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Home » The shopping fast: month 4

The shopping fast: month 4

I’m now 122 days into my year-long “no new clothes” vow, and I am finding that, honestly, it’s not difficult, and it’s really quite… mentally freeing.  When you eliminate things from your life (like I NEVER think about sky-diving!), it frees you up to pay attention to other things.  Walking up Michigan Avenue without window shopping and mentally “trying on” all sorts of garments is what has given me the mental bandwidth to observe the various looks that I’ve been able to share with you.  And when I don’t shop, it gives me some perspective on the buying behaviors of other people, which is quite educational.  More on that tomorrow…

What I wore in December?  Work clothes, my swimsuit (hot tub in my building!), and a couple of dinner outfits – sweater & Hermes.  I’ve included fragrances this month, because some days they’re the only thing that differentiates me from a teenage boy, fashion-wise, is the way I smell.  Sigh…  And a variety of winter scarves; if I’m going to wear a black jacket every day, I can at least brighten the look up a bit.

Happiest of years to you all; be wise, be safe, be contented, and share you love with the rest of humanity!

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  1. Swissy says

    January 1, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    You've really given me a good year! I have printed out a number of selections and used them as inspiration for my wardrobe. My wardrobe is slimmer, I'm slimmer, my bank account is…not.

    thank you for wearable, affordable styling. May the new year bring you everything you need and a bit more for fun.

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  2. Catherine says

    January 1, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    'be wise, be safe, be content and share your love'
    Wow, i love that!
    Happy New Year.

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  3. steppingmywaytobliss says

    January 1, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Nicely done! You are an inspiration…I am getting very close to my own clothes shopping fast. I actually think I am doing it but I still am on the hunt for some black pants. The handbag fast is proving much more challenging. Thank goodness 2012 started (I don't know why but maybe a resolution will give me stronger resolve). ~~Bliss

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  4. Aesthetic Alterations says

    January 1, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Marvelous outfits! You'd never know that you're on a shopping fast given the beauty of the pieces–but then, that's why you don't need to go shopping.

    Happy New Year! Can't wait to read the post about shopping.

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  5. aesthetic intelligence says

    January 2, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Best wishes for the New Year

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  6. Patti says

    January 2, 2012 at 1:13 am

    I have enjoyed your wardrobe selections so much, and I wish you the happiest New Year!

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  7. Kitty says

    January 2, 2012 at 5:30 am

    Love those grey and purple tones together.

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  8. frugalscholar says

    January 2, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    My comments seem to be the same! So once again, beautiful and inspiring.

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  9. eveningreader says

    January 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Happy New Year! Dzing! is my favorite perfume, my daily go to, so you definitely smell terrific no matter what you're wearing!

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