Happy Monday!
February just flew by, but boy am I glad.
For some reason I feel like February is the black sheep of
all the months.
I know it should be my favorite because it’s my birthday month
but I'm over it.
February is so short and for some reason always so cold!
Well March 1st marked a big turning point for me.
I can honestly say that I have not bought one clothing item
since January 1.
It has not been easy trust me.
I have found myself out with
friends,
they are shopping
and I wish I could have bought something.
But I have also learned from it as well.
I learned more
about me in that short span than I expected.
For starters:
I learned to appreciate clothes when I see them.
I now find
myself feeling the fabrics
and watching it move when I look at the garment.
This was by far one the best things I learned!
Second,
I learned that
when buying $50.00 a yard fabric try not ruin it.
(Yes, that happened and tears also came with that.)
Or buy muslin and make the mistakes with that!
But, I learned from that mistake
and actually a beautiful
piece came from it.
Third,
I found myself filling two sketchbooks
of just beautiful clothes.
Filled those sketchbooks with notes,
swatches of fabric,
and possibly the worst stick figures
ever!
I never knew how many ideas I had
in my head till I was forced to sit down
and just
sketch.
Fourth,
I found myself sewing all the fabrics I bought a long time ago.
I realized
that I have a great spring and summer skirt wardrobe going on.
I also realized that I have a unique take
on dresses and skirts.
I cant wait to show you!
Last but not least,
My bank account also thanked me as well,
and that is an
amazing feeling.
So tell me what did February teach you?
So excited to see what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteKari
www.sweetteasweetie.com
I'm really excited Kari! I can't wait to show you all now only if the snow lets up!
DeleteGood for you, girl! I can't wait to see some of these sketches and designs. :)
ReplyDeleteKarly,
DeleteI can't wait to show you! Wish it didn't snow again in Chicago this week!
Oh wow! You are awesome! I try not to shop, but I don't think I could go two months without it. You should be very proud of that accomplishment :)
ReplyDeleteXX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
I really am, I'm going to see how long this lasts though!
DeleteWow can't believe you were able to hold off shopping for that long!! I usually last about two weeks tops when I try haha!! Have a fabulous week!! xx
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flauntandcenter.com
Thanks lady it sure took a while to get there!
DeleteI need your motivation, I love to shop. I can't stop..haha!
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
XO, Claire
Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Haha it was most def needed! I'm glad it did :)
DeleteYou're an inspiration! It's so hard for me not to shop especially now that I have my style blog. Everything I see I justify buying as an addition to the blog, but it's really hard on my bank account! Love that you're making your own designs and sewing them. Can't wait to see them!
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Karen,
DeleteThank you so much! I do have to admit it has not been super easy, but it really has made appreciate the beautiful items I do have :)
I've really cut back on shopping, and agree that it makes you look at clothes a little bit closer!
ReplyDeleteLauren, not only that but I'm learning to appreciate my clothes as well :)
DeleteWay to go on holding off shopping, that is amazing! I am sure it does make your bank account smile too!
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Darcy, my bank account sure does love me now!
DeleteCool post and lessons learned! =)
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xoxo,
Jessica
That's great you can sew your own clothes Jessica! Would love to see that on your blog. Wish I have that talent but maybe in another life time :) Xo~ Lena
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! I wish I had this talent :)
ReplyDeletex
Missy
Popofstyle.com