More no-shopping weirdness

annagybe

So in addition to completely bypassing the current Nordies sale and new offererings, I am ignoring another sale.
I got an special email from net-a-porter saying since I was such a good customer that they would give me 25% off fall/winter offerings. For the record I only order from there two or three times a year. I perused several categories and designers and then finally decided that I didn't want anything. The email expires today and today is payday, but I'm like "eh".
This is just so strange for me. I have a bit of hard time processing the feeling.
Last night I got the Nordstrom holiday experience catalog. I think it's their attempt to counter the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog. It's full of all sorts of ridiculously pensive experiences like meeting designers and shopping their boutique in NYC, etc. But the only one that appealed to me even in a pure fantasy aspect was a ski trip to Big Sky in Montana.

12 years ago

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Thistle

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Perhaps you are happy with your closet as it currently stands? You have many beautiful pieces that look fab on you, so maybe you are holding new purchases up to this very high standard.

12 years ago

Day Vies

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Nodding at what Thistle said.

12 years ago

Alassë

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Happy with closet, or just exhausted with fashion? Do you feel pleased that you're not shopping, or drained/depressed that you don't have your normal outlet? I was just wondering, since that "I'm done with shopping" feeling can be positive or negative for me.

12 years ago

catgirl

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Anna, enjoy the break- your finances will be replenished when the mood hits you again. I have been shopping a lot but very specifically with certain goals and there is no joy in it. Other than that I don't feel much pull to browse at the moment. It's okay!

12 years ago

K. Period.

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Agreeing that sometimes it is that our closets are at a happy state of satisfaction. Sometimes, too, it is because the current trends don't really appeal to me. They don't get me excited, so I'm not excited about shopping. That feeling may even last a couple of seasons. Then *BAM* I want everything in the next.

12 years ago

viva

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Anna, I think it is great that you are experiencing this! I feel this way a lot actually, very often toss catalogs into recycling without opening, and delete sales emails without opening....although I also have a very hard time resisting the desire to purchase when I feel the pull of a particular item, or the need to shop when it hits me. It's sort of all or nothing for me.
But I think it's terrific that you are feeling so zen about the sales when there can be such pressure to spend at this time of year. It does seem to suggest you are at peace with what you have right now. And as Alaskagirl says, there is something so harmonious about what is happening; your finances are building in the meantime, and when the mood hits you will be prepared. How perfect is that?

12 years ago

rachylou

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Well, I for one know that *I* am completely stocked up on clothes... for the next million zillion years. I should just chuck everything out blind...

12 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Does this feel liberating, confusing or something else?

I may be totally off base Anna, but I view your style as star pieces around which you build your wardrobe, perhaps you have your stars for this season?

12 years ago

Anonymous

Anna, it sounds like you are in a good place. All the offers in the email these days is overwhelming. There will always be good sales

12 years ago

bj1111

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great that you are happy with your closet. but is this a sign of anhedonia possibly from overwork, especially your thread on not feeling like drinking?

12 years ago

Marmee

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I say go with it, and as AG says, your bank account will be ready when you're next ready to shop!

12 years ago

Sona

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Could you send some of your no shopping steadfastedness my way?

I am in dire need of it.

Kudos to you Anna.

12 years ago

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