I've been a self declared fashion blogger for all of about six weeks. And I have sworn to do my best not to allow the blogging world to drive me into more spending (this is extra challenging because I do love shopping...and I REALLY love a good deal). I feel like sometimes I get weighed down by the combination of cute clothes all over the internet and constant reminders of sales, exclusive deals, and those gosh darn cute wedges that I obviously can't live without.
It feels like there is a constant battle between my email inbox and my bank account. It's a pretty uneven fight. The email inbox screams the magic word SALE SALE SALE and my bank account just gives in without saying much. Maybe I can get my bank to start sending me NO NO NO emails? That might help balance it out?
One of the reasons I started this blog was to inspire myself to put together new outfits. To take what I have, and learn how to wear it better. And to only buy pieces that I ABSOLUTELY love and that I can work into my existing wardrobe in many, many ways.
But I still find myself giving in to that itch to shop. I am pretty good (ok, really good) at making excuses about why I MUST have an item- only to wear it once and then promptly forget why it was so important. So this week I am brainstorming ideas on how to become a better non-shopper. Any ideas? If anyone out there has the magic solution, please let me know. Until then, I'll be doing a lot of thinking.
SHARP!
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I completely understand where you're coming from! I too am pretty new at this fashion blogging thing and I LOVE to shop. LOVE it. Always have. I'll go buy a whole bunch of fun cheap accessories when I could have gotten a great pair of jeans for the same price, just because I seem to get more shop time therefore more fun time by spending time making a number of purchases. It's really difficult when your budget doesn't afford you the luxury of buying everything you want (and really, that's the boat that most of us are in!). I found this just today - http://easypetitelooks.com/2012/04/5-qs-to-ask-before-every-fashion.html - and I think it might help me in making better shopping decisions rather than just shopping for the sake of shopping. Also, I really try not to buy something if I have something pretty similar to it at home (this logic doesn't always pack enough punch, though!). I'm interested to see if others have some advice, too!
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Totally like you! Shopping is my hobby and I love a deal. Have to learn to be more selective!! Yahoo had an article last week about why people shop, it was really good. It pegged me perfectly, shop as a hobby and buy things because they are such a good deal, not that I need them! I have been trying to get better at this for 2 years, but when you can buy cute clothes for the same price as coffee, I can't resist! Hope someone has a magic answer for us!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat! I tell myself I'm not going to shop for an entire month and once you've gone through a month, you realize it wasn't that bad after all!
ReplyDeleteI can completely relate. I'm also new to the fashion blogging world and I love to shop. I mean, LOVE to shop. I like trying new styles and often come across some adorable things in other fashion blogs. It makes it hard not to run out and buy a lot more than we really need. I just came across this - http://easypetitelooks.com/2012/04/5-qs-to-ask-before-every-fashion.html - and think it's a great idea for helping us to decide what's worth buying. Also, I try not to buy something that is similar to something I already own. It doesn't always work - but I always try and think about it. I don't think the urge to shop will ever go away but I'm slowly learning how to not give in!
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Love the vibrant color of that top! Very pretty!
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I know EXACTLY what you mean!
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