https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:20:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1115334 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:23:57 +0000 Gigi 1115334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel, if you like variety and enjoy constantly changing up your wardrobe, then I would sure say to continue buying the cheaper-end stuff! I wish that I could find more stuff that fits in the low-end stores, but I am a hard-to-fit size and have to always pay more for clothes that fit. So enjoy the lower-priced items since&nbsp;you can! :^) I also think you should give yourself a pat on the back for not blowing your budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1115311 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 05:41:26 +0000 LACeleste 1115311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Neel,</p> <p>I have so much to confess! &nbsp;Gryffin's thread only covered January 2013. &nbsp;The style quest was in full swing the rest of the year. &nbsp;Like you, I am always looking for sales and deals and do not usually buy high ticket items except for suits for work. &nbsp;I am not working at the moment and do not think I will return to consulting. &nbsp;No more suits! &nbsp;Bring on the ponchos!&nbsp;</p> <p>After this year of excess, I was considering a ban during 2014. &nbsp;It was a very brief thought. :)</p> <p>May I confess?</p> <p>-White baby bootcuts and trousers (Kut from the K) and white skinnies (Jag)<br />-Elliot Lucca python print purse<br />-Pointy calfskin animal print flats<br />-Gold Aldo boots (They are so comfy)<br />-2 wrap dresses<br />-2 cashmere V necks<br />-Black surplice jumpsuit<br />-Tapestry coat</p> <p>There is more but I am feeling excessive. &nbsp;I have learned so much from YLF and I am so grateful.&nbsp; All of my purchases make me very happy! &nbsp;I feel&nbsp;like I might figure out LA casual style in my lifetime! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1115265 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 04:29:54 +0000 Angela K 1115265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel the shoes and boots are awesome. No matter what you paid for them. I've purchased inexpensive shoes that have really been workhorses in my wardrobe. I end up wearing them frequently because 1)I really like them. 2) I'm not afraid of ruining them. The only downside is that when I wear them out I'm sad because I know I won't be able to replace them. So enjoy your purchases, let them inspire you. Wear them fearlessly! :)</p> <p>ps. Ok. Now you've got me checking out the boots at Forever 21. Hmmm. Could be trouble..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1115253 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 04:14:12 +0000 Angela K 1115253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops. Duplicate. Sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1115225 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 03:11:25 +0000 Sveta 1115225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, I WANT those cobalt plaid pants!!! I would blow my budget for them for sure! :-)<br />I was going to have a shopping ban for the fall but then I caved in and bought:<br />- Danier long wool coat;<br />- GAP cobalt moto jacket;<br />- silver pumps;<br />- JCrew ink blue merino sweater;<br />- Vanelli cognac booties;<br />- Banana Republic cream jeans.<br />Ouch - does not feel like the shopping ban, right? :-(<br />In my defence I have to say that I love every single item, they were all well thought through and fill a wardrobe hole. I also followed with "one in - one out" rule (for the clothes anyway except for the coat)...does it redeem me a bit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113898 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 15:21:16 +0000 Neel 1113898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie - I do that too! I am ashamed to actually count the number of pieces I own! Its very hard to justify my purchases especially since I am a SAHM. But I like the variety my wardrobe offers me </p> <p>Karie - I am so sorry about your skirt were you able to fix it? I understand exactly where you are coming from. With two under 5s in tow I know spills are just inevitable! I can't imagine what it would be like with a classroom full of little ones :-o. When I wear something precious (to me). I am forever yelling at the kids to stop climbing all over me. Lol! White jeans are the scariest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113880 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:42:22 +0000 Karie 1113880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming back in...I strive for&nbsp;quality over quantity for only a portion of my wardrobe. There are many things to take into consideration with that. For me, this year I am&nbsp;teaching 2nd graders in a 100+ year old school building. A couple of months ago I wore an $80 skirt for the second time and snagged it on an old wooden chair. I would have felt much better about that if it had been one of my $20 skirts. I've been sneezed on, spilled on, you name it it's happened, so I need to make my purchases accordingly.&nbsp;<br />I also like to be trendy, and knowing that I might look at my plaid pants next fall and go, "What the heck was I thinking?" I don't feel bad about paying $22 for them!<br />But no&nbsp;matter if I'm looking for a quality item or&nbsp;a&nbsp;good bargain to wear to work, I never compromise on fit!<br />So long story even longer, if you are happy with your purchases and will wear them, I say it's all goodie :)</p> <p>As for my shopping confessions, well - I started out with a specific list last fall...now where did I put that list....I was going to stick to those purchases only....now I know it's around here somewhere.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113865 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:02:10 +0000 Susie 1113865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your method works well for you, Neel, so there is nothing wrong with it! It allows you to try trend pieces and to add variety to your wardrobe. I think you made some great choices!</p> <p>My confession is that I have added A LOT of pieces for fall and winter. But I have never been happier with my wardrobe than I am now. My only concern is that I have too many pieces to get a good number of wearings of each. But that hasn't stopped me from adding more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113817 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 08:37:53 +0000 Neel 1113817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tee hee Amy K! I would love reading everyone's insights on this topic. So please feel free! I am definitely happy but I feel like I cheated with my YLF principles of going for quality over quantity :D</p> <p>Thank you Joy and Karie for chiming in. I think this shopping style helps me with my love for novelty. I get bored easily and when I chuck something out of my current wardrobe I don't feel bad. Because all of them have got enough wear for the money I spent on them. It gives me emotional freedom. And I think I like that over the constant feeling of guilt if ever I toss something that I paid through my nose and ended up not liking at a later stage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113770 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:09:46 +0000 minimalist 1113770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh ...was this an everybody's-confessions thread, or about your unexpected shopping adjustments? Sorry about that!</p> <p>How do you feel about boots, now?</p> <p>Sometimes, multiple smaller purchases make a very positive difference. That's true for my duplicate leggings etc. Perhaps also for your Mango/F21 finds? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113767 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:00:57 +0000 minimalist 1113767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great topic, Neel!</p> <p>My confession: for my lounge/homewear capsules, I bought a number of pieces (leggings, yoga pants, long underwear, t-shirts, camisoles, cardigans) that conflict with my ideals about ethical sourcing or at least awareness of what exactly the shortcomings are. I can't justify this; every purchase we make is part of a pattern of impact. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113766 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:59:21 +0000 Anonymous 1113766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel, as long as you are having fun with fashion, staying on budget, and enjoying your purchases, I see nothing wrong with your shopping style. You got many lovely things to play with. I especially like the plaid pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113764 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:54:57 +0000 Karie 1113764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those plaid pants in #1! I just bought a similar pair tonight at F21&nbsp;but mine are in a red/pink plaid. You made some nice purchases, glad you didn't blow your budget! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-musings---december-confessions#post-1113763 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:49:17 +0000 Neel 1113763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin got me thinking with the "What are your splurges this year" thread! These are my confessions.</p> <p>I never seem to splurge on one item. I am not a very brand conscious person and I just buy what I think I like that falls in my budget. I am always on the look out for sales and deals. And I am quite a cheapo o_O! So, my budget this month was 350$ for boots. I wanted 2 pairs from zara that I had set my eyes on. On the way to zara I stopped at the mango sale and picked up a few things (pic 1-5). I was miserably short on my budget for boots and had almost decided to forego them this month. But then I stepped into forever 21. And I found these (pic 6-8). Although not real leather or suede they are comfy and I will reserve saying more until after I road test the shoes. It kind of worked in my favor. I didn't blow my budget. I buy on impulse a lot and sometimes regret it. Hopefully these purchases are unlike them ..... Only time will tell. For now I am one happy birdie. :)</p> <p>ETA: Please feel free to share your confessions! I will take solace in the fact that I am not the only one </p>