https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:09:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding/page/2#post-1302501 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:30:00 +0000 Mo 1302501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, I have come close to thinking about adding a grey tee twice now. &nbsp;Hard to resist. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1302387 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:14:20 +0000 Lyn D. 1302387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well... slinking back to say that it hasn't worked-out for me.<br />A meet-up with Deborah and a couple of serendipitous finds have been my downfall.<br />I will be staying away from temptation for the rest of the month, 1 week at a time is the goal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1301330 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:17:57 +0000 lyn* 1301330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing good ... focusing in on my other hobbies right now, and less stalking the things that I want.</p> <p>I did make some non-clothing purchases, which scratched the shopping itch, so to speak. My dad joined a table tennis league for older men and he needed some new equipment, so it was fun watching the old guys compare balls and paddles and the rubber sheets that go on the paddles... I ordered my dad the ones that the Chinese National Team uses, so he's as proud as &nbsp;peacock right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1301260 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 14:52:36 +0000 Anonymous 1301260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for Mo!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1301215 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 14:02:53 +0000 Mo 1301215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't tell my BF about No Buy July either. &nbsp;Not so if I slip he can't chastise me, just because it's something I'm doing for me, not to prove to him. &nbsp;I know I can keep a budget for the year, which I have proven. &nbsp;I just want to work on the number of items coming in. &nbsp;That's my last struggle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />This is also a little lesson in being happy with what I have right now instead of an eye always on what's next. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1301117 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:24:46 +0000 Anonymous 1301117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I walked into Athleta, during their Annual Sale...and didn't buy a thing. &nbsp;My husband was shocked (he doesn't know about my no buy July commitment). &nbsp;Its tough, but I am holding strong. &nbsp;I want to buy sooooooo much! &nbsp;Also, trying to diet and work out while not spending is super tough! Its like - lets see how much I can deprive myself in one month!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300534 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:31:40 +0000 Sara L. 1300534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think avoidance is a good strategy and the one I use most for myself.&nbsp; I can't buy stuff if I don't see it.&nbsp; Have fun with the new car! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300532 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:28:45 +0000 Lisa 1300532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think NAS avoidance is a good strategy. &nbsp;I had to stay away from stores both in person and online last month to avoid temptation. I also did a mini challenge to keep me busy on distracted from shopping last month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300487 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:41:52 +0000 pastrygirl 1300487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to steer clear of NAS. I keep reminding myself&nbsp;that almost ALL of the items I thought I wanted from NAS&nbsp;last year showed up on&nbsp;sale again only a few months later, either at Nordstrom or NR, for even less than the NAS price.&nbsp;I ended up not even wanting most of them by the time they appeared on my radar again!</p> <p>I have about a $40 price adjustment that I can go make for two things I bought last week. They need to be done in person. I can't decide if it's worth the risk and temptation of actually stepping into the store... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300457 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:09:48 +0000 MsMary 1300457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with AJ -- No-Buy July going strong, unless you count plane tickets to Seattle!&nbsp; ;)</p> <p>I have a lot of other things going on right now that are costing bucketloads of money, so it's been pretty easy to stay away from shopping.&nbsp; I have not, and do not intend to, even peek at the NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300448 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:00:04 +0000 texstyle 1300448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Focusing on cooking seems like a great distraction Mo - I love to cook so it's something I read about quite a lot.&nbsp; I'm not really on SYC or No-Buy July myself, but I still am trying to be more conscious about shopping habits.</p> <p>The new car sounds like a wonderful new purchase and shopping for food can be just as satisfying as shopping for fashion - maybe more!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300437 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:51:37 +0000 Tanya 1300437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I am doing pretty well!&nbsp; When we started doing this, I announced I will be joining other than one-two inexpensive items from NAS. <br />In the meantime I have decided to skip NAS all together as I really need the money for something unrelated to clothes.&nbsp; It is really difficult seeing all the NAS posts but it is what it is.&nbsp; I did buy one thing, but I think that it does not count :)&nbsp; Back in June I got the white Munro loafers, but the size was wrong, and I had to send them back.&nbsp; They did not have the needed size.&nbsp; Last week my size magically appeared , it was probably a return, so I got them.&nbsp; But I think of it as a delayed exchange, he he. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300431 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:45:28 +0000 Mo 1300431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Desmo, since you are SYC for pure financial reasons, and this can be used to GET a job, you get a total pass from me (not that you are asking!). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300216 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:32:07 +0000 Gigi 1300216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice jacket, Desmo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300185 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:36:19 +0000 Desmo April 1300185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did cave! I hit Nordstrom Rack during the clear the rack event and scored an awesome jacket, it was under 20 out the door. <br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sejour-ponte-moto-jacket-plus-size/3554940" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/se.....ze/3554940</a></p> <p>I gave a pass on this because it can function as part of an interview suit if needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300169 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:08:22 +0000 Karie 1300169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing just fine. I'm one of those rare oddities that can look and not be tempted to buy. My big summer purchase was a&nbsp;DSLR camera. If I actually want to use that camera to take vacation pictures, I have to stay on budget&nbsp;so I can go on those vacations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300165 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:03:54 +0000 Gigi 1300165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like some others, I am still shopping for HEWIs, but nothing else. I did order some HEWI candidates to try out, but most are going back. So far I have spent a grand total of about $60, for two tops, one of which is going to be a workhorse. I am also considering keeping the $10 Leith scarf I got from the Rack—I have had a black, lightweight scarf on my list for some time, and this seems to fit the bill! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300164 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:03:04 +0000 catgirl 1300164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just made an NAS appointment with my sister who is visiting because we never get to shop together. Hopefully she will do all the buying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1300149 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 02:38:51 +0000 MuseumGal 1300149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can do it!&nbsp; I'm also focussing on cooking ... I find browsing through Whole Food or Sprouts and then buying something unusual to cook/eat is <i>almost</i> as good as shopping for clothes.&nbsp; Almost. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299999 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:57:44 +0000 Caro in Oz 1299999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Car &amp; cooking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299943 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:01:37 +0000 jackiec 1299943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stay strong. NAS posts would make it tough for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299926 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:42:27 +0000 Anonymous 1299926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you!! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299920 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:33:17 +0000 Mo 1299920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, you reminded me, I have a little Paypal balance from eBay sales and using Twice.com. &nbsp;I decided to not tap into it, though, just to draw the line in the sand for myself. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />AJ, how fun! &nbsp;Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299906 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:15:24 +0000 rabbit 1299906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like <b>Viva </b>--- being very cautious in July, &nbsp;I did no buy June and didn't break it. &nbsp;I also got some money from a local consignment shop which was nice and I think I'll be taking a few more things over there this month, I don't want anything which I have to 'work around' to style&nbsp;because of color or fit, even if it appeals to me on it's own.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Two things have helped---only shopping for much&nbsp;longer term HEWIs, and going to the thrift store first on every shopping trip. &nbsp; I found two workhorse HEWIs I'm very happy with at Goodwill for 5$ or under each. &nbsp; Of course most trips I didn't find what I was looking for (as I ONLY was looking for that thing, not browsing). &nbsp;When I&nbsp;got tired I went home and that was good too, as it was out of the house and into AC for a little while which is what I really needed.&nbsp;:). &nbsp; </p> <p>I think I'd stay away from shopping altogether if I wasn't checking my CPW and excel list of clothing daily, as it totally reinforces that I can't buy anymore 'X's at any price&nbsp;until I've worn the 'X's I have many more times.</p> <p>There are two other potential HEWI buys for the month,&nbsp;&nbsp;but I'm being very picky, I don't know if I will buy or skip them because I can do without.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>NAS doesn't tempt me because it's still out my price range.</p> <p>Purging/consigning/selling is good, and cooking is better!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299904 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:12:48 +0000 AJ 1299904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought my plane tickets for the Seattle meet-up!&nbsp; So definitely joining you for No Buy July and extend that into August, so I can shop happily in September with Angie, Inge, and the Fabbers!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299901 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:08:35 +0000 Mo 1299901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm good. &nbsp;Not one peek yet.&nbsp;<br />Besides I have a new car coming! &nbsp;If that doesn't keep me occupied, I'm hopeless!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299896 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:59:25 +0000 shedev 1299896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stay strong Mo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299866 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:20:37 +0000 viva 1299866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not officially on No-Buy-July but I am trying to be really really thoughtful in my purchases, which is why I am agonizing over a pair of black sneakers. I did order socks today, which was my first purchase this month, and that's pretty good for me. I'm having a hard time with all the NAS posts, though. You are smart to avoid the board right now. I just cannot turn away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299862 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:15:17 +0000 Mo 1299862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's why I'm leaving the room while they eat. &nbsp;Or at least not opening the box to look at the donuts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-13-the-way---and-nas-avoiding#post-1299849 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:55:40 +0000 Anonymous 1299849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's tough- it's like being on a diet and watching people eating donuts, lol! </p>