18 Days and Counting

I was sitting in front of the computer thinking about all the work I have to do in the next 3 weeks and it dawned on me, I have less than 3 weeks before I can say I am done with Cold Turkey!  No longer will I need to explain to anyone, my hairdresser, the clerk at the shampoo counter, the salesperson at whatever store I happen to be wandering through.  No more will I be yearning to buy something and have to say, "No, not this day, week, month or year".   

But will I pull out the credit card immediately when tempted after all this time?  I don't think so.  I have listed things I've learned before this, but now I think I am even more likely to hold back.  It really does come down to whether it is a want or a need...a lust or a must!

1. Does (fill in the blank) go with what I have in my closet?
2. Does it fill a hole that I have been missing this past year?
3. Is it my style?  I have learned and blogged previously about trendy clothing.  Trends are usually not my style, unless the trend is for clean lines and little fuss.
4. I have blogged about color, will I really wear that magenta or carrot sweater/shirt or jacket that is so the color this fall? 

When I cleared my clutter this month, a lot of the hot colors were thinned.  I will have to really love 'it' before "it" comes home with me from now on.

I have come to realize that you really can have too many white and black T's.  There are just so many variations on the same shirt, and any more?  It's a waste, of money and space in the closet.

So my plan is to be meaner, cleaner and wiser in my choices.  I will at least strive to ask myself the above questions before I head to the cash register.

Love,
S