https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:08:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997776 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:19:57 +0000 Angie 1997776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF is glad you found it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997713 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:06:32 +0000 Bonnie 1997713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>STERLING: One in One out has been difficult for me in the past, partly because my previous home had a walk in closet and lots of storage. One of the trade offs of moving to the coast is a reach in closet plus not enough other places to store things. It's finally time for action and I thought putting it on the Forum would help make me stick with it.&nbsp;<br />LYN67: Thank you. This sounds like a good strategy. Tracking is a really helpful tool.<br />ANGIE; You're making me blush. You are so kind, positive, and supportive. I'm so glad I found YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997679 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:15:08 +0000 Angie 1997679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bonnie</b>, you inspire so much. KILLER all round. You are organized, clever, level headed, and ooze grace.&nbsp;</p> <p>FABULOUS additions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997631 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:20:57 +0000 lyn67 1997631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, you always look so chic and ladylike, no matter the outfit -love these, and your thoughtful purchase strategy of the year. I tracked my purchases&nbsp; but it&nbsp; occurred me&nbsp; now only&nbsp; to track donations, too- and-&nbsp; to plan ahead&nbsp; purchases and donations not only for a month or season but all year -then I'll&nbsp; have a bigger&nbsp; leeway for equalizing&nbsp; nr of purchased items&nbsp; with numbers of donation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997612 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:16 +0000 Anonymous 1997612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH! &nbsp;I had not realized you were doing one in - one out on top of the challenge! &nbsp;Great job! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997538 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:25:37 +0000 Bonnie 1997538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou: Thanks. Since our move in December, I'm leading a much more relaxed lifestyle so my purchases are very casual these days.<br />Teresa: Thank you. I was kind of channeling Angie's Friday post with the dark boots and coat.&nbsp;<br />Brooklyn: Thanks. I think I'll be wearing it often.<br />bj1111: The Challenge was to stick to a self determined number of purchases. I customized the Challenge for myself with the addition of doing a "one in, one out" because my new home has a much smaller closet. After your big purge, I don't think you need to worry about getting rid of more things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997506 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:32:51 +0000 bj1111 1997506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bonnie and suntiger, great idea on #budget challenge.&nbsp; after a huge purge, i'm not sure i have any left for a one-in-one-out (although i may be in denial).&nbsp; i think my version is going to be buying only what is on my list of wardrobe needs.&nbsp; the list is quite short and focused, with a strict definition of need.&nbsp; i do have 3 wants on the list mostly so i get around to buying them rather than postponing because of thrift.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997504 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 01:23:07 +0000 Brooklyn 1997504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress Bonnie. The last outfit is awesome. Great additions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997484 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:25:07 +0000 Teresa 1997484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit in photo #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997480 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:21:12 +0000 Bijou 1997480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, I love these well considered additions to your wardrobe, the Dino T is so much fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997462 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:51:00 +0000 Bonnie 1997462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiffgirl: Thanks for the sympathy - I've successfully washed dry clean items before so I guess it was time for some payback.<br />Laura: That's a good question. I've been trying to upgrade my home capsule this year, so I guess in this case it does count.<br />taylor: Thanks. Since one of my goals is to practice one in one out, I figured I better be prepared.<br />suntiger: Thanks: It's useful for me to have some accountability. I've added the dinosaur tee find.<br />Lynn: Thanks I believe I saw the slippers here on the Forum. They work so much better than my floppy old ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997402 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:18:59 +0000 Lynn 1997402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great purchases Bonnie. They all look great. Love the dinosaur tee.&nbsp;<br />I might need to try out those slippers. I have been looking for a pair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997393 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:54:31 +0000 Anonymous 1997393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No problem-happy to help Must see the dinosaur tee though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997348 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:24:36 +0000 taylor 1997348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s nice to have a donation bag going when you are replacing items.<br /> I have disregarded washing instructions in the past too:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997345 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:21:07 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1997345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Should slippers really count if you don't wear them out of the house?</p> <p>Thanks for posting, I always like reading these kinds of posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997344 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:20:08 +0000 Cardiff girl 1997344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it’s so sad when a loved garment is ruined in the washing machine isn’t it,much sympathy.Well done for owning up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-purchases-and-donations-budget-shopping-challenge#post-1997333 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:55:54 +0000 Bonnie 1997333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling's post about Suntiger's # Budget Shopping Challenge reminded that it's the end of the month and time to fess up. I decided to limit my purchases to 35 excluding underwear but with the condition I also donate the same number of items that I buy. In January I added 4 items to my wardrobe.<br />&nbsp;<br />NAVY LEITH Grandfather cardigan: It's very lightweight and perfect for home wear. So far I've been wearing it with graphic tees and striped sweaters. And it's blue which is my color of the year.&nbsp;<br />BLACK Earth ORIGINS slippers: Another awesome purchase. These are really comfy slippers.<br />GRAY GUDRUN Sjoden dress: I love the similar dress I got from this company two years ago. It has 3/4 sleeves and is more of a tunic dress and this is more of a winter version with longer length and sleeves. The organic cotton material is super easy care and great for travel. It arrived yesterday and I plan to check out the fit today.&nbsp;<br />BLUE COS jersey sweatshirt: It has yet to arrive, so no review.</p> <p>My Donation Box got four items: &nbsp;Two hardly worn, ill fitting, and uncomfortable wide leg jeans, one from JCrew and the other from GAP. a pair of chocolate brown Bjorn slides worn only in the house, and my favorite black knit jacket which I disregarded the instructions and washed instead of dry-cleaning and shrunk it a bit. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to Suntiger for starting this new challenge. And as always, comments, suggestions, and whatever are welcome.</p> <p>ETA: The Gudrun dress is a keeper and I added photos of it below.&nbsp;</p>