https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:52:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302902 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:48:23 +0000 Lisa 1302902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great momentum going. &nbsp;I always struggle to purge clothes that are still in good condition, but you are so right, we are the boss not the other way around. &nbsp;The money has already been spent, regardless of whether we wear the item regularly or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302874 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:29:33 +0000 jackiec 1302874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! OMG what a cute kitty pic! Adorable!</p> <p>If the weather weren't so gorgeous around here I'd be elbow deep in my closet too. Next cloudy day.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302845 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:05:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1302845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - I'm curious too about the AF blouse. It is stunningly beautiful and yet I've never reached for it. Not once. I think I've been caught up with the "every woman needs a crisp white shirt in her wardrobe" idea. I'm coming to realize that maybe not, if that isn't her style. </p> <p>Rita - lol! Promise me coffee and I can hop a plane </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302837 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:00:30 +0000 Helena 1302837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving this series and so inspired by it! So wonderful that you are also benefiting women who truly need and will love these pieces.<br />As an aside, you win the prize for best naming of a cat ever! :D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302794 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:26:08 +0000 modgrl 1302794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I NEED YOUR HELP IN MY CLOSET ASAP! This is great inspiration!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302700 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:13:15 +0000 Jaime 1302700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to try to do this as ruthlessly when I get home. Love your attitude. Am curious if your double collar AF blouse makes the cut - mine went to consignment before we left, although it is a beautiful top I just never wore it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302695 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:55:30 +0000 Jjsloane 1302695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon - good for you! I was going to offer to buy that J Crew jacket I've envied, but your cause is much better. Keep up the good work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302683 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:25:47 +0000 Debra 1302683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Letting go is quite empowering and it's a nice feeling to think that someone in need will find something wonderful that might make their day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302638 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:05:04 +0000 Eliza 1302638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your thinking. "Not feeling it" = bye-bye. Such is the clarity of your style journey! Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302631 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 04:41:51 +0000 goldenpig 1302631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so inspirational, Shannon! I really need to declutter too and you are providing a lot of motivation for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302629 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 04:38:38 +0000 Beth Ann 1302629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's to making a wardrobe work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302551 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:32:36 +0000 Anonymous 1302551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo Shannon! Keep up the good work. You're getting to the hard part now with items that fit and/or others admire on you. It's okay to purge things for no other reason than that they don't feel like "you" or work for your style any longer. It's really win-win, especially for the women at the shelter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302509 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:40:02 +0000 Amy 1302509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm borrowing your line "I'm the boss of my closet!" Fabulous </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302496 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:25:37 +0000 Suz 1302496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant!! I think you're making wise choices. These items neither fit your current style nor your goals, so out they go! &nbsp;Someone else will love them!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302423 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:46:34 +0000 Robidi 1302423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302390 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:14:51 +0000 Sal 1302390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have enjoyed your posts on your search for simplicity.<br />Thanks for sharing your journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302372 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:53:36 +0000 amiable 1302372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are doing great! &nbsp;I'm starting in on the great purge myself, after facing the truth of where I am... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302364 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:44:14 +0000 Deborah 1302364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're on fire! Totally get your reasoning here and I love that you are donating the items to the shelter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302362 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:41:41 +0000 Neel 1302362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Purging for a good cause replaces guilt with satisfaction. Isn't it? I am following your posts with interest Shannon. Keep going girl, you are helping me reach into that closet and get counting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302284 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:05:58 +0000 Anonymous 1302284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! And what a wonderful place for everything to go.</p> <p>I've read a few of your posts on this, and your discipline is really admirable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302270 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:52:27 +0000 Mo 1302270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome cause. &nbsp;Love pic 3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302266 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:45:46 +0000 Gigi 1302266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, Shannon! You are on a roll. You should become a wardrobe purge specialist and have clients fly you in to do wardrobe surgery. :)</p> <p>Good idea to give to the women's shelter. I am sure that your clothes will be stylish and in good condition and that the shelter will be grateful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302156 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:08:33 +0000 Susie 1302156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are making great decisions about what is just right for you. Just be careful to not scoop up DB with your purged items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302151 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:05:32 +0000 Ornella 1302151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think knowing where your beautiful things go makes the whole purging a lot easier, am I right?</p> <p>(Post #4 already? I have a lot of catching up to do.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302142 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:58:09 +0000 Anonymous 1302142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! Well done again! Awww, just look at Dusty Bottom, so sweet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302109 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:27:44 +0000 MsMary 1302109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You go, Girl!&nbsp; I love that your castoffs are going to the shelter!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302106 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:25:03 +0000 deb 1302106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302100 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:21:13 +0000 Ingunn 1302100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you are donating wonderful pieces! I'm sure the women who benefit from this will feel great in them. &nbsp;Well done - it takes strength to purge good quality like you do now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302096 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:19:05 +0000 viva 1302096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your spirit -- and the recipient of all your purging. What a great thing to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shannons-simplicity-search-post-4---the-purge-continues#post-1302088 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:16:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1302088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today's purging is a little more ruthless in that these items still fit, are in great condition and look good. So why purge you ask? They don't work with my style any longer and I refuse to stare at them in the closet and feel guilty for not wearing them. I'm the boss of my closet, not my clothes!</p> <p>In today's pile we have:<br /> - citron green full midi skirt. Tried this a few times and it just never felt like me. Haven't reached for it once since last summer.<br /> - INC Bailey 44esque dress in blues. Although I love the colors this dress was too short right at the beginning. Should have returned it but didn't. I'm keeping the actual Bailey 44 dress as my one body con dress as I like the fit and the length much better.<br /> - white button down shirt. The fabric on this one is just a bit too thin for me. I have the Anne Fontaine double collar and the Nygard front twist white shirts if I'm wanting crisp. Those two are in the probation pile since I have yet to wear either of them.<br /> - my vintage red and white polka dot silky jacket. Loved this piece and wore it a ton. But I'm not into that look these days so passing it on to someone else to wear and enjoy.<br /> - J Crew tweed boxy jacket. Thrifted this in the early spring and have never worn it. Fits great and I adore the colors but just not feeling it.</p> <p>Dusty Bottom definitely thinks the green skirt should go!</p> <p>By the way, everything I'm purging these days is going to my local battered womens shelter. These women often need to leave their situation in a hurry and don't have time to pack. The shelter takes clothes to help these women re-enter the work force and start their new lives. </p> <p>How am I feeling about this undertaking so far? FABULOUS!!! </p>