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I’m trying a 90-day “No Buy” to reset my relationship with shopping

December 27, 2023

I’m trying a 90-day “No Buy” to reset my relationship with shopping

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Your sign to visit this western vintage pop-up. 🤠

Every month on the second Sunday, @shophowdys hosts a vintage pop-up focused on western-style clothing and accessories. Plus, there’s coffee, beers, tattoos and live music so really you could spend the whole day. 😌

#secondhandfashion #secondhandstyle #thrifting #westernstyle #vintagefashion

Two levels of impeccably picked vintage 🤌🏼

Two levels of impeccably picked vintage 🤌🏼

Stopped by @potluckvintageaustin to hunt for some trinkets for our new place. The space has a great selection of clothing and accessories, furniture and small home decor items from a variety of vendors. And new stock is coming in all the time!

We ended up leaving with a 70s US-made bandana, a vintage book on east coast birds and a starburst sculpture for our shelves.

#secondhandfashion #thrifting #vintageshop #secondhandstyle

Turns out thrifting + nature + sunsets are the ans

Turns out thrifting + nature + sunsets are the answer.

Moving to a new place is always a challenge and an adventure. I’ve never lived - or spent any significant time — in a warm climate so everything is new and exciting. I’m absolutely loving how much time we can spend outside in November (without freezing) and the incredible light we have in our home.

#movingabroad #texaslife #travel

Got to enjoy fall. 🍂🌾🍁 Still trying to f

Got to enjoy fall. 🍂🌾🍁

Still trying to find a good cocktail in Austin so obviously we had to hit up all our favourites while we were back in Toronto. If you have any ATX recommendations let me know 👇🏼👇🏼

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Fall fashion, autumn outfits, outfit idea, what to wear, fall style, jeans outfit, what to wear to work

The best bits of October 🪩✨🍸 Behind the s

The best bits of October 🪩✨🍸

Behind the scenes there was a delayed flight to a special wedding (*cue panic*), unpacking endless boxes, and long work weeks.

Moving is a challenge and even if I’m up to my eyeballs in admin work, I’m so grateful for this adventure.❤️

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Autumn outfits, slow living, minimal living, fall fashion, Austin blogger, Toronto

A week of views and looks from Colorado 🤠⛰️

A week of views and looks from Colorado 🤠⛰️🥂🌸 Which is your fave?

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, western inspired outfits, fall wedding outfit, Colorado travel ideas #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst

In my cowboy era 🤠 Slow fashion outfit details

In my cowboy era 🤠

Slow fashion outfit details:

• Everything old and from my closet
• Hat sourced from a small business in Golden last year
• Jacket purchased on this trip as a birthday present from my husband from the same store

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst

A peek in my closet says I was already set for a w

A peek in my closet says I was already set for a week in the mountains 🏔️🌞☁️

🐌 Slow fashion outfit details:

• Beloved @ganni dress ; 4+ years old
• Hat sourced from a small business in Golden last year
• Jacket from @aritzia ; 10+ years old
• Boots @aliasmae ; 4+ years old

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst

Five days in Colorado? My suitcase is ready 🤠

Five days in Colorado? My suitcase is ready 🤠

I absolutely love packing for my destination to suit the aesthetic and have fun with my clothes. Here’s what I’m wearing horseback riding in the mountains.

🐌 Slow fashion outfit details:

• Everything old and from my closet
• Hat sourced from a small business in Golden last year
• Jacket purchased on this trip as a birthday present from my husband from the same store

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst

August was so good to me. 🌞🍒🥂🪩☁️

August was so good to me. 🌞🍒🥂🪩☁️

I got to slow down and enjoy everything in Toronto before making an international move.

Time with friends and family, walks through the city, backyard bbqs, champagne toasts, spectacular golf, live music and probably one too many great meals.

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits
#secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst

More slow weekends 🐌✨🧖🏻‍♀️ Old m

More slow weekends 🐌✨🧖🏻‍♀️

Old me would have definitely decided a weekend by the lake required a whole new wardrobe. New me knows what I’ve got in my closet already works and instead I can truly unplug. 😌

This gal is about to hit 90 days of #NoNewClothes 🙌🏼

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, cottage outfit, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits, fitcheck, summer outfits, thrifted outfit, photo dump #ootd #styleinspo #sustainablefashion #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst

A moment for these stunning hydrangeas 🌸✨🌞

A moment for these stunning hydrangeas 🌸✨🌞

Closing in on a summer of #NoNewClothes and getting so much more wear out of what’s in my closet compared to when I’m in buying mode and fixating on my new items.

Finally had a chance to break out this @ullajohnson dress I found at @vsp.consignment and it was👌

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit rotation, outfit ideas, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits, fitcheck, summer outfits, thrifted outfit, photo dump #ootd #styleinspo #sustainablefashion #secondhandstyle #secondhandfirst #wrongshoetheory

Some recent outfits and where I’m wearing them,

Some recent outfits and where I’m wearing them, all pulled together using what’s in my closet. 🫶🏼

Nearly done three months of #NoNewClothes Really living in my clothes is helping me truly appreciate what I have and helping me refine my personal style.

Which outfit & venue are you choosing?

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit rotation, outfit photo dump, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits, fitcheck, summer outfits, photo dump #ootd #styleinspo #slowfashion #thrifting

There’s a high likelihood you won’t even see t

There’s a high likelihood you won’t even see the same people as the last go around in your outfit so repeat it!

I wore a nearly identical version of this outfit to last year’s @bootsandhearts and had an absolute blast so knew it had to come out again! 🤠

Sharing the slow fashion outfit details to normalize re-wearing & loving your clothes ❤️

• @ganni dress, 4 years old
• @stuartweitzman boots, 5 years old
• @thedailyedited purse, 5 years old
• @lespecs sunnies, hand me down from a friend
• hat bought in Colorado, 8 months

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Festival fashion, western style, summer outfits, #outfitoftheday #ootdinspo #pinterestgirl #summeroutfits #fashioninspo #outfitideas #ootd

Moments from July ✨ Wearing and loving my ward

Moments from July ✨

Wearing and loving my wardrobe, indulging in my fave food and drinks, fastidiously working on my golf game and generally appreciating my ~last~ summer in Toronto 🥹

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Outfit inspo, outfit style, outfit rotation, outfit photo dump, pinterest inspired, style inspo, casual outfits, everyday outfits, fitcheck, summer outfits, photo dump #ootd #styleinspo

Golfing for the fits ⛳️ 🏌🏻‍♀️ Slo

Golfing for the fits ⛳️ 🏌🏻‍♀️

Slow fashion outfit details:

• jacket - old @marimekko for @uniqlousa (4 years old)
• hat - @tilleyofficial
• shorts - @tilleyofficial

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Golf outfits, golf, pinterest inspired, casual outfits, summer outfits, photo dump #ootd #golf #girlswhogolf

Nearly two months done of #NoNewClothes 🙌🏼

Nearly two months done of #NoNewClothes 🙌🏼

Here’s some summer faves I will be repeating. Which one is your favourite? ❤️
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summer capsule wardrobe, capsule wardrobe, minimal style, closet basics, closet staples, classic style, edgy style, trendy style, spring outfit ideas, summer fashion, summer fashion trends, style over 30, style tips, fashion tips, decluttering, wardrobe refresh, wardrobe essentials

Same outfits; three different bottoms. Which one i

Same outfits; three different bottoms. Which one is your fave?

Halfway through #NoNewClothes summer and feeling like I don’t need any new clothes. Just inspiration on how to style them in different ways.

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Everyday outfit, Pinterest inspired, outfit ideas, secondhand fashion, slow fashion, underconsumption #styletips #ootdinspo #secondhandfashion #underconsumptioncore

One perfume at a time 🌸 Did you know you get 2

One perfume at a time 🌸

Did you know you get 20% the retail price at @lelabofragrances when you bring in an empty bottle to have it refilled?

I’ve been wearing Another 13 for the last five years and it’s a goodie. 🫶🏼

A reminder that something doesn’t become a signature element of your style unless you wear it over and over and over.

#underconsumption #sustainablefashion #rewearthat #sustainablebaddie #deinfluence #slowliving #underconsumptioncore #secondhand

Halfway through a summer of #NoNewClothes so I’m

Halfway through a summer of #NoNewClothes so I’m highlighting some of my fave summer pieces. ❤️

This @ganni dress has been a longtime fave and is always in heavy rotation.

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Summer outfits, outfit rotation, outfit inspo, outfit style, style inspo, pinterest inspired, summer, underconsumption core #ootd #styleinspo

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