https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 18:44:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248837 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:44:26 +0000 Steph 248837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, it was a birthday gift, so I think you should do whatever you want with the card. After all, you treating yourself was obviously your friend's intent in getting you the gift card, so I say take it to the store and get whatever you want. If it turns out you don't really want anything, then save it. Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248812 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:20:46 +0000 Lisa 248812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tough one, if you spend it how will that open up a can of worms? If you have strong resolve and can purchase one time for use of the giftcard but won't be tempted to after that, then go spend it and I suggest selecting one item from your SYC wish list. If you go for any ol' item that catches your eye you may end up with a piece that requires more purchases to finish off the outfit for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248789 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:02:08 +0000 annagybe 248789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I wore. Most often used in outfit postings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248787 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:00:21 +0000 lynn 248787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Nicole! What is WIW? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248785 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:58:18 +0000 nicole470 248785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynn, SYC stands for Shop Your Closet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248778 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:45:52 +0000 lynn 248778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am new--what is SYC? Y'all use a lot of codes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248761 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:22:18 +0000 cloud9 248761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for #1. You sustained SYC thus long, there is obviously no gaping wardrobe hole. By late January, February timeframe, spring collections will be out. That would be a perfect time to score new stuff. Then you can apply #3 and indulge a splurge item all for spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248734 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:16:46 +0000 Tanya 248734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not have a specific item in mind, but I do have a list of things I would like to try post SYC. I do not know how many of those BR/Gap/Piperlime have at the moment ( the gift card can be used at all of those retailers).</p> <p>For example, I did want to try Steve Madden flat oxfords from the store and Piperlime currently has them. I have a new cashmere sweater on my list and Gap has some interesting looking options.</p> <p>So I really can't decide what to do. My options are:</p> <p>1. Wait till January<br /> 2. Try to find something from my list of post SYC wishes<br /> 3. Go the store and indulge in something pretty, regardless of it's necessity, since it is supposed to be a birthday treat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248730 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:08:41 +0000 Laura 248730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, do you have something in mind? Or would you rather put it toward something in January? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248716 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:39:24 +0000 Queen Mum 248716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used a gift card and birthday money without feeling guilty, but I would ask this... is there anything you need, or would you have more fun waiting and treating yourself to something new in January? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248713 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:37:25 +0000 MsMary 248713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I say go for it! Happy birthday!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248702 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:28:32 +0000 Patience 248702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Use the card now. Happy birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-dylemma#post-248698 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:26:07 +0000 Tanya 248698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been doing SYC for 10 weeks now and have been a very good girl - I only got myself a pair of black booties as a b-day present and I allowed for that before commencing the challenge.</p> <p>Last night I unexpectedly received a nice BR gift card from a friend as a belated b-day present. I wonder if spending it now as opposed to waiting till January would break the original SYC rules, which allowed for gifts but not for shopping. Thoughts? </p>