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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Becky on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103776 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:12:40 +0000 Becky 2103776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Reading about your progress and realizations is inspiring. It seems to me that overall you're really developing your powers of thoughtfulness: in what you eat, in your activities, in your purchases. Marilyn on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103732 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:17:44 +0000 Marilyn 2103732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Red Leopard site is interesting.  I know some people don't subscribe to colour theory and seasons but I do.   I was told that I was a summer back in the 80's and things have evolved since then but the colours in my "summer" swatch packet are still my best....even against my 30 yrs older face.  Their summer makeup bundle includes navy mascara.  I always use black/brown  but I just might give that a try with a drugstore brand. I've been playing around with coloured eyeliners lately.  I have hooded eyes with not much visible lid so eye shadows don't do much for me. Anonymous on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103731 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:17:17 +0000 Anonymous 2103731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It sounds like you have a plan and goals and insight into your wants and needs. Congratulations. Sometimes in the change of seasons it is good not to shop until you know what you really want. Angie on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103730 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:15:47 +0000 Angie 2103730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This sounds really positive and I'm doing a happy dance!  I nodded and laughed along with the write-up, Lisa P. I think you've made very meaningful changes. You've soul searched, stayed focussed, and reaped the reward. WELL DONE. No need to wear wide crops! YOU WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND :) kkards on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103724 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:01:38 +0000 kkards 2103724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ nice going on the sticking to your resolutions. and yes to seeing all the new colors and fresh things in stores gives me the "wants" as well. i live a couple of blocks from one of the main shopping districts in my city, and when i don't have anything going on on a Saturday or sunday afternoon, i'd "take a walk" and end up going into the stores just to see, i'm working on walking the other direction to lessen the temptation.  Jenn on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103721 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:46:22 +0000 Jenn 2103721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It seems like the start of the new season will be your first really big test. If you find yourself wavering, maybe get out the spring clothes a bit early and do some outfit planning? You are strong and amazing. Elizabeth P on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103712 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:47:36 +0000 Elizabeth P 2103712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations on all counts, Lisa.  You are obviously doing well despite the hard work... there's a happy, accepting undertone to your post, which makes me happy slim cat on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103704 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:14:08 +0000 slim cat 2103704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two jobs are overload of stress and anxiety - I went through that last month. I need things/clothes for my new job but I'm being very careful with selective buying strategy ( and frugal with my budget ). Sounds like you are doing great in "no purchase" commitments - good belt is a necessity and a must. Happy to hear that you are achieving your goals. I'll be waiting for your new posts.  Christina F. on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103678 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:45:12 +0000 Christina F. 2103678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Good job working on your lifestyle goals! I'm inspired.</div><div> </div> catherine on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update/page/2#post-2103675 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:24:49 +0000 catherine 2103675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like you’re making progress on all fronts. Strong work! BlueJay on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103674 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:14:47 +0000 BlueJay 2103674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Congratulations on your progress Lisa! It's a great reminder how fortunate we are when we discover "new" clothes for another season that we forgot about because they're packed away. I've done it too! I agree with what anchie says above, pull out your spring stuff! </div><div> </div><div>I wish you further success on the "new-me" quest. Hopefully it can continue to be a positive feedback loop for you! You GO girl! </div> anchie on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103673 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:55:36 +0000 anchie 2103673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad to hear that you are sticking to your plan and seeing results. In my experience cutting alcohol made the biggest difference. And opening those boxes with spring clothes would be almost like shopping, they would feel different on your new body. gryffin on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103670 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:07:03 +0000 gryffin 2103670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa - Sorry to hear that work is so stressful.  Not having enough time for self care is rough and yes, often leads to poor food choices. So kudos to you for being able to relatively stick to your meal plan and congrats on the weight loss and feeling better!!  I've been having the same super busy experience right now and I find have some emergency rations (Amy's soups and burritos have been a life saver).  Diet coke......yeah...we drank diet coke for breakfast in my parents home.  No one knew from water, I kicked that 15 y ago.....I feel your pain.   On belts so excited for you.  Have you tried faux tucking behind the buckle?  I do a fold up of the front and tuck between the buckle and pants, it's so much neater and more flattering IMHO) I don't wear wide pants either.  They are just not me.  I find it a hoot I'd totally into skinnies.  When everyone wore skinnies I wore boyfriend/cigarette/straight legs, now I'm into skimming skinnies (I don't do tight, but they are narrow.  I'm not sure why, but I'm actually pretty chuffed when I am out of sync and DMOT.  I guess I'd rather just walk my path alone.  You know what works and I think the most wonderful thing I can wish for you is to just embrace you.  You don't need trends or to follow the pack to be awesome, you just need to be you! I don't know redleopard.  I consider make up corrective grooming, if that makes any sense.  I like a no make up look, but I want to look my best self, so I'm always looking to try and correct what nature didn't give me porportion wise.  But curious! So glad you are doing well and standing in awe of the shopping ban!!  My best and hugs to you, strong girl!!! nemosmom on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103666 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:46:23 +0000 nemosmom 2103666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great to hear from you, Lisa, and it sounds like you are doing great!  Hope you'll continue to pop in with updates! xx Carla on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103659 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:28:46 +0000 Carla 2103659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Commiserating on the l-o-n-g winter.  It is no longer my reality, but 26 years in Timmins, Ontario leaves a lasting impression.  You are demonstrating a lot of discipline, and appear to have kept the momentum going beyond the 6 weeks when so many ‘Resolutioners’ drop off.  I noticed the gym traffic has died down quite a bit this week :-) Don’t let the little breaks in your focus undermine your overall goals.  Maybe instead of a glass of wine, a bouquet of tulips or a potted orchid?  Opening the box of S/S clothes will be fun, and hopefully a pleasant surprise!   bella on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103655 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:26:30 +0000 bella 2103655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, I've been reading your wardrobe musings with great interest even though I am not always commenting. You are incredibly thoughtful and self-reflective in how you are approaching this and I commend you for it, especially seeing how it's changed your behavior fundamentally. Well done!  Anonymous on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103651 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:13:39 +0000 Anonymous 2103651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jamie - oh , another few weeks at least Even though the sun is higher and the days are longer , there is still a lot of snow on the ground . Early April is closet switch-over time . I know it’s so different from where you are ! Ledonna N. on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103636 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:29:06 +0000 Ledonna N. 2103636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love reading your thoughts I’m wide leg obsessed but not on trend. Like 90s wide leg or elephant leg pants Jaime on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103635 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:28:26 +0000 Jaime 2103635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like you are in a good place and feeling positive despite the challenges of a hectic lifestyle. When will you be able to pull out your spring stuff?  CarolS on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103632 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:22:22 +0000 CarolS 2103632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's inspiring to hear of your progress in your physical health and shopping habits. Great job! Janet on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103630 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:28:20 +0000 Janet 2103630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, I totally get it. My life has little structure lately — I am off to different places on different days, and some of it is a bit unpredictable or last minute. I don’t mind being busy, but I need to find some healthy routine to ground myself. It’s stressful too. I am at least getting some impromptu meditation sessions in my days (I actually did a 10 minute session in my car when I arrived early for an appointment today), which does help me feel a bit more sane. Anonymous on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103629 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:13:03 +0000 Anonymous 2103629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Being really busy is not great - and it does wreak havoc with food planning and even best-laid shopping plans. I'm burning the candle at both ends these days with 2 jobs (and one of them being really stressful ) and on days where I'm running from one thing to another, eating properly gets tricky. Same with getting proper exercise.  I wish there was a magic solution to this! I'm drinking too much diet coke these days - a bad habit I kicked cold turkey about 10 years ago, but has re-emerged again. Ugh.  I envy people who are able to either not work, or work at sane jobs where they can leave the stress at the office.  Janet on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103628 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:07:15 +0000 Janet 2103628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done! I’m glad you are having success and feeling better about yourself and your wardrobe! I have been so hectic busy lately that my eating and exercise habits are suffering. I’m hoping to get a grip on all of that as things calm down a bit. I’m continuing to keep a mindful approach to any shopping I do! Marilyn on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103625 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:32:16 +0000 Marilyn 2103625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <div>Great read, Lisa!  Sounds like you're in a good place.  I'm happy for you! :)</div><div> </div><div>Going to check out this RedLeoapard place.....I'm a visual person as well. </div> unfrumped on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103622 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:26:40 +0000 unfrumped 2103622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I hear you on shifting seasons. It sort of all of a sudden became spring, and winter colors seem so drab but I haven’t started editing and trying on my own spring and summer things, so tend to think I don’t have outfits, when really I do , they’re just out on my main closet. Gigi on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103618 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:59:19 +0000 Gigi 2103618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad that things are still going well! It sounds like you are taking things slow, which almost always results in better decisions. I think you will be very happy with your birthday gifts in June. I find that when I am getting things that I really, truly need, the items indeed make me very happy! Suz on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103617 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:55:50 +0000 Suz 2103617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What fantastic news! This has been an excellent decision for you on all fronts and you are learning so much about your preferences and real needs. How fantastic that you are meeting your goals and exploring new avenues at the same time. It's brilliant!!  Style Fan on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103602 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:18:21 +0000 Style Fan 2103602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also get excited when the stores bring out new merchandise.  Congratulations on sticking to your plan.  You always seem to have a good sense of what works for you. I will have to check out Red Leopard.  I love anything to do with colours.  I rarely buy anything that is not earth-toned, except black, but I still enjoy learning more about it. RobinF on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103600 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:16:30 +0000 RobinF 2103600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like you are on a really positive track - good for you! I have a hard time sticking to things like that, both food diet and shopping diet, for any length of time let alone two months, so that sounds like really great progress. Glory on "Month 2 : no-buy, new-me update ." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/month-2-no-buy-new-me-update#post-2103597 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:41:27 +0000 Glory 2103597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations on this! I’m especially paying attention to not making spring purchases until I’ve had a look at what I have. I do it every single year as I get excited about the prospect of no snow. New birks are a great idea.