tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post7061873058523113418..comments2024-03-27T08:39:39.382+01:00Comments on THE STYLING DUTCHMAN.: Consumed by Consumerism: Get a Hold of Yourself, Woman!Annebethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-68366880644389164192011-08-12T02:09:44.264+02:002011-08-12T02:09:44.264+02:00wonderfoul Carrie skirt!!!!wonderfoul Carrie skirt!!!!Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-66710188553389899072011-08-12T02:09:43.936+02:002011-08-12T02:09:43.936+02:00i love you for this post, i really do! its funny c...i love you for this post, i really do! its funny cos just before i read it this morning i was thinking about (something? i cant even remember now) that i wanted to buy, then went no i dont need to... orrrr.... then read your post and it was like HELLO! Fate? I was so good when i got back from being overseas, i didn't shop AT ALL for an entire month or a bit longer, but once i got working again and started going into town it was so hard not to want all the lovely new things. your tips are so good tho, i try now also to know in my head what i want already and not just buy cos its cute but buy it cos its something ive wanted prior to seeing it in store just once. anyway, thanks again lovely lady im def gonna be trying harder to not shop as much xoAnnebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-21064452344176226582011-08-12T02:09:43.790+02:002011-08-12T02:09:43.790+02:00Weer een geweldige post Annebeth ! Soms heb ik het...Weer een geweldige post Annebeth ! Soms heb ik het ook wel eens moeilijk om iets niet te kopen, maar dan hang ik het terug en ga ik eerst in andere winkels kijken.. Als ik het na een uur nog steeds wil & ik heb goed nagedacht of ik het kan gebruiken/dragen, dan koop ik het pas ;)<br><br>xAnnebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-63279498638635710692011-08-12T02:09:43.558+02:002011-08-12T02:09:43.558+02:00I completely agree with you, it is so easy to let ...I completely agree with you, it is so easy to let style take a back seat to fashion and just to buy something new to 'give an outfit an edge'. I'm on my fourth week shopping free (I thought Lent would be a good time to try giving up shopping - everyone's giving something up so it makes it less tough to stick to) and it definitely gets easier as you go along. An added bonus is that you learn how to be even more creative with your styling. Thanks for an awesome and inspirational post! xxAnnebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-33697849073375248282011-08-12T02:09:43.321+02:002011-08-12T02:09:43.321+02:00Love this outfit! and yes...I know exactly what yo...Love this outfit! <br>and yes...I know exactly what you mean about impulse buys...I still have so much trouble controlling myself even with my budget, I go up and down some months I am SO good but then the next month (like this one) I go insane...it is NOT fun being a shopaholic...but I know why I dio it...since I don't have many human relationships I love my closet and my clothes and my Harry Potter things...they make me happy so I just keep buying...haha *phew* that was long<br><a href="http://www.closet-fashionista.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.closet-fashionista.com/</a>Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-46219138454715819242011-08-12T02:09:43.105+02:002011-08-12T02:09:43.105+02:00I'm fairly disciplined and controlled, but I d...I'm fairly disciplined and controlled, but I definitely feel as though the blog has made it more difficult, partly because so much more temptation is put in my way, partly because successful bloggers seem to have the latest stuff (I know this is a stupid reason). But I mean, you, for example, have midi skirts, clogs, you're wearing pleats today (all recent trends right). I have nude tones, bow blouses, platforms (also recent trends) and it's all filtering down to the next level and encouraging other people to spend more just as we are being encouraged by Calivintage, if you know what I mean. I think the hardest part about blogging (which I love) for me has been the increase in consumerist urges, and feeling a part of that system. Hmmm.<br><br>P.S. I feel like I'm always arguing with your posts, but actually I usually agree. I guess I just like venting in your comment section!Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-24709132929448038102011-08-12T02:09:42.836+02:002011-08-12T02:09:42.836+02:00I am just going to put this out there...i think yo...I am just going to put this out there...<br>i think you are amazing for writing about this topic. it is so true that commercialism saturates the lives of people and being a shopaholic can happen on so many levels! I am a shopaholic. It got really bad when we moved out here to Germany and I felt really lonely and isolated. I want to shop all the time and was mad when I didn't get to, whether buying something new or at the secondhand shop. That is a problem and I try to deal with it. Sometimes it's still hard and I think I slip up but overall I think I am doing better... blogging and "shopping" in my own closet is helpful. I revamped and culled my wardrobe so I don't have those mornings where i don't "have anything" to wear. I cook new things. I read more and take and edit photos which is helping... I used to spend hours and hours online window-shopping and making wishlists... there is so much more to life than just having the newest clothes. Seeing girls with the fantasy closets and sponsorships in the blogosphere is daunting sometimes, but one has to go back to their own reality. Talk about your shopaholic tendencies with your friends and family and they will help and encourage you in positive ways! When you do get the chance to buy something, you will feel rewarded and not guilty about it and it will more than likely be something you love and will use a lot rather than something that just curbed the shopping appetite. I am open to talk about my experience with anyone who is interested and be there for them if they need me. Thank you Annebeth!Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-31128715969005543792011-08-12T02:09:42.544+02:002011-08-12T02:09:42.544+02:00Oh, wanted to add... I definitely agree that a lot...Oh, wanted to add... I definitely agree that a lot of bloggers are just girls validating their shopping addictions--that was an awesome line!Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-3450087174723322522011-08-12T02:09:42.347+02:002011-08-12T02:09:42.347+02:00Wonderful post! I've never thought of myself a...Wonderful post! I've never thought of myself as a compulsive consumerist - I own everything purchase, hide it from no one, stick to a tight budget that I feel comfortable with, and love to save money by thrifting...but you are so right about all of this!<br><br>xoxo ~ Courtney<br>http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.comAnnebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-85158508799277884212011-08-12T02:09:42.088+02:002011-08-12T02:09:42.088+02:00Spoken like an expert. I'm a compulsive shoppe...Spoken like an expert. I'm a compulsive shopper. I do it because it feels good and I tend to shop when I'm bored. This started around the time I got my first job at 17 and it truly hasn't stopped. Sure, it's gone through periods of good and bad, but the urge is always there. At least now I'm only buying with real money and not credit. Whew, that was bad. But still, now that I'm married and we pool our income I feel really guilty that I don't contribute as much as my husband because "I really 'needed' that top, etc.<br><br>I like your advice of making a list of purchases. You can't justify it/lie to yourself after it's in staring back at you documented.Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-54527355814530886372011-08-12T02:09:41.833+02:002011-08-12T02:09:41.833+02:00Awesome post! Very inspiring thankyou for doing it...Awesome post! Very inspiring thankyou for doing it lovely besides that you look amazing! Look at that beautiful skirt I want one <3Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-80931358301099769742011-08-12T02:09:41.575+02:002011-08-12T02:09:41.575+02:00wauw!love the skirt, love the top, love the glasse...wauw!<br>love the skirt, love the top, love the glasses, love the ring<br><br>it's really inspiring!<br><br>xoxoAnnebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-61994550182973539122011-08-12T02:09:41.308+02:002011-08-12T02:09:41.308+02:00First, that skirt is gorgeous. I am on a pleated s...First, that skirt is gorgeous. I am on a pleated skirt of all lengths and colors rampage. Love it.<br><br>Great post on consumerism. It is certainly rampant and shoppping can turn into a serious addiction. I have a friend (or three) that will buy clothes and shoes over paying rent.Annebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513425212332523848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-67716022164049921312011-04-14T20:17:18.649+02:002011-04-14T20:17:18.649+02:00AMEN and well said. i work in an office and have a...AMEN and well said. i work in an office and have about 8 hours a day in front of a computer with little to do but surf the internet, which turns into window shopping, which turns into compulsive shopping - and there is nothing cool about it. your tips are spot-on, especially the one about whether 'the girl in your head' would buy/wear it - i often make impulse buys that make no sense with my closet and i end up guiltily hiding it away to forget it every happened. stupid.audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131215170319057628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-57937291839304225932011-04-14T16:53:15.675+02:002011-04-14T16:53:15.675+02:00First, that skirt is gorgeous. I am on a pleated s...First, that skirt is gorgeous. I am on a pleated skirt of all lengths and colors rampage. Love it.<br /><br />Great post on consumerism. It is certainly rampant and shoppping can turn into a serious addiction. I have a friend (or three) that will buy clothes and shoes over paying rent.RJK Home Solutionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166675048545829884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-21282813624561159792011-04-14T04:03:38.608+02:002011-04-14T04:03:38.608+02:00love the pleated skirt - love the colorlove the pleated skirt - love the colorYajairahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553202217402714822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-72865291380285142692011-04-14T01:13:46.603+02:002011-04-14T01:13:46.603+02:00Haha this post is me-- shopping is my "cookie...Haha this post is me-- shopping is my "cookie" and I am making an effort to cut back! I love your skirt btw :)<br /><a href="http://www.lapetitemarmoset.com" rel="nofollow">La Petite Marmoset</a>Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052792977181531741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-77843869359141170902011-04-13T23:25:40.635+02:002011-04-13T23:25:40.635+02:00wauw!
love the skirt, love the top, love the glass...wauw!<br />love the skirt, love the top, love the glasses, love the ring<br /><br />it's really inspiring!<br /><br />xoxoMargeaux Mutardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12599056161180323821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-48501584528356482332011-04-13T22:02:34.039+02:002011-04-13T22:02:34.039+02:00Awesome post! Very inspiring thankyou for doing it...Awesome post! Very inspiring thankyou for doing it lovely besides that you look amazing! Look at that beautiful skirt I want one <3Reckless Rekha.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05882951161981635267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-86027343206782896912011-04-13T21:49:14.184+02:002011-04-13T21:49:14.184+02:00that is such a great vintage red skirt!
xoxo
Catit...that is such a great vintage red skirt!<br />xoxo<br />CatitaCatitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290909883498490716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-58479829815003289472011-04-13T20:59:17.655+02:002011-04-13T20:59:17.655+02:00Spoken like an expert. I'm a compulsive shoppe...Spoken like an expert. I'm a compulsive shopper. I do it because it feels good and I tend to shop when I'm bored. This started around the time I got my first job at 17 and it truly hasn't stopped. Sure, it's gone through periods of good and bad, but the urge is always there. At least now I'm only buying with real money and not credit. Whew, that was bad. But still, now that I'm married and we pool our income I feel really guilty that I don't contribute as much as my husband because "I really 'needed' that top, etc.<br /><br />I like your advice of making a list of purchases. You can't justify it/lie to yourself after it's in staring back at you documented.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294888516373976430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-21919568236345019652011-04-13T20:40:34.548+02:002011-04-13T20:40:34.548+02:00Yes it's the same with the weather here in Ger...Yes it's the same with the weather here in Germany :-/ But your lovely outfit definitely brightens up ther day :)<br /><br />Alas, consumerism! Awful...but it's not our fault, we were born into this society that consumes consumes consumes. However I think it's really easy to let go of bad shopping habits (a.k.a. spending too much money) by just thinking of other peoples lives, the life of people that hardly have enough money to survive. For example it was that I red a book about a Belgian journalist who travelled through crisis areas in Africa and Asia and after I had finished this book I changed my mind and forced myself to not buy clothing and accessories for one month and it worked.<br />Once you've gotten over a certain point it's really easy to not buy unneccesary things.<br />Of course I lapsed back into old habits quickly after this month, but I want to try regular no-shopping-month to keep me grounded :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247516933133353216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-83985139041251726382011-04-13T17:01:48.266+02:002011-04-13T17:01:48.266+02:00you are divine. i love these pictures!
http://tin...you are divine. i love these pictures!<br /><br />http://tinyaltars.blogspot.comBlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759351745138499468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-8079440086978248412011-04-13T16:37:25.825+02:002011-04-13T16:37:25.825+02:00My biggest shopping problem is, surprisingly, that...My biggest shopping problem is, surprisingly, that I thrift shop. I fall into the "Oh, it's only $8!" habit, and next thing I know, I've got $80 worth of $6-10 items. Thrift shopping has however cut down on my consumption of new things, mostly because of sticker shock. I'm used to paying $10-15 tops for most things, I'm not about to shell out $80 for one item!<br /><br />AND, I absolutely adore this outfit. It just oozes warm-weather goodness, super cute.Celhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871879969054133260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457429684812771723.post-37678534797710966582011-04-13T15:28:22.597+02:002011-04-13T15:28:22.597+02:00je hebt absluuuut gelijk! sommieg vrouwen zijn ech...je hebt absluuuut gelijk! sommieg vrouwen zijn echt wel een beetje outof control.Ik denk meestal gewoon if you can't effort it, leave it. Het zelfde met mensen die alleen maar rondlopen in de duurste kleding en dan moeite hebben met de huishuur te betalen, seriously, what's up with that?! <br />oja, en je ziet er trouwens echt weer leuk uit:) de rok is super mooi!Fashion Fabricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09050046740613086723noreply@blogger.com