https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 03:37:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-671003 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:51:20 +0000 City Poodle 671003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know the pain of paring down a shopping cart of 15 items to 2 or 3, especially if there is a crazy discount code, so I think you did a really good job of keeping the lid on it. Those are really great colors too; hope you are happy with them when they arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670983 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:27:49 +0000 ManidipaM 670983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes, you just have to build that buffer for the *unexpected perfect workhorse* into your SYC resolve --- the hard part is telling that horse apart from the beauty of a one-trick pony... I think yours are in category 1, so a blue ribbon of savvy shopping to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670605 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:48:49 +0000 JennyAnne 670605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the forgiveness everyone. I definitely spent less than i would have. It took a while to pare down my shopping cart to these three pieces. I'm sure all my guilt will wash away when the box comes, and it's helpful that I never even told Hubs about my shopping ban. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670392 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:52:24 +0000 nancylee 670392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are forgiven, Jenny! And we're going to be JCrew linen shirt twins. I ordered the exact same shirt in the same color this weekend. The new lower price plus Angie's recommendation made it too hard to resist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670326 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:41:28 +0000 rae 670326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sales did a number on me this year, too. What can you do when your colors and styles are plentiful? Maybe next year there will be a fashion draught that is easier on our wallets... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670206 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:10:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 670206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such pretty colours JennyAnne! I especially love the belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670194 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:57:27 +0000 Kiwichik 670194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Opportunity only knocks once do give yourself a pass for the sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670102 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:33:07 +0000 JR 670102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those colours! I can see why you couldn't resist temptation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670084 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:06:18 +0000 rachylou 670084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya. That's me too. Cute colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670025 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:05:53 +0000 Glory 670025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to know I am not alone in the resolution camp! I love your choices - especially the blouse! Does it count if it is on sale? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-670007 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:50:09 +0000 Anonymous 670007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't feel so bad. I thought I'd talked myself into not buying anything else until August, but ended up buying a swimsuit this morning. On the plus side, it was on sale and it was on my list of things to buy for my upcoming cruise. Maybe I could have waited, but it's nigh impossible to get what I want in the first place. I was looking for something that resembles a bikini but is not so revealing, as I have some scars I prefer to conceal. I also didn't want a dark color, as I have light skin. Do you know how difficult it is to find a swimsuit that's NOT black? Seriously! Anyhoo, I found a really cute aqua teal 2-piece that's a regular bikini top paired with a swimskirt bottom that's not annoyingly too high cut or matronly looking. I think it'll do the trick, as I was in no mood to spend top $ for something I know I won't wear that often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-669986 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:30:40 +0000 Meredith1953 669986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are going to be workhorses in your wardrobe! Wonderful colors for you also. You made terrific purchases and shouldn't feel bad about that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-669985 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:28:50 +0000 Carole 669985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are forgiven. Lovely new pieces to your wardrobe, I can see why you succumbed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-669983 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:28:32 +0000 Mo 669983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this all too well. SYC is hard! Sales make it even harder. I hope they all work out and bring you joy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-669982 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:28:12 +0000 citygirldc 669982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! I tried that too but ended up buying from Ebay. That's not really shopping, is it? LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-pitiful-attempt-at-not-shopping#post-669977 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:26:43 +0000 JennyAnne 669977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So about two weeks ago, I told myself no more apparal purchases until September... then an extra 40% off clearance at JCrew email popped into my email... so these are on their way to my house. </p> <p>Hanging my head in shame (but exciited for my new colorful basics!) </p>