OT - I'm back again, again. Has anyone seen my fashion mojo?

ButterflyLady

I've missed this place I have been trying to cut down my computer time, as typing bothers my elbow (physiotherapist would like me to go cold turkey I think - but how could I cope!!?). I've finally managed to work out a sort of 'timetable' in my head, and now decree that Friday is my YLF day (I check emails every day, and write my blog on Tuesday/Wednesday) - hopefully that will stop me spending hours online, catching up on emails, forums and blogs and wrecking my elbow!

Secondly, I seem to have lost my fashion mojo - the sales are on in the UK, and I really don't feel inspired to even look. Emails from my favourite stores are just getting deleted. I hope it comes back in time for autumn/winter - I need some new things, as I have just volunteered to help in a local primary school, and signed up for a light-hearted weekly course, so people will be seeing me!

13 years ago

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Welcome back!!! We will help you find the mojo, no worries.

13 years ago

ManidipaM

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You take care of the elbow, Butterfly --- the mojo can take a little vacation if it wants too, as long as it's back when your ready to wade back in! Sometimes, the healing body wants a minimum of mental distractions too.

13 years ago

Inge

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How lovely to see you post again, BL! I'm sorry to hear about your elbow problems, but sounds like you have worked out a very manageable schedule.
As for your fashion mojo: do you think it has something to do with the weather? I'm in Belgium, and it's been raining so much, with lots of super cloudy days, and I too don't feel like shopping the Summer sales at all. Instead I'm drooling over all the Fall merchandise YLF'ers are buying at NAS.

13 years ago

RoseandJoan

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I think Inge may ave nalied it, it is so hard to shop for summer clothes when you are wearing wellies and pondering your wool coat.

I think your fashion mojo may be hiding with my sense of humour.

13 years ago

Aida

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Nice to see you again, Jo! Sorry to hear about your elbow problems, hope that starts to clear up for you. I'm with Inge, the weather here where I live has also been dismal up until this past week or so, and here we have fall shopping when all I want to do now is enjoy the sun Maybe try jotting down pieces you find missing when you're getting dressed in the morning, then hitting the sales for those pieces? If the weather is crummy, you could also start to look ahead to fall and see where your holes are there.

13 years ago

Louise

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My fashion mojo is still AWOL too so I bet they are sitting together on a beach somewhere drinking cocktails! Thankfully I've been on YLF for a couple of years so my wardrobe is in good shape and I look presentable so haven't needed to worry too much about new things. Have you seen Angies capsule posts? I think they would be perfect for you, buy a couple of bottoms and some tops which co-ordinate and you're good to go x

13 years ago

ButterflyLady

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Thanks ladies I feel a lot better today. I think I'm very tired too, and it all seems too much!

Inge, Julie and Aida - you may have something there with the weather - it's cool and rainy here in the UK, and that, coupled with the fact that summer is not my favourite fashion season, has probably lead to this - I did buy a few 'spring' things and that's what I've been wearing, I don't *need* to buy any hot summer clothes. I do have a few wardrobe holes (including the elusive casual summer dress!!) but when I looked the sales frustrated me (merchandise mixed up, only limited sizes available etc). I will be in town next Friday, and will take another look. I should probably set some time aside to look online, too. I will look at Angie's capsule posts - I am a bit behind with my blog reading.

I'm really looking forward to autumn, I have fun things organised, no more (serious, academic) studying, and I do prefer the clothes. I made a list at the end of winter of wardrobe holes for autumn/winter so I will make a start there, too.

On the plus side, I've found my elbow is a lot better if I use my laptop on my lap, instead of putting it on the kitchen table, because when I did that I was resting my elbow/arm on the edge of the table. Hence I'm here now, taking a bit of time out sitting on my bed with the laptop on my lap!

13 years ago

nicoleb

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Go cold turkey on computer time?! Surely your doctor jests! Seriously though i hope you're elbows continue to get better and feel better!

Are the sales you're deleting for summer stuff? Maybe you're just done shopping for summer. Perhaps new autumn goodies coming up will get you back into the swing of things again. If not it's always good to reflect on and enjoy what you do have in your closet already. You'll know when you find that special piece.

13 years ago

ButterflyLady

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@nicole - I know, when he said it, I said I couldn't not go online, because all my friends are on my laptop! I think he feels really sorry for me now ... ! Yes the sales have been for summer clothes - because of the unseasonable weather here, stores have a lot to offload - if I were savvy (and liked the summer, and summer clothes) I would be stocking up for next year (or for if we get hot weather in September/October, like we did last year) but I'm just not in the mood! One last look at the stores this coming week, and then I will concentrate on next season.

13 years ago

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