tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post8689569745413087050..comments2024-01-25T06:13:43.259-05:00Comments on Everyday Adventures: How Often Do You Clean Out Your Closet?Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222240447265955469noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-12806500802238356582014-08-07T14:29:11.346-04:002014-08-07T14:29:11.346-04:00If we end up moving somewhere colder, I would for ...If we end up moving somewhere colder, I would for sure want to invest in a good coat. I think the one I have now is from Victoria's Secret, but for the 30 days a year I need a coat, it's good enough. :) And I've been hoping to find another pair of Guess pumps on sale, because I bought a pair in college and they lasted me for YEARS before they finally fell apart, so I totally do buy good quality shoes when they're on sale! They just feel better and last longer. I need to invest in a couple of dresses though.Alliehttp://www.allieseverydayadventures.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-10265090510998573102014-08-06T12:33:29.825-04:002014-08-06T12:33:29.825-04:00Good for you on the major purging. I know just how...Good for you on the major purging. I know just how hard that is. As I've gotten older I've grown into buying a few nicer quality items, I think good shoes and bags are worth the higher price tag. Also jeans and a winter coat and a couple of nice dressier dresses and work dresses. Other than that I buy trendier/cheaper pieces because I know I'll get tired of them within a year!Katie @ A Beautiful Little Advnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-61405955362652354842014-08-03T23:12:47.194-04:002014-08-03T23:12:47.194-04:00Absolutely, I wouldn't want to spend a lot on ...Absolutely, I wouldn't want to spend a lot on trendy things that are going to be out in five minutes. But I tend to wear pieces to death, and it'd be nice if they didn't die so quickly. :) I'd like it most if I could get quality pieces and still not pay tons and tons for them. It's been helping following a few shopping blogs that talk about when sales are, because I hate getting all those spam store e-mails every day.Alliehttp://www.allieseverydayadventures.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-24737227985483220962014-08-03T23:10:52.482-04:002014-08-03T23:10:52.482-04:00I'm so glad you shared so much. I really do th...I'm so glad you shared so much. I really do think I should probably invest in some suiting options. I have gray, black and pink suit jackets, but no pants or skirts that are part of a matching set or anything. And while I don't really wear a lot of full-on suits for much besides job interviews, it's true I could get a lot of use out of the interchangeability!Alliehttp://www.allieseverydayadventures.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-69853436482610488582014-08-03T23:02:40.542-04:002014-08-03T23:02:40.542-04:00I've heard a lot lately about H&M being re...I've heard a lot lately about H&M being really good for inexpensive work tops, so maybe I need to give them another go (not one near me, so haven't been in several years). <br /><br /><br />And I also hate to get rid of books if I haven't read them yet! But once I've read a book, I categorize it: if I might ever possibly want to read it again, or loved it, or might want to loan it out, I'll keep it. If I didn't like it, and can't think of anyone who might, it goes in the sell-to-Half-Price-Books pile.Alliehttp://www.allieseverydayadventures.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-19480377406555669532014-07-30T16:02:44.041-04:002014-07-30T16:02:44.041-04:00My closet is a bit out of control at the moment, t...My closet is a bit out of control at the moment, too, and seeing it spread out on 4 temporary racks in the spare room makes me realize how badly I need to edit!<br /><br />I do spend a tiny bit more on pieces I think will stick around (but I'm still a bargain hunter) except for white shirts/tops. I seem to destroy them within 2-3 wearings at most, so I buy a bunch, cheap, and just accept their fate. I've been buying more dresses lately, though, since they are simple to wear, very comfortable, and can be dressed up or down easily.Jennifer Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-16116027646295363562014-07-30T13:28:03.187-04:002014-07-30T13:28:03.187-04:00Answers to your questions:
1. I do have investment...Answers to your questions:<br />1. I do have investment pieces, particularly all of my suiting, which all comes fromt he same place, so that I can wear the pieces interchangeably and together. I spent a pretty penny on them 2 years ago, but I wear at least 3 of the 6 pieces weekly, And I get them all dry-cleaned every so often. And since, you're wondering, I got my suits from The Limited when they had a Labor Day B1G1 1/2 off sale. I bought the jacket, pants, and skirt to a black suit and a camel suit. <br />2. I spend much more on work attire because I wear that type of clothing almost everyday. I don't spend that much on blouses or dresses, because they just go with the suiting options I have. Ross is a great place to find easy work dresses for cheap. I go once a year and stock up on a few dresses that are wash-and-wear, and usually escape with 4 of 5 dresses under $100 total. I wish I had the mind to spend more on my shoes, but I don't think $200 Cole Haans are any more comfortable than the $25 Payless comfort line. I do have to replace them every so often, though. :/ For jewelry, I go to Charming Charlie once a year and see if there are any pieces I feel like I'm missing. I'm currently in need of a red necklace, for instance. I also scour J.Crew Factory for more unique, pretty pieces and spend a little more on what I know I will wear a TON. <br />3. J. Crew (mostly Factory), Nordstrom, Banana Republic, LOFT, and The Limited<br />4. I love having options, but when it comes down to it, I tend to wear the same things over and over because they fit right, I know they look good, and they keep. This is a new thing for me. I used to shop Old Navy and H&M a lot (A LOT) and get seasonal options and wear them until they died. But now, I don't shop as often, but when I do, I may spend a little more to get more out of the product, but not a ton more. I still want a good deal. Also, I gained a lot of weight, and had to give up a lot of clothes that I would never wear any more. That alone has helped me cut back. <br /><br />PS- The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is going until Sunday, and I highly recommend the Halogen pencil skirt which comes in many colors, including PINK. We can talk more, and I hope you let me go virtual shopping with you. Whew.Ayesha Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-44235876177875499182014-07-30T13:22:28.880-04:002014-07-30T13:22:28.880-04:00I try to clean mine out pretty often, but I get so...I try to clean mine out pretty often, but I get so attached to my clothes!Chelseahttp://www.thegirlwholovedtowrite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710921900753150958.post-37651463829150252014-07-30T13:13:42.952-04:002014-07-30T13:13:42.952-04:00I so need to purge my closet! My problem is that ...I so need to purge my closet! My problem is that my weight fluctuates like crazy... so buying investment pieces isn't practical. I'm working on the weight thing (long body-image-obsessed story), so in the meantime, I have a lot of clothes in a variety of sizes. Most of my clothes are lesser quality and I like it that way. If something goes out of style or no longer fits, then I don't feel bad about not wearing it. My go-to stores are H&M, Old Navy, NY & Co, Target, Sears (yes, Sears), TJ Maxx.... <br /><br />Now if someone could give me some guidance on purging books, that'd be great! I'm a book hoarder. ;-)Margynoreply@blogger.com