11.20.2012

Polka dots -- and a shopping ban : (

Yup, you read the title correct. I am on a strict shopping ban until Christmas. Why? Well # 1 money has been tight lately, and I'm realizing there are many other things I should be using my money for other than shopping (I know crazy right?) and # 2, I should be saving my money to by gifts for the ones I love for the holidays. Which is why the shopping ban has been put into place. 
No shopping for myself until Christmas is over.
I can do this. I know I can. I'll have to work on impulse control (and steer clear of all Targets!) but I'll be able to do it and be a better person for it.
So with that being said, you might see me "recycle" many outfits on this blog until the new year -- but that's all part of the fun. Let's see how creative I can get with the clothes I have until my shopping ban is over. Wish me luck!!
Outfit Details:
Leather jacket: Gift from D -- Polka dot sweater: Old Navy -- Fux Fur scarf: J.Crew factory
Black mini skirt: Target -- Leggings: Gap -- Boots: Bakers
Anyone else not shopping for themselves until after the holidays?

Shopping ban starts -----NOW!

-Steph


31 comments:

  1. Good luck with the shopping ban! I bought myself 2 sweaters last weekend, but I'm hoping to only buy gifts for the rest of the year. We shall see!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

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  2. Love this " recycled" outfit - its adorable. I think recycled outfits are the best!

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  3. This is one of my favorites as you know :)

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  4. I'm on a shopping ban too :-/ We can do this! lol

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  5. Oh my goodness. I'm also sorry to hear that. That's rough!! Let's have a moment of silence....
    Lol. You can do it!! You always look great. Recycled or not. Xoxo

    Oliviamoone.blogspot.com

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  6. I think I should put myself on a shopping ban too! I have to put my money towards gifts for other people.

    Love how perfectly your sweater coordinates with the boots! You look adorable.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  7. I want a sweater like that so bad, very cute fall outfit.
    xo
    Rachelle
    http://pinksole.com

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  8. I need to put myself on that same shopping ban. Love that sweater...I think I have it in pink from last year. I definitely need to go on a shopping freeze...I don't even know what's in my closet.
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  9. Oh good luck! I always say I should just put a ban in place but I never actually do it. What's actually been helping me lately is that my workplace switched from an hour lunch to just half an hour, so I don't have time to run out and impulsively buy things. I work on one of the busiest shopping streets in Chicago so it was a huge problem for me before. Hopefully I can reign in my spending and just focus on buying gifts for others this holiday season!

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

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  10. You can do it! I know I've been doing it for a while now, and it's incredible how you can shop your closet and be good for a few weeks! I think you have it in the bag!

    Clare
    www.understatedclassics.blogspot.com

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  11. I'm trying SO hard not to shop for myself right now! It's sooo hard! But I think I can manage (I think) :)

    Love the outfit - those boots are amazing!

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  12. What a cute outfit! You look adorable!


    =)


    Brooke

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  13. Love this entire outfit, especially that cut faux fur scarf! I am sure you will be able to do some great remixing with the clothes you already have. I am tempted to do a 30x30 soon and lighten up on the shopping myself.

    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  14. I love that sweater! Good luck with your shopping ban :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    xo,Amy
    itwasloveat.blogspot.com

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  15. Good for you! It's hard, but it can be done. Love your polka dot sweater. Would love for your comments on my latest post.
    xo Dina
    Sweetest Somethings 

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  16. Love that sweater - one of my favorites! I have it in pink/khaki :)

    xo, tasha
    Enter to win a monogram pendant necklace

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  17. You look absolutely adorable! i LOVE your boots!

    http://sarassweetstyle.blogspot.com/

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  18. Love this look- so adorable! Of course you can! Once I put a similar ban on myself and I remember it just happened without any issues! I mean once you are decided it gives you that self control. The other trick was I hardly used to hit the mall, but for you, if you want to buy gifts for others, that would not be feasible! Any how, good luck with the ban!
    Have a happy Thanksgiving, dear!
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  19. Love that polka dot sweater! Good luck with your ban :)

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  20. oh my gosh...it's so hard not to spend money during the holidays! But good for you! Use that money to get awesome gifts for your friends and family!
    ~Jessica

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  21. You can do it! You'll be so proud of yourself once you lived up to your challenge. Good luck!

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  22. Ugh, good luck with the ban - you are a stronger woman than I am! I've only done 1 ban and it was in February (the shortest month haha). Once you have that extra money in your account, you'll feel a lot better about it.

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  23. Cool sweater dear!
    I have just discovered your blog and I'm your new follower! :)
    xx
    M.

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  24. Good luck with your ban!:) I am trying to be better too right now. love your jacket!
    xoAmy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  25. I love the sweater - wished I had picked it up. Good luck on your shopping ban...this time of the year is so tough since they have so many tempting sales.

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  26. I just finished a shopping ban a week ago that lasted a a couple of months. I confess that it was tough initially, but you will end up learning and being very creative wearing the clothes that you already have so, I say: do it! And good luck, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun! This is a very cute polka dot sweater, btw, and I love it with that faux fur scarf!

    Jenny
    www.jensoutfitjournal.com

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  27. This outfit is so cute and I am also saving till xmas!!!

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  28. Love the look... good luck with your ban!

    Monica from Fashion Koketi

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  29. Hi Steph!

    This is such a super cute sweater - it's perfect with the boots! Love this look. I can totally relate to your no shopping ban, I'm attempting to do the same thing - as a reward I might buy myself a little gift for under the tree too :)

    Lauren @ www.stylelixir.com

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