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I just found a blog that perfectly encompasses my own personal dilemma but I have not the courage nor the willpower to do what these women have done. Did they save the world? Develop a life-saving vaccine ?
Nope. They gave up shopping. For an entire YEAR.
For someone who has likely spent at least a car’s worth of money in their lifetime on the latest trends only to discard them the next season, I am in a constant predicament over whether to shop or save. Usually, due to my competitive nature and greed for products, the credit card spree wins over the savings account. Also, I basically shop for new makeup and clothes for a living, thus making it a little difficult to shun all material pursuits.
So when I heard about the 365 Fashion Rehab I had to check it out. Best friends Perdy Andrews and Alison Dunn, one in San Fransico, one in Toronto decided to give up shopping for twelve months.
Okay, so I get not shopping for clothing, but no makeup either?! That’s insane. But these ladies have done it. They’ve been nominated for a Canadian Weblog Award and you must read their blog. It’s priceless.
Style on a budget at its best. Find their story here: http://www.365fashionrehab.com/. Their laments are hilarious and sad – and include some of the latest trends for those shopaholics out there. They even have YouTube videos. It’s a must read.
– Kate Daley
3 Responses to “ 365 Days Sans Shopping ”
Fantastic. I love this 365 blog and yours!
By Matty on Mar 29, 2010
Inspired by Perdy and Alison’s blog, I’ve recently given up shopping for 5 months. Let me tell you, it’s no easy feat but their posts have encouraged me to soldier on and I’m (for the most part) in the ‘no-shopping’ groove. I might even try to stay with this insane project for longer than 5 months. It’s not like I’m planning to give up shopping forever but it’s hard not to enjoy seeing my bank balance move in the right direction!
By Amy on Mar 31, 2010
i too, have stopped shopping march 10, 2010. it is so hard, because now is spring and I want everything out there,but realistically i know that that’s not possible. it’s just my selfishness that wants wants wants.. enough already and I need to stop filling my closet with crap, and my mind with security and love… things don’t make me happy, i make me happy… too a journey that’s difficult, but i will come out better in the end!
By sabina on Apr 23, 2010