Well... It certainly seems as if we have enough ladies to start a Shop-Your-Closet/Shopping Fast Support Group. So -- when should we start? Now? Or after the New Year?
Bonnie -- Sounds like you have created a fantastic seasonal capsule with plenty of variety. Like you, I find it easier to start with the bottoms and build from there. The pants/jeans silhouettes determine what tops, toppers and footwear will be put into play. I love that you will be incorporating prints in the mix. (I really need to focus on adding more print tops to my wardrobe. I gravitate towards solids.)
Kiwigal/Sally -- I actually got my inspiration from Una's (Alaskagirl's) original post from two years ago (Five Silhouette Rotation)... and, yes, Suz had some terrific input on that same thread and in subsequent posts. Here are Una's first thoughts on this topic: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-rotation Tanya also had some fairly recent fabulous posts regarding creating FFBO's from specific bottom silhouettes. I will come back later and reference those threads, as they are inspiring.
Sounds as if you are on the same page as a number of us with regard to a shopping hiatus. Like you, I am trying to avoid purchasing anything for myself until after the New Year (except things bought with Gift Cards that were birthday and Christmas presents). You are so right that the December holidays should be about time spent with friends and family, and not about consumerism. You came to some interesting conclusions about those two tops you purchased that did not work out. I am also drawn to certain fabrics... like moth to flame... and need to cautiously evaluate the whole piece before purchasing.
