Shopping challenge September- hey big spender....ETA more finds (bltn)

September was by far my biggest shopping month this year. My colors are in the shops in abundance and I want All The Things Plus I'm having to start over due to weight fluctuations-bye bye buttons and zips, hello ponte! But, I decided gear doesn't count towards my 36- so I'm still on track. #girlmath

For work- the PC double layer pima skirt and Jammu cardigan (not worn yet), plus (not pictured-will add to finds when time) a teal lightweight cardi, and ponte pants in warm burgundy and black (not worn yet). The cardi and pima skirt are already workhorses!

For gear- Saucony running shoes, finally got fitted at a proper running shop at the beach. These are my designated runners, the orchid Nikes are now used for other fitness things that require shoes. Also added Athleta contender tights (not worn yet), and Dobby skirt/tank combo-which I'm using for SUP. They look like a dress together, win win!

On order (so counting towards Oct if they work): 2 swimsuits, a raglan sleeve sweater, and an eggplant purple wrap dress for presentations, etc. Still needed: warm long coat, sweater dress(es), replacement cognac purse, and more tall dressy boots (burgundy and or cognac) Will probably also add: velvet top(s) or other pieces, low contrast snake purse or booties (or sandals), a tortoiseshell accessory.

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Saucony Women's Fastwitch 9 Road Running Shoe

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Gap Contender Mesh 7/8 Tight in Powerlift

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Gap Dobby Action Skort

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Gap Essence Vital Tank

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JC Penney

Liz Claiborne Womens Skinny Pull-On Pants

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taylor

Veteran

Carry on big spender, stock up now on your colors while you can!

You are very focused on adding items that you need, or need to replace....this is your season , ENJOY

Bonnie

I like your choices and what great colors!

Toban

Unsurprisingly I love your palette. Awesome that you got fitted for runners. Sweater season seems so far away still. Your on-order items seem very focused and well planned. Cheers to comfort and style and outdoor adventures.

On a digression, did I tell you that I am heading to the Grand Canyon on Oct 20th? There are 4 of us gals from our trail running group that are taking on Rim to Rim to Rim on the 12th. An epic adventure. With temperatures ranging from 40 at the rims when we stop and end and of 85-90 in the canyon. Hope you’re still loving running and your new to you bike.

nemosmom

Nodding along with Taylor - many of these great colors have been absent from retail for so long (or, maybe I wasn't paying attention??) that it makes sense to add them now! At least, that's what I'm telling myself to try to justify my additions...

And congrats for FINALLY buying the darn trainers!

Anonymous

Thanks for enabling 24 of my purchases this year were not gear so far, and 11 are (including sunglasses which I use for bike/SUP). Things are getting busy for me now so the shopping is going to be taking a backseat- unless the wardrobe fairies would like to drop off a few gifties

Sounds like a great trip Toban! Love my bike- I got new tires and tune up and it's like new
Despite wanting All The Things (in teal, burgundy, rust) I've been quite disciplined. I'm focused on buying for my main activities-work and fitness, and my climate-hot/cold with minimal in between.

rachylou

Tight palette! I’m loving your PC choices. They’re tempting me to buy for a lifestyle I don’t have, lol. But they’re so good!

My wallet is lucky I'm allergic to alpaca Maybe not the sweater, but the skirt would work for the bakery. It's very comfortable!

Angie

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Lovely! You must be very happy about the trendy colours!

I'm glad you've decided that gear doesn't count. Neither should wardrobe basics. Wardrobe essentials - yes.

REALLY happy to see non-gear items in the mix, although not pictured yet

Gear is kinda low hanging fruit for me! It's easy to fit and I can justify a lot of it since I do like 10 different fitness activities ATM:
Swimming/water aerobics
Running
Biking
Sup/sup yoga
Barre
Land yoga/buti
Dance
Martial arts
Poi spinning
Strength training
Hiking

May be forgetting a few....

I hear you on Alpaca. I tried on a beautiful Alpaca plum cardigan at Peruvian Connection a few weeks ago. I was SO tempted despite price, but it was so itchy. I still think about it but I don’t think I could tolerate It for long.

I tried one at a local farm last year. It was orange yellow, so happy, so pretty, felt soft before I put it on.....
Felt like the time I was a kid and played in attic insulation

Jane

I love the teal! Good job on buying for that very varied range of fitness activities! Lovely to have good gear!

I've been really valuing my nice gear. It used to be an afterthought-not as "important" as workwear, but not anymore. I've been working on more specialty capsules for the different activities this year. The activities vary from week to week or year to year, but fitness has always been a big part of my life

Jenn

Oh hey! I spin poi too...or I used to when I had more outdoor space!

Isn't it great when your colors are trending? Especially in gear, because it lasts a long time (at least for me) but the color availability is really fickle unless you want black.

Poi I've only mastered about 5 moves so far TBH! But I like to go outside at night and spin!

Style Fan

I am allergic to alpaca too! So sad.
I love your palette. Of course. Stock up now. There was a long dry spell. I am having trouble resisting too.

You always make me laugh, Suntiger. No matter what is going on in my life, you force me to smile and then laugh. I haven't had time to post recently, but I find time to read all your posts.

(Don't use the term "girl math." It is insulting to all women that have worked so hard to be accomplished in science, engineering, and mathematics. We are legion and we defend our dedication and hard work).

Definitely not meant as an insult at all! I love seeing women working in all fields and following their passions and talents
How about #suntigersdodgymath
#suntigertryingtojustifyshopping
#happylittlemagpiegoesonlineandshouldvechosenabiggershoppingnumber

Brooklyn

Great buys! I am jealous of the teal workout gear. I want all the things too right now.

You know what I really want: teal tall boots. Can I count you in?

Athleta still has them And other teal goodies too!
Big yes to teal tall boots (and matching long coat)! There's one pair I saw on Nordstrom, but I think they're greyer than I want.

Joy

Fun stuff. I am feeling like I should go buy warm colors while I can, even if they are earth tones. I suspect that jewel tones may be next and they do nothing for me. I hope jewel tones will not be the next big color trend but they seemed to follow earth tones last time. I think of it as a sea of Hunter Green and Burgundy and Navys...all very cool tones.

I think of jewel tones as ruby, emerald, sapphire-pure tones rather than the darker versions.
What sort of non earthy warm colors were you thinking of?

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