Why I Didn't Shop the #AfterPartySale

Anybody who knows me knows how much I love Lilly Pulitzer ... hence the blog name! And I can never pass up a good sale, especially when it comes to Lilly, which is why I totally took advantage of the summer #AfterPartySale.

I was instantly excited when I saw that the winter #AfterPartySale started on my birthday, but after some thought, I decided not to shop it this year. I shopped it last year and honestly was not too thrilled with my purchases. I'm definitely an impulse buyer, which is what happened last year. I bought a dress, tunic, and two shirts that I absolutely loved when I saw them on the website. However, when the items came in, I didn't like how they looked on me at all ... so I didn't wear any of them. I had to sell them through Poshmark and ended up losing money.

I pretty much only wear Lilly in the summer but I'm not a huge fan of Lilly in the winter; I tend to stick to J. Crew. Their winter pieces don't seem to look too good on me, and I debated on buying some shorts and dresses for summer instead, but then realized it's too far away. I'm also hoping to save more money this year, and I knew that if I shopped the sale, my money would be gone in an instant. Oops.

I thought I would regret not shopping the sale, but honestly, I don't feel too left out! I feel much happier knowing that I'm not broke and that I have money for shopping when I go to NYC this weekend.

Did you shop the #AfterPartySale?

18 comments:

  1. I am an impulse buyer too especially when it comes to Lilly. I didn't shop this year either. One of my resolutions is to budget and save a certain amount each month. I am trying to follow through with that.

    Mikayla | A Seersucker State of Mind.

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  2. I think I need shoppaholic therapy, hehe.
    www.fashionovermatter.com

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  3. Good going girl, that extra money in my bank account feels great as well!

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  4. I'm an impulse buyer too...especially when the item is in short supply. That's why I also didn't shop the sale as I was afraid I'd make purchases that I couldn't return!

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  5. I didn't shop the sale either because even though I love Lilly most of it is not practical for me as a working woman so the only time I'd really wear it is on weekends so I don't need excess amounts of it.

    xoxo, Jenny

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  6. Snaps to you for having some self discipline. I shopped the sale but didn't end up purchasing anything. I save Lilly pieces to wear from April through September.

    XOXO
    mQs

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  7. I actually ended up loving some of the Lilly pieces in the sale, but yet again I need to save money for things rather than buying statement pieces that I won't end up wearing until summer. Great post!

    Xoxo, Kate // asprinkleofkate.blogspot.com

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  8. Great post! Enjoy NYC. I'd love to read a recap of your trip!

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  9. I agree, not enough money right after christmas. Good self control!

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  10. I'm way too poor! OMG jealous of NYC! I'm going at the end of the month hopefully!
    xo
    Lauren

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  11. I did shop this After Party Sale, but I passed on the previous one this summer! I don't shop them only for the sake of buying.... I'll only get something if it's a Lilly piece that I absolutely love!

    xoxo A
    www.southernbelleintraining.com

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  12. OMG! I'm so upset I missed this sale. I love Lilly as well, but like you I'm trying to save money this year so maybe it was for the best.

    xo Alexis

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  13. I didn't buy a thing. I am kind of shopped out after the holidays!

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  14. I didn't shop the APS either this season! I didn't have extra money, and I wasn't too thrilled with the selection!

    Brittany | Southern Soul

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  15. This is always my favorite Lilly sale to shop, because the pieces typically have sleeves and I can wear them to work throughout the fall and winter :) Everything I wanted ended up being pulled from my cart before checkout, so I splurged and bought myself one of the cashmere cardigans.

    XO, SS || Seersucker Sass

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  16. Don't you just love when will power wins! Way to stick with your decision. I completely understand, because I am pretty sure that's happened to all of us. You go, girl!

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

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  17. What a smart decision to save your money for you trip this weekend! I commend you! It's hard not to shop the Lilly sale ((I didn't either this year but luckily my mom snagged me a dress!))

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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  18. Agree 100% with you! I didn't shop it this year, I just didn't want to!

    Nicole // Chronicling Home

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