping.&nbsp; What was that?&nbsp; Can you cultivate that?</p> <p>Otherwise, are you strong enough to try things on and NOT buy?&nbsp; I rather like seeing, touching, and trying on new things, but finding it easier to leave them at the store these days.&nbsp; Your closet is in great shape (maybe TOO great -- if it needs a purge!) and so often I find new things aren't even up to the standard of my current things.&nbsp; So just a FEW&nbsp;minutes of swinging by a store and browsing might scratch that itch?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986525 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 02:11:05 +0000 Isabel 986525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh sorry...I thought it would be something that you as you commute or a few minutes at lunch...</p> <p>;-( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986520 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:58:49 +0000 annagybe 986520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, you have a good idea but that takes time. I know I need to do a closet purge, but see above, no time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986516 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:50:37 +0000 Isabel 986516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is tough when it is such an outlet for you. &nbsp;I really like the ideas of putting outfits together or playing with polyvore and so on.</p> <p>Personally, I have really enjoyed the Stylebook app.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.stylebookapp.com/">http://www.stylebookapp.com/</a></p> <p>Though you could easily do this on Evernote too.</p> <p>I take pics of my pieces, I organize them digitally, I take pics of things that I see and file as wish list..but try it digitally with the clothes that I already own ( sometimes I decide that I don't like the piece that I thought I wanted...) and so on.</p> <p>I know that this is your thread...but please indulge me. &nbsp;I get it a bit because now that my heavy duty treatments are over and I have had my last surgery, my bloating and weight are going down. &nbsp;I have also found a leather jacket that I LOVE and some other things at NAS. But I don't want to pull the trigger because my body is in flux yet again and I have no idea where it will be in Sept. UGH !! &nbsp;So I play and plan and put together lists &nbsp;of clothes that I would wear to places ( like Barcelon, if I were to go suddenly ! &nbsp;LOL ).</p> <p>Hang in there ! &nbsp; : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986513 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:42:26 +0000 Lantana 986513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Play on line like I do. I pile my shopping cart up with loads of goodies, dream away then flick a switch when it's time for RealLife. It's fun and relieves the itch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986497 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:24:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 986497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a challenge to wear lesser worn items from your closet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986491 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:19:05 +0000 Glory 986491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! Maybe a closet clean out - you might find a hidden treasure? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986489 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:17:50 +0000 Anonymous 986489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say plan some fantasy outfits! Or research what your next possible purchases will be. You have a hole to shop for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-miss-shopping#post-986485 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:14:32 +0000 annagybe 986485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So reality says I can't shop, still no debit card. Also I have no time to wear new purchases, I'm on call for&nbsp;three weekends between now through Labor day weekend. But I have the shopping itch. Any suggestions?&nbsp; </p>