Several months ago I posted about committing to going three months without shopping. But like life so often does, it stepped in and fucked up that plan with the arrival of my skin disorder. I ended up buying long sleeve tops that were somewhat light enough to wear in 100 degree heat and boyfriend jeans to wear (and pray for some air circulation).

This original idea was inspired by my friend Katie. We had been to brunch one Sunday and she told she was thinking about going a year without purchasing clothes. A WHOLE YEAR. My initial reaction was HA. Yeah right; I could never do that. But then I got to thinking about how I really don't need any new clothes. I typically rotate the same outfits anyway. And buying clothes online through J Crew or Madewell certainly is not a healthy coping mechanism (for my bank account or my desire to look polished and put together 24/7).

So here we go: I'm jumping into 2016 with the intention to not buy clothes...sans a couple exceptions

The PERFECT leather jacket has been on my do-before-you're-31 bucket list. There was already the stipulation that I have to buy it with cash, not credit. So if this year brings that magical leather jacket into my life, I will buy it
Also in search of the perfect bra (let me assure you that the struggle is real)
Summer sandals. I loved the pair I got last year from Madewell. But then they got recalled because apparently the sandals were coming apart and a tripping hazard (may those wonderful black sandals RIP). I'll definitely need a pair to slip on to go to yoga (and just about everywhere else)
Jewelry: This is a tricky one. Because I probably have a dozen statement necklaces from J Crew and could be happy with a dozen more. But this stipulation is in regard to any traveling I do. I have a couple dainty rings from Cat Bird in Brooklyn, another from a shop in Portland. Little bits of jewelry is a way for me to remember my trips on a regular basis

And that's it. I feel more relaxed about my skin disorder, so the need for new clothes to cover up has pretty much dissipated. Katie is doing this challenge with me and has her own exceptions. So we've shared them and will work to keep each other accountable. Honestly though, I already feel a weight lifting by telling myself I cannot buy new clothes this year. It is so easy to go online and buy clothes on a credit card on impulse and then feel guilty about racking up the credit.

So here's to 2016:

May I learn to be creative with the items I already have, and content in my own body and style.

xxo