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

I also list in my budget the replacement / new items: this year I only bought 5 new items, the rest were replacements.

I started planning what I should add into the wardrobe this year and I keep a "shopping list" in my wallet, it has helped me to keep focus and avoid duplications. Still, I believe in those serendipity moments when all stars are aligned and the perfect item shows up! :smile: I just need to find an afternoon when the shops are empty!

We're having a heatwave right now in the UK, thus I purchased some of my planned Q3 items this week.... a pair of leather & suede sandals and a black dress which I hope I'll be able to layer and use it for winter. Summer here doesn't last for long, I think that with 2/3 short sleeves tops, I will be able to update the office wear! Sad, I know.
i love the pieces you added! I managed to find slim fitting black jeans to replace my old ones so I'm pretty happy. Our summer is looking short here too so I'm a bit lucky 'cuz I can still wear some of the things I've been finding.

I have a lot of time for organizing my closet and to talk to you ladies right now. I had a back surgery, am out sick for at least two more weeks and am supposed to rest a lot. haha. How I'm supposed not to do laundry, cook dinners and take care of my mother, I don't know.
But I do sit a lot and have time to purge my wardrobe. I've just packed (at the table, without bending over, yes I'm good) a box with 16 items and 2 pairs of shoes that need to go. And I'm intending to make a few more. They will be sent to a second hand designer online store here in Germany where I've sold a few things already. I don't really want to add that money to my budget, but I'm thinking about using it for my Chanel bags and jewelry. Or should I just save it and buy something with it that I normally wouldn't have bought? What do you think?
Ouch! Hope you have a speedy recovery!
 
Thanks girls for your well wishes, they are definitely arriving! I feel pretty good, but I do notice that at the end of the day my body is telling me 'stop it, I need a rest you dork'. Plus, I'm putting my sons to work, trying to overlook the fact that the kitchen looks like the last sequence in a horror movie and the dishwasher is, typically, running half empty. It is really true that the male species is unable to fill up a dishwasher economically...

@MinaAnais I'm looking forward to your outfit posts and can't wait to see what you choose for the wedding! The AC addiction is something that totally eludes me. When my husband still lived in the US, I used to get a bladder infection the first week I got there. Every time for two years. He was working for Congress and since most of the offices are empty over the weekend but the AC is cranked up during hot and humid summer in D.C., it was like walking into a freezer Monday morning. Why can't anybody figure out that it's much healthier to set the AC a bit lower and definitely more environmentally friendly? Sorry for the ramble, summer will be over soon anyways...

@eggtartapproved You found the jeans already, that's great! Can't wait to see pictures!

@bakeacookie I strongly recommend Max Mara. It's great quality, beautifully made and special. I used to almost wear it exclusively, but now things don't quite fit as well anymore. Mostly because the recent lines were all too bulky and stiff and the coats too oversized. I do find though, that what's sold in the US is not as pretty and much more expensive.

@girleuro Thanks for the advice, I'll try to be good! Desert here has just been fruit and yoghurt the last few days. They manage fine. Glad to hear you're doing a bit better. When will the heels have their first outing?
I kind of do understand your bag moods. Different times in our lives require different styles. While I always found the Jumbo too big I do need a roomy bag. I love the WOCs, they force me to be disciplined. Which works well when going out. What's wrong about only loving flaps? They're fantastic, pretty and well made! I think they are worth their money more than some other styles. Like the Gabrielle I'm lusting for....

I'll take your advice to save the money for something special/Chanel. So far non of my purged items are even online yet, so it's going to take a while until everything will be sold. (I made another box today and there will be at least two more.)
 
@Marylin I am late with my well wishes; wishing you the speediest of recoveries after your back surgery. Please don't overdue it, we need you to heal completely!

Amaazing!! How did you know that I wanted you to buy a Gabrielle bag for our closet?! [emoji23]Can't wait for you to reveal it.

"Mimmy the Enabler" says to buy something special with the proceeds from your sold items. [emoji6]
 
@Marylin I am late with my well wishes; wishing you the speediest of recoveries after your back surgery. Please don't overdue it, we need you to heal completely!

Amaazing!! How did you know that I wanted you to buy a Gabrielle bag for our closet?! [emoji23]Can't wait for you to reveal it.

"Mimmy the Enabler" says to buy something special with the proceeds from your sold items. [emoji6]
Thank you, Mimmy, I'll be good.
Funny, just half an hour ago the boutique manager called to let me know my bag was there. And she said it's very pretty. :biggrin: I'll pick it up as soon as can manage walking more than a few steps. Hopefully Saturday.
 
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@Marilyn, I'm wishing you speedy recovery! Very important to listen to your body and take care of yourself. A little patience in the short-term will mean a faster recovery. :smile:

@bakeacookie, I have one piece from COS. I liked it because it was baggy and shapeless, ha, but I actually don't find myself reaching for it often. The dress wrinkles badly, and so then you are a wrinkled shapeless bag. I will probably get rid of it soon. Their sizing was weird for me. Some of it was okay, and my normal size was too small in other instances. Another vote for Max Mara. I have a couple treasured dresses. I do not buy full price, though. You can usually get many pieces on sale. I've never bought a coat. Can't justify it, living in Houston. But you can sometimes find them on sale at the end of the year.

Wearing my new blue dress by SEA today. I wore my little red Gianvito Rossi red pumps out the other day, and I loved them. Too warm for the new black jumpsuit, but it will have it's moment.

Happy Wednesday all!
 
@Marilyn, I'm wishing you speedy recovery! Very important to listen to your body and take care of yourself. A little patience in the short-term will mean a faster recovery. :smile:

@bakeacookie, I have one piece from COS. I liked it because it was baggy and shapeless, ha, but I actually don't find myself reaching for it often. The dress wrinkles badly, and so then you are a wrinkled shapeless bag. I will probably get rid of it soon. Their sizing was weird for me. Some of it was okay, and my normal size was too small in other instances. Another vote for Max Mara. I have a couple treasured dresses. I do not buy full price, though. You can usually get many pieces on sale. I've never bought a coat. Can't justify it, living in Houston. But you can sometimes find them on sale at the end of the year.

Wearing my new blue dress by SEA today. I wore my little red Gianvito Rossi red pumps out the other day, and I loved them. Too warm for the new black jumpsuit, but it will have it's moment.

Happy Wednesday all!
Thanks Pishi!
Sounds wonderful that you're liking your red shoes so much and also that you're wearing your new dress right away. Always a good sign!
 
View attachment 3738845 View attachment 3738826 View attachment 3738824 Ok... Here the outfit I have used so far... There is still a lot of work that needs to be done and one can always improve...

The first outfit was for the Chelsea Flower Show
Second for the birthday party...
Third was for a friends' exhibition
The black dress will be used for the gallery opening.... :annoyed:
They're all fantastic! Love the flowery suit for the occasion and particularly like the second outfit. The black shoes are super, so are the silver ones. Don't see any room for improvement!
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