My Fashion Fast

I'm on a fast. Not a food fast, not a sugar fast, much more difficult. I'm on a fashion fast. I know, crazy right? I'm out of my mind to think I could even do this. And for the next 6 months no less! That's right, no shopping for shoes, clothes, accessories or anything of the like. 

What prompted this insanity you might ask? We can thank the Sunday New York Times Style section. I know I'm acting like I'm being forced to do this, I'm not, it's of my own volition. It all started over a cup of coffee while vacationing at the beach with my family. My mom (who has also taken the oath with me and we've given my dad our word) recommended that I read the article Shoppers on a ‘Diet’ Tame the Urge to Buy. In short, it talked about people who entered the "Great American Apparel Diet" and have chosen to abstain from clothes shopping for one year. Yes, an entire year! OMG! I mean, for real? 

OK, so once the shock wore off, I thought, well maybe I could do it. Not for an entire year of course, but definitely half of a year. The article did go on to say that by 6 months 50% of the people had "fallen off the wagon" so to speak and started shopping again. I'm no psychic, but I would bet all of my one hundred pair of shoes that I would have joined that 50% if my fashion fast went past 6 months. So on January 22, 2011 this fast will come to an end. Ultimately, I hope to gain some insights about myself, to find different ways to spend my time and money than online and in store shopping, put an end to my slightly addictive behavior to all things clothes and accessories, and ultimately feel a little healthier and lighter. Stay tuned for my thoughts, struggles and feelings in the weeks to come! And, if you're courageous enough, join me in the Fashion Fast!

Miss F