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I made it through one month of SYC

annagybe

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The closest thing to a fashion I bought was these in 3 different patterns.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/.....oryId=5907

I honestly didn't think I'd make it. After all the last time I tried this I crashed and burned after one week. I have learned that I don't need to be on top of every trend that comes down the pipe. I tend to be an early adopter. For example leather leggings are all over many a retail site, but I got mine last year. It's making me think what do I really want versus what I need in my wardrobe. I think it is a good pause. I may extend it through the month of September, which will be hard because my birthday is coming up and I like to buy myself a treat. But I also want to buy new ski boots and I may have to get custom ones, which I'm sure will be expensive.

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Latest reply was from Marley

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Congratulations! I like how introspective your were about the month. Why not keep it going another month, but allow one birthday splurge. Seems fair to me.

Mo

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Huge congrats! I crashed and burned but ended up within my original SYBudget constraints. My excuse is I know we'll soon be moving and jobs are up in the air and I wanted to get a few fall things off the list. Yeah, it's an excuse alright . . .
I think learning a few things about your shopping habits and trends is invaluable information. Good job!

chewyspaghetti

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Good for you, Anna. It's amazing how much we can learn through this process.

bj1111

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how awesome! great resolution. what are your thoughts about what you want vs need in your wardrobe?

rute

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wow! Congrats!

Jonesy

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That is so amazing--congrats, Anna!

RoseandJoan

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Anna I know how hard this must have been for you as you live, eat and breath fashion. From your WIW posts SYC has not effected your creativity.

Scarlet

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Oh man, I love fall fashion so much I would never manage. Congratulations, Anna! I like that you are an early-adopter, but I suppose we can all take a pause sometimes to consider where we are going with our wardrobes.

Heather

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Congratulations, Anna! Birthday!? Birthday?! A treat is always acceptable!!! (as is planning a fun ski trip)

Vildy

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Major congratulations to you. I really admire everyone who can do this
without being under some gruesome threat.

Sparky

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Congrats on making your goal! I think these kinds of breaks help us take stock of needs and wants and become more thoughtful in how we approach purchases as well as in how we achieve our personal style. A few weeks ago it dawned on me I'd been SYCing without realizing it for a month, and that made me aware that I felt really good about my wardrobe and how I was dressing myself; it also makes it easier for me at this point to say no to something that catches my eye since I'd rather apply that $$ to the three or four items I really do want to add to my wardrobe this coming season.

Set goals for yourself that you like and can live with. If you want to continue SYC for September, give yourself room for one or two fab items for your birthday if you want ~ I don't think it has to be an all or nothing proposition.

mrseccentric

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Just wanted to say 'you go gal!! woohoo!!!' & this: "It's making me think what do I really want versus what I need in my wardrobe. " is very valuable. That 's the type of thinking that will stay with you and help you be much happier in your wardrobe and in your life going forward.

Yay!!! steph

Aida

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Woo great job Anna I think since you ARE such an early adopter, you probably already have many "new trends" items in your closet. Sounds like you're getting some great insight to your wardrobe with this. I'm another vote for make an exception for a birthday gift to yourself

ironkurtin

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Hello, I know I'm new to the forum, but that kind of willpower deserves a big HELL YEAH.

Angie

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You just won the next YLF award, Anna

Marley

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Wow Anna! Way to go! For you to be able to SYC for a month is a great accomplishment because I know how much you love fashion and how you find the absolutely coolest pieces of clothing. I am really impressed by the insight that you have gained from SYCing this past month - I too, used to be an early adopter to the latest trend, until my finances changed dramtically and I could no longer do that!

SYC has been so valuable for me because it has caused me to "pause" just as you said - and let it really sink in that I don't always need the newest, latest and greatest!

I had to chuckle at you Sephora purchase, because I bought some of those also - and have enjoyed them all summer. I put them on my ring fingers and my big toes and then paint the rest of my nails a complimentary color. So. Much. Fun.!