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It’s back!! No Buy July, here we come!

Two years ago, I did a feature during July called “No Buy July”.  Well, it is back! Maybe you don’t remember because you’re a new reader! Thanks for reading, I’m glad you are here! Welcome! Here is a quick summary of what it is!

“I’ve decided to “shop my closet and beauty supplies” in July. All month long I’ll be blogging about my journey of spending NO money on clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup, or any other beauty products. (The only exceptions are essentials i.e. toothpaste etc. But no ultra expensive stuff) I’ll be sharing tips about how to revamp an outfit with what you already have, using non-traditional products in your beauty routine, finishing up some makeup, and my struggle with a slight addiction to all things fashion and beauty.” (NO BUY JULY!)

There ya go! NO BUYING fashion & beauty related items during the whole month of JULY!  I plan to be much stronger and harder on myself so that I do actually see a difference in my $$.   I’ll be offering up how-to’s, shortcuts, and more all month, along with a weekly recap of how it’s going!

Will you join me on my journey or at least stay tuned?

To see how my July went two years ago, visit the past posts here!

A New Dress every day around $1, oh yes she did!

You may have read this report on Yahoo! last week, which is where I found it. But I’m still fascinated and if you haven’t, stay tuned for an awesome read about the creative idea a girl had to save money and get cute clothes!

 

Concept: “365 days. 365 items of clothing. 365 dollars” [NewDressADay]

Reality: the New Dress A Day blog

Marisa decided that she “will be foregoing trips to Bloomies and Nordstrom for brand new gear. Goodbye to H&M purchases and accessory grabbing at Forever 21. And seeing the “must have” French Connection dress in People’s Style Watch will just have to suffice as a cut out on my inspiration board.

Instead, the only shopping that I’ll be able to do is that of pieces that have been used and worn already.  So long to mall trips and hello to sifting through piles of vintage pieces at flea markets and at neighborhood garage sales. Each day for the entire year, I’m going to introduce a new piece into my existing wardrobe that I’ve found from these places.  On top of this, I’m giving myself a budget of $1 a day.” [NewDressADay]

So the yahoo article got me interested and I was hooked. I spent the next 2 hours reading through her whole year so far (which will come to an end in Nov.).  The stuff she had done is amazing. My favorites are the befores/afters, of course! The fact that she buys these clothes, some that are truly awful to look at much less wear, and turns them into such chic little dresses, skirts and tops is motivating!

After all my reading I was so inspired to grab my sewing machine and head to Good Will and sew my heart out, knowing this wouldn’t work on MANY levels.  A) I don’t know how to sew B) I don’t know how to sew.  Regardless, I’m getting inspiration and happiness from Marisa’s blog and tune in everyday to see how the muumuu becomes the floral mini!  Take a look at some of my fave of her transformations!

To see more, visit www.newdressaday.wordpress.com!

Photo Source: (All photos)www.newdressaday.wordpress.com

Favorite Local Shopping Spot Moves!

It has to be said that almost 85% of my wardrobe is from Forever 21. Its my favorite store and we don’t even have one in my town.  So this leaves very few places I actually shop in my town. 

 

Enter:

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My favorite shopping spot in Tyler!

Its been around for quite a while, I’ve been shopping there about 4 years. I pass the window every day driving to work, checking out the mannequins to see the outfits and which ones have changed.  I’ve gotten some great dresses here.  The most notable one being the strapless one I wore at my annual Christmas party. Strapless, geometric print, and black/metallic! YES PLEASE!

 

I really do love 8th Street Boutique! Their clothes/accessories are moderately priced, extremely cute and not mass production.  I definitely won’t find others in my same outfit. They have great sales and adorable store!  Located in Bergfeld Center, its easy to find and they are open a while after 5 which gives me browsing time after work!

 

Qué horror!!!  This morning en route to work, GONE, GONE, GONE!  Empty windows and small note on the door!

 

At the stoplight, I sat dumbfounded and looked around. 

 

Qué luck!!! They moved across the street, directly across to a bigger location! Same decorative lights, pink walls, and more!  Oh I’m saved!  Bonus: Bigger building = more clothes!

 

I haven’t had a chance to go in yet but I’m counting the minutes until I can. Oh, darn you prior commitments or I would go after work! 

Still located in Bergfeld center, but three doors down from Village Bakery, head in there and let me know what you think!

 

8th Street Boutique

 

  

Tyler, TX, 75701

Phone:

903-595-6557

Mon – Sat:

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

 

For more info, pictures, and more visit their page on facebook, here! Here a few of the fabulous items they carried this summer!

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All photos are from 8th Street Boutique’s facebook page!

 

What kind of borrower are you?

This past weekend was a girl’s weekend at my house. 3 of my best friends and I had a big girls night out and borrowed each others clothes, shoes, makeup, and accessories.  In all the clothes swapping, I came across a dress to borrow from CLK to wear on my upcoming vacation.   This got me thinking.

When you borrow or someone else borrows, how do you leave the clothes?  I’m not just talking “I’ll wear this tonight when we go out then give it back when we get back to your house”.

 I’m talking, when you return it another day/week.

 I’ll be borrowing this dress for a few weeks before I see her again.  My plan is to wear it, wash it, and return it.  If I get anything on it, I plan to treat it or dry clean it.  I plan to take care of it how I take care of my own clothes!  (Which will be a topic soon!)

 

When you borrow, what is your attitude?

A)     I don’t care, its not mine

B)     I better be extra careful, since it is not mine.

C)     Wearing and returning is fine!

D)     Wear, Wash , Return—it’s the only proper way!

E)      I don’t borrow, that’s gross.

 

first fall edition: what are you wearing today?

Today actually feels “fall-ish”. Yay! So we must celebrate! What are you wearing today?

I’m wearing a Delia’s short-sleeve green/blue striped boyfriend cardigan with a white tank, black leggings, cheetah print flats, vintage double looped black glass beads, and rhinestone studs. My hair is straightened with a black patent leather headband.

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING???

Enjoy your weekend loves!

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