SYC Week 3: Keep it going! Confessions and Consolations!

ironkurtin

H'm. Well, I was *pretty* good. For me. I bought some gear (running pants and ski fleece) which has not yet arrived.

Have not yet decided on my SYC-violating Fidjis and purse from last week. Must post and see consensus.

And... I did purchase a cashmere hunting vest, a black shirtdress, and a pair of motorcycle boots on ebay... each under $40 I might add, but I did violate my SYC. These havent arrived yet either.

Okay. Maybe I wasn't so good. =>.<=

14 years ago

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Latest reply was from Lisa

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Still only the one stumble of the ruffley green tank last week. It arrived yesterday and is a touch too big - but it's rayon and in my experience rayon invariably shrinks a tad so I'm keeping it. $13.99 is worth it to find out
I wanted to wear it yesterday with one of my last pre SYC purchases of olive green boots, but I was walking a good mile to my destination and sadly the ankle just cannot do 3"+ heels for more than a jaunt to and from a car yet. Boo. Had to wear flats and bootcuts . . . I so wanted to be a team member of wear it now!

14 years ago

MsMary

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I'm doing great! The "dress the decade" challenge has been fun because it's distracted me from wanting anything new this week!

I am realizing that there is ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS something new to be coveted and it's sort of a relief to be at least temporarily off the merry-go-round and enjoying what I have.

14 years ago

Lisa

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Well after breaking SYC last week I managed to stop the momentum this week. I decided to check-in on a long term project of mine to wear all my clothes twice and asses how far I have and have not come along. This helped me realize I have plenty of clothes that get worn little to none each season. And I have to learn how to incorporate more color into my dominantly blue and grey wardrobe. With a little more than 1 week left in the month, I should have enough to chew on until the month is over before I purchase anything new. I certainly have enough to wear to get me through the rest of the month.

14 years ago

nancylee

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Doing great here, too. (The only stumble was a shirt I ordered from Lucky, but am returning since it really wasn't so great...so I'm in the clear there) I'm really enjoying all my pre-SYC purchases, and also being off the merry-go-round of hunting-buying-keep or returning, like MaryK said.

Of course, my basket at Nordstrom is overflowing with possibilities but I haven't bought a one.

One more week and we've hit the one-month mark.

14 years ago

annagybe

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I keep visiting these

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/167515

14 years ago

Anonymous

Great job everyone! I just wanted to check in and cheer you on. There are so many things to do while you're on a spending freeze: read the archives, self assess, make outfits and take pictures of them. Inspiration is all around you and most of you have some great stuff in your closets already. Post new outfit combos or come up with challenges (like Bella does) to keep your mind off the pain!

Okay you can slap me if I'm being obnoxious.....

14 years ago

Ginny

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I am hanging in there, I did slip up and found black knee high boots at Target on sale( wardrobe hole), Since doing this Ihave been a bit more creative and have realized some holes in my wardrobe that need fixing, I have had a few items where the boots I just found work great already wore them twice, but I think I need a casual black blazer, do you know hoe hard that is to find?? Ug. It has helped me realize I have some good stuff, it just needs tweaking and creativity!

14 years ago

Marley

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I did pretty well this week. I had a slight slip up this weekend with the YLF So. CAL group when I bought a scarf while we were at Zara. But, after getting it home and seeing all of the other scarfs that I have (in the same color family) I was able to do a reality check and I returned the scarf this week. So . . . this week was good - and I must say, pretty easy. I am tracking how often I wear a piece of clothing - and that has kept me distracted from wanting MOre, MOre, More! I have MOre that enough - that is really hitting home with me!

14 years ago

CocoLion

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I just did some shopping in San Francisco. I got a pair of boots, 3 sweaters, 3 new pairs of jeans and 3 tops. And 2 belts. I can honestly say I am sick of it (shopping) so I am joining you all for the first time on SYC since joining YLF last December.

I am doing some renovating so I need to move all of my clothing into a garage for a few weeks so I hope to weed through some of my clothing. I am on team keep but it finally feels like it's suffocating me.

I also am a little depressed after coming back from SF. I mean, I can dress the way I like there. But now I am back on the ranch and the silk blouse immediately got snagged and I am a walking stain from doing restaurant work. So I'm in that "why did I buy these nice clothes when I don't have the lifestyle for them" mode, which is depressing.

OK thanks for letting me feel sorry for myself. Hopefully I will have the energy to post pictures and you all will help me decide what will work.

14 years ago

rosee

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I'm still off SYC for a little while longer -- bought some "wardrobe holes", mostly basics that I plan to wear when I switch jobs. Still eyeing the shoes I wrote of on the last update. Then I plan to go back on SYC November to the end of July -- with the Christmas sale break still being ok to break SYC if needed (and if I find the right red retro-looking wedge shoes, been wanting those for a long time). I have to get a new eating plan as I'm having issues with food (looking at GF /some DF, SCD etc.) and I very badly need to lose all the extra weight I have put on, not just for appearance sake either. The closet cull originally planned after the weight loss (so I have clothes to wear in different sizes) is already starting b/c I can't stand having extra stuff around (I like things simplified); trying very hard not to get rid of good-enough clothes for the hopefully interim sizes. Funny how that although I really want to wear my favorite, smaller-size clothes, I'm lacking some of the motivation I need to get to that point right now (or maybe I'm just lacking the energy right now).
I still feel my SYC is an important thing to follow through on, for lots of reasons.

Original post /thread:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....very-wordy

14 years ago

ironkurtin

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Ok. I did it. I have no defense. These are all now mine.

The first is a fuzzy vest from BCBG. It's all nylon and I almost never buy artificial fabrics, but I think over a white shirt this will add some lovely white texture. I wish it had pockets, but I'll live. Or I'll add some myself at the seams.

Next to it is the cashmere hunting vest I mentioned up top. Since it never gets really cold here and I love sweaters, I've turned to vests. I think this will also look good layered so long as I can keep jokers from messing with the back pouch (!).

And last is my new handbag. It's from Yoox, innue I think? It's a very dark green. It's also large enough to hold my laptop, which is nice.

As soon as I have a decent mirror I'll take pics. I only have sink - and 3/4-length mirrors in my house!

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14 years ago

rae

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Well, I can't argue with your choices, IK! I am digging that white furry vest... hm, I have a brown one that is similarly fuzzy - may have to bring that baby out if it ever cools down. And of course the back pocket of the hunting vest is killllling me! I hope you love them.

I am going happily along, making returns and exchanges. I returned a blue Express blazer (sleeves too short) and went back for an orange F21 blazer. I loved the orange more and, now that I know I can wear it to work, I don't feel guilty about securing it. Also, I it's about 1/5 the price of the blue one.

14 years ago

Lisa

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Everyone is doing a great job and there's only one week left in the month!

14 years ago

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