Shopping your own wardrobe and/or really sticking to a budget?

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ampavlinac said:
I'm hoping this will help me budget. I'm trying to implement buying fewer, nicer things that are consciously made and supplementing with thrifted/vintage. I'm pretty excited about the vintage jeans I bought for $4 that I am working on ripping the hem out to make them cropped flares :heart:.
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would you mind sharing when you do? I love DIY!
Mimmy said:
I guess that I'm a bit smitten with cropped flares right now. I am reposting these from the Celebrity Street Style thread, with credit for the pics given to @Lounorada.
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Emma Roberts.
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I heart her - LOVE scream queens - her outbursts are amazing lol
 
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cafecreme15 said:
Good for you, Marylin! I wish I could say the same. I recently ordered a jacket from Loft that I have been eyeing (it was 50% off...how could I not?) and a pair of olive moto leggings from Nordstrom. Although my NSD plan/shopping ban that I instituted from October 5 to the end of the month does not have a 100% success rate, I think it has helped me cut down on the impulse buying and has helped me be more discerning. So that's a start, right??
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I think it's great to make a conscious decision about what to buy. I was never into shopping bans or no shopping months. They just happen and it must be for a reason. I wouldn't ever hold back on a great sale find like yours, just out of a stubborn rule I set myself about not shopping. So whatever you do, it seems to work.
Would love to see the jacket you got.

Mimmy said:
Great restraint, Marylin! It's probably because you have so many lovely things already. [emoji173]️ I suspect something will find you soon though!

I have bought a few things; nothing very expensive though. [emoji3]

I became lazy last month and just used my MJ hobo until today. It's such a carefree bag! I am going to start rotating through my other bags though, as I would like to buy another bag fairly soon. If I don't use the ones I have already though, it's hard for me to justify buying a new one! [emoji848]
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Maybe we should start a bag challenge again?

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@ampavlinac It's funny that you mentioned cropped flares, as I wore mine for the first time today.
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I bought mine, but I think creating your own is a great idea. I am short so these are a bit long on me. They have a raw edge, so I could just cut them some more. I actually liked the longer length, so I am going to wear them a bit before making my final decision.
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I love this outfit! Didn't think cropped flares could look good. But I'm rethinking now.
 
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ampavlinac said:
I'm hoping this will help me budget. I'm trying to implement buying fewer, nicer things that are consciously made and supplementing with thrifted/vintage. I'm pretty excited about the vintage jeans I bought for $4 that I am working on ripping the hem out to make them cropped flares :heart:.
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Welcome! Putting just a bit of thought into our purchases has helped all of spend less, I think. So you took the first step. And you're creative, so I can see lots of great outfits with lots of inexpensive clothes already!
 
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Marylin said:
I think it's great to make a conscious decision about what to buy. I was never into shopping bans or no shopping months. They just happen and it must be for a reason. I wouldn't ever hold back on a great sale find like yours, just out of a stubborn rule I set myself about not shopping. So whatever you do, it seems to work.
Would love to see the jacket you got.



Maybe we should start a bag challenge again?



I love this outfit! Didn't think cropped flares could look good. But I'm rethinking now.
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Thanks, Marylin! I am in, if we do a bag challenge![emoji1360]
 
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Marylin said:
I think it's great to make a conscious decision about what to buy. I was never into shopping bans or no shopping months. They just happen and it must be for a reason. I wouldn't ever hold back on a great sale find like yours, just out of a stubborn rule I set myself about not shopping. So whatever you do, it seems to work.
Would love to see the jacket you got.
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Will definitely post when it arrives!
 
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Mimmy said:
Thanks, Marylin! I am in, if we do a bag challenge![emoji1360]
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Ok then, let's try!
I personally am fine with the few bags I've got, but of course there's still the blue Chanel that got away and I'm still looking for a replacement.
So what about we give ourselves 4 weeks to wear as many bags as possible. Who knows, maybe there are still a few hidden gems in our wardrobes we've forgotten about, or we might have gotten new coats or shoes to match the bags we didn't know how to wear.
I was thinking 2 weeks, but that's only also 2 weekends, so clutches and little bags don't get many chances.
Anybody else in?
I'll start with this one that I've worn less than 20 times since I got it, even though I do like it. I just sometimes forget about it. (Sorry, can't get rid of the second picture)
 

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@Marylin, great bag to start with!
I started the challenge last night somewhat unintentionally. We went to a very casual party at our neighbor's house. I just needed my phone, house keys and a couple of essentials.
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I usually find this CH wristlet a bit small to be useful, but last night it was perfect for the essentials. The best part was that I did hang it on my wrist when I was getting my food.

I was going to sell this, but I am glad that I delayed, because I am going to keep it now!
 
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Up next, my H Picotin Lock. I think that in my own head I was saving this bag for Fall for some reason. [emoji260] I have used it a handful of times since I got it, and have found it easy to wear. Since it is Fall, I wore it two days ago, and still have it packed and ready to go today! The main downside to this bag is that with the fairly open top, I would not carry it anywhere that security is an issue.
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Mimmy said:
Up next, my H Picotin Lock. I think that in my own head I was saving this bag for Fall for some reason. [emoji260] I have used it a handful of times since I got it, and have found it easy to wear. Since it is Fall, I wore it two days ago, and still have it packed and ready to go today! The main downside to this bag is that with the fairly open top, I would not carry it anywhere that security is an issue.
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Booth bags are great. Love the picotin! Couldn't you put n inset into it that can be tied shut, to keep your valuables safe?
 
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Marylin said:
Booth bags are great. Love the picotin! Couldn't you put n inset into it that can be tied shut, to keep your valuables safe?
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Thanks, Marylin! I do have a bag insert in it, but it doesn't have any type of closure. I have other bags with secure closures, so I think that I'll just carry this bag as is. [emoji6]
 
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eggtartapproved said:
would you mind sharing when you do? I love DIY!
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Here was my first attempt! So they were actually $6.99 when I took off the tag haha, and more of a cropped high waisted wide leg, I suppose. Please pardon my apartment's ancient mirror and the kitty photo bomb :smile:.

EDA I just ordered >these< shoes and I think they will look good with crops!
 

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