Shopping Embargo

Hi Everyone! I hope you are having wonderful weeks so far. Recently, I've been doing some reflecting on what I have been purchasing / shopping for over the past couple of months. And we aren't talking groceries or gas. We are talking C.A.S.: clothing, accessories, and shoes. Along with my ever-evolving style, I find a hard balance in between wanting to appear trendy and stylish, but at the same time investing in quality pieces that I will wear in more than one Instagram post (ha!). Now, I feel like I've come miles since even a couple of years ago, when I would make a trip to Pentagon City in Arlington the day of a party, girls night out, or happy hour and buy a hot dress (or three, just in case I couldn't decide) for the evening. And so the vicious cycle begins, wear it once and throw it in the closet to never be seen or appear in a picture again. Well, times have changed. And, rightfully, so have my priorities.

In order to get a grip on my habit of impulse-buying (thank you, Nordstrom.com for free shipping, AND returns), I decided to present myself with a challenge so I can start to make better choices: Could I go the entire month of May without making a C.A.S. purchase--not only online, but also in-store? So far, I've made it 13 very long days. I can't say I don't have some items stacked in my Nordstrom shopping cart, or I'm not eyeing a couple of items from my favorite online boutique, but I haven't bought a thing!

I am trying to think about what I would have purchased, and by now, what I don't even want anymore but would have bought. I know you may think this contradicts a lot of what I practice and preach. However, if you never set a goal, it can never be properly attained! I also feel if I have enough will power to overcome an entire month WITHOUT shopping, I should probably be hitting the gym 6 days a week to get into the shape I'd like to be in as well. Hopefully, I can apply this experience and challenge to multiple facets of my life. Hopefully this will inspire you to set a goal to attain! I can't say I don't have the shakes, but I know I can make it the rest of the month--including a trip to DC over Memorial Day, with a real life, brick-and-mortar Nordstrom to tempt me! Wish me luck.