Crazy 2011 clothes challenge

NGlady2

Fedup - I love that idea getting something out and getting it worn maybe we could make murkey mondays into fun shoe day?

I do the same - and with handbags too, got millions of the damn things but use the same one... same with going out clutches, theres always one u always pull out use time and time again then forget it.. get a new one... repeat process.

fedupandskint

Let's go for it! Murkey mondays - love that idea of making it a funday monday

Lula-Hula

fedupandskint wrote: »

Why don't we set up a mini challenge of wearing a new pair or forgotten pair, or just worn once pair of shoes/boots once a week?

I fall into the trap of wearing the same pair over and over again and again and then forget about the other pairs that are tucked away in the wardrobe

Good idea

Last year for a whole month I wore a different pair of shoes to work every day. My shoes fetish is a bit of a legend at work & i always try out my news ones there to see the guys reactions. They love high wedges, long boots & platforms, but all absolutely hated gladiator style sandals ... had to endure being called Caesar all day :rotfl:

NGlady2

I am quite limited in the ones ill be able to wear for work - No sandals allowed, but I got lots of closed toe ones

Anybody fancy doing a handbag a week challange too?

fedupandskint

Lula-Hula wrote: »

Good idea

Last year for a whole month I wore a different pair of shoes to work every day. My shoes fetish is a bit of a legend at work & i always try out my news ones there to see the guys reactions. They love high wedges, long boots & platforms, but all absolutely hated gladiator style sandals ... had to endure being called Caesar all day :rotfl:

:rotfl:Hmmm I have loads I haven't worn yet but no Caesars as I don't like them either! I will pop a new pair on monday for a change

NGlady2 wrote: »

Anybody fancy doing a handbag a week challange too?

Go on then, I'll use on I haven't use for how long? Months? Years? Butler and Wilson stripey mint humbug style

BTW I'm in the middle of writing an assignment due in on monday and I'm popping in every so often for a break 1/3 of the way there so far

Lula-Hula

I dont have the same thing for handbags, when I find one I love, I stick with it. I tend to alternate between just 3.

You go ahead though, if they need to get out, set them free

NGlady2

On a slightly off topic note - I have just made a "food money" section in my purse and instructed my better half that we have to behave

Handbag wise - my oldest is 3 yrs old... and its coming out to say HELLO on monday just got to find it... lol.

Pamylib

May I join in? I had already decide to cut right down on clothes this year, as I'm buying another flat to let, and this will be a tremendous stretch financially.

I had thought of no new clothes, but I know I'll need to buy tights, socks etc and t-shirts in the summer, so I'm allocating £20 a month, or £240 for the year. This'll be quite a challenge for me as I love the sales!!

I'm hoping that all you lovely posters can show me a whole new way of approaching shopping for clothes and that there will be many new experiences for me in 2011!!

I haven't bought anything yet this year as I've been too ill with a bug, but the year is young, and i feel better now!

Lula-Hula

Hi Pamylib - of course you can join in

At times you may be led to believe that we're all about shopping ... the reality is that were trying to cut down our expenditure by any means. Many are favouring charity shops or ebay & I'm a big fan of dyeing items I'm bored with to give them a bit of extra life.

Will add you to the list right away
xx

karmachilovething

Andiepandie wrote: »

Looks very impressive Southern Sadie - but I need feedback on ur 1st full day of wearing it... need to know if it does a bit of Gravity travelling!! - Hope not @ £25!!! - looks a very good bit of "kit" and can see why it will become one of ur Staples! - LUVVERLY!

Yes we absolutely need a full report of pros and cons I can see that being either fantastic or a liability!

On that note, question to you all - what are you recommendations for the most useful/hardworking item in your wardrobe?

fedupandskint wrote: »

Why don't we set up a mini challenge of wearing a new pair or forgotten pair, or just worn once pair of shoes/boots once a week?

I love that idea FUAS. So Monday it is.

I got the Howies final sale email on Friday, and got a little over excited - lots of things I could never quite bring myself to shell out on heavily reduced. Not going to declare until things arrive, fit and are being kept (I'm trying to hide some of my shame). So no spends to declare (yet!)

Today I'm going to make myself a list of the things I want for the forseeable future/wardrobe holes and then see what I can make, and then whatever is left over I will know what I need to plan for, and take advantage of a good deal when it arrives. Or that's the plan :rotfl:Can't ever plan for those love at first sight moments!