https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 00:50:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356670 Fri, 27 May 2011 03:21:28 +0000 rosee 356670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What!?! You fell off the wagon for THAT jacket?! Oh Rae, what to do... send it to me and I'll wear if for you. You need not bother putting it in your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356665 Fri, 27 May 2011 03:08:54 +0000 rae 356665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is back up on the site now, but only in size small - maybe they received a return or something... Anyway, here's a belated pic. </p> <p>Lisa, it is true that it helps with the impulse buying. I have been much more thoughtful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356597 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:07:27 +0000 cheryl 356597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It wasn't an impulse buy and like you said, it fills two voids, so good for you. You would have regretted not getting it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356505 Thu, 26 May 2011 22:05:28 +0000 Lisa 356505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was unable to stick to not shopping during SYC, but it still helped me realize how often I did shop and change my spending habits and impulsive nature. You are forgiven in my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356500 Thu, 26 May 2011 22:02:30 +0000 Aida 356500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY for you I say! Heather's words are my feelings too, but said in a much more eloquent manner I hope the jacket works out, and I can't wait to see it at work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356432 Thu, 26 May 2011 20:34:05 +0000 rae 356432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>charmian, I appreciate you breaking the silence - welcome! And you are right: if it's not perfect, it can always go back. The website says in-store returns are fine, too, so no return shipping cost. :)</p> <p>...and Rosee, you are right, too: best to get back on the horse after falling off. No reason to abandon the cause completely. </p> <p>Una and GirlX, I feel bolstered by your lack of regrets. Sounds like some good decisions come out of SYC - and I can't wait to see your haul, GirlX!!</p> <p>Tessera, I'll be jotting down that quote! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356421 Thu, 26 May 2011 20:10:31 +0000 rosee 356421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not a failure, if overall you still achieve your goal. Best not to get caught up in small details but remain focused on the overall plan. Hopefully, good jacket for fall and other season use. Cash used, not credit. Back to SYC afterward until something "big" hits again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356414 Thu, 26 May 2011 19:53:38 +0000 Girl X 356414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're doing way better than I am. DSW clearance bags, 9West sale shoes, Nordstroms 1/2 yearly sale - and now ... </p> <p><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=538016&#038;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....sn_results</a></p> <p>I had to have it. And then my guy got sick of me whining about and said 'well just get it already.' I blame him, these things are usually his fault.</p> <p>I regret nothing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356370 Thu, 26 May 2011 19:03:21 +0000 Tessera 356370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, you did the right thing. The more discriminating you are in your wardrobe selections, the harder it becomes to find suitable items. When you do, snap them up! After all, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines."* You already know the difference between filling a wardrobe niche and an impulse buy. So enjoy your fabulous find and dump the guilt.</p> <p>* Ralph Waldo Emerson </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356369 Thu, 26 May 2011 19:02:11 +0000 catgirl 356369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sensed a fall coming... It's okay, I learned that SYC is not about denial for denial's sake. Everything I picked up during SYC has been useful and never regretted. We forgive you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356362 Thu, 26 May 2011 18:50:42 +0000 rae 356362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are such sweethearts -- and wise to boot. I know I've been regretted holding back before, so I'm glad to have your forgiveness for my slip up. Thanks for everyone who stayed the flogging sentence, lol. </p> <p>Mo, you're right about not always looking for a new treat. I've even slowed way down on my $1 purchases lately, and feel much less of a closet glutton. I think something about the way we both stalked our items for a long time without losing interest helps (I had my eyes on almost the exact belt in tan, BTW!).</p> <p>Heather, when put like that, I do feel like SYC has been a success. SYC as a tool, and not an end in itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356356 Thu, 26 May 2011 18:36:54 +0000 Charmian 356356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Rae! I've been quietly lurking the forum for several months, but I felt so strongly about this post that I opened an account just so I could respond.</p> <p>For me, the core idea behind SYC is to raise consciousness of one's spending habits. By being temporarily restricted to what you already own, you learn to apply a critical eye to the items that you currently own and the items that you are thinking of acquiring. (for the ladies who already follow getrichslowly.org, weaning oneself off "junk fashion" will look a lot like their discussion of "conscious spending").</p> <p>I feel so strongly that you should *not* beat yourself up for this purchase that I had to break my silence! You've clearly thought a lot about the purchase and it seems that you've identified a true long-term "need" rather than a short-term "want". You can afford it. And, lastly, fashion is supposed to be fun, not guilt-inducing.</p> <p>May this jacket be your most-loved purchase ever! And, if it's not, SYC says you should send it back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356332 Thu, 26 May 2011 17:47:26 +0000 Mo 356332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um . . . I am now down to only $10 left of my June budget. An offer on a belt I've been ogling for over 6 months got accepted on eBay. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&#038;_trksid=p4340.l2557&#038;rt=nc&#038;nma=true&#038;item=260783639222&#038;si=bduRqzMMTNnGKIA3pMVrRsV%252F0v8%253D&#038;viewitem=&#038;sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1069" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....500wt_1069</a> So you have company </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356319 Thu, 26 May 2011 17:12:28 +0000 nancylee 356319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No flogging from me. You are brave to even have attempted SYC. And you used cash not credit to fill a legitimate wardrobe hole. All is forgiven. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356248 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:40:37 +0000 suzanne 356248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, one should be rewarded for living so frugally </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356246 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:38:04 +0000 Carole 356246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We forgive you! How can you resist when all the stars line up like that?!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356233 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:24:13 +0000 Heather 356233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I fully believe that the purpose of SYC is to provide a different outlook on shopping/dressing; and it helps us discover better ways to spend our money on our wardrobe. </p> <p>SYC aids in editing, remixing and wallet fattening. But when you do find the perfect piece for your wardrobe at a fabulous price, then you know to pull the trigger! I don't feel this is a frivolous purchase and no floggings for smart shopping are ever administered. ;D</p> <p>And clever girl, you had purged enough to have spending monies in your PayPal account. Done and done. I cannot wait to see photos of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356218 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:01:06 +0000 Aunty 356218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry but you have to do what you have to do :)<br /> Just think how you would kick yourself later if you missed it!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356201 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:42:36 +0000 Angie 356201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hugging you instead of flogging you. I like a gal with a contingency plan :)</p> <p>Hope the jacket works out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356199 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:40:34 +0000 modgrl 356199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carpe diem! Can't wait to see it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356197 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:38:35 +0000 Mo 356197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>argh! I was about to say,"hey, me too! Where is the pic?" but you answered that. I fully agree that long sought for items are above and beyond SYC. To me, anyway, SYC is more about making yourself utilize what you have rather than always looking for a new treat. It's about limiting consumption and making you stop to think about what and why you're buying, not denying yourself merely for the sake of denial. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-happened-fell-off-the-wagon-commence-floggings#post-356182 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:17:03 +0000 rae 356182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been looking for a utility jacket for many moons now - from even before the look was "in," because military-inspired is always part of my style. I also wanted a fashionable red jacket ever since I got my red fleece one and realized what a red topper could do. Lo and behold, I found a red utility jacket on the Abercrombie site... I'm supposed to be on SYC, but I considered:</p> <p>- the color/proportions seem to be just what I wanted (fingers crossed for arrival)<br /> - essentially would fill two desires w/one item<br /> - it was on sale<br /> - it was a flagship/online exclusive<br /> - I had more than enough $ in my Paypal account from selling purged closet items<br /> - it should cross over into LA Fall and Winter, so I'm not *really* buying more for Spring...</p> <p>Based on this, I took a chance... and I just went back to the site this morning to show you guys a picture, but the item is no longer available - not even a picture to pull off! Now I'm almost sorry I didn't get two sizes, just in case... </p> <p>Yet I still feel sort of guilty for deviating from my goal. This whole knowing-when-to-pounce thing is complicated... did I do the right thing? </p>