Thanks for the links back, Caro! These were my 2013 goals:
1) Stop boredom buying
2) Purge until everything in storage is cleared out
3) Invest in some PPP basics - by which I mean, really put out to find and get altered well-fitting, high quality basics
Well, I can't say I achieved any of these goals fully. But 1) I have put stronger "filters" in place. I no longer am buying anything that looks good. E.g., a pair of white lug-soled boots. Very cool but too techno for my desired style. 2) I do have empty bins in my closet now, but there are still 5 full ones in my mum's basement... on the other hand, there were like 20 originally. 3) Ok, I haven't been good about buying basics (except thermals), but I did actually visit the tailor.
As for my 2014 "thoughts," I wasn't able to find very many items on my buy list (and I bought a whole lot more that weren't on it). I wanted some red suede wedges, a finely pin-striped brown suit (I know, tall order), culottes, a midi skirt, and some more two-piece dresses/coordinates.
Looking back, I discovered I absolutely hate myself in lavender and my mini-fad flirtation with blush is pretty much over (except for one great sweater).
In 2015, I think I'll be on the search for dark reds. I've fallen into a palette, have I mentioned?, of black, grey, and red... with the occasional cobalt and pine green.