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Angela Dahl's avatar

So instead of the dopamine hit of online shopping, you’re encouraging me to take care of the clothes I already have? Madness.

(You’re right, per usual)

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Anna Newton's avatar

Haha - thank you Angela! x

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Julia Norberg's avatar

Okay this was inspirational on a whole other level! I need to channel some of your organizing energy and give my closet the love it deserves. I don't know why but I am always slightly turned off by trying on my outfits in advance though. My weird brain makes it feel like that outfit is then already "used" and no fun... Do you ever get that?

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Anna Newton's avatar

I get that!! But then I do find it helpful when I'm rushing about in the morning knowing that I have a few formulas already in the bank and good to go! x

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Julia Norberg's avatar

Mm that's true... I'll try it out when school starts again and my mornings are more rushed!

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Kelly Peters's avatar

I get that especially when packing for a trip, the downside is if I don’t, I overpack and that leads to much frustration for everyone involved. I’ve learned to pre-style an outfit and leave the shoes and accessories for day of. This helps to make it feel new day of.

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Julia Norberg's avatar

Ooh that's great advice - maybe this is what I need to ease into it haha!

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Tamara's avatar

getting to the end of month 7 on my "year of no new retail" experiment and it is truly fascinating. Played with some new combos earlier this week...it's going to be a chic fall...with nothing new! (important note: this experiment does not include consumeable items which need to be replaced, like white t shirts that yellow/stain yup...that first cup of coffee doesn't always go so smoothly lol or black t shirts that fade, or running shoes which wear out after a certain amount of miles/pavement)

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Anna Newton's avatar

Oh I LOVE that for you! x

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Emily's avatar

Yes please to a post entirely on mood boarding!!!

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Anna Newton's avatar

That I can do! x

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Emily's avatar

Thank youuuu

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

A mezze platter! I love this. I do the cleanup. Outsource the steaming. And one thing that makes me surprisingly happy is a stain removal step. I put all the stainy things on a rack and use a kit of Carbona stain removers from Amazon and it’s soooo satisfying. Thank you for this delight! 😘

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Anna Newton's avatar

Ok that sounds SO ridiculously satisfying!! x

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Pandora Sykes's avatar

I love this! So helpful and galvanizing

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Anna Newton's avatar

Thanks for reading Pandora! x

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Tastemaker Fashion by Liv's avatar

I love these tips to help promote less consumption! I always feel like Pinterest helps me when I want to go shopping- it's always to focus on what I want to buy but also, sometimes scratches the shopping itch!

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Anna Newton's avatar

Agreed - sometimes you just need something to scroll right! x

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Kelly Williams's avatar

ANNA! I am madly impressed by the clarity of your closet. Operating out of that wardrobe rack is truly so inspirational!

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Anna Newton's avatar

Awww thank you Kelly! x

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Liza Belmonte's avatar

So clever as per usual 🥰 x

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Anna Newton's avatar

Awww thank you Liza! x

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Lucy Pham's avatar

I love using the Stylebook app to create outfits + save inspo! And then I try to recreate inspo as best I can with the stuff I already have.

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Anna Newton's avatar

It's such a good way to while away an evening isn't it x

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Ruby's avatar

“I thought they’d be a good ‘wear with heels’ denim option, but spoiler - I never wear heels and, therefore, have never worn these” I almost gasped at how relatable that was for me 😂 why are we like this lmao

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Anna Newton's avatar

Haha we are all the same! x

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Angie Uh's avatar

👏👏👏I love this!! I always think of prepping my wardrobe as a form of self-care. I definitely need to tidy up visually so thank you for the motivation!

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Anna Newton's avatar

Oh I LOVE the way of thinking about it through more of a self-care lense, you are so right! x

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Leah Chapman's avatar

Sounds like I’m going to have big plans with my steamer this weekend! Thanks for the gentle reminder to put down the credit card and instead focus on taking care of the things you already own.

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Anna Newton's avatar

You are so welcome Leah! x

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Amanda Silva Boa's avatar

Amazing post!

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Anna Newton's avatar

Thanks for reading! x

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Sandrine Vaillancourt's avatar

Where is the white dress from? Is it the Reformation one?

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Anna Newton's avatar

Yes - the Reformation Jessi Linen Dress - go one size down! x

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Lili Leaser's avatar

I thought I was the only person that knew what Indyx was 😅

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Anna Newton's avatar

That makes two of us! x

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