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August challenge becoming a September challenge, what is yours?

Staysfit

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My August challenge was to SYC, and wear dresses every workday. Sadly, migraine headaches and the recovery was complicated by the death of my mother-in-law (pancreatic cancer), my DD visiting from college, and some senior year in high school and pre-college planning for my DS. We are also working on helping him get enough driving practice so he can get a drivers license. I haven't been to work yet this month!

There's no way to rescue my August challenge, so I'm making it a September challenge and modifying it because it's hard to wear skirts and dresses at one of my work sites. The challenge will be to wear them 3-4 days a week, and I'm including skirts and tops now because the weather often gets cool towards the end of September. All this assumes I am returning to work!

Have you considered any September challenges yet?

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Oh, Staysfit, you seem to have had a challenging August without the challenge. So sorry to hear about your mother in law. And it sounds like you've been having more migraines; I hope there was no more hospitalisation involved.

I'm really trying to get my wardrobe organized, and my September challenge is to follow Joy's suggestion for building a "warm autumn" capsule. I'll be joining you in the SYC theme.

I hope things settle down for you soon, and that you feel better.

milehighstyle (Linda)

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I was planning on SYC in August but only lasted half the month (Banana Republic 50% off sale and a return at GAP that turned into finding a great fitting pair of pants so natually I got them in two colors). I did meet my goal of wearing all of my summer things, which really helped me make some decisions on what to purge. Also tried some Angie recommended ensembles so other than the shopping I did what I planned on for August. I guess it's back to SYC for now through September. I'll try to think of some dressing challenges as well.
Feel better soon and best wishes to your family.

Jenn

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I'm sorry your August was so trying, Staysfit, and my condolences to you and your family on your loss. I

I'm finding it hard to believe we're heading towards the last week of the month already. The beginning of the school year is always a crazy-busy time, preparing for the new year and re-adjusting to a non-summer schedule. I usually love it, but this year I could have done with another few weeks of vacation.

My August challenge is going okay, but I haven't even thought about September. I'm hoping that, as the fall merchandise selection continues to grow, I find more pieces that meet my shopping criteria. Or maybe not. Rebuilding my wardrobe slowly isn't necessarily a bad thing.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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The best laid plans of mice and men...

I am sorry to hear you had a challenging month Staysfit. Life sometimes throws a lot at you at once and it is challenging to just keep going.

I had intended to clear out my wardrobe but instead have been trying to wear a lot of items that I wasn't sure about keeping or tossing. I am not sure I will get to the clear-out stage before september so may be deferring my challenge as well. We can be partners in carry-over.

I am sorry to hear about your MIL.

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Hi Staysfit. My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

Joyce B

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My condolences to you and your family for your loss. Your poor MIL went through a lot

shedev

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I'm sorry you have had such a rough month. I don't have any type of challenge planned for September, but I will begin the planning of my 5 piece.

Helen11

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What a challenging month. I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss.

Suz

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What Aliona said -- you've had by far enough challenges this month without adding a fashion challenge!!

I have gone some way towards my own challenge (to try 11 Angie ensembles and to manage a travel capsule). I did the travel and it worked out fine -- I won't bother to post because it's really similar to my China travel capsule. As for the ensembles, I've done about 5. Not sure I have time for the others, but I'll see.

I haven't yet managed to come up with a September challenge but I think it will revolve around special occasions, since I have quite a few in September.

Angie

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I'm very sorry to hear about your MIL. My condolences. You have a lot going on - good luck. Take care, and we look forward to seeing your challenge outfits whenever it feels manageable.

E

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My sympathies StaysFit. I hope September is an easier month for you!

Anonymous

I'm sorry that you have had such a rough August. I've not thought of a September challenge yet. Maybe someone will come up with something. It is the month that I really get tired of wearing summer clothes. I probably need to put together a hot fall capsule to get through...autumn colors in breezy fabrics.

qfbrenda

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I'm so sorry about your rough August.

My challenge is to hopefully organize my closet! We added on a master bathroom and closet, which was finally completed in June. Well... I still don't really have a closet because it doesn't have any shelving or rods I can use. The closet system was ordered and hubby will be doing the installation. I'll be sweetly (I'll try!) pushing him to get the stuff installed ASAP after it arrives.

Sal

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Sorry to hear about your Mother in Law, and the struggles with migraines. Getting dressed is challenge enough at these hard times.

My August goal was to wear all my dresses and skirts, photograph them, and try on some new ones.

I have worn MOST of my winter day dresses and skirts, and any orphans, but still have a couple to wear this week if I can. I did one try on session in a local mall but have not got back again. I have pics of the orphans that have been worn but not of repeat outfits.

In September I plan to clear out a few items, look at my existing spring and summer clothes and start some summer shopping. Top of the list and probably the easiest is new sunglasses, followed by new work pants, and a day dress. Also maybe some flat but smart shoes. My two month shopping hiatus (in fact it has almost been three since I last shopped the first week of June) has been great as I have done a lot of mixing of pieces.

BethT

Sympathies for your Mother-In-Law and as a migraine sufferer myself, I know how one of those can throw off your life for days. Also teaching my DS how to drive, so I even understand how that can get in the way!

I think regrouping for September with an adjustment to your challenge is a great way to get your groove back.

I have just posted my 10 fashion goals to work on for the rest of 2015 (work on...not necessarily conquer), so nothing specifically for September for me.

Elly

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My August challenge had 3 parts:
1. Evaluate my NAS and sale shopping---- this was successful and all items that were kept have been worn except two out of season NAS items. Completely successful.
2. Figure out my summer shoe situation-- I did end up with two pairs of sneakers that I'm happy with and a possible 3rd. I have more summer dress shoes on order after striking out. Since summer shoes are one of my huge problem areas, I will keep chipping away at this one but call it in my favor.
3. My hair-- this one has been postponed, probably until Sept. 1st because of scheduling conflicts. Nothing I can do about this one, it is my own fault for deciding to spend more time with friends and family rather than 2 hours at the salon. My best friends will be out of town the week of the 1st, my family is still busy, and the SO works doubles that week, so it works out. I might get a pedicure that week, too.

In September, I want to:
1. Stop shopping for summer--- UNLESS I get the call about Arizona. If I do, I will hit the end of season sales since I will have two more months of heat.
2. Evaluate what I have for fall and what I need. Shop holes (top to wear with tan jacket, flannel shirt, transition shoes) and wildcards first.
3. Post one WIW a week.
4. This one is personal-- stay focused on finishing my contract, the job hunt, and my health.

Take care of yourself-- staysfit!