Tuesday, December 18, 2012

My "Look Book"-Part 1

I have fashion ADD.  When it comes to clothes, I am all over the place and lack focus.  I am way too open-minded, and it leads to confusion and indecision. A trip to Forever 21 can make me dizzy and disoriented because I find it impossible to choose between all the pretty clothes.  Part of the reason I love shopping the sale racks is because it narrows down the options.  It is a challenge to discover the best thing at the best price in my size. 

I have always been proud of my shopping skills. But lately, I noticed that if you aren't careful,  bargain shopping can lead to a large wardrobe of mediocre items.  I have always been a quantity over quality girl. I loved the idea of reinventing myself everyday, and I didn't want to commit to buying expensive things that I would feel obligated to wear on repeat.  However, lately my thoughts have shifted on that subject.  I decided I want to simplify and streamline my wardrobe and I made up my mind to only buy the "best" things I can find, instead of just focusing on low prices and variety. But my fashion ADD makes it difficult to know exactly what the "best" means.

I started my look book last year as an exercise in decision-making skills.  The idea was to look through the People Style Watch magazines and Delia's and Alloy catalogs I always have around my house and pick only the things that stood out to me the most. It was like going shopping with no budget restraints.  I wanted to see if over time some pattern developed and I could see a clearer picture of who I was fashion-wise and the styles and trends that I would like to own.

I do think my look book has helped a little to make me a more mindful shopper, and it is fun to do, too. So, I thought I'd share this idea and my scans with you.


So, do you keep your own look books or other forms of fashion inspiration?
Do you go for quality or quantity when you shop? 


















25 comments:

  1. Interesting book!!! :)

    Viola
    http://wunderbarkleider.blogspot.com/

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  2. Love to see you show clothes like this!:D
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  3. When I was 14 or 15 years old, I have made such a book like yours. Now I havn´t seen this so long time because of Internet. So just have fun, I appreciate it:)

    meinfashion.blogspot.com

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  4. That's such a good idea! That's a great way to see what kind of outfits and styles you want to create. When I usually shop I go for low prices and more clothes because I usually want to get everything, but investing in key pieces that cost a bit more usually are really worth it :)

    - Ellen
    floralfashiondiaries.blogspot.co.uk
    x x

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    1. Yeah..I want it all too :-) Thanks for reading and commenting, darling!

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  6. Love your look book picks!! Looks are amazing :)

    ♥,
    Shari
    The Misty Mom

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    1. Thanks hun, and you are the most adorable and fashionable pregnant girl I have ever seen! Seriously!

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  7. el post es ideal guapa!

    besukines!

    http://pequedivine.blogspot.com

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    1. Gracias por leer y por tu commentario! Besos :-)

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  8. amazing look book! i also have a look book! such a great way to collect all fashion inspirations!

    www.walkonthestylesite.blogspot.de

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    1. Thanks :-) And I really like your looks on your page BTW!

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  9. I have a massive book like this :) and it goes way back to about two/three years ago - it's so much fun to see how my style has changed :)
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    1. That's really cool to have something that takes you back to certain times in your life..you should keep them! Thanks for following and I'm following back now :-)

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  10. Hello, Nice fashion book!and nice blog.

    I have followed you, can you follow me? <3

    Stella
    fashionloveme.de

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    1. Thanks for the compliments-glad you like it. I'm following you too ;-)

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