Taking a pause from a Japan post today. 😛 I haven’t shopped at LOFT in ages. After the closure of my previous wardrobe staple store, JACOB, I turned to LOFT for my a lot of my clothes. Last week, while killing time at the mall waiting for a friend, I decided to stop into LOFT and I walked out with 4 pieces. 🙂
Berry Shirred Utility Blouse – $69.50
People always comment that I don’t wear enough colour so how about this vermilion shade? 😛
I had mentioned before that I would treat myself after my No-Buy was over. And I wanted to make sure the rewards weren’t makeup. So here’s what I’ve bought as rewards for successfully completing my No-Buy:
1) Longchamp Large Planetes Tote
I resisted the Longchamp tote for years. Everyone and their grandmas have one! I toyed with buying a limited edition design a few years back but just couldn’t justify the purchase. Then my friend’s niece visited Paris recently and my friend asked if I was interested in this bag (she owns it and I gushed over it) since it’s cheaper there. I like that it’s not a common style since it’s all black. I LOVE this bag – it’s so sturdy and holds everything I need for work. ❤
Happy New Year, everyone!
I wish you the best in health and happiness for 2016! 🙂
I mentioned yesterday that January is probably the worst time to start a No-Buy since there are so many temptations with clearance sales and the winter months are ripe for hibernating and shopping. And that’s why, for 2016, I’ve decided to do something slightly different – a LOW Buy instead of a No Buy. 😀
Phew! Time to do a jig!
I can’t believe I lasted this long! As much as the New Year is the time to make resolutions and start something new, in hindsight, I think starting a No-Buy is really difficult during January clearance sales! 😛
Lessons learned:
• Shopping my stash is enjoyable
• I have a LOT of makeup
• It gets easier as the time passes (ie. practice not shopping)
• Purging / de-stashing is good for the soul
• There are loopholes 😉
If you want to revisit some of my trials and tribulations during my 2015 No-Buy, check out these posts:
You didn’t think I would just stop shopping altogether; just stay home and watch Full House reruns, did you?
I still enjoy shopping and have picked up a few things here and there – nothing major – today I thought I’d share with you some of what I’ve bought lately!
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