Comments on: A Year of No Shopping: How Kelli Lamb Did It

By: Augustin Ra

Augustin Ra — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 06:03:32 +0000

I’ve always wanted to challenge myself to live a year with no shopping. Maybe I’ll try it next year once I’m already mentally prepared for it. Haha! Or maybe I’d try going for a six months than a year just to test things. 🙂

By: Dana Leigh Lyons

Dana Leigh Lyons — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 02:24:32 +0000

Beautiful project – thank you, Kelli, Megan and W&D!

I’m a minimalist thru-and-thru. And now have integrated that life choice with my practice of medicine and coaching.

Lovely reading this thoughtful interview rich in powerful, delightful insights!

By: kiri

kiri — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:16:24 +0000

This is such a great post – obviously when I was younger I had less income so I had to buy cheaper things. But I wasn’t a teenager when all this fast fashion was around so I can safely say that I didn’t buy cheap and throw things out.
I don’t think I could stop shopping for a year though, but I do agree with buying quality so you have to buy less often. Better for the environment!
Kiri
Set to Glow
http://www.settoglow.com.au

By: Eva

Eva — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:33:18 +0000

Bravo to Kelli for taking a year off shopping. I think I’ve been a little too consuming lately, so I’d like to dial it back in the summer. Money is better spent on travel!

I’m not sure how it happened, but I missed the Forever 21 craze and skipped to having fewer, nicer stuff. I never got the appeal of having a shirt that you wore once then donated – it seemed like such a waste. Glad she’s been converted 🙂

http://www.shessobright.com

By: Megan A.

Megan A. — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:33:13 +0000

I actually did a year of no shopping myself a few years ago and it was much easier than people realize! I allowed myself to replace a couple basics (IE white tee) and worn out undergarments, but that was it. I also struggled with my style afterwards, but am much more conscience about my purchases now. I’m often asking myself: “Will I still want to wear this in X years?” If it’s no, then I don’t buy the item.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:17:17 +0000

I felt like I was reading about myself during my college years! I did the same thing, with a measly student work/study “income”: go to Marshall’s, Burlington, Old Navy, or Forever 21 for a going-out top or shoes. Sometimes even buying a cheap sweatshirt that was intended to be left at a party, so as to avoid having to wear coat to a party (heaven forbid). It was comforting and it was how I liked to spend time to myself on a Friday afternoon, after class. I felt so excited to be living in a city on my own, and wanted to spend the money that I made on whatever I wanted. But it was such a waste. I never bought anything of quality and I don’t know where most of it went (borrowed by roommates & Goodwill, I’m assuming). I’m much more conscious now, but I’m grateful for learning those valuable lessons.

By: Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog

Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:34:53 +0000

Wow, she is so inspirational! I do have to agree with her that public accountability really, really helps, no matter what your goal is. I have a mad urge to go without shopping now, but I think I’d need more mental prep time!
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