The Completely Crazy 2012 Clothes Challenge

medsdemon

Adela31 wrote: »

depression kicking in, I want to shop... hmmmmm

Maybe I should virtual shop like some of you lovely peeps

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I'm doing this at the moment with fabric and sewing patterns, planning my spring/summer/holiday wardrobe.


I have decided I'm returning the Monsoon buys. They don't really fit into my wardrobe, they're for wearing now and not for summer and I need to get spring/summer clothes. Also I think althought the trousers fit so well they are for wearing in the evening and I have plenty of hardly worn clothes already I need to utilise for nights out...how sensible is that:T.

In Debenha*s yesterday I didn't really see anything I REALLY wanted so saved my vouchers for when I feel shopping withdrawal symptoms and I have a plan for Summer of what I NEED.

Wellyboots6

kerri_gt wrote: »

These aren't cheap and would blow your budget (if you're counting shoes?) but I got these (well OH bought them) in Sept and I have worn them tonnes already

http://www.schuh.co.uk/red-or-dead/womens-dark-brown-red-or-dead-joss/1564086120

They are really soft leather and I wear them with jeans, leggings and dresses, they're also smart enough to wear for an evening out for a meal or casual drinks as well as wearing in the day. I would say they are worth every penny (and I'm fussy about boots) They do come up quite small (I'm a 4 and these felt quite tight to begin with) but they do give.

Oooh they are lovely! I think unfortunately I am going to have to count shoes in my budget as I really am struggling for money at the moment

I was looking in the Kurt Geiger sale yesterday as suggested by someone else but ended up stopping myself buying anything.

I think it is going to have to be a really considered purchase and maybe a lot of crossing fingers that something nice comes up in the charity shops.

I will have to add these to my lottery win wish list though

Adela31

I have had some nice cheap boots from Peacocks, but not ones that have lasted more than two winters. I love the fit of boots from Duo, but again, they are pricey.

**tracey**

I am very hard on boots/shoes so went for a £19.99 pair from New Look with the thought that they would only do me one winter although if they last longer it will be a bonus

keys_2

Thanks Fairy & kerri gt
I will have to take a look in Matalan for the wellie socks - As its a drive away I will have to go one day this week and hope they still have them in stock - Otherwise will take a trip to Primani . I was hoping to go last week in my car but I failed my driving test so now have to wait for oh to have a day off work to company me in the car - he hates shopping , so will have to find a compromise of some sort . Got my test booked again for in a few weeks so fingers crossed for then :cool:

I managed to pop to a few cs shops this week and got dd a
brand new next L / S top with a £10 tag still on for £1.50 Next 3/4 white trousers for £1.50 - I am trying to build her summer wardrobe in the sales and cs shops and bag all away so she has a new season wardrobe when summer comes { to stop me from spending when it comes }:o
I got myself river island denim shorts from cs shop also for £2.99 - will wear these with tights now and wear them in summer also , in the hope to save money also

I have also noticed when im shopping in cs shops and the sales online most of the items I like that are reduced are usually in a size that doesn't fit me ..Like the River Island jeans I saw in cs shop the other day in a size 8 - {I sometimes fit in that size but mainly a size 10}
I have an idea if anyone is interested which I am going to do -
I am going to purchase the jeans for £4 that I have seen in the style I want , I am then going to sell them on flebay - In exchange with the funds I am going to purchase the same style in my correct size - { I hear you think this is alot of hassle with no gain !!???! }
Well the ones I want are currently going for £20 ish on Flebay - So I sell mine for around that price - so after p& p , fees etc I gain the ones I want along with a bit of profit
Making this a bit of a challenge for myself .

Does this appeal to anyone or do you think its a daft idea ???

immie

Hi keys, I've done similar before, my friends thought it was bonkers lol but it feels great! There was this zara sailor cardigan i liked down from £60 to £30, i bought 3, two for selling on ebay lol. I figured if I can get £45 for each then I get mine for 'free' haha

MOGGYMALONE

Just checking in ....i do wish you guys wouldn't mention bargains its just more temptation and defo so is online looking lol .....i'm not looking......i'm not looking.....:P

Pleased to report no more spends oh and have encouraged a friend to declutter her closet so i'm hoping to bag a few bits n pieces she doesnt want anymore too for free of course.

Still havent got round to ebaying some clothes....or i might just sell them to those recycling places but dont think you get much value from those.

Happy saving everyone best wishes, moggy

Eltee12

Eltee12 wrote: »

smart skirt and top for work, both in half price sale, total = £17.50

running total now £[STRIKE]107.50[/STRIKE] 108.30 / £300

^^^ d'oh! can't add up

just need to replace my oft-worn & much-faded black trousers for work - have got a £20 gift card for local shops so will use that and hopefully not have to dip into budget again until Easter sales !

El

.......she said hopefully

replaced black trousers - £19.99 (not local shops to me so didn't use voucher)

how-did-that-top/tunic-get-into-my-basket? - £17.99

total £37.98 - at least I resisted the big chunky purple bangle...

running total £146.28 / £300

rosemary54

went to Laura Asley to look at curtains and as they did not have them ended up buying half price jacket for £31:eek:it is purple knitted and fits really well and will go with all those purple print skirts I had to buy last year:rotfl:also bought a belt for £13 down from £45 and a pair of red leather gloves from Pia down form £35 to £10 but the accessories are not going off my total.so have now spent £142 off £500

DedicatedDFW

Hey everyone - i have a spend or 2 to report later - just about to try it all on and then get on with some exercise - but thought i'd best 'fess up now to make myself report back in later :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: