STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

wicked · Coach

Anyone up for a super fabulous shopping ban, 007 style?

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

oh, me!

Shello · Kenneth Cole

Me too! I've spent a ton of money this month since coming home, since there really isn't much else to do. I made careful purchases, so I don't regret anything, but I need to stop spending since there isn't anything else I need right now.

laken1 · Hermes

I'm in. I need NOTHING! I got new stuff in NYC then I have gotten casual stuff that I need for Christmas. And I bought 6 pairs of shoes in the week around Christmas (yes, 6). In the interim weight loss I don't need to purchase not even one thing.

I usually set minor limit for myself of like $20 a week or something like that so I don't feel guilty about buying something I feel i "have" to have but it's still minor enough to not hurt my budget.

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

I'm in as well! However, I am going on vacation next month and have to buy a new pair of black sandals and a new bra. Other then those two items and the obvious necessities I will shop no more until April 1. Sign me up!!

nicoley · Coach

I was already planning on doing this... so im IN.

Sandy · Kate Spade

I'm in. I put myself on a ban until the last week in February.

pinky · BCBG

I'm in also. This is a 2007 resolution for me. No shopping for the kids also. Childrens clothing seems so cute and cheap, but it really adds up!

Kitty · Hermes

I'm in. Although, I am going to give myself a monthly allowance of about $100 so I don't go totally crazy.

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

I'm in because I don't want to buy a bunch of fat clothes. I am going to do mini presents for every 5 pounds I lose but that is it for right now. Unless something comes up I will try and restrain myself from shopping.

Cortney1982 · Chanel

Soon. I've done a lot of clothes buying lately but I'm not quite finished yet. I need two pairs of shoes (sneakers and an out and about cute pair) and some short sleeve shirts before I'm ready for Spring.

luckylily · Gucci

Aurora wrote:

I'm in because I don't want to buy a bunch of fat clothes. I am going to do mini presents for every 5 pounds I lose but that is it for right now. Unless something comes up I will try and restrain myself from shopping.

Ditto that. I don't want to shop at my current size. If I could lose 15lbs, I'd have a closet full of barely worn clothes.

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

I'm in! I was kind of looking for a couple tops to go with two skirts I just got on sale, but haven't seen anything yet. With the new Anthro spring stuff out I need to stop shopping and start saving. And I want to lose about 10 pounds, too.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

I'm there. Although I've kind of already been there ever since getting back from Paris/London. But this ban will make me feel more accountable so count me in!

NCshopper · Hermes

I'm in as far as clothes go. There's a ton of stuff I want to buy for our house, so that's going to be my priority for Jan/Feb.

kealoha · Kate Spade

I just returned a few pieces I wasn't in love with & filled a few gaps, so I'm definitely in for a this challenge. I'll try to hold out as long as I possibly can.

zeitgeist4 · Gucci

I've been on a ban for exactly 3 months now, but I'm going to continue so I'll join in. My rules are NO clothing, shoes, or bags. Except for things in those categories that I needed to replace. Shopping is allowed if purchased with b-day/Christmas money. Jewelry is allowed, although I try to keep it minimal.

According to my Weekend/day Shopping posts it may look like I'm buying more than I am since lots of it gets returned for various reasons.

In these 3 months I've bought:

no handbags
one cheapie pair of non-replacement shoes
one piece of inexpensive outerwear (which I've already used a bunch)
some jewelry

I am on the lookout for a brown bag, which I will allow myself to purchase once I find the perfect one.