A little distraction for a difficult holiday season ...
For the first time since my daughter was born I kept to a budget for her December birthday and Christmas buying. Yay!
I also kept a running list of clothing I purchased over the course of the year. I added 64 items over most categories. Some were big winners, some total flops and some I’m not sure about yet. In times of uncertainty and emotional upheaval, I tend to hibernate and look for the ultra cosy therefore some things go unworn for a while.
I realized while doing this summary that it takes me several smaller steps to reach a goal. My goal is to buy less and be more accountable and mindful in my buying. Some of my baby steps have been ...
participating on YLF
considering # of wears
tracking wears (short-lived but helpful)
tracking buying
blocking off # of weeks for each season
identifying sub-seasons
considering a holiday capsule
returning more
browsing online less
editing
paying attention to what didn’t work when editing
As I reflect I notice that I’m making parallel baby steps in other areas of my life - seeing a physiotherapist, getting a new family doctor and having blood work done, moving to a job closer to home, taking vitamins, trying to eat better, connecting with friends and family more.
Basics (17)
5 PJ pants
1 Summer robe
1 Glerups
4 Bras
6 tanks
Lounge (5)
Joggers
Pink plaid flannel
3 tees
Tops (19)
8 tees
2 blouses
2 silky tees
4 sweatshirts
2 sweaters
1 flannel shirt
Toppers (5)
3 cardigans
2 lightweight shirts
Bottoms (13)
2 denim shorts
7 pairs of jeans
Liberty print skirt
2 Gap chinos
1 linen pants
Footwear 4
suede heels
TNF gear sandals
Keen sandals
Uggs
Outerwear
Winter parka
This year I bought mostly from BR, Gap, ON and Boden with one or two purchases each from Lands End, Abercrombie, Simons, Nordstrom, JCrew, Sportchek, The Bay, Softmoc and Winners.
https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=6890
Here’s to a mindful 2019!
