https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 19:38:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-751133 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:14:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 751133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole - thank you so much for the info on Go Chic or Go Home - fascinating! I'll have to check it out more in depth when I have a bit more time. </p> <p>Mo - I really like the idea of a monthly closet challenge. I will definitely be looking for ways to keep things interesting, as well as learn what I'm really wearing most often and why I'm not wearing other things. But I might have that wait until December - I think I'm going to use the rest of October and November to take pics of my entire wardrobe, including shoes/handbags/belts (not going to include jewelry) and create a catalogue. I think that will really help me see more clearly what I really have. Keep the great suggestions/wisdom coming please! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-751093 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:37:28 +0000 Mo 751093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I don't think that's cheating - I think it's being wise about your limits and not setting yourself up to fail. My 'one a month' is a similar thing. Much less shopping but in a way I think I can succeed.<br /> Do you want to do a little closet challenge of some kind next month to make it more fun? I am going to wear all my accessories (not including jewelry). Granted, I don't have a ton, so it's not daunting to me. In fact, I have only 3 purses here, 2 scarves, and 2 hats, so the bulk of it is really a belts challenge lol. For me, the challenges I've been doing have helped highlight what I'm not wearing, and *why*.<br /> For instance, my shoe challenge had me leaving all heels to the very end. Lesson - I don't wear heels here in the FL heat.<br /> My jewelry challenge is only half done but I am already finding bracelets get tossed on most frequently, followed by long pendant necklaces. Anyway, my point is that the challenges take your mind off shopping and also show you that you already have lots to choose from, probably more than you are actually wearing. That's always a good lesson when trying to buy less! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-751028 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:37:05 +0000 Carole 751028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've received some excellent suggestions! I would just look at this as a opportunity to challenge yourself and work with the wonderful wardrobe you already have. I love the idea of cataloging your wardrobe, in fact I was just reading about doing that on this webside: <a href="http://www.puttingmetogether.com/2012/10/making-most-of-what-you-have-using-go.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.puttingmetogether.c.....ng-go.html</a> she is actually referring to Go Chic or Go Home, but you can read abut it there. Let me know what you think and keep us posted. I know YOU CAN DO IT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-751003 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:46:55 +0000 krishnidoux 751003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-750960 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:26:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 750960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Krish - you've read my mind. I've been thinking about this the past day or so and decided you're quite right, if I go completely "cold turkey" I will very likely fail. So have decided on $40 per month ($20 per pay check) for thrifting.</p> <p>Is this cheating? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-750956 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:06:28 +0000 krishnidoux 750956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, good for you to do this. It's a little sacrifice, but maybe this will turn out into something good? It's true that you have such a fantastic wardrobe. Maybe you'll find new ways of pairing old items that you will fall in love with.</p> <p>Still, I'd save a little budget, however small, for accessories, so you don't feel totally deprived. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-750906 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:59:03 +0000 Suz 750906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the house repair bills, Shannon - that is always an "ouch." </p> <p>And yes, SYC is going to be tough. But I LOVE the idea of seeing how many ways you can wear some of your fabulous items. A challenge like that might substitute a bit for the thrill of the hunt?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-750669 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:41:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 750669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have got yourself a deal blonda!</p> <p>*shaking hands on it* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-750650 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:19:32 +0000 D'Ellen 750650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, sorry about the home repair, Shannon. I need to be shopping my closet right along with you. I was going to tell you how easy this should be be for you with your fab wardrobe. Then I realized that I have a pretty fab wardrobe too, and I've only ever failed at SYC. I guess we were both born with the shopping gene. : ) I'm going to play Angie's voice over and over in my head telling me to give it a rest and start enjoying all those fab things instead of hunting for more. And let's you and I be accountable to each other! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-749923 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:45:02 +0000 ramya 749923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Shannon Jayne uses an app on her smart phone and Ingunn uses one too<br /> I forgot their names maybe that will help to play.</p> <p>I remembr your happiness when you shifted in your fall wardrobe.<br /> So it should help </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly/page/2#post-749921 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:33:53 +0000 Ingunn 749921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the idea of cataloging everything! It is very interesting, and you can be very creative with your wardrobe when everything is registered. </p> <p>Shannon, I'm sorry to hear about your home repair costs. The comfort might be that regarding your wardrobe, you have a magnificent selection of garments and accessories. There might be wants, but probably no needs. I will try to help you remember this if necessary:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749900 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:20:43 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 749900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can definitely do it. Cataloging the wardrobe could be fun, also maybe a challenge to make different combinations out of what you have in your closet? There are so many cool ones that different bloggers have done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749855 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:07:25 +0000 cheryl 749855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can do it and as everyone else has said, you already have a fantastic wardrobe and look great in what you already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749839 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:46:23 +0000 Debbie 749839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How long are you on SYC? If you place a reward at the end it might help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749785 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:07:42 +0000 Transcona Shannon 749785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo - definitely add me to the OctNOber group...and Una, you made me laugh with your monthly NO's...which I will be participating in BTW.</p> <p>You're definitely right Mo about wanting to constantly add variety and new things and then I end up with items I've hardly ever worn. Must follow Angie's advice and WEAR THE HECK OUT OF MY CLOTHES!!!</p> <p>Thanks Deborah, Mochi,Beth, A, Sveta and Shevia - the more support, the better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749782 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:06:33 +0000 Jaime 749782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have already unsubscribed to the shopping sites - that showed will and determination! I am sure you can do it, and by focusing on your closet you will, without a doubt, come up with even more awesome outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749772 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:00:57 +0000 Sveta 749772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, if you need some smacking just ask!:-)<br /> Seriously with your fab current wardrobe what else do you need! You can also try to think when tempted by something - what piece from my closet would I give away to get this new thing? If nothing then you pass.<br /> I hear you on temptations only too well but hiding CC can do the trick too - and not going to the actual stores.<br /> Good luck - you can do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749703 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:01:17 +0000 Anonymous 749703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in with a SYC ban. I just pulled out my fall winter clothes and discovered I have way too many items. I donated 4 bags and still have tons. </p> <p>I have been on two recent weekend getaways which I could do more of if I redirected my 'allowance' to experiences instead of things. Of course I want to look nice but I feel like I am shopping for amusement </p> <p>I like the catalogue idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749702 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:00:22 +0000 BethL 749702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry to hear about the home repairs, Shannon. I need to do this, too; I'd love to be part of the support group. I, too, like Caro's idea. I'm off to check out Stylebook now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749687 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:44:09 +0000 Mochi 749687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Febuaren't (Not to be mistaken as Fabuaren't)</p> <p>Don't let it become Flatbroke,areyou?</p> <p>(forced, very forced) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749677 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:32:32 +0000 catgirl 749677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then there's NOvember, DON"Tcember, and JaNOary.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749660 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:11:40 +0000 Mo 749660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you strength!! And hey, you could always just go with 10 outfits repeated a dozen times for the dominant season Just depends on how much variety we crave. The point is that we often have enough but just don't stop to see it (I'm VERY guilty of this).<br /> So I guess we can add you to the OctNOber side </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749656 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:09:10 +0000 Deborah 749656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but you can enlist me as another supporter of your SYC. You have such a wonderful wardrobe with heaps of variety and choice. Lots of options for remixing and you look totally fab in everything you own.</p> <p>Re Caro's brilliant idea, if you happen to have an Iphone or Ipad, Stylebook is a fantastic free app for managing your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749636 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:45:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 749636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have I told you all lately how much I LOVE Y'ALLL!!!!!!</p> <p>With this kind of support, I feel much stronger. </p> <p>Caro - you are BRILLIANT! I love the idea of taking pictures and cataloguing my wardrobe. Not only will that help me keep track of what I have, it will make my wardrobe seem more exciting and still give me something creative to do.</p> <p>Inge - you are the sweetest enabler (do yellow striped sweaters and cobalt blue KS pumps ring a bell???? - lol)</p> <p>Mo - if anyone will be able to give me fabulous ideas on how to do this, it's you! I will definitely be calling upon your knowledge from time to time, if you don't mind. Since our dominant season is fall/winter, I will see if I have enough to put 20 outfits together (I'm sure I do). This gives me a great place to start.</p> <p>missvee - you are right that it is going to be a challenge. Thrifting for me is not just about finding something, it's a hobby. But I'm going to be replacing my thrifting/shopping with a better, healthier hobby - fitness. My Rachel Roy skirt that I got through NAS and hasn't been worn yet, is uncomfortably tight and I cannot/will not replace it with a larger size.</p> <p>Una - I know you'll call me out - lol! And you are EXACTLY what I need for this. Counting on ya girl!</p> <p>Linda, pastrygirl, Anna - sounds like we're all wanting/needing to take a break from shopping. Care to join me in a SYC Support Group?</p> <p>Thanks for the encouragement ladies and yeah...I also know my credit card number by heart... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749566 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:25:38 +0000 Mona 749566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, It is good that you are satified with your fall/winter wardrobe. That means taking control of impulse purchases. Don't worry we will try our best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749558 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:19:42 +0000 catgirl 749558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will support you! I'm a failure at SYC, but I do feel I was a LOT more picky and restrained on the CA trip than I expected. That was part of a larger epiphany I'll share in a separate post. </p> <p>You know I'm good at calling you out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749550 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:12:04 +0000 Nicole D 749550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have my credit card number memorized! Makes it so easy to shop online anywhere anytime! But seriously, you can do it! It is a shame to push some amazing stuff to the back of your closet in favour of the latest acquisition- so shop your awesome closet and always look wonderful! I will join you (after this weekend when I go to Ottawa and can hit some of my fave shops from my youth). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749536 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:49:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 749536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon (&amp; anyone else who doesn't want to shop) why don't you take this time to catalogue your wardrobe? Instead of looking online you could take photos of all your clothing &amp; accessories. Bonus would be you could post lots of pics &amp; we could all have fun virtual shopping without buyers remorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749535 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:48:28 +0000 Anonymous 749535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too I'm addicting to shopping online and my problem is even worse because I remember my credit card number. So,I can even purchase things when I lay in bed already( don't even need to look for my purse:)). I think I should get rid of my iPhone and iPad. That's the only way to help me not to shop online I think </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-for-real---honestly#post-749534 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:47:50 +0000 annagybe 749534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll do it if you help me. I went overboard in Vegas, so no more for me for the foreseeable future.<br /> Today I returned the DJP burgundy boots to Nordstrom. I did some browsing, even stopped at Macy's. I even ate lunch at Nordstrom. Bought zero. </p>