The Budget Fashionista

Anybody else getting “fashion fatigue”?

I used to love shopping, fashion, and creating outfits.  Now I am ambivalent about it all - “ennui”?

I’m starting to let myself go, fashion-wise.  Don’t know about the new trends coming for fall or winter.  Definitely have not picked up anything new in months, and recently my outfits have been quite plain and boring.  Now, I don’t look like a fashion-disaster, but I don’t look like a fashionista any more - i.e. someone who chooses her outfits with care and pride.

What about you?

OMG “B”,  COME BACK…. DON’T GO TO THE DARK SIDE.
Shop… try shoes… It works for me everytime.
Hurry before it’s too late. 

How about cultivate a sharp minimalism look?  I get the fashion blahs, too.  So long as you keep it pulled together for the duration of this phase I think you’ll feel better.  Maybe something new-to-you to get a spark!

Bugette, if you’re not all about shopping at the moment there’s nothing wrong with that—you probably have more money in your savings account at the moment than some of us :)—but if you really want to break out of the slump without going through all the hassle of clothes shopping consider picking up accessories—a colored patent belt, colored hobo purse, a big metallic cuff bracelet. Might get you out of the fashion blahs rut, in a gentle way . . .

Bugette:  I too feel like I have “fashion fatigue”.  But Angela is right…whenever I decide to break out of my ruts I buy accessories…a new necklace, new shoes (booties are hot right now) or a new scarf it always helps.  Here are a few things I’ve picked up to help myself with my “fashion fatigue”:

http://tinyurl.com/4uxc74 (love these…a little bit different than the other booties)
http://tinyurl.com/4xyvlw (love love quotes scarves!)
http://tinyurl.com/3ea9ky (forever 21 is one of my favorite spots for trendy accessories!)

Good luck!