2019 5-months review - YouLookFab Forum

Hi all, checking in I guess to Suntiger’s original challenge on number of purchases for the year. I didn’t actually sign up, but thought to myself I would try to keep under 30 if possible. This would be in line with last year ( 29 items) but more than 2017, my first year on YLF, which was deliberately lower, 18 I think. That year ( or from late November 2016 until end December 2017) did include 2 3-month shopping fasts. My shopping was out of control at the time.
In 5 months I have 14 “normal” purchases plus 6 “extra”- not usually counted, 3 of those are for my MOB outfit- 2 clutches and a wrap, one a beanie( hats are a rare, uncounted purchase) and one new gumboots ( Wellington boots) which are only the third pair of my adult life. One is earrings which were free as a “VIP”.
So I’m not quite hitting my goal. My first purchase didn’t happen until 24 Feb as I was happy wearing all my summer clothes until then and not buying ahead.
Purchases: dark green houndstooth leggings bought in Feb for upcoming winter, worn for the first time today in June now it’s cold. Also dark green longsleeved top to match. Pics 1 & 2.
Silver linen shorts bought on sale end of summer worn 9 times already in warm autumn. Almost to my knees as trying to hide thighs!
Black/gold mesh top, dressy, couldn’t resist. Pic 3.
Olive/bronze singlet/tank for next summer. On sale down from $280 to $50. Decorative bronze beading on chiffony fabric. I saw it when at full price and was very drawn to it, but would never pay $280 for a tank!
Duplicate olive snakeskin pants and same kind in ink. Reduced from $179 each to $60 each. New olive worn 3 times since demoted the old ones, ink worn 12 times already.
Olive long cardigan, ink long cardigan. One acrylic one merino. One bought April, one May. Each had 5 wears already.
Gold sandals with bright threads on sale, for next summer. Love. Been on wish list for ages. Pic 4.
Cobalt dress for daughter’s wedding.
Taupe/silver sandals for same. 2 clutches as couldn’t decide. Silvery grey wrap. Pics 5 and 6. Artificial light not the best to show the colours.
Navy singlet/tank from outlet store $20. For next summer. I wear this kind of thing a lot.
Black summer top to rescue my Laura Ashley silk skirt next summer on the forum’s advice. Hope it works.
I guess I may still have some sales goggles?

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6 years ago

Bijou

Veteran

Buying for your daughters wedding is definitely out of the usual purchases category, but even then, what you have bought for that very special occasion will be useful and can be worn more than once. You bags, shoes and wrap go together so well and how lovely that every time you use these special pieces it will remind you of that wonderful family occasion.

As for the new purchases, you have done really well. It sounds as though you have added some great statement pieces, I am loving the velvet topper in picture one and also well done on replacing your favourite snakeskin pants. The gold sandals are classic Jenni style, so it is a bonus that you got them on sale. I think things that you love and then buy after seeing them go on sale - is not "sales goggles" but rather an exercise is being patient and waiting until the price is right.

I have one brand that I love, but consider out of my price range, so I wait until the sales and then pick up one or two items at 50% off. I might not always get exactly what I would have chosen at full price, but invariably I am wowed by the cut and the new item is a great addition to my work wardrobe. For me sales goggles is more about buying something that I don't really need or want, but get seduced by thinking what great value it is... definitely something that I am trying to avoid.

Jenni NZ

Well thank you Bijou! No wonder I like you!!
The dark green velvet duster I already had but could tell it would go with the new leggings, the top I bought is just peeping out. None of the greens are exactly the same but they all tone, also with earrings I already had. It gives me a new outfit for the teal shoes. I took the duster off for much of work today but put it back on a couple of times when it got colder. And yes the sandals sang to me. But so do lots of pretty sandals!

Cardiff girl

I think the fact that you are already wearing a lot of what you’ve bought is a good sign.Things that are bought and languish in cupboards are another matter.l recognise a fellow magpie whenI see one though Jenni! And as a magpie we do love sparkly things and things that are on sale.l try very hard to think about wardrobe holes and not be seduced these days but it’s SO hard to resist one true nature isn’t it?

Anonymous

Your purchases thus far sound quite reasonable and well-thought out, I agree. That sheer olive/bronze sweater - did you mention it? - is really lovely. And - I really like the MOB complement grouping you have there ...very pretty.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

What Bijou said. Do you like me too

LOVING your outfit in #1. KILLER.

And your MOB support act looks dead right smashing.

Barbara Diane

All good purchases, I think.

Ha ha Angie and Cardiff girl! Of course I like you Angie And Cardiff girl, that’s why this magpie has a very large number of pretty shoes on wish lists that common sense says I cannot buy- but can look at!

rachylou

Dang. That velvet topper is IT. Everything is amazing and fantastic. They’re all necessities - necessarily gorgeous!

Sal

I have also added more in the first five months of the year (20 to date- and wanting to stay under 30 for the year).

I think your additions look like you, and very well considered.

Maybe we can help keep each other accountable til the end of the year.

anne

Love the look of that mesh gold/ black top!

Jenni - thank you so much, the feeling is reciprocated!

nemosmom

What beatiful sparkly pieces you've added for your special occasions! You were obviously patient and strategic in your shopping - well done!

Love that green duster and happy sandals especially! The sandals remind me of the Hmong bags they sell on Etsy (and think I "need" one now)

Suz

You look AMAZING in #1. What a great colour for you. Terrific purchases overall.

ETA: I think the wedding purchases can be considered special. They really are once in a lifetime and yet you are going to wear those items again for special occasions. You've chosen well.

Jenn

Love your duster outfit, and you crack me up with your “5 month” precision.

I think your purchases seem pretty reasonable, and most are already getting use, so that’s great! I think scarves are my equivalent of your cute sandals. I just can’t resist, but I’m really going to have to break that habit, moving to a place with no real winter! Maybe I’ll become a sandal junkie too!

Summer scarves Jenn?

I have a couple of summer scarves, but realistically they only get worn in spring. I can’t handle having that much fabric on me in real summer temps.

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