I’m coincidentally on a no buy that started October 1 as well… I haven’t intentionally decided how long I’m going to do it for, but you inspire me to keep going! Thanks for sharing and being so honest about your journey 💕
Thank you for being so vulnerable, Gemma! Keeping you in prayer, may God bless you on your fertility journey! Please do a video of your bag collection, if possible! Keep up the great work, thank you! ❤
Just discovered your channel. I've been getting into slow fashion for the past year, and watching your no buy updates has been giving me ideas on how to make my current low-buy successful. Keep up the videos!
If you grow out of love for an item, you can always have the one in one out rule and sell an item in order to purchase another item. That way you're not using any of your savings. ❤❤❤
That’s a great way of keeping your wardrobe under control. I’ve done that before where i sold some bits of Vinted and then reinvested that money into a few new items from Vinted.♥️
Whatever works best for you! The amount of money helped me too before, because even if I was buying more items than I necessarily needed I felt better about not going over my budget. Xx
I'm almost 4 months in now & only had 1 temptation that I thankfully did not give into. I was really needing to scratch that itch of window shopping, so I did and I'm really proud that I didn't give in..I learned that it helped keep me conscious of not needing anything & my Whys of the No Buy. I've created parameters for when I begin shopping again next year which include buying one item per month IF needed, along with getting rid of one item, either selling or donating so I do not continue to over accumulate. I have a going list of what I "need" in my notes & It evolves. I've learned a lot about myself within the psychology of shopping. Oddly, I'm not super excited about beginning again, I have more of a neutral, logical attitude towards it...that may change though! 😃
That’s amazing!! It sounds like you’ve really worked through your shopping habits. I love the idea of getting rid of one item a month too, or whenever you buy something new. Otherwise things can build up again quite quickly. Well done on your 4 months 🙌 xx
You are doing well! I've been doing budgeting for 3 years as I am on a low income m! I have done the odd no buy month you realise whats really important! I even did it at Christmas time and on holiday. Sorry to hear you had a miscarriage but I think when people have a child it's natural to plan maternity wear or buy the child things...I think the best approach is not to go over the top with buying anyway good luck for the future it's not an easy thing to go through thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much lovely ♥️ I think budgeting is a great way to go too, as I don’t have a tonne of disposable income to be spending on clothes either. And this year has shown me I can spend that money on better things if I save up. Xx
Halfway there! Your journey does make a no buy year seem less intimidating. I've been able to do a month or two. Maybe I'll try six months 😅
I was only ever able to do one month or so at a time before too, which is why I assumed I’d fail at a year. Best of luck, I’m sure you’ll do great ♥️
I’m coincidentally on a no buy that started October 1 as well… I haven’t intentionally decided how long I’m going to do it for, but you inspire me to keep going! Thanks for sharing and being so honest about your journey 💕
No buy twins!! 🤪 that’s amazing, I love that you haven’t boxed yourself in to a set amount of time xx
I think you are doing a great job with the no buy series. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much Ginny xx
Thank you for being so vulnerable, Gemma! Keeping you in prayer, may God bless you on your fertility journey! Please do a video of your bag collection, if possible! Keep up the great work, thank you! ❤
Thanks so much lovely ♥️ I don’t own a lot of bags but will try to include it in some upcoming content xx
@@gemmaamclean thank you! So excited for your upcoming bag collection! ❤
Just discovered your channel. I've been getting into slow fashion for the past year, and watching your no buy updates has been giving me ideas on how to make my current low-buy successful. Keep up the videos!
Ah thank you lovely! I’m so glad it’s been helpful for you, I’m sure you’re doing great 😊 xx
If you grow out of love for an item, you can always have the one in one out rule and sell an item in order to purchase another item. That way you're not using any of your savings. ❤❤❤
That’s a great way of keeping your wardrobe under control. I’ve done that before where i sold some bits of Vinted and then reinvested that money into a few new items from Vinted.♥️
Wishing you all the best 💗
Thank you so much!!x
A amount of money seems the most freeing. I like to shop fall so I would lob a bit back for then to pad that time.
Whatever works best for you! The amount of money helped me too before, because even if I was buying more items than I necessarily needed I felt better about not going over my budget. Xx
I love this, Gemma! I’m super proud of your journey & I do find you have some amazing tips, and intentional, well curated style. ❤
Thanks so much Jessica xx
I'm almost 4 months in now & only had 1 temptation that I thankfully did not give into. I was really needing to scratch that itch of window shopping, so I did and I'm really proud that I didn't give in..I learned that it helped keep me conscious of not needing anything & my Whys of the No Buy.
I've created parameters for when I begin shopping again next year which include buying one item per month IF needed, along with getting rid of one item, either selling or donating so I do not continue to over accumulate. I have a going list of what I "need" in my notes & It evolves. I've learned a lot about myself within the psychology of shopping. Oddly, I'm not super excited about beginning again, I have more of a neutral, logical attitude towards it...that may change though! 😃
That’s amazing!! It sounds like you’ve really worked through your shopping habits. I love the idea of getting rid of one item a month too, or whenever you buy something new. Otherwise things can build up again quite quickly. Well done on your 4 months 🙌 xx
You are doing well! I've been doing budgeting for 3 years as I am on a low income m! I have done the odd no buy month you realise whats really important! I even did it at Christmas time and on holiday. Sorry to hear you had a miscarriage but I think when people have a child it's natural to plan maternity wear or buy the child things...I think the best approach is not to go over the top with buying anyway good luck for the future it's not an easy thing to go through thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much lovely ♥️
I think budgeting is a great way to go too, as I don’t have a tonne of disposable income to be spending on clothes either. And this year has shown me I can spend that money on better things if I save up. Xx