https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 19:14:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something/page/2#post-296705 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:42:52 +0000 san 296705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scarf is awesome and it will be even more beautiful on you.<br /> I say great choice and I'm glad you just had to have it. At least you are wise to what works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something/page/2#post-296699 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:39:11 +0000 Isabel 296699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scarf is beyond gorgeous !!!! You are not crazy. I also will go for a scarf as a pick me up. When I worked, sometimes I would pick up a lipstick or nail polish. Sometimes just a magazine will take care of it.</p> <p>As for the imagining, marketing people get paid good money for creating aspirations. In my early 30's, after seeing a layout in Vogue of a woman gardening in a silk ball gown, I said " what the heck" I want to look good while I putter around too. My husband came home to find me in a black dress he had given me and I was scrubbing the tub ! He wasn't impressed ....he thought I had had a breakdown. Thank God for YLF - so much more practical for my life ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something/page/2#post-296359 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:57:40 +0000 Georgia 296359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous color for you! When I feel the urge, I go to Marshall's or Stein Mart (off-price stores) and browse around. It's been so cold, for so long, I'm not even going outside, I'm inside in front of the fireplace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-296347 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:44:16 +0000 lynne 296347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're not alone. It hits me hard this time of year when its cold and gloomy and I'm tired of every single thing I own. I used to act on the urge and splurge on spring things that I couldn't even wear for months yet. Sometimes by the time I could wear the items I didn't even like them anymore, or found that they just weren't....great. Being more mindful when I buy and thoughtful about the reasons has helped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295826 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:48:14 +0000 Lisa 295826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have given in to this urge WAY too often, which is why I am SYC. Or keep trying too anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295757 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:23:00 +0000 Scarlet 295757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is the female version of hunting or something. Of course I get this urge too. I always stay within budget, so it doesn't matter how small of a thing it is, as long as I am excited about it. That scarf will look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295744 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:16:46 +0000 RoseandJoan 295744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lynne, you are a gem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295734 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:09:12 +0000 Lynne 295734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, I cannot wait to see this beautiful green on you! You have a great fashion sense and if you are staying pretty much in budget most of the time then you are streets ahead of many people and I'm sure you'll be fine. Enough of the guilt, enjoy the beautiful scarf </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295723 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:02:03 +0000 RoseandJoan 295723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, I'm definitely not alone. Some great strategies, thankfully when I splurge I do stick to my budget. I'm going to reread you advice and try to control the urge the next time ti hits.</p> <p>You ladies are the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295487 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:58:28 +0000 Marley 295487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I do - and I used to act on it - and end up buying a LOT of stuff that I would then end up eventually returning - but even then, I would "play with fire" and procrastinate returning it until the very last day that returns were allowed. I go in spurts - but my spurts can be in months or years - my last spurt was about 18 months - now, I have no desire really, but once in awhile feel like I've just got to buy something - that's when I transfer the energy onto something else - like walking, or drawing, or cleaning out a drawer, or writing, reading, etc. Usually, the itch goes away fairly quickly - but I never know when its going to rear its ugly head again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295484 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:51:40 +0000 Lena 295484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Constantly.</p> <p>It doesn't need to be something for myself. I love to get gifts for other people. I'm constantly looking for opportunities to give someone something (not huge splurges, just small gifts to make people feel better). Especially flowers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295461 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:32:48 +0000 Elly 295461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really dislike splurging, but that is probably because of what I associate it with. I tend to splurge on something dinky/get that itch to shop (but not for anything specific) when I am feeling bad about myself or my life. When I am feeling less than fab or when I have haven't had the opportunity to do anything but work or other non-fun things (like visit the docs) I get the urge to splurge. I will pick up makeup or skincare items from the grocery or pharmacy, Sometimes I will also go to the mall or the shopping district downtown, but that usually just makes me feel worse because of being unable to find something to fit/looks good (our selection is EXTREMELY limited) or I can't really afford(without shifting some cash)/justify like some awesome yet expensive high quality boots. I tend to end up with products I hate or a ton of less than ideal products sitting around I feel I have to use up (we currently have 4 partially used conditioners on the counter) or something comes up and I feel bad about spending the money frivolously, because it generally doesn't make me feel better for more than an hour or two-- definitely doesn't solve the problem. </p> <p>On the other hand, my new haircut is putting some pep in my step because it FEELS FUN, even if I haven't decided if I like how it LOOKS yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295350 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:43:09 +0000 stylemama 295350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Taylor - it's a struggle every day. And the days we get shipment (twice a week) are very hard. All that new!! And all for Spring. Argh! To deal with the urge i try to just postpone the purchase day by day and sometimes it passes. Or i decide that what's coming next might be better. None of that helped yesterday on our very slow day when I left with a gorgeous necklace and 2 striped shirts. I feel your pain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295333 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:05:20 +0000 Stephanie 295333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I often go thrifting/ebaying when I get this impulse, but I'm starting to think I would be better off to go shopping 'for real,' because then I could return my finds that weren't actually finds when I return to my normal, rational self. I'm sort of kidding but not really </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295315 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:44:48 +0000 lyn* 295315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lol; that's totally me! I justify these things by using a coupon or a discount card, or rationale that my other top/skirt/pants is probably going to be bled on anyway :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295292 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:14:51 +0000 taylor 295292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a struggle Everyday ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295286 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:07:11 +0000 Beth 295286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I give in, of course. Is there another option?!</p> <p>And then I come home with Guilty Face and DH gives me his Stern Face but then he admits that whatever I bought looks really nice but could I please try to control myself next time...and then I promise but we both know I'm just promising to TRY and that no guarantees can be made.</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295249 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:15:51 +0000 Aida 295249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this from time to time as well Beautiful scarf, a good purchase you'll likely get some use out of! It'll look so pretty with your new hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295203 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:52:04 +0000 April 295203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally give in to this urge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295195 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:45:23 +0000 biscuitsmom 295195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with Deb! Gorgeous scarf.....I tried looking at scarves on ebay and was completely overwhelmed...something like 12,000 options came up! Oy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295174 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:16:26 +0000 Louise 295174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb you are a hoot!! AG love you splurge and men analogy!! Julie yes sometimes I just gotta splurge too I guess it's a bit like chocolate x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295172 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:16:02 +0000 Debbie 295172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree totally with Deb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295163 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:00:02 +0000 Deb 295163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fish gotta swim, girls gotta splurge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295156 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:51:33 +0000 Queen Mum 295156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>that is why I try to space my shopping out across the season. If I bought everything for summer in March and April, there is no way I'd make it until September to start shopping again.<br /> And a scarf is a great low cost pick me up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295152 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:44:46 +0000 Laura B. 295152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not just you!</p> <p>When it gets the worst, I usually pick an item from my closet I don't wear a lot and try to come up with a new way to wear it. A previously unworn outfit is almost as good as a new one! That is a super cute scarf by the way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295151 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:43:20 +0000 RoseandJoan 295151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, I do dream of sunshine, thanks Laura.</p> <p>Lori, I'm glad to have a kindred spirit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295148 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:41:44 +0000 Laura 295148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally I find it to be a form of spring fever. As in, you just cannot take another dreary day of cold and/or snow and a beautiful floral scarf perks you up. Hey, it's either that or a Caribbean vacation. </p> <p>Does that make you feel any better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295146 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:41:29 +0000 Lori 295146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so not alone - I buy, but sensibly, most of the time (and because my budget dictates).</p> <p>Edited to add: Una - you sound just like me. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295140 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:34:09 +0000 RoseandJoan 295140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh AG, I felt the urge to splurge (is £13.99 a splurge?) because I feel like I SYC for 360 days of the year. I have a very sensible budget. I'm glad SYC is working for you:)</p> <p>Ljubica and Angie, thank you for confirming this is a universal form of madness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-whenyoujust-have-to-buy-something#post-295139 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:28:42 +0000 Angie 295139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not just you! Pretty scarf </p>