As you have seen from my previous posts, I have done some serious shopping this summer. It was in no way an impulsive whirlwind of spending – I had saved up since the new year so that I could have some hard core store-bought fun during the summer months – but I still feel like it might be time to pull back a bit so that I don’t completely flip out. If you read my blog before I revamped it you will know that I did this last year as well, but I will explain the rules again for my new readers:
Maja Piraja Shopping Ban Extravaganza 2011: The Rules
1. No new clothes, shoes or accessories can be bought from now until Christmas. Extra added this year – no new cosmetics either, except to re-stock things that are used at least once a week.
2. Re-stocking clothes is allowed, but this only applies to clothing basics.
3. When it comes to brand new things I am allowed to buy one thing and one thing only: a new laptop. I desperately need one. However, it is perfectly fine not to buy a new laptop as well.
I’m not saying this will be easy – that blue skirt does look particularly delicious – but I have done this once before and I know how nice it is to not end up with a closet full of WTF items, test your willpower, and end up being able to afford something you really need while simultaneously fattening up your savings account. Win – Win for me, lose – lose for H&M. I don’t mind at all.
Okay. Ready, set.. Hide my wallet!
I’m actually considering doing this myself, and now I even have ready-made rules to get me started ;) The only exception for me would have to be a new Kindle, but otherwise it should be possible. Plus, since you’re pretty much a seasoned pro at this, I can text you for support when there is a big temptation calling me! You think I can do it?
You can most definitely do it hon – you’ll have a new Mr.Kindle before you know it, and really, four months isn’t that long :)
Oh and I’d love to be your moral support!
Oh, and I did love your post and the polyvores – I always do, really, but I often forget to TELL you. Silly Maria.
Silly <3
I should most definitely print out these rules and stick them EVERY WHERE! Ever since I got a pretty much fulltime-summerjob I’ve been on a roll when it comes to shopping. Not good, not good at all! Especially not when the only bag I want in the entire world cost more then ten thousand kr.. But, I want … no no no … I do not need(!!!) 13 cm high boots.. I think.. Like I said, I need to print out these rules. Pronto.
Hahaha, you can totally do it! And hey, if you set aside a little bit of money every month, you’ll have that bag before you know. That’s my strategy so far, anyway :)
You can do it!
*Hums theme from Rocky* :D
Totally with you on this one… I was doing so well but have been swept up in a raft of baby clothes buying (for friends not me!) and I really really need to slow down! Haha.
Join us! It is starting to look like we’re a little group already :)
o_O You’re very disciplined!
Are exceptions made for the real bargains? ;)
Only if they’re basic-type bargains and if I’d rather chew my foot off than leave the store without them ;)
Spennende at du prøver å utfordre deg på denne måten! Jeg har trua på deg, blir spennende å se hvordan shoppingban’en vil utarte seg fram til jul!
Jeg tror det kan bli kjempebra! Og laptopen min synger virkelig på siste verset, jeg trenger sårt en erstatning :)
So what would happen if someone in the UK were to send you some Barry M nail polishes because she feels sorry for you…..
Email me your details skinscrubs@gmail.com :D
Eeep! How nice of you, Annabella! I emailed you just now :D