https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:23:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386578 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:38:45 +0000 celia 386578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thing that you have everything to dress fabulously during this more budget conscious months.<br /> Hope all is well with you and this is temporary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386545 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:05:58 +0000 Marley 386545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - I'm so sorry to hear that Mo - but you will continue to look just fine in the treasures that you have carefully gathered over the past 9 months! I am in the same boat as you - unexpected loss of income and so SYC was a no-brainer for me. However, I had been thinking about trying it anyway, just because I knew that my closet was out of control and I needed to to slow down, organize, plan, etc. - so it has really worked out well for me so far.<br /> NAS has been my biggest temptation - but the only way that I could buy anything would be if I charged it, and that's something that I just don't do - so . . . I've got plenty of clothes and I am really appreciating them! Good times! (ha - ha!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386366 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:48:45 +0000 MNsara 386366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outlook - feeling lucky that you got to update things prior to this and trusting that you'll get to continue again later :-)</p> <p>I hope that you'll find the odd (outrageously inexpensive) accessory there and there during the dry spell.</p> <p>I may well be joining you in SYC (sort of the necessary post-NAS starvation diet) and I bet we won't be alone. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386356 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:22:50 +0000 Jenava 386356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not banning myself totally, but I have gone on a very strict budget since the grace period on my student loans is over. First $500 payment is due this week...gulp! I spent the least on NAS that I've spent since I started shopping the sale! Luckily, and sadly, my employee discount is bigger this year. Oh, well! At least the three things I got I feel like were a great deal AND things I can really use... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386288 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:00:58 +0000 Mo 386288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! It was a bit of a surprise but I do have most bases covered as I said. The rest was just gravy . . . I mean, who *needs* a cashmere wrap dress for winter lol?! And I have been doing okay for over 10 years with no leather coat, so I guess I don't *need* that either ;)<br /> You all have helped me get to where I am and I'm super duper thankful! I hope the next few months go well and I can indulge a little again come winter.<br /> In the meanwhile, it looks like we have a fairly strong, quiet SYC contingency already in the shadows hee hee. It feels good to know I have company. I thought only Kate and Marley were on SYC. Khris, I hope your move goes smoothly and you also get to get back to shopping your budget soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386270 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:40:59 +0000 krishnidoux 386270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I love your attitude through this. I hope all goes well for you and your loved ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386263 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:30:41 +0000 Angie 386263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thing that you can effectively shop your fab closet, Malina! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386159 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:44:25 +0000 rosee 386159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More support for the upcoming SYC -- I''ll join you at the end of the month. It will be over soon enough, but you will feel wiser and more practical for doing so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386124 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:49:27 +0000 Scarlet 386124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no fun, Malina, but I am glad you feel like your main bases are covered and that you have grown. Things will turn around. Hang in there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386122 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:44:55 +0000 AJ 386122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh rats! You have a very good attitude about it and I'm glad to hear that you were able to fill some much needed gaps in your wardrobe. </p> <p>I luv how accessories make things feel new. Have fun remixing during your ban! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386120 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:38:26 +0000 rae 386120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes, Malina! Sorry to hear about the budget cut, but I also feel very good about your wardrobe. I think it is very functional for your lifestyle and will get you where you need to go in style - so hang tough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386082 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:04:02 +0000 Kate 386082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a bummer!</p> <p>However, WELCOME TO SYC! You're in good company! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386074 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:35:43 +0000 taylor 386074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boo...life can throw curves!:(</p> <p>You have an amazing sense of style and can re-mix your wardrobe from coast to coast...plus all your fun accessories will get to come out to play:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386073 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:34:50 +0000 chewyspaghetti 386073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in a similar boat, Mo. We just found out that we will probably be moving in August, so any and all expenses need to be cut out to save for moving costs. I'll be SYCing right there with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386063 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:15:13 +0000 Katiepea 386063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drat about the need to restrict your budget, but congratulations for being sensible in recognising what has to be done *and* for having the ability to look stylish while having to do so! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386049 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:44:58 +0000 nicoleb 386049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that Mo but it seems like you're handling it pretty well. Accessories are your friends! Hang in there and i hope you'll be able to buy yourself something really special come winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386047 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:37:33 +0000 Sveta 386047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Malina, I am sure you will weather this financial storm with style. Just imagine how much joy would be that winter shopping after you ban is lifted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surprise-budget-cuts#post-386041 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 02:22:07 +0000 Mo 386041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I have been dutifully plugging wardrobe holes over the year with my $125 monthly budget (plus gifts). We may have a change in income coming this next month and my remaining $500 fall/winter allowance could become a pipe dream. And that's okay. My list is really a 'wish' list for any of next season's items.<br /> I am happy to have gotten my wedding and funeral capsules updated and covered, and to have updated silhouttes that were becoming dated overall. Oh, and to have branched out into accessories I never did before - scarves, bags, some fashion watches. If I have to start a shopping ban tomorrow I feel I have overhauled much of what needed. Thank god I found you all 9 months ago or I fear what that same amount of money would have gotten me. Lots more, no doubt, but that didn't work in my real life, or work together.<br /> I hope come winter I will again be able to dream of my wish list, but for now, the shopping ban is in effect. Yikes!! </p>