How has your January gone? Also apologies for the erratic upload schedule - I'm working to get that sorted out soon, but also feeling a bit burnt out. Anyone else feeling a little tired as this month as gone along?
Coffee is water filtered over magical beans!!! Almost done with month 2 of the replacement only low buy. Going extremely well. My husband and I do tiny living so clothing has to be very thoughtful and one in = one out. My makeup and skincare got stupid before the low buy. Tossed two old, black, liquid eyeliners and I still have 9 more. Tossed an awful liquid lipstick from a sub box (canceled in Sept). Still haven't counted lip items. Inventory, panning and rotation is helping.
Just want to give you some encouragement...I am super impressed and proud of you for not using your birthday as an excuse to buy something. Sometimes I think it's funny when adults kind of stick to patterns they learned in childhood. Like holidays, for instance. You could celebrate your birthday however you choose, you could celebrate xmas in July if you really wanted to!! I think going out with friends is a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday. Keep up the self-observation and awareness, you are doing GREAT!!!!
A belated happy birthday to you Christina. Isn't it interesting how your mindset has changed and you're not feeling the strong desire to buy things that you used to following your no buy year? I totally agree with you that spending time appreciating the lovely clothes/items that you already have and taking the time to enjoy them does help reduce the desire to purchase new things. I'm very tempted to buy a Fossil handbag that I've fallen in love with, but yesterday I pulled out of my wardrobe a beautiful leather bag that I bought end of 2018 and re-appreciated it (I just made that word up!) and it has definitely tempered my urge to buy the Fossil bag. Aren't we all doing well :-) Fiona x
Struggling along in my low buy. It’s humbling how difficult I’m finding it. I liked your common sense comments about the capsule wardrobe. It is, after all, a system meant to serve you, rather than you serving it. Your transparency is so helpful
that is so true! i never thought of it that way. I agree on the humble feeling. If I think about it, it has taken me an entire year to feel the way I'm feeling lately, and even that will not always be a constant. Take it a day at a time and love yourself for taking the challenge, but make it serve you, like you said ❤️
You are such a natural in front of the camera! I feel like you are here in my living room chatting to me. I also am sweaty from just doing a home work out. This month I have bought coffee pods, 2 pillow cases and a T shirt. I needed the pods and the pillow cases (on sale), however I can't say that I really needed the T shirt. It's just that I have been looking for a navy blue T shirt with a pictured front since last year and finally found one I like, also on sale from $50 to $30. I plan not to buy anything in February. Enjoyed your vlog. 🙂
Dianne Porter that’s awesome Dianne! These sound like intentional purchases and things that have been on your mind for a bit (eg the tshirt) and I’m all for it! ❤️
Wow! What a Break through! You rock! I’m finding that owning things is a great responsibility. All the things we own need some attention, maintenance and care.
I’m so proud of myself! I’ve done a full month of no buy! I never thought I could do it and still enjoy myself. I set myself some rules and can’t believe how much I have left at the end of the month. I’m definitely going to do this again next month. It’s crazy how much I’ve wasted over the years!!! Thank you for your inspiration xx
I would like to see a video on the different workouts you do, how you built the habit of working out regularly, what would you recommend for someone who's not able to stick to it. It's something that I keep struggling with and I would like to hear your thoughts on it. Also happy belated birthday! 🎉
I have tried to add that to my "why" list in changing my shopping habits. To start enjoying what I have (in my closet, in my house, in my life in general) rather than spending that time out shopping around. While shopping in our cute little downtown area (even if it's just window shopping) is a pleasant way for me to spend time, all of that time could instead be spent with loved ones or already loved things. I spend all that time out shopping and come home to wonder why I never had the time in my schedule to clean/declutter/organize what I already had. I mean, it doesn't take a genius to figure it out, right?! But it truly has taken a bit of a soul search and a step back to look inward at my behaviors and thoughts to see what I have been doing all along! Thank you for your supportive videos and the online community I have started to discover through you! Hoping to bravely do a no-buy next month.
You can do it! I agree shopping can be pleasant but I love that you can modify the time spent shopping into something you might feel more productive doing or have goals to complete (like decluttering etc as you mention!). The "WHY" is easy to forget, but SO motivating when it's remembered. You can do it!
THanks so much for this. I have been doing my own “low buy” month and have been finding it very fulfilling. The advice you give about spending more time with your own things is excellent. One of the side effects of the low buy month is that I end up spending more time at home instead of walking around outside shopping. It is sort of an isolating feeling so I rely on UA-cam videos for support.
Belated Happy Birthday Christina! What really hit home was your observation about spending time with the clothes in the wardrobe. I'm having a hard time not buying winter clothes (mostly thrifted). Doesn't help that I'm stuck with a postpartum body for the time being. I keep on trying stored clothes so that I'm not tempted to buy anything spring/summer.
Thank you! And congratulations on the little one! I understand the temptation - I often catching myself wanting to thrift because I see other people finding amazing and unique "scores". But when I do end up going I often feel very lost, never knowing what I'm looking for and never buying anything because I'm never sure I "need it". The spending time with my closet has helped curb that a lot, and once I do my full inventory, if I find something I want to fill any gaps...then I can use that as an excuse to thrift for stuff. Easier said than done, but actually doing it (as you have been!) has helped SO much.
We share a birthday! Happy belated birthday twinnie! I treated myself to some new body shop products I have been eying for a while for mine--both a self birthday treat and a good job on being more mindful of my spending this year. I enjoy the "treat" and doing a low buy has taught me how to enjoy the things I do buy and "treat" myself with! Thank you for encouraging me to do a low buy and be more mindful of my budget and spending! x
Happy (belated) birthday!! 🥳 you are unique, the rules aren’t. Make it work for you and not the other way around. My capsule wardrobe is a work in progress and I think I’ll never be done. No huge changes just refining. I believe that it will last a lot longer this way. Thank you for taking us along on your journey!
I totally agree! I think sometimes I want my capsule to be "perfect" just like how I was perpetually searching for the "perfect black boot" or the "perfect white tee" when that doesn't really exist. It's figuring out what works for me - just takes time and some feeling ❤️you're so right! "refining" is the word!
It’s my birthday next Tuesday and I went to buy a new blush for myself which was within my no buy rules but I didn’t like anything and I’ve decided against it. Loving this community!
style apotheca and a belated happy birthday to you. I likewise took some time off work. Screw working on your birthday. I was thinking an hourglass one or potentially a nars but I couldn’t justify it right now.
Ruth Acuna it takes time! I’m preferring spending a little bit of time every few days instead of batching it all into a huge declutter - less overwhelming 🥰
Happy belated birthday :) Your talking about how spending more time with your own stuff takes the urge of shopping away makes me realize that is exactly how I feel too! I also realized a while ago that I really like clothes that I already have and I do not even get to wear them all between my laundry cycles and that helped me limit my shopping too :) good luck with your no buy year, it sounds like a challenge!
If you’re wearing pieces that aren’t in your capsule wardrobe, maybe you should add them to the capsule. Remember the rules are to help you have a happier life. Feel free to modify the rules to fit your needs. Maybe certain pieces can be year-round staples. A capsule wardrobe is just a concept that someone came up with, but each individual person should find the balance that works for them. Also, it’s good to include a little fun money in your monthly budget so you don’t feel so constricted.
Oh Happy Belated Birthday. I totally understand the concept of a capsule wardrobe but personally, I like having access to all of my clothes so I don't think I could commit. But I've heard many people say that they have a capsule just for the workweek and then weekends are free for alls which sounds more doable to be since work has a stricter dress code than the rest of my life. But props to you for doing it and sticking to it pretty well! PS: I love your videos like this!
I think this is GREAT thought on the capsule! I tend to like wearing whatever I like on the weekends since there's no dress code -I like the idea of no "capsule code" on weekends too ; Im gonna explore this more! thank you!
Happy Birthday....hope you enjoyed the dinner after the vlog. Always enjoy your videos. It is great to see how you are evolving. When you make a plan you get there or close to. It doesn’t matter. When one has no plan, then one just flounders around and says they don’t get anywhere. A plan can change but it provides focus and direction. Good for you..
So relate to what you said about spending time with your stuff. I’ve started my capsule wardrobe a couple of weeks ago as well as I planned to do a no-buy for January and February. So far, so good! No urges! Your tips on unfollowing triggering Instagram accounts and news letters is so helpful too. Can’t thank you enough for the inspiration and motivation. And can’t wait for the inventory video 😊
It takes forever but I highly recommend using the app Smart Closet to take inventory of your closet! Once you've taken photos of everything you can create "looks' and put together outfits and even schedule it on a calendar to track how often you wear what. Really awesome stats too so you can see how much of each category you own, what colours etc.
I’m doing a low buy during two months but I only will allow myself to buy one piece of clothing in my birthday ( nothing too expensive or too much) and it has to be useful and I’ll need to use it same or next day after purchasing it. Love your videos!! Happy birthday!!! 🎂
I love Cladwell. Such a good clothing inventory app. It’s helpful when I’m out shopping as I gravitate towards items that are similar to what I already own!
Thanks for posting, Happy Belated birthday! Hopefully you are super proud of yourself! Your struggle reminds me of my struggle with food. I am trying to budget my diet/calories!
Happy Belated Birthday! I love these vlog style videos, especially when you get reflective like you did in this video. You have been so helpful to me in decreasing my shopping habits. Thank you!
Happy birthday to you! Hope you have a good one on your special day! Thanks for sharing with us your life via your vlog and continue to produce these quality contents as it motivate us on our low buy periods!
Happy birthday, dear lady! I feel the same about debt repayment! The immediate moment we get a loan we should start repaying back as much as possible. It is so worth it.
style apotheca That’s the spirit! I feel the same and it amazes me how for several years it just didn’t cross my mind to pay more each month. But now I see how even 50 or 100 euros extra make such a big difference from month to month.
I’ve been keeping notes in my phone of what I buy and the cost of it. This month has been buying things I need, buying storage containers, and replacing old things with new things. I donated about 10 big bags of items to the thrift store at the end of 2019. You inspired me to keep track of what I buy and look at the things I own.
that's such a good idea! i started a little spreadsheet of what I want - so far it's mostly camera gear and a leather jacket (go figure) haha - you're inspiring me!
I really like the idea of spending time with your stuff. I struggle with still wanting stuff. I have a trip coming up so I’m really wanting all new stuff for no reason other than to have new perfect outfits to wear. I hope once my trip passes I will have less temptation to shop. But so far my January has gone well. I bought lunch out a few times so I’m challenging myself now for the last week of the month to bring lunch everyday.
I definitely feel that temptation too, but often have to remind myself I end up wearing the same thing almost the entire trip and I like to stick to my "outfit routines". Enjoy your trip! Maybe you can buy yourself something lovely while you're out there instead. ❤️And I love the lunches goal!
I would love to see your inventory video! I'm in the process of mine right now but haven't gotten all the way through. I'm slowly working through my declutter right now because I'm selling a lot of my stuff so I'm doing a little at a time. You've been such an inspiration and I'm so excited to be on this journey with you!
Belated happy birthday!!🎂🎁🎊 I refuse to work on my birthday too! Think you’re doing so well! The rules should be set by you for you! What works for you? Just be true to yourself and do what helps you get to your goal and makes you feel good! Btw just a thought, when you mentioned adding up all that you spent on your clothing my immediate thought was ‘No, let it go”. It’s over now, you are on the right path and there is not help in woulda, coulda, shoulda. But that’s just me 😃 keep doing well, your looking great too👍🏽. Always appreciate your honesty and your sharing! I’m with Myrna J #Styleapothecasquad !!
Happy belated bithday!! So tired this month did not go as I planned and my low buy this month did not go as planned.. I some how saved a third of what I planned to save :( but im gonna keep trying!! BTW your skin looks sooo good!!
It took me over 10 years to get my capsule wardrobe down. It was a lot of experimentation, then my tastes would change, my body would change, and my job changed. Also, my mistake was not following my own intuition about my style in the first place. I mistakenly bought into the popular opinion of having to own a regimented list of “basics” that didn’t even suit my style or my body. So it’s definitely a process. I’m not saying it will take you as long as it took me! Trust yourself and don’t be hard on yourself 😉
My low-buy is going well. I've bought a couple of things that could be called cheats, but I truly believe that they didn't betray the intention behind the low-buy.
I've been on my low-buy for a month and a half. The cheats were: a couple of laundry baskets so that my husband never throws his stuff on the floor (a premeditated purchase that didn't squeak through in time); a diaper pail (I wasn't supposed to buy baby things with only a couple of defined exceptions); and a phone game for my baby (not necessary, but saved my butt when my mom and husband couldn't answer the video chat invitation, so a call to Elmo was an acceptable substitute). Doing pretty okay!
ItoshiiBaka I love how you note you didn’t “betray the intention” - I love that so much ♥️ I think it’s a very healthy viewpoint to take in your low buy!
Hope you had an amazing birthday, Christina!! 💗💗🤗 really liked this video. Only have one question: how do you deal with the overwhelming amount of information you get from social media? I really enjoy watching videos but sometimes I get confused about the things I truly need and those that influencers make me believe I need to buy. Cheers from Argentina 🥰
Hi Lucia! I often feel that A LOT! It's often easier said than done, but now I am really doing my best to use instagram as inspiration. If I see a black blazer and jeans, I will save the photo and go to my closet and make a similar outfit. The thing I realized is that whatever any influencer is wearing that I like, it will never look the same on me as it does on her. He or she might be taller, a different size, whatever - all I can practically do (for my mind AND my wallet), is make a look out of stuff I already own that I already know I love. If there's something I realllllly am interested in, I will save the photo and wait a month or more to see if I really want the item or not. Usually I forget about it, which says something. I hope this helps!
Happy birthday lovely girl! Sooo I was getting a Duchess Meghan vibe...were those Kamik boots I saw? Ive been doing a low buy yr but desperately needing to replace my winter boots that are over a decade old...if they are Kamiks, are they warm and comfortable? Would you consider them a good investment? Loved your 'days in the life video'. Youre for sure my inspo!!
Heather P thanks heather! They are Kamiks! I got them as part of a collaboration but I’ve been enjoying them. They’re very comfy and pillowy inside, and they’ve been great in the -15 weather we’ve had here and there this winter. I haven’t had them long enough to test their longevity but they’re very durable and warm and comfy so far! ❤️
Happy belated birthday 🎂!! Hope you had a blast celebrating!! So far January hasn’t been good to me coz I am trying to find a new job but no luck yet..but I am surviving..N I am doing a no buy January coz I am broke!! 😭😭😭Love u!! ♥️♥️
style apotheca thank u sweetie!! I am doing a no buy February..I also did one for January..So far so good!! Sending you lots of love!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You did treat yourself on your birthday. You controlled your expenses and got yourself one day closer to financial freedom. You’re doing good. Stay on course.
Are the Align leggings worth the $$$. I'm trying to do a low-buy and have wanted a pair for a while, but feel like they are an investment. I work out A LOT and would love to have a great pair of leggings, but want to justify the cost. Also, just found your channel and I'm loving it!
I really love them - I have 3 pairs. Mostly bc they literally feel like "nothing" and I love the high rise to them. The only thing I'd say is that they're not suited for intense workouts with a lot of "rubbing" involved (e.g. spin, running, lifting w/ a barbell etc) as they will pill on you like crazy. They're more meant for yoga and lounging at best, but I still enjoy them! Hope that helps!
I’ve recently stumbled upon your channel over this past holiday season. And I’m honestly so confused about the content. It’s odd to me that minimalism and low buy are tagged in the description. Because I truly don’t get that vibe from the past several videos, whatsoever. It feels that items are constantly shown and I have to rewind the video and make sure I’m hearing you correctly when you confess that packages are coming, and you’re replacing or adding “essentials” to your capsule. So the back and forth about using your capsule and not wanting to go with your capsule, and the back and forth on low buy and then no buy is a bit frustrating. I hope you are able to have more of a clear message on your channel. Because the content as it is, in my opinion, seems all over the place.
Hi Derrica! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. 🙏🏻 I think I'm just trying to be realistic with myself with things like the capsule wardrobe, which I think is reasonable since being rigid , striving for perfection, and being overly stoic in the rules in the past has not personally worked for me on a mental and emotional level. I can certainly appreciate how the messaging might seem disjoint, but I think at the same time plans, expectations and goals one makes for herself are allowed to be fluid and change or be modified. Not as an "excuse" but as a way to ensure the goal is attainable and something one can do consistently and enjoy. I don't think there is an ideal set of rules one has to follow in minimalism, capsule wardrobes, no buy or low buy. Everyone's goals, needs and lifestyles are different. It doesn't have to look a certain way. But I do think it has to "feel" a certain way, and that's the way that's right for you and that is a process to find what legitimately feels right. I try to emphasize for anyone here that he or she take an approach that works for them, and it might not always look the same at the end as it did in the beginning. The concept of that is something I wouldn't have accepted in myself in the past. I think that's what I'm trying to capture, maybe in a way that needs some refining. I'm no expert vlogger and certainly no authority on the subject. I'm simply sharing my thoughts and experience. Regarding the packages, I mentioned in previous vlogs they were things I either ordered personally or that were sent to me as gifting from brands in the previous month that came this month. I decided to do a No Buy January, and may amend this to a Low Buy later on in the coming months. I think this is reasonable. I hope this helps add a little bit more clarity and I really appreciate the feedback! I accept I have some work to do. ❤️
Could you please stop showing your outfits, that was enough to tell the theory of low buying, we don’t have to think of your outfit, why should I care? I don’t have to look like you if I’m choosing low buying it’s strange to focus your video on what you have or look like. I do love your videos and appreciate your work.
The theme of my channel has always been fashion focused as well, so I probably won’t be stopping sharing my clothing. Clothing in particular has also been closely tied to my own low buy, so I think the dialogue of what I’m wearing and rediscovering what I have aligns with sharing an outfit. I’ve never intentionally pushed anyone to “look like me” in my content, and apologies if an inference to that is coming across. That is not my intent. Sharing outfits may change as my channel and viewpoint evolves, but for now I have no plans to change that. Thank you for your support and honest feedback. 🙏🏻
How has your January gone? Also apologies for the erratic upload schedule - I'm working to get that sorted out soon, but also feeling a bit burnt out. Anyone else feeling a little tired as this month as gone along?
I may call a Decluttering January 😊 but, I sinned a little by getting some thrifted stuff . Not perfect , evoluting though. Happy birthday !! 🌷
Mrcgarcia 3 thank you! And that’s awesome! I hope you love your new goodies 🥰🥰🥰
I’m feeling the post, adrenaline filled start of a new year, let down. I’m regrouping for February. Hope you had s happy birthday! ❤️
Denise B me too this week big time! Take some time for yourself and re-energize - I need to do the same! 🥰🥰🥰
Coffee is water filtered over magical beans!!! Almost done with month 2 of the replacement only low buy. Going extremely well. My husband and I do tiny living so clothing has to be very thoughtful and one in = one out. My makeup and skincare got stupid before the low buy. Tossed two old, black, liquid eyeliners and I still have 9 more. Tossed an awful liquid lipstick from a sub box (canceled in Sept). Still haven't counted lip items. Inventory, panning and rotation is helping.
Just want to give you some encouragement...I am super impressed and proud of you for not using your birthday as an excuse to buy something. Sometimes I think it's funny when adults kind of stick to patterns they learned in childhood. Like holidays, for instance. You could celebrate your birthday however you choose, you could celebrate xmas in July if you really wanted to!! I think going out with friends is a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday. Keep up the self-observation and awareness, you are doing GREAT!!!!
Amber Slemmer 😭❤️ thank you so much - it means so much ❤️
A belated happy birthday to you Christina. Isn't it interesting how your mindset has changed and you're not feeling the strong desire to buy things that you used to following your no buy year? I totally agree with you that spending time appreciating the lovely clothes/items that you already have and taking the time to enjoy them does help reduce the desire to purchase new things. I'm very tempted to buy a Fossil handbag that I've fallen in love with, but yesterday I pulled out of my wardrobe a beautiful leather bag that I bought end of 2018 and re-appreciated it (I just made that word up!) and it has definitely tempered my urge to buy the Fossil bag. Aren't we all doing well :-) Fiona x
F Horne that is amazing about the rediscovery of the handbag! It really is so fun shopping ones closet. And thank you! ❤️❤️
This is a great story. Thanks for sharing. I’m a Fossil lover too! But it’s just “ stuff”.
Struggling along in my low buy. It’s humbling how difficult I’m finding it. I liked your common sense comments about the capsule wardrobe. It is, after all, a system meant to serve you, rather than you serving it. Your transparency is so helpful
that is so true! i never thought of it that way. I agree on the humble feeling. If I think about it, it has taken me an entire year to feel the way I'm feeling lately, and even that will not always be a constant. Take it a day at a time and love yourself for taking the challenge, but make it serve you, like you said ❤️
I totally agree with spending more time with our stuff. That’s helped me curb my bad spending habits. Thanks for another amazing honest video! 💕
Thank youuu, beauty!
You are such a natural in front of the camera! I feel like you are here in my living room chatting to me. I also am sweaty from just doing a home work out. This month I have bought coffee pods, 2 pillow cases and a T shirt. I needed the pods and the pillow cases (on sale), however I can't say that I really needed the T shirt. It's just that I have been looking for a navy blue T shirt with a pictured front since last year and finally found one I like, also on sale from $50 to $30. I plan not to buy anything in February. Enjoyed your vlog. 🙂
Dianne Porter that’s awesome Dianne! These sound like intentional purchases and things that have been on your mind for a bit (eg the tshirt) and I’m all for it! ❤️
Wow! What a Break through! You rock! I’m finding that owning things is a great responsibility. All the things we own need some attention, maintenance and care.
I totally agree! I never thought of it as a "responsibility" but it really is!
I’m so proud of myself! I’ve done a full month of no buy! I never thought I could do it and still enjoy myself. I set myself some rules and can’t believe how much I have left at the end of the month. I’m definitely going to do this again next month. It’s crazy how much I’ve wasted over the years!!! Thank you for your inspiration xx
that is AMAZING!!!
I’m trying to do a low buy but have been losing a lot of weight and had to buy new clothes, not buying anything expensive though. Love your vlogs 👍🏼
that's amazing!! and tbh it sounds like a need in that case - congrats on your hard work! ❤️
I would like to see a video on the different workouts you do, how you built the habit of working out regularly, what would you recommend for someone who's not able to stick to it. It's something that I keep struggling with and I would like to hear your thoughts on it. Also happy belated birthday! 🎉
Happy to!
@@Christinamychas yay, looking forward to it ❤️
I have tried to add that to my "why" list in changing my shopping habits. To start enjoying what I have (in my closet, in my house, in my life in general) rather than spending that time out shopping around. While shopping in our cute little downtown area (even if it's just window shopping) is a pleasant way for me to spend time, all of that time could instead be spent with loved ones or already loved things. I spend all that time out shopping and come home to wonder why I never had the time in my schedule to clean/declutter/organize what I already had. I mean, it doesn't take a genius to figure it out, right?! But it truly has taken a bit of a soul search and a step back to look inward at my behaviors and thoughts to see what I have been doing all along! Thank you for your supportive videos and the online community I have started to discover through you! Hoping to bravely do a no-buy next month.
You can do it! I agree shopping can be pleasant but I love that you can modify the time spent shopping into something you might feel more productive doing or have goals to complete (like decluttering etc as you mention!). The "WHY" is easy to forget, but SO motivating when it's remembered. You can do it!
THanks so much for this. I have been doing my own “low buy” month and have been finding it very fulfilling. The advice you give about spending more time with your own things is excellent. One of the side effects of the low buy month is that I end up spending more time at home instead of walking around outside shopping. It is sort of an isolating feeling so I rely on UA-cam videos for support.
You look amazing . Your skin glows 😍 happy birthday
Mrcgarcia 3 😭 thank you so much!
#StyleApothecaSquad!!🙋🏾♀️💜 I so love this and my low buy is going good so far.🤗😊 Happy Birthday love!!🎉🎊🥰🤗
Myrna J yesss girl that’s amazing!!!
Belated Happy Birthday Christina! What really hit home was your observation about spending time with the clothes in the wardrobe. I'm having a hard time not buying winter clothes (mostly thrifted). Doesn't help that I'm stuck with a postpartum body for the time being. I keep on trying stored clothes so that I'm not tempted to buy anything spring/summer.
Thank you! And congratulations on the little one! I understand the temptation - I often catching myself wanting to thrift because I see other people finding amazing and unique "scores". But when I do end up going I often feel very lost, never knowing what I'm looking for and never buying anything because I'm never sure I "need it". The spending time with my closet has helped curb that a lot, and once I do my full inventory, if I find something I want to fill any gaps...then I can use that as an excuse to thrift for stuff. Easier said than done, but actually doing it (as you have been!) has helped SO much.
We share a birthday! Happy belated birthday twinnie! I treated myself to some new body shop products I have been eying for a while for mine--both a self birthday treat and a good job on being more mindful of my spending this year. I enjoy the "treat" and doing a low buy has taught me how to enjoy the things I do buy and "treat" myself with! Thank you for encouraging me to do a low buy and be more mindful of my budget and spending! x
happy birthday, burday twin!! xo and that's awesome! enjoy your treats!
Happy (belated) birthday!! 🥳 you are unique, the rules aren’t. Make it work for you and not the other way around. My capsule wardrobe is a work in progress and I think I’ll never be done. No huge changes just refining. I believe that it will last a lot longer this way. Thank you for taking us along on your journey!
I totally agree! I think sometimes I want my capsule to be "perfect" just like how I was perpetually searching for the "perfect black boot" or the "perfect white tee" when that doesn't really exist. It's figuring out what works for me - just takes time and some feeling ❤️you're so right! "refining" is the word!
It’s my birthday next Tuesday and I went to buy a new blush for myself which was within my no buy rules but I didn’t like anything and I’ve decided against it. Loving this community!
That's amazing! Which blush? Happy birthday!
style apotheca and a belated happy birthday to you. I likewise took some time off work. Screw working on your birthday. I was thinking an hourglass one or potentially a nars but I couldn’t justify it right now.
I'm doing a no buy but I love the idea of taking time to getting to what I have in my wardrope.
Ruth Acuna it takes time! I’m preferring spending a little bit of time every few days instead of batching it all into a huge declutter - less overwhelming 🥰
You are so right about spending time with your stuff. I do the same and I feel happy with what I own. Great vlog!
thank you so much!
Happy belated birthday :) Your talking about how spending more time with your own stuff takes the urge of shopping away makes me realize that is exactly how I feel too! I also realized a while ago that I really like clothes that I already have and I do not even get to wear them all between my laundry cycles and that helped me limit my shopping too :) good luck with your no buy year, it sounds like a challenge!
If you’re wearing pieces that aren’t in your capsule wardrobe, maybe you should add them to the capsule. Remember the rules are to help you have a happier life. Feel free to modify the rules to fit your needs. Maybe certain pieces can be year-round staples. A capsule wardrobe is just a concept that someone came up with, but each individual person should find the balance that works for them. Also, it’s good to include a little fun money in your monthly budget so you don’t feel so constricted.
Linda R totally!
I love your "Death before decaf" cross stitch. I completely agree and now I'm going to have to make myself one.
i wanna see it when its done! ☕️
Oh Happy Belated Birthday. I totally understand the concept of a capsule wardrobe but personally, I like having access to all of my clothes so I don't think I could commit. But I've heard many people say that they have a capsule just for the workweek and then weekends are free for alls which sounds more doable to be since work has a stricter dress code than the rest of my life. But props to you for doing it and sticking to it pretty well!
PS: I love your videos like this!
I think this is GREAT thought on the capsule! I tend to like wearing whatever I like on the weekends since there's no dress code -I like the idea of no "capsule code" on weekends too ; Im gonna explore this more! thank you!
Happy Birthday....hope you enjoyed the dinner after the vlog. Always enjoy your videos. It is great to see how you are evolving. When you make a plan you get there or close to. It doesn’t matter. When one has no plan, then one just flounders around and says they don’t get anywhere. A plan can change but it provides focus and direction. Good for you..
you're right! having a plan changes everything! thank you so much ❤️
So relate to what you said about spending time with your stuff. I’ve started my capsule wardrobe a couple of weeks ago as well as I planned to do a no-buy for January and February. So far, so good! No urges! Your tips on unfollowing triggering Instagram accounts and news letters is so helpful too. Can’t thank you enough for the inspiration and motivation. And can’t wait for the inventory video 😊
I'm so happy for you!!! That's AMAZING!
It takes forever but I highly recommend using the app Smart Closet to take inventory of your closet! Once you've taken photos of everything you can create "looks' and put together outfits and even schedule it on a calendar to track how often you wear what.
Really awesome stats too so you can see how much of each category you own, what colours etc.
thank you! ive never heard of that one! i'll check it out for sure! i need a good systematic way to keep track
I liked how causal this video was!
I’m doing a low buy during two months but I only will allow myself to buy one piece of clothing in my birthday ( nothing too expensive or too much) and it has to be useful and I’ll need to use it same or next day after purchasing it. Love your videos!! Happy birthday!!! 🎂
I love Cladwell. Such a good clothing inventory app. It’s helpful when I’m out shopping as I gravitate towards items that are similar to what I already own!
Bleated happy birthday to you! Thank you for sharing this!
Love those boots!
Thanks for posting, Happy Belated birthday! Hopefully you are super proud of yourself! Your struggle reminds me of my struggle with food. I am trying to budget my diet/calories!
Happy Belated Birthday! I love these vlog style videos, especially when you get reflective like you did in this video. You have been so helpful to me in decreasing my shopping habits. Thank you!
I’m def looking forward to the grocery haul- thanks for listening! ☺️. & Happy Birthday!
haha yesssss ALL THE BANANAS 😂🤗
Greetings from Brooklyn! Happy Belated Birthday. Nice insights about low buy/no buy experience, Glad you're into capsule dressing, it's really changed my life!
Georgia Tucker slowly but surely!
Happy birthday to you! Hope you have a good one on your special day!
Thanks for sharing with us your life via your vlog and continue to produce these quality contents as it motivate us on our low buy periods!
thank you so much!
Happy birthday, dear lady! I feel the same about debt repayment! The immediate moment we get a loan we should start repaying back as much as possible. It is so worth it.
it feels amazing - I just get antsy waiting between pay periods to put down more lol 🙏🏻😂
style apotheca That’s the spirit! I feel the same and it amazes me how for several years it just didn’t cross my mind to pay more each month. But now I see how even 50 or 100 euros extra make such a big difference from month to month.
I’ve been keeping notes in my phone of what I buy and the cost of it. This month has been buying things I need, buying storage containers, and replacing old things with new things. I donated about 10 big bags of items to the thrift store at the end of 2019. You inspired me to keep track of what I buy and look at the things I own.
that's such a good idea! i started a little spreadsheet of what I want - so far it's mostly camera gear and a leather jacket (go figure) haha - you're inspiring me!
I really like the idea of spending time with your stuff. I struggle with still wanting stuff. I have a trip coming up so I’m really wanting all new stuff for no reason other than to have new perfect outfits to wear. I hope once my trip passes I will have less temptation to shop. But so far my January has gone well. I bought lunch out a few times so I’m challenging myself now for the last week of the month to bring lunch everyday.
I definitely feel that temptation too, but often have to remind myself I end up wearing the same thing almost the entire trip and I like to stick to my "outfit routines". Enjoy your trip! Maybe you can buy yourself something lovely while you're out there instead. ❤️And I love the lunches goal!
I would love to see your inventory video! I'm in the process of mine right now but haven't gotten all the way through. I'm slowly working through my declutter right now because I'm selling a lot of my stuff so I'm doing a little at a time. You've been such an inspiration and I'm so excited to be on this journey with you!
thank you for sharing yours with me too! xo
Belated happy birthday!!🎂🎁🎊 I refuse to work on my birthday too! Think you’re doing so well! The rules should be set by you for you! What works for you? Just be true to yourself and do what helps you get to your goal and makes you feel good! Btw just a thought, when you mentioned adding up all that you spent on your clothing my immediate thought was ‘No, let it go”. It’s over now, you are on the right path and there is not help in woulda, coulda, shoulda. But that’s just me 😃 keep doing well, your looking great too👍🏽. Always appreciate your honesty and your sharing! I’m with Myrna J #Styleapothecasquad !!
Toque is the Canadian word for your winter hat and I believe Beanie is the American word.
I almost forgot-Happy Birthday!🎂
thank you!
Happy belated bithday!! So tired this month did not go as I planned and my low buy this month did not go as planned.. I some how saved a third of what I planned to save :( but im gonna keep trying!! BTW your skin looks sooo good!!
omg thank you! im sorry your month didnt go as planned; that can trip me up so much, sometimes. but we got this tho!
Love your channel. It is one of my favorites. Trying to get my financial house in order too.
we will change our family tree! ❤️
It took me over 10 years to get my capsule wardrobe down. It was a lot of experimentation, then my tastes would change, my body would change, and my job changed. Also, my mistake was not following my own intuition about my style in the first place. I mistakenly bought into the popular opinion of having to own a regimented list of “basics” that didn’t even suit my style or my body. So it’s definitely a process. I’m not saying it will take you as long as it took me! Trust yourself and don’t be hard on yourself 😉
thank you! wow 10 years! it's definitely something that evolves as we evolve, that's what i'm learning! im glad you found your happy place with yours!
💛✌🙏🎂 Happy Birthday!
My low-buy is going well. I've bought a couple of things that could be called cheats, but I truly believe that they didn't betray the intention behind the low-buy.
I've been on my low-buy for a month and a half. The cheats were: a couple of laundry baskets so that my husband never throws his stuff on the floor (a premeditated purchase that didn't squeak through in time); a diaper pail (I wasn't supposed to buy baby things with only a couple of defined exceptions); and a phone game for my baby (not necessary, but saved my butt when my mom and husband couldn't answer the video chat invitation, so a call to Elmo was an acceptable substitute).
Doing pretty okay!
ItoshiiBaka I love how you note you didn’t “betray the intention” - I love that so much ♥️ I think it’s a very healthy viewpoint to take in your low buy!
Happiest of birthdays to you!
thank you so so much! ❤️
Belated happy birthday hope you had a great day 🎂🎁🎂
Happy birthday!🌹🥂
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to us! 21 January baby here too! I also took the day off on my birthday, I don't like working on my day!
Meg Morrison happy belated birthday birthday twin! 🥰
love these, they keep me motivated :)
creamy0bear omg yay! I’m so glad! ❤️
Happy birthday!! 🎁🎂🎈🎉
thank you! eee! i have grey hair now but it's cool haha ❤️
Hope you had an amazing birthday, Christina!! 💗💗🤗 really liked this video. Only have one question: how do you deal with the overwhelming amount of information you get from social media? I really enjoy watching videos but sometimes I get confused about the things I truly need and those that influencers make me believe I need to buy.
Cheers from Argentina 🥰
Hi Lucia! I often feel that A LOT! It's often easier said than done, but now I am really doing my best to use instagram as inspiration. If I see a black blazer and jeans, I will save the photo and go to my closet and make a similar outfit. The thing I realized is that whatever any influencer is wearing that I like, it will never look the same on me as it does on her. He or she might be taller, a different size, whatever - all I can practically do (for my mind AND my wallet), is make a look out of stuff I already own that I already know I love. If there's something I realllllly am interested in, I will save the photo and wait a month or more to see if I really want the item or not. Usually I forget about it, which says something. I hope this helps!
Loved this vlog !
omg thank you so much!
Happy birthday lovely girl! Sooo I was getting a Duchess Meghan vibe...were those Kamik boots I saw? Ive been doing a low buy yr but desperately needing to replace my winter boots that are over a decade old...if they are Kamiks, are they warm and comfortable? Would you consider them a good investment? Loved your 'days in the life video'. Youre for sure my inspo!!
Heather P thanks heather! They are Kamiks! I got them as part of a collaboration but I’ve been enjoying them. They’re very comfy and pillowy inside, and they’ve been great in the -15 weather we’ve had here and there this winter. I haven’t had them long enough to test their longevity but they’re very durable and warm and comfy so far! ❤️
@@Christinamychas Thank you so much for your honest answer. Looking forward to your next video 🙂
Happy Birthday! 🥳
thank you phyllis!
Happy belated birthday 🎂!! Hope you had a blast celebrating!! So far January hasn’t been good to me coz I am trying to find a new job but no luck yet..but I am surviving..N I am doing a no buy January coz I am broke!! 😭😭😭Love u!! ♥️♥️
thank you Suzy! best of luck on your job search! sending you good vibes 🙏🏻
style apotheca thank u sweetie!! I am doing a no buy February..I also did one for January..So far so good!! Sending you lots of love!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Happy birthday!!!!🌺🌺I also refuse to work on my birthday haha
haha yes take that day off!
Happy Birthday! My birthday is today, we were almost birthday twinsies!
Fellow aquarian too! 🥰🥰
Happy Birthday! I swear, your reflection on spending more time with your own stuff makes so much sense!
it has really really helped! it's been the action of doing it, rather than thinking about it! it has made a lot of difference ❤️
You did treat yourself on your birthday. You controlled your expenses and got yourself one day closer to financial freedom. You’re doing good. Stay on course.
Liberty InParis YES! That’s an amazing way to look at it! Thank you for the reminder 🥰
low buy is harder for me coz how low is low? no buy are extreme but at least straight to the point like "beach! don't buy that!"
silentAmi Hahah totally! Lol “beach” 😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻
Happy 🎉 Birthday
thank you! eee!
Are the Align leggings worth the $$$. I'm trying to do a low-buy and have wanted a pair for a while, but feel like they are an investment. I work out A LOT and would love to have a great pair of leggings, but want to justify the cost. Also, just found your channel and I'm loving it!
I really love them - I have 3 pairs. Mostly bc they literally feel like "nothing" and I love the high rise to them. The only thing I'd say is that they're not suited for intense workouts with a lot of "rubbing" involved (e.g. spin, running, lifting w/ a barbell etc) as they will pill on you like crazy. They're more meant for yoga and lounging at best, but I still enjoy them! Hope that helps!
Happy belated birthday!
Jenn Marie Cook thank you Jenn!
-16c! 😮 makes me glad that the coldest it gets where I am is 10, and we complain about that.
LOL omg I WISH! That's like my ideal temperature! the 10C not the -16 haha
outfit app gang lol
which one do you use?!
style apotheca Pureple which i like except for the ads lately
Wait until you are out of debt- the more money you have in the bank the more careful it seems you can get!
Yes, it's lounge wear. I think you are too hard on yourself. Just take one day at a time.
thank you!
Woman, I care about your bananas 🍌🍌🍌
🍌😂🙏🏻
I’ve recently stumbled upon your channel over this past holiday season. And I’m honestly so confused about the content. It’s odd to me that minimalism and low buy are tagged in the description. Because I truly don’t get that vibe from the past several videos, whatsoever. It feels that items are constantly shown and I have to rewind the video and make sure I’m hearing you correctly when you confess that packages are coming, and you’re replacing or adding “essentials” to your capsule. So the back and forth about using your capsule and not wanting to go with your capsule, and the back and forth on low buy and then no buy is a bit frustrating. I hope you are able to have more of a clear message on your channel. Because the content as it is, in my opinion, seems all over the place.
Hi Derrica! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. 🙏🏻 I think I'm just trying to be realistic with myself with things like the capsule wardrobe, which I think is reasonable since being rigid , striving for perfection, and being overly stoic in the rules in the past has not personally worked for me on a mental and emotional level. I can certainly appreciate how the messaging might seem disjoint, but I think at the same time plans, expectations and goals one makes for herself are allowed to be fluid and change or be modified. Not as an "excuse" but as a way to ensure the goal is attainable and something one can do consistently and enjoy.
I don't think there is an ideal set of rules one has to follow in minimalism, capsule wardrobes, no buy or low buy. Everyone's goals, needs and lifestyles are different. It doesn't have to look a certain way. But I do think it has to "feel" a certain way, and that's the way that's right for you and that is a process to find what legitimately feels right. I try to emphasize for anyone here that he or she take an approach that works for them, and it might not always look the same at the end as it did in the beginning. The concept of that is something I wouldn't have accepted in myself in the past. I think that's what I'm trying to capture, maybe in a way that needs some refining. I'm no expert vlogger and certainly no authority on the subject. I'm simply sharing my thoughts and experience. Regarding the packages, I mentioned in previous vlogs they were things I either ordered personally or that were sent to me as gifting from brands in the previous month that came this month. I decided to do a No Buy January, and may amend this to a Low Buy later on in the coming months. I think this is reasonable. I hope this helps add a little bit more clarity and I really appreciate the feedback! I accept I have some work to do. ❤️
That’s not low budget at all
Could you please stop showing your outfits, that was enough to tell the theory of low buying, we don’t have to think of your outfit, why should I care? I don’t have to look like you if I’m choosing low buying it’s strange to focus your video on what you have or look like.
I do love your videos and appreciate your work.
The theme of my channel has always been fashion focused as well, so I probably won’t be stopping sharing my clothing. Clothing in particular has also been closely tied to my own low buy, so I think the dialogue of what I’m wearing and rediscovering what I have aligns with sharing an outfit. I’ve never intentionally pushed anyone to “look like me” in my content, and apologies if an inference to that is coming across. That is not my intent. Sharing outfits may change as my channel and viewpoint evolves, but for now I have no plans to change that. Thank you for your support and honest feedback. 🙏🏻