https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 12:55:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165884 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:54:34 +0000 Louise 165884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Am soooo chuffed with myself been out social shopping and I only spent £2 today on a purple studded double wrap belt!! I spent more on lunch!!!! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165883 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:52:59 +0000 Rosie 165883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not doing so well either...I think July and August will be no spending months for me. Right now I need a couple summer items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165862 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:58:22 +0000 Angie 165862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chuckle* @ Taylor. Fasting is not for you, Sunshine :0). I'm excited about your frocks AND leggings!</p> <p>Khris, belts don't count. And loungewear doesn't count either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165802 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:06:11 +0000 Queen Mum 165802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes Taylor-- all will be forgiven after we all have the chance to ooh and ahh over your purchases.<br /> I have 2 dresses coming from Nordies, and whether I keep one or both of them that will be IT for the month for me. Then in July I will start back on my $100 per month budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165790 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:32 +0000 Laura 165790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, that is an adorable kelly green dress. How can you pass it up? </p> <p>Yes, the little red book. I wanted to know where all the money was going, sometimes hard to figure out in a busy family with young kids, and since I am the buyer for our household it made sense for me to track what I spent. Try it, even for a week. You'll be surprised!</p> <p>Taylor, you can redeem yourself by posting photos of your new dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165782 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:12:51 +0000 RoseandJoan 165782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was supposed to be on a complete shopping fast last month in order to buy better quality work trousers this month. I did not buy a single item for myself but I did over compensate buying for the girls...does that count? Sun dresses for toddlers are just so adorable and cost as little as £5.00.</p> <p>Who could resist this?<br /> <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/shopping/girls/oldergirls/24/1?extra=sch&#038;n=children&#038;pid=709-341&#038;exclude=00OF00%7c00O00&#038;returnurl=%2fshop%2fgattproductaffiliation%2dgirls%2dcat%2ddresses%2d0%3fx%3d1%26nxti%3d0%26nxtv%3d0%26isort%3dbst&#038;bct=%26quot%3bShop%20By%20Product%26quot%3b%26nbsp%3b%26gt%3b%26nbsp%3bGirls%26nbsp%3b%26gt%3b%26nbsp%3bDresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.next.co.uk/shopping.....%3bDresses</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165754 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:00:21 +0000 Scarlet 165754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura-<br /> Wait, you have a book and its exclusive use is for calories and spending? That's too funny.<br /> I think I am going to have to set a monthly limit for the future (that rolls over of course). That sounds like NO FUN.</p> <p>Marianna-<br /> I am with you. I want to lose 5 pounds, so I put my potato chips in a small bowl and call it portion control! Why is this diet not working? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165743 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:27:13 +0000 taylor 165743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, today didn't go too well. I bought 2 dresses...they were a really good deal and just couldn't pass. They are both perfect for me one I will wear with leggings...yes Angie you read that right!!!,:) the other a black sleeveless trench dress...LOVE!!</p> <p>Starting over tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165710 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:20:03 +0000 Debbie 165710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to slow down. I've given myself a budget for this month so we'll see how this goes. As I explained to my husband tonight what I returned and then ordered something else doesn't count against this month because I orginally spent the money last month. He just shook his head and said why are you doing this again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165707 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:18:47 +0000 chewyspaghetti 165707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just went and returned a dress at Target so that I could get a belt- that doesn't count! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165696 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:46:50 +0000 Laura 165696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right Marianne, you make a good point that all consumption is related, isn't it? I have a little notebook where I track my spending and my calories. Hmmmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165623 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:39:29 +0000 marianna 165623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't stick to ANY diet... and I need to be seriously dieting on all accounts. *Failure* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165617 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:31:53 +0000 Angie 165617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It will be very interesting to see how this fasting goes...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165585 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:37:49 +0000 Theresa 165585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reminder Khris!</p> <p>Last fortnight I had no intention of purchasing any clothing, but ended up spending $31 on a top and a dress - both on massive sales (value $130) and both having been worn several times already. So that wasn't at all planned, but at the same time, both items are already proving to be beneficial in my wardrobe.</p> <p>But, the main thing I am so proud of myself for is that I am being far more discerning when I go thrifting - even if its cheap, if I don't love it, it stays. So in that respect I am doing super well.</p> <p>This current and possibly the next fortnight will probably see no clothing purchases as I have paid the deposit on my new spec lenses and will pay the balance next week when they are ready. But, because I ordered my frames from the US, and had a discount at the optometrist, I have managed to get the frames and new lenses for less than the frames alone would have cost if I had bought them in the local store!</p> <p>I'm finding that due to birthday dinners, upcoming race days and a few other things, my socialising spending is a little bit out of control at the moment though!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165555 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:59:42 +0000 Claudia 165555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sale is through June 6th. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165499 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:29:27 +0000 chewyspaghetti 165499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of- does anyone know how long the Nordstrom sale lasts?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165480 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:43:03 +0000 Claudia 165480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nordstrom semi-annual sale: Mea culpa </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165436 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:26:50 +0000 taylor 165436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK...as of today I am going to try to get through the month...I am officially starting over...I need a support system here ...thanks Khris:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165426 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:13:56 +0000 fathenry 165426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for posting this. I'm on a shopping diet that limits me to interview-wear. Now that I've found both of my suits, I'm trying to decide what is acceptable. I'll be following this thread. I didn't do very well in May, so here's to a new start in June! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165422 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:04:18 +0000 Scarlet 165422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed the opening thread but would like to join. I am doing pretty well not shopping because I am waiting for two months+ of back-pay! That makes it pretty easy. Maybe that's why I enjoy reading what other people bought. Having said that, I have a belt in mind that I just keep thinking about, so when my pay finally comes through I would love buy it if it's still available. Besides that, I bought a couple bras for summer because there is no way around worn out bras. Unfortunately my size only comes in expensive.</p> <p>Besides that I am newly married--just celebrated our first anniversary--and I am still trying to figure out what is acceptable in a joint budget. I never had to think about anyone but me and my own money before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165417 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:55:04 +0000 Rosie 165417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for linking to the original thread! I had missed it but need to be on a shopping diet. Basically, just as I need to plan my food and eat a certain amount, I have to do the same with my shopping!</p> <p>Angie mentioned wardrobe remixing in that thread and for me that is what I need to focus on first in order to see my holes. I already know I have a blouse hole, and that is what I am going to focus on for the month of June I think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165405 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:34:39 +0000 Louise 165405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I blew it with that jewellery cabinet I bought!! Still June is a fresh month, though I'm off shopping with my friend tommorrow might have to take £20 cash and leave the plastic at home! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165402 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:30:03 +0000 chewyspaghetti 165402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the original thread:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-diet" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....pping-diet</a></p> <p>and here's the check in:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....s-check-in</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165389 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:16:13 +0000 Angie 165389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did I miss the thread on shopping diet goals? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-dieters-check-in-1#post-165311 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:20:07 +0000 chewyspaghetti 165311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just tallying up my month, and thought it was a good time to check in. I set myself a goal of 4 fashion pieces for the month, and while I did go over that- 7 pieces in total (2 of which were very inexpensive bracelets), my spending was just over $100. All in all, I am pleased, as this is much lower than previous months. I managed to fill in some gaps, and even though my pieces were inexpensive- I can honestly say that I love each and every one (well- maybe not the bracelets!). I think that I will stop counting jewelery in my total, since I usually pick that up really inexpensively when I have the cash.<br /> How is everyone else doing with their goals? </p>