Shop Your Closet in 2013 or a Shopping Fast

In my last post, I talked about setting goals for 2013 and mentioned my goals for 2013 (things I wanted to do or start.)  One thing I did not mention is that I have decided to go on a clothes shopping fast that started January 1, 2013.  I am feeling the need to turn away from wordly things and save some money in the process.  It's not like I don't have plenty of clothes!  With my new business I have been exposed to going shopping more and checking out new styles and stores.  The temptation was always there to buy something for myself.  So I have said, "no new clothes or shoes" until July 1, 2013.

What this means is that I am going to look at my own closet and create some new ways of putting together what I already have and making it look new.  This is a great way to save money and still feel like I am wearing something new.  This is what I do with clients when I help them sort out their closets, get rid of things that no longer look good or fit well, and then coming up with new outfits from the clothes they already own.  This is known as "shopping your closet."

So this is day two of my shopping fast and I am deleting all the notices from stores on my e:mail accounts, so I don't see all the new collections and sales they have going on. Step one - remove the temptation!  Maybe this year would be a good one for you to try doing the same thing - clean out your closets and see what you can come up with from the clothes, shoes and accessories you already own (and save money.)  If you need help or want to share your experience with shopping your closet,  leave a comment.  I am curious about what worked and what didn't if you tried it.

When I was in West Palm Beach, I did go shopping at some fabulous stores that they do not have in Tallahassee.  I made two purchases (alas, my last for 6 months) at Anthropologie www.anthropologie.com, one of which is the blouse I have on in this picture taken on New Year's Eve.  They have some really cute things.  By the way, I am now a huge fan of NYDJ jeans which I have on in the picture - so comfortable and they hold you in (this is a good thing!).