And now, Normcore.
February 20, 2018
I started this blog in 2012. Now, six years later, I can’t even fathom wanting to spend even an hour shopping for clothing. I’m getting an uncomfortable lump in my throat thinking about it! I can’t think of many things more unpleasant than shopping. I don’t think I’ve stepped in a mall in over a…
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Finally, an Update!
December 3, 2016
Wow, this update is LONG overdue! In a nutshell: I’m still not shopping! At least not for clothing and shoes. Why haven’t I been writing? I moved just over a year ago, and the new house needs some work. We had our kitchen remodeled and now we’re painting almost every room. I decided to try…
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Moving Up is a Step Down.
March 21, 2015
I received some disturbing mail at the end of December. It was something that I receive yearly and had previously always enjoyed. It was my yearly Nordstrom wrap-up, letting me know what reward level I’d achieved for 2015. I remember my excitement the year before, when I’d moved up to the second tier for the first…
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Back to Basics.
February 6, 2015
I’ve been quiet because I’m not shopping much anymore. I’ve ditched 99% of the fashion and beauty blogs that I used to read. I’m no longer “lusting after” a piece of clothing or handbag, “cultivating a capsule,” or researching the latest “must-have” boots. I don’t know if I have all my wardrobe staples and I…
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The Aftermath.
October 9, 2014
There have been some tangible changes as a result of my realizations this summer. The biggest one is, I’m back to wearing jeans and t-shirts! I’m no longer taking hours thinking about possible combinations that I can wear the next day. I’m not thinking about juxtaposition and proportions. I’m not “styling” myself in the morning,…
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A Staged Life.
September 27, 2014
This is the story of how I fell for the fiction. I was minding my own business a couple of months ago, probably trying to find reviews on something I’d just bought, when I was hit over the head by The Truths. Can you handle them? If so… Truth #1 is that the world portrayed in…
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Stuck at a Red Light.
July 6, 2014
I made it through the month of June without buying or shopping for clothes! The buying/spending part wasn’t nearly as difficult as the not-shopping part. I really do love trying new things on. But what am I after? What is the point of trying on new things? I already know that I don’t want all…
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Two Weeks!
June 22, 2014
A quick post tonight! I am thrilled to report that I haven’t shopped and/or bought clothing, shoes, or accessories for myself in TWO WHOLE WEEKS!! I’m not sure I’ve ever done that. I have no plans or desire to shop this week, either. I’m not really sure how this is possible, but I’m just going…
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Playing Favorites.
June 17, 2014
In my last couple of posts, I talked about working my way toward a minimal wardrobe. I doubt I’ll get to, or even enjoy, a 10-piece wardrobe, but something less than the 200+ pieces I used to own would be great! For fall/winter, my wardrobe count was around 80 or 90 pieces. My spring/summer wardrobe…
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