tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post2862602294864099781..comments2024-03-29T07:34:04.288+10:00Comments on Away From Blue | Aussie Mum Style, Away From The Blue Jeans Rut: February Purchases and Wearing Things Twice In The Month I Buy ThemMicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-13366977888038017382018-03-09T18:17:29.925+10:002018-03-09T18:17:29.925+10:00Thank you all for your lovely comments - glad I co...Thank you all for your lovely comments - glad I could give you some inspiration to try the wear twice rule :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-4694585383759664432018-03-09T18:16:59.369+10:002018-03-09T18:16:59.369+10:00haha yes, I do like being able to buy what I like ...haha yes, I do like being able to buy what I like when I see it instead of hoping I can find it after 6 months, ha! I'm interested to see how much I spend this year without that rule.Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-56091007748899162018-03-09T18:16:10.483+10:002018-03-09T18:16:10.483+10:00Oh it's good you can reevaluate your wardrobe!...Oh it's good you can reevaluate your wardrobe! I have the hardest time downsizing mine, so slowing my shopping is my main way to keep the size of my wardrobe under control, haha! It is good to be more considerate when I buy too.Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-23892258847602955452018-03-09T18:15:04.257+10:002018-03-09T18:15:04.257+10:00It was such a pretty skirt too! I used to have so ...It was such a pretty skirt too! I used to have so many things unworn in my wardrobe, the wear twice immediately rule has really helped me change that!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-4567723940093454072018-03-09T18:14:27.787+10:002018-03-09T18:14:27.787+10:00Hope you can find some nice ones! I've been lo...Hope you can find some nice ones! I've been loving longer length shorts lately too, got rid of all my super short ones!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-8355926112514116382018-03-09T18:12:40.891+10:002018-03-09T18:12:40.891+10:00Yes maternity leave can definitely make you rethin...Yes maternity leave can definitely make you rethink your spending! I liked your Feb buys though, you found some bargains! :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-90205403494188261632018-03-09T18:12:00.454+10:002018-03-09T18:12:00.454+10:00hehe yep, you definitely need a lot of shorts here...hehe yep, you definitely need a lot of shorts here!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-87592092876822317962018-03-09T18:10:17.465+10:002018-03-09T18:10:17.465+10:00Yes, it's been good having to wear things twic...Yes, it's been good having to wear things twice as there's more chance of them working out in my wardrobe, haha!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-85313726234226740072018-03-09T18:09:38.032+10:002018-03-09T18:09:38.032+10:00Hope you like the shopping rule!
And yes, it was...Hope you like the shopping rule! <br /><br />And yes, it was an interesting experience not shopping for 6 months! I wrote all about it here: <a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com/2017/06/6monthswithoutshopping-lessons-from.html" rel="nofollow">http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com/2017/06/6monthswithoutshopping-lessons-from.html</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-43068869490640011112018-03-09T18:07:42.972+10:002018-03-09T18:07:42.972+10:00haha yes, the complete opposite weather here with ...haha yes, the complete opposite weather here with the opposite seasons :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-56583326999683840522018-03-09T18:07:19.942+10:002018-03-09T18:07:19.942+10:00I'm a complete sucker for it, this brings my t...I'm a complete sucker for it, this brings my total up to 3 pieces!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-2982128042983343072018-03-09T18:06:49.937+10:002018-03-09T18:06:49.937+10:00Yes I want to add pieces I can wear multiple ways ...Yes I want to add pieces I can wear multiple ways to my wardrobe, so it's a good rule for me :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-29391853343474418302018-03-09T18:06:10.623+10:002018-03-09T18:06:10.623+10:00haha yes, I wear them a lot more than twice, it...haha yes, I wear them a lot more than twice, it's just good to have that rule so I know I'll love and use things right away, and I can instantly think of different ways to wear a piece before I buy :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-9322969051415860022018-03-09T18:05:28.907+10:002018-03-09T18:05:28.907+10:00Yes, it was such a perfect find, definitely meant ...Yes, it was such a perfect find, definitely meant to be! :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-31881540707527789932018-03-09T18:05:02.747+10:002018-03-09T18:05:02.747+10:00Thanks so much, glad you liked my video and subscr...Thanks so much, glad you liked my video and subscribed! Still haven't worn the jumper yet but I'm hoping to soon!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-52537894143094525722018-03-09T18:04:21.129+10:002018-03-09T18:04:21.129+10:00haah yes, perfect summer buy for me but not when i...haah yes, perfect summer buy for me but not when it's snowing in winter for you! :) I hope you see the benefits of implementing the rule :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-58294204234389312832018-03-09T18:03:36.689+10:002018-03-09T18:03:36.689+10:00Thanks Madison. I have definitely changed my shopp...Thanks Madison. I have definitely changed my shopping habits by implementing the rule.Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-87504535877481943762018-03-09T18:02:51.488+10:002018-03-09T18:02:51.488+10:00It is a great rule to have, I hope you find it as ...It is a great rule to have, I hope you find it as helpful as I do! :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-58054878085845419242018-03-09T18:02:27.856+10:002018-03-09T18:02:27.856+10:00Thanks! They were such a good deal!Thanks! They were such a good deal!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-45359335738394279262018-03-09T18:02:07.641+10:002018-03-09T18:02:07.641+10:00haha yes it's eye opening having it tracked an...haha yes it's eye opening having it tracked and on paper in front of you!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-44673852703711282052018-03-09T18:01:40.892+10:002018-03-09T18:01:40.892+10:00Yes I'm really glad I've implemented it, i...Yes I'm really glad I've implemented it, it's helped so much over the years to curb the growth of my wardrobe!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-30016629055847259452018-03-09T18:01:11.956+10:002018-03-09T18:01:11.956+10:00Yes, it's so rare to find denim in my size, it...Yes, it's so rare to find denim in my size, it was a must-by right away! :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-69237424596248781402018-03-09T18:00:37.448+10:002018-03-09T18:00:37.448+10:00I love the variable length, and they were such a b...I love the variable length, and they were such a bargain!Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-23092379319878092952018-03-09T03:48:10.904+10:002018-03-09T03:48:10.904+10:00Aren't you glad you aren't on a self-enfor...Aren't you glad you aren't on a self-enforced shopping ban this year? Haha! I really like your wear twice rule and it is one I need to start implementing. I still find things with tags on them in my closet all the time. :( Cute shorts and so cool they are convertible. Adore the foil top with the little dots and hi-lo hemline. Thanks for linking up, Mica! Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09470978798705010203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389409755164955294.post-68489312227457387502018-03-07T01:13:47.916+10:002018-03-07T01:13:47.916+10:00I made the same change several years ago Mica. I t...I made the same change several years ago Mica. I think we're smarter shoppers now. I know I think about a purchase and it's advantages & disadvantages before committing. I use to have doubles & triples of clothing/shoes. There was so much excess. I'll be evaluating my closet again this Spring.<br />http://www.averysweetblog.com/A Very Sweet Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952918199561874968noreply@blogger.com