I like looking good.
I like cloths.
I like shopping.
I like bargains and the trill of the deal.
The last few months I would say that I have had the 'gimmies' when it comes to clothing. First there was the winter shopping, needing a new coat, and a couple new sweaters etc... then there was the 'getting ready for Hawaii shopping' - new swimsuit, skirt, shorts, shirts etc... then there was the 'pity party' shopping- when I am feeling sorry for myself because Tyler was working all the time, and finally and most recently the combined 'tax return' and 'we're done seeding' shopping. Sigh. Yesterday I spent a lot of my day shopping. Granted about 50% of it was at a thrift store and a consignment store. But then we went to Banff where things are ridiculous!! So excessive and expensive.
I love my husband- and he forced me into buying a beautiful but expensive lululemon sweater/jacket.
This has thrown me for a loop.
A couple days ago I read a blog that has really convicted me. I am wondering if God is asking me to attempt something like this in my life. And after yesterday I am feeling doubly convicted. Check this blog out.
For those of you who didn't actually read it- I'll summarize. This lady, and her family have challenged to buy no new clothes. I haven't read all of it, but the idea is fascinating. Use what you have, repurpose your own clothing, buy second hand it you HAVE to. Do not buy anything NEW. I read that the first time she did it, she said it was for 3 months and then extended it for years.
Think of the money saved. Think of the time saved by not shopping. Think of the self esteem saved by not going into the malls and trying on clothing built for people very different from you. Think of the skills you would have to gain in order to make this work!
I am going to let this idea percolate, read more and think more... and I am going to pray about it. And then I'll let you know what I think. It may be something for me to do for myself and my children, maybe not my husband.
We just live in such an excessive culture where our clothing defines who we are... how expensive it it, how tight it is, how new it is. Regardless, I am convicted.
hmmm, ok, I am interested. But if I could do the no new clothing challenge, as I love the concept and heart of it .... I would not be reworking, sewing, mixing, or tapping any creative stitch I have (which is not much). I would just make due. I'd step it up and add no new bags / purses / wallets ... umm ... ok, and shoes. I know I just got the Old Navy bag so I feel satisfied ... but 3 months is back to school and fall. Thanks for getting me thinking and always being a positive influence !
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