tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571203137446365845.post6090906826509351084..comments2023-11-02T07:02:13.337-04:00Comments on frockstyle: Capsule WardrobeMoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04137525108195236454noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571203137446365845.post-44872517927098784142012-02-16T21:07:43.361-05:002012-02-16T21:07:43.361-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308229954832802935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571203137446365845.post-83963644876257898632012-02-02T09:47:04.088-05:002012-02-02T09:47:04.088-05:00it is really really hard to not be tempted by sale...it is really really hard to not be tempted by sales, especially when you live in nyc and have access to sample sales! <br /><br />i totally agree with you that there are more options when you pare things down to a suitcase. this is why i started purging my wardrobe. i'm planning on wearing my work-horse pieces until they fall apart and then replace them on an ad hoc basis. <br /><br />i used to have 20 pretty dresses and 10 skirts, and i've gotten rid of almost half. the ones i've kept are special pieces that will be worn no more than twice a year for conferences or teaching. <br /><br />matthew and i have a new budget strategy that you may find useful.<br /><br />1. calculate a reasonable monthly budget for eating out, snacks, clothes, books, and various sundry items. be honest!!<br /><br />2. divide that number by 4 (for the weeks in a month). <br /><br />3. on monday morning, withdraw that amount from your bank. only use that cash for non-grocery purchases until the next week. if you buy something with a debit or credit card, deposit the same amount of cash back into your bank or put it in an envelope and leave it at home.<br /><br />4. withdraw your allowance from the bank on the following monday. the cash from the previous week works like rollover minutes.<br /><br />5. if you find an amazing deal and need more cash than is on hand, DON'T play the math game of magical thinking. you have to wait until you've saved up enough cash. if that means missing out on a sale, too bad!<br /><br />sounds strict, but it's the only way to curb my shopping habit!ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414537639917539473noreply@blogger.com