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No Shop September: We Got This, Ladies!

September 4, 2013

Happy Hump Day, lovelies!
There is something wonderful to be said about the work week being half over and yesterday was the first day back to work.  Who doesn’t want a little extra time to catch up on house work, sleep in an extra day, etc?

Instead of doing my normal Wednesday Wishlist post, I decided to take things in a different direction this month, in place of Wishlist Wednesdays.  Like most of you, I took part in a little bit of Labor Day Sale shopping this past weekend.  I was good, and didn’t go crazy, and I actually sold enough items in my closet to make up for what I bought (oh so smart!).  To keep myself from going crazy over fall fashion and buying tons of things I don’t need, this month I will be participating in No Shop September.

That’s right, ladies (and gentlemen), for the ENTIRE month of September, I will not be purchasing anything.  That even includes the long-awaited Phillip Lim for Target Collaboration coming out in a week and a half. 🙁  Aaaand the button down shirt and puffer vest I’ve had my eyes on.  Oh wait, I already have a puffer vest.

See my point?

I have a puffer vest, a few button downs, and I certainly don’t need any more plaid!  This No Shop September is to help reorient my perspective on need and shopping, and to prioritize my life.  Instead of ANOTHER polka dot pullover, I could use that money to sponsor a child from World Vision.  Or what about dates with my husband????  Investing in the people around me and in causes that should take priority are going to be my focus this month, as I step away from the shopping cart and the floods of emails I get about sales and ‘new arrivals”.

So, for the month of September, I will:
1) Not shop (duh)
2) Unsubscribe from ALL retail store emails, Groopdealz, Veryjane, etc.
3) Post a little bit of motivation every Wednesday for those of us taking the challenge
4) No more wishlists for the month, I have plenty to be thankful for!

So lovelies, if you are joining me, let us show each other support because we know there are LOTS of sales still going on, and still plenty of fall clothes to be wished for.  Snap a pic on Instagram and hashtag it with #noshopseptember or #nospendseptember, and you’ll see just how many fashionistas are taking part!

No Shop September:  for the sake of wallets, closets, and husbands everywhere.
Let me know if you plan on taking part and what steps you are taking to stay strong!


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Comments

  1. Susan Jeffries says: September 5, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I am with you friend! I need to cut back on my spending and this is a great challenge. I won't beat myself up if I buy one or two items, but I will try to keep it to a minimum! Thanks! Susan

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  2. Susan Jeffries says: September 5, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I am with you friend! I need to cut back on my spending and this is a great challenge. I won't beat myself up if I buy one or two items, but I will try to keep it to a minimum! Thanks! Susan

    Reply
  3. Kira says: September 5, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    I'm with you girl! I won't shop for the rest of September and maybe October as well. Good luck to you!!! We can do this!!!

    Xoxo,
    Kira
    Confessionsofamontessorian.blogspot.com

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  4. Kira says: September 5, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    I'm with you girl! I won't shop for the rest of September and maybe October as well. Good luck to you!!! We can do this!!!

    Xoxo,
    Kira
    Confessionsofamontessorian.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Lauren @ Style of Ones Own says: September 6, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Good luck, Whit!! I am thinking of joining in after September 15 and doing it until October 15. You were SO good last time you did the challenge…I'm sure you've got this. 😉

    Lauren
    Style of One's Own

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  6. Lauren @ Style of Ones Own says: September 6, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Good luck, Whit!! I am thinking of joining in after September 15 and doing it until October 15. You were SO good last time you did the challenge…I'm sure you've got this. 😉

    Lauren
    Style of One's Own

    Reply
  7. Lauren @ Style of Ones Own says: September 6, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Good luck, Whit!! I am thinking of joining in after September 15 and doing it until October 15. You were SO good last time you did the challenge…I'm sure you've got this. 😉

    Lauren
    Style of One's Own

    Reply
  8. Meghan says: September 9, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I am joining you after September 15 and not shopping until October 15. Life has been crazy lately, and I've been doing a lot of reevaluating of many things. Blogging, shopping habits, work/life/blog balance, etc. Is it even possible to do it all? I am in major need of a new perspective and fresh outlook. And I still owe you that Skype date – oh, I am the worst! But, seriously, investing more time with the people around me is at the top of my list.

    xoxo Meghan

    Reply
  9. Meghan says: September 9, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I am joining you after September 15 and not shopping until October 15. Life has been crazy lately, and I've been doing a lot of reevaluating of many things. Blogging, shopping habits, work/life/blog balance, etc. Is it even possible to do it all? I am in major need of a new perspective and fresh outlook. And I still owe you that Skype date – oh, I am the worst! But, seriously, investing more time with the people around me is at the top of my list.

    xoxo Meghan

    Reply
  10. Meghan says: September 9, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I am joining you after September 15 and not shopping until October 15. Life has been crazy lately, and I've been doing a lot of reevaluating of many things. Blogging, shopping habits, work/life/blog balance, etc. Is it even possible to do it all? I am in major need of a new perspective and fresh outlook. And I still owe you that Skype date – oh, I am the worst! But, seriously, investing more time with the people around me is at the top of my list.

    xoxo Meghan

    Reply
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  12. Sabina Yasmin says: January 30, 2014 at 8:52 pm

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