The One(ish) A Month Club

#16
misstrine85 said:
I really love this concept. I don't know how I will twist it to make it work for me, wether it will be 1 piece pr. month, 5 pieces pr. season or with this, new to me, concept Fashion on the Ration (which I just googled and liked). But one point I know I will make it "mine" is that I will only buy clothes in my goal size after I finish my weightloss. I can only buy the basics for my current size: t-shirts, pantyhose, socks and so on. Plus a dress to wear at my friends wedding in april, though it will have to be on a budget.

I know it may sound strange to some, and maybe also naive, but I feel this to be a big motivation for me.

And with this in mind, my January purchase is this:

A jacket/cardi from Cubus.

I also have it in my current size, and love it so much I had my friend hunt it down for me (it's not available in my country).
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Cute jacket!
 
#17
Omg BagsNBaubles you look absolutely gorgeous!! Hee hee, I love girl dates, it's always an excuse to where your most amazing stuff - whereas dressing up too much on date night can lead to awkward "Is that new?" questions :shame: :P

Ok, well I like the idea of this thread no question! But the thing is, for me I tend to buy a few things in one month and then nothing for two or three months after that! And, despite my good intentions, I bought quite a few things this month that I've already sent straight back! So I think this thread is a good idea for me, to keep that idea of avoiding impulse (which almost all of the purchases sent back were :shame:smile: and to instead focus on acquiring the essential pieces that completely suit my lifestyle, which is mostly about finding stuff for work that is appropriate but still chic and fashionable, as well as stuff for weekends/nights out that suit our climate :smile:

So if I were to nominate my January purchases that I'm keeping:

1. Maxmara dress from Matches:
http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/140372

2. Bally black patent New Clea pumps (no pic)

3. Anya Hindmarch plum satin clutch on sale (bought for my brother's wedding in May :smile:)
http://www.anyahindmarch.com/prod/Clutch/Handbags/Gracie_Clutch/44031/

That's pretty well whittled down from what I originally bought this month - sent the DKNY dress back (didn't like the fabric) and the Tory Burch dress that I bought two sizes up because it was the only one left and I was hoping to get it cut down - the wool jersey is just too heavy for our climate. Also sent back the Alexander McQueen black sheath - didn't like the neckline when I tried it on.

There are still a couple of things I want to pick up but might wait until next month to get them:

Oroton blouse in both the ivory and the black:
http://www.oroton.com/tops/bauhaus-blouse/w1/i1755159_2273630/

Oroton flats:
http://www.oroton.com/view-all-shoes/essentials-bow-ballet-flats/w1/i1769186_2287640/

And there are of course things I'm lusting after for (hopefully) later in the year perhaps :biggrin:

Oscar de la Renta blouse:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/332467

Alexander McQueen ivory suit:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/334188

:girlsigh:
 
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#18
Here is my January purchase, funded in part by Christmas gift $$$:

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http://www.truereligionbrandjeans.com/store/productdetails.aspx?productid=8498&colorid=30070&sli=1

For later this year, I have my eye on a yellow gold Movado Bold watch, maybe a two-tone watch, khaki short trench, black satchel, maybe a couple other bags in just the right colors, espresso leather jacket, gray jeans, olive jeans if I can find them. Maybe some belts, a new scarf that fills a missing niche, a nice soft white blouse, a rose gold pendant. I don't have to get everything this year, just whenever I find the perfect items at the right prices.

I'm pretty happy with the clothes and shoes in my closet.
 
#19
jellybebe said:
What did you buy?
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boy....let me think....:P
the gatsy pumps
last season's lace top...(from 500+ to 167) it's calling me name :lol:
a top from yoox
the bobby (red...from barneys) but i am not sure why they still had the red, it's been sold out long time. may be they found them somewhere in the stock room??
 
#20
Bitten said:
Omg BagsNBaubles
1. Maxmara dress from Matches:
http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/140372

2. Bally black patent New Clea pumps (no pic)

3. Anya Hindmarch plum satin clutch on sale (bought for my brother's wedding in May :smile:)
http://www.anyahindmarch.com/prod/Clutch/Handbags/Gracie_Clutch/44031/

That's pretty well whittled down from what I originally bought this month - sent the DKNY dress back (didn't like the fabric) and the Tory Burch dress that I bought two sizes up because it was the only one left and I was hoping to get it cut down - the wool jersey is just too heavy for our climate. Also sent back the Alexander McQueen black sheath - didn't like the neckline when I tried it on.

There are still a couple of things I want to pick up but might wait until next month to get them:

Oroton blouse in both the ivory and the black:
http://www.oroton.com/tops/bauhaus-blouse/w1/i1755159_2273630/

Oroton flats:
http://www.oroton.com/view-all-shoes/essentials-bow-ballet-flats/w1/i1769186_2287640/

And there are of course things I'm lusting after for (hopefully) later in the year perhaps :biggrin:

Oscar de la Renta blouse:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/332467

Alexander McQueen ivory suit:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/334188

:girlsigh:
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Wow, love everything!
 
#21
I'm in! I love the idea of more thoughtful, planned purchases. I started doing this in the fall and have really felt so much better about my wardrobe since then.

Here is my purchase so far for January.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/332799

I'm planning on limiting purchases to 1-2 items a month. I might be adding some shoes, but I need to exchange them for the right size first.
 
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#23
yikes! i bought ball gowns for inauguration weekend...idk if those should count though...that's a special occasion. otherwise this might be a good challenge for me
 
#25
juneping said:
boy....let me think....:P
the gatsy pumps
last season's lace top...(from 500+ to 167) it's calling me name :lol:
a top from yoox
the bobby (red...from barneys) but i am not sure why they still had the red, it's been sold out long time. may be they found them somewhere in the stock room??
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oh my june!! You are on a roll, lady! Red bobbys? So cool, can't wait to see them on you:smile:

Great thread but I think I've broken the rule till July? It's the sale season here, maybe that doesn't count:P?
I have been so bad, I am still waiting for my leather pants and a pair of shoes to come home to me...Then, I will start. I am like Bitten, no purchase for a few months then, I let myself go. All in all, I am above the one item per month rule but just by a bit:biggrin:
 
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#28
Bitten said:
Someone please...stop me...

Dolce et Gabbana skirt:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/336741

Anya Hindmarch Ebury tote in mustard:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/342319

Oscar de la Renta blouse:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/332467

Lanvin raspberry top:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/333949

rag & bone jeans:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/330960

Bottege Veneta Large Veneta grey hobo:
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/313863

I swear I'm going to start crying :crybaby:
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HOLY MACARONI! Awesome goodies:graucho:
 
#29
flower71 said:
HOLY MACARONI! Awesome goodies:graucho:
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I want them AAALLLLLLLLL!!!

:biggrin:

Like you, I don't buy stuff regularly. In the past two weeks, I've bought more clothes than I bought the entire preceding year. I just stopped buying clothes because I was unhappy with my body and just lacking confidence. I've sort of shaken off my funk now and of course, discovered that particularly for work, girl needs some more clothes!!
 
#30
Bitten said:
I want them AAALLLLLLLLL!!!

:biggrin:

Like you, I don't buy stuff regularly. In the past two weeks, I've bought more clothes than I bought the entire preceding year. I just stopped buying clothes because I was unhappy with my body and just lacking confidence. I've sort of shaken off my funk now and of course, discovered that particularly for work, girl needs some more clothes!!
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I am all for some retail therapy too:biggrin:
 
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