Ok here’s the deal! In my 1st life I’m on a shopping strike. Nothing other than necessities, food and the birthday gifts that fall in November will be purchased.
The reason? Well we are saving up all our extra to purchase holiday gifts.
When my guy and I were talking this all over, it came to mind that I might have more trouble refraining from shopping trips in Second Life than in First Life. This thought started churning in my mind, so what I’ve come up with is this. I will purchase no clothing, shoes, skins or (OMGOSH) HAIR in November.
To celebrate and challenge myself I intend to pull together outfits from my existing wardrobe, which is arguably large enough to support several avatars for several months.
The draw backs? I am not a shoe nut, so I know we’ll see repeats. I also will make use of any group gifts, freebies, give away items, prizes one and any lucky chair items. I just will not be purchasing.
(trust me creators I will make up for it!!!)
So
here is my first attempt. This outfit was made completely out of existing items, and some of them are from way back in my earlier days. My hope is that it will provide a chance to give a nod to some of my long term favorites.
As always, please look in my links at the list of shop Slurls, if I mention an item, it will be there in the links.
My favorite winter sweater is from Spork and is called “The Judy” I bought this last season and did not wander over to see if it’s still available but I THINK that it is.
I added a floral patterned knit skirt from **en svale** and my fave cable tights from Persona.
The best part of today, and what motivated me to choose this outfit, was the wonderful group gift that Maitreya sent out. I’ve owned the Soho Boots in Ice for awhile now, and honestly love them (you can see my prior post for footwear). When these black ones showed up in my inventory, you can only imagine my delight.
I chose no jewelry today, because I just wanted to savor the warm cowl neck of this sweater, and besides I was painting my skybox! The only accessory is my pair of Rory sunglasses from Artilleri
Hair is Brooke in Chocolate from TRUTH and today I’m wearing my Kate Yin Yang Skin in SunTan (BT’s or not can not be seen today!!
Autumn is everywhere at my favorite sim Symphony, and this just felt SO right. HAPPY shopping!
Geez, thanks a lot, Nickee! I was going to join you in your strike until I saw this pic and realized I just had to go buy that sweater…..