https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:18:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306853 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:11:33 +0000 Karie 1306853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doing good so far...zero clothing purchases. I even walked by some tee shirt/summer clothing shops while on vacation today and when DH asked did I want anything I replied, "Nope. Don't need anything."&nbsp;</p> <p>But talk to me after NAS really gets going. That could do me in </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306849 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:10:00 +0000 Gigi 1306849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think&nbsp;<b>MuseumGal&nbsp;</b>is right, that even if you technically fail the challenge, what's important is that you are making well-thought-out purchases and not buying just to have something new and shiny and fun. The challenge helps you think a little more on the front end to make sure that you're making a good purchase and not just shopping out of boredom, mood swings, etc. At least that had better be the case, because I think I've bought the most out of everyone on No Buy July! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306837 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:00:10 +0000 Elizabeth P 1306837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I caved.. A tank, and a couple of linen tops on their way. But I don't feel bad about it. Somehow my attitude has made a shift, which is more impt. I feel I can get back on track for the rest of the month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306836 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:59:30 +0000 lyn* 1306836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some Anthropologie credits about to expire so I'll have to bite the bullet by the 20th or the 21st (and take advantage of their free shipping promo to save me $20 off the bat); and some credits at Dorothy Perkins from a parcel they tried to charge me $70 of duty on so I refused it. :p</p> <p>Aside from that, have been working on my stationery collection and working on notes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306817 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 02:37:09 +0000 Alassë 1306817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I caved -&nbsp;on a "just looking"&nbsp;outing, with&nbsp;a mental picture of an interesting item,&nbsp;I found the item. I'm still not sure that it was a wise buy, but since I've already begun the alteration process, no returning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306759 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:45:43 +0000 MuseumGal 1306759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in all.&nbsp; You know, I think even if you technically "fail" the challenge, it does force to consider how much you really need that thing.&nbsp; Or maybe I'm just trying to justify my 72 cent scarf ... that was <i>silk</i>.&nbsp; And <i>paisley</i>.&nbsp; And the perfect size to wear in my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306749 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:37:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1306749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are doing well Mo :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306739 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:22:16 +0000 Windchime 1306739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Mo, they sometimes stock those allen wrenches inside Dearfoam slippers, don't you know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306712 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:53:18 +0000 Gigi 1306712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha, Mo! I would just say that you are doing shopping *research* and leave it at that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306704 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:45:10 +0000 Mo 1306704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fondled, and even slid onto my foot, some Dearfoam slide slippers in BigLots this evening. &nbsp;I stepped away slowly lol. &nbsp;Was there for an allen wrench . . .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306688 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:31:16 +0000 Gigi 1306688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ABC, as you'll see from my posts here, I think you have to buy HEWIs when you see them. It doesn't make sense to pass them up if you technically can afford them or have a legitimate need for them. At least, that's my two cents! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306685 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:29:52 +0000 Gigi 1306685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I bought a white belt from AT—also on the HEWI list. Plus two $3.50 camis from Old Navy, since I'm again rummaging through the laundry trying to figure out where my current ones&nbsp;are (dirty)!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a terrible time finding clothes that fit right, so I am kind of always on HEWI patrol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306682 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:29:10 +0000 abc 1306682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I caved. Today. At Rack. I bought a pair of summer sandals - my 2nd pair. Bc I am wearing my Soffts to death. And I got a pair of wedge peep toe snakeskin shoes that were on my hewi list. Both cole haan both at Rack prices. But still - technically I caved. But I think it was worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306680 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:28:04 +0000 Gigi 1306680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been shopping for HEWIs only (which I said I would do) and have bought a few things on the HEWI list: a black scarf, crochet shorts, and a summer top (I don't have enough tops for summer and am always looking forward to laundry day). I may also have found a pair of flats—I have no flats in my closet to speak of and am in desperate need. But I haven't bought anything that wasn't on my HEWI list, so I consider myself doing OK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306674 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:13:50 +0000 Kristin L 1306674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job Mo, Kiwigal and MG. I've been able to keep myself&nbsp;since I bought those 2 tops the first weekend. Just trying to stay strong and not think "But it's such a good sale." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306584 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:40:25 +0000 Anonymous 1306584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stay strong Mo, Kiwigal, and Museumgal. &nbsp;The three of you inspire me to try again in August because I should be shopped out in July.</p> <p>I think November and December would be the hardest months of the entire year to abstain. &nbsp;There is something about shopping in&nbsp;November/December that I adore. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306482 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:03:23 +0000 Mo 1306482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>$1 does seem like almost nothing in today's world. &nbsp;I do have credit in Paypal from some eBay&nbsp;sales but not touching it. &nbsp;I'm still holding strong! &nbsp;<br />Been avoiding shopping jaunts, even though I now have wheels. &nbsp;Navigated Walmart twice this month for bicycle accessories but steered clear of any tees or other 'oh, it's just $5' items. &nbsp;<br />I do really want to go ahead and order the darn modal/cashmere blend tee, though! &nbsp;I will wait. &nbsp;<br />I have a feeling I will be spending in August and September, knowing that our move back home is imminent but jobs there aren't lol. &nbsp;I'll be on SYC for Nov and Dec most likely.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306460 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:49:03 +0000 doubleh 1306460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am shopping for all of you. &nbsp;Between trying to find a swimsuit and dress for a wedding, I can't help but stumble on some pretties too. &nbsp;My credit cards are getting tanned, they are seeing so much sunlight! &nbsp;(It will be a long dark August and September for them...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306438 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:31:41 +0000 Anonymous 1306438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started out doing No Buy July, but ended up at Nordstorm Rack during the fourth of July weekend. &nbsp;I bought a lot, but when I sorted out all my receipts, my focus was on underwear/bras. &nbsp;I fully intend to shop at Nordstorms tomorrow too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306432 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:22:54 +0000 Sal 1306432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to say purchases less than a dollar could be ignored! I just read how brown in back, good timing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-buy-july-mid-month-check-in#post-1306428 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:19:37 +0000 MuseumGal 1306428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So we are more than half way done with no-buy July!&nbsp; How is everyone doing?</p> <p>I must confess that I have technically caved - I was at a thrift shop with a girl friend yesterday and found a beautiful brown paisley silk scarf that I couldn't resist.&nbsp; But given that it cost a grand total of 72 cents, I'm hoping you all will agree to look the other way.</p> <p>Your turn!&nbsp; How's it going?? </p>