Hi guys, as always thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please give it a like! Other than that I hope you have a wonderful day ✨🐓

I buy good brands second hand, cashmere, leather bags etc. my costs can be as little as 10 cents per wear. I only buy great things.🤩

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

You are the CPW Queen ✨👸

@JS-ns8dr

3 жыл бұрын

10 cents is expensive for me, I prefer 3 😂

Similarly to your questions, I try to separate my fantasy self from my actual self and lifestyle. I work from home, go to the gym, run errands, go to muddy dog parks- a silk blouse or fancy dress just doesn’t fit my life. I can appreciate its beauty in the store while recognizing it’s not for me.

I've mostly stopped buying things on sale because often, the reason why I bought it was because... It was on sale, not because I had planned to buy it. And looking back, it was the items paid full price for that had the most wear lasting the longest in my wardrobe. And that's simply because I bought knowing I was looking for it, needed it and liked it. I only learnt many years later of this concept of cost per wear. I'm so glad you talk about it in your channel.

I actually decided to do a year long no buy challenge because I realized that the answer to all of those questions is a no, at least for now...I'm already half way through!

I will defenetly try the tip with "Am I gonna wear it 30 times?!"😀 Sounds like very good saving tip!😁

@lizb4156

3 жыл бұрын

30 x = 1 month! Surely you wear your clothes more than that?

Spent so much money on clothes that were never worn over the years... the phrase "quality not quantity " springs to mind . Am 53 and don't buy anything I don't need anymore . Lovely video xx

I love your analogy of "crow brain". I laugh and empathize every time I hear it!

Wish more creators on KZread taught the importance of mindful shopping and buying sensibly! Please make more videos!! ❤️

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful comment x

Growing up poor and only able to shop in thrift stores and clearance racks, I became the queen of shopping sales. But with body image problems and not knowing my style, it wasn't a healthy shopping habit in the long run. I had to learn the value of buying something expensive in order for it to last a long time and not have to replace items the didn't fit, shrunk, was scratchy, or just never wore. Great tips!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

That’s been my experience regarding more expensive items too. Thanks for watching! x

I have been tracking everything I wear every day since July 2019. I track total wears with additional columns to track if it has hit £1 per wear and if it is has hit 30 wears. I love seeing the 30 wears and £1 per wear columns turn from red to green!

I recently decided to stop buying jeans and shorts. The number of times I’ve worn these in the last three years? Zero. If I do want to, I already have plenty, all brand new.

Everybody is seeking happiness . By the time we find it not in things, we become free of consumption triggers. I love fashion, but surely now I know where my happiness is ❤️

There was a time not far ago I would wear a piece once 🥺 and already want another. Two years on conscious journey and now I surely wear them several times .

Thank you for encouraging responsible shopping on KZread!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to be of service x

I hav 5 tops in my everlane bag right now... patiently waiting! My bank account and future self thank you for this video 😋

I’m trying to cut down on the amount of money I spend on clothing because I am a broke college student and it’s not financially healthy for me. What works to prevent me for buying something is when I’m in the store, when something catches my eye I try to visualize myself wearing it, and where I’d wear it, what I’d do while wearing it, and how I’d look and feel in it. and if I can’t I immediately put it back. If I can, I ask myself if I’d ever realistically choose it over the similar items I already have in my closet, and about 70% of the time the answer is no. It’s very helpful.

My H&M top cost as much as my Hermes bag - :) such a powerful image

Great questions to ask with each and every purchase. Conscious consumption is the only smart thing that makes sense. The cost per wear is a real gauge to whether the items is worth the money and your time.

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts! All we can do is our best but cost per wear really makes it worth it

One strategy I have is to go shopping in my closet. Often I can find better clothes for me there than I can find in the shops.

Excellent tips! I really like your channel, it speaks to me more than the others out there.

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I’m very very glad to hear that! Thank you x

Talking about resell value when talking about costs per wear is so important! Good analogy :) 🌻

There's some gems of wisdom here. I've never thought of looking at shopping like this before. Interesting

I buy most clothes second hand so pretty much all of them are under 10 cents per wear now! However I go though a lot of workout clothes and those usually don't get as low before they need to be replaced

What I really want: daily comfort.

I decided to buy some wool sweaters, because the ones i have do have polyester in the mix and i get soooo hot, i cant stand it anymore..I will replace them, buying secondhand..I want to create a better Wardrobe 😋..xo from germany

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I can so relate! Thank you for watching x

i just want to say, you literally always know how to put in words all those feelings that i go through each time I buy new clothes. My goal is to really stop buying new things and wear everything that I own and love, but it is so hard for me and I want to learn from you. Great video and channel.

I love your energy! Thanks for sharing!

My biggest issue is the fear that the item will sell out if I wait before buying it... do you have any tips for how I can look at this problem differently?

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I'll probably address this more in more videos, but you can only really practice to get better. Let something you want sell out and hopefully you'll realise (not that you don't already know this on a conscious level) that nothing bad happens when that does happen and that other things you want will take it's stead.

@stucumins8511

2 жыл бұрын

@Tuva A Remember if you miss out on something, another special thing will always come along.

@jurysdykcja

2 жыл бұрын

And a lot of old collections one can find second hand online. I bought like this a lot of things i really wanted to have. One, two years later - 75% cheaper. And after this kind of delay if i still wanted it, it means it was meant for me.

@agiimaajargalsuren4987

2 жыл бұрын

“All these things eventually turn on us” fumio sasaki

@TheGatorChompion

Жыл бұрын

Especially at lululemon!

I fell in love with that warm winter vibes! ❄️

Love your channel I used to be a shopaholic but now that I'm retired and just discovered what's my style I only buy good quality clothes no polyester love linen and cotton .

Super solid advice. Thank you!!

Love each one of your videos so so much❤️🤗

Wish I had seen this 20 years ago! You are very wise.

Wow these tips are so good and definitely helped change my perspective.

I love the tip of am i going to wear this xx amount of times? I love it! as always great video!

So helpful. I am about to start ion this journey

love your channel so much

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I am so very glad! x

This is so good I love it thanks

Loved all the tips! Glad I found you on this minimalist journey!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard x

Hi from NZ! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and it has been very inspiring 😊 Keep up the good work!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard and thank you x

Loved these tips and also your wintry scenery and cabin interior:)

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad, thanks for letting me know! x

Fantastic video! Just subscribed! Mindfully shopping for long-sleeved pink top with stripe down sleeves. No luck yet. I can select, try on and leave a store empty-handed when nothing looks and/or feels right or I own a similar one I'm already not wearing because I have favourite go to pieces😒 Rosie 🇨🇦

Greetings from NYC! Just discovered your channel, have seen several of your videos, and now subscribe. You make great points, succinctly and with good examples. I look forward to more great things from you and expect your channel to grow rapidly. Best of luck and have a happy, healthy 2022. ❤

@NajaSierra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing and happy new year xx

Very interesting video with wonderful and helpful guidelines! Thanks for inspiring us!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! x

I loved this video so much!! Subscribed !!! : ))))

@NajaSierra

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! 🤍

Wow, what a great channel created by a beautiful young lady...... I declutter my wardrobe every spring and fall but still do have maaaany items. Recently I bought a bunch of new pieces because I feel like I am getting ready for a new beginning in my life and my style has changed quite a bit.... Yesterday a thought popped up in my head, you never ever must buy clothes anymore, now you have everything you need and you wanted...... And guess what happened a few minutes ago 😉😂... I was lead to your channel. How amazing is that!? Thumbs up, I love what you do..... Greetings from Austria!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found me x

Excellent video! Very on point. You have inspired me to start a cost per wear tally for my wardrobe and accessories. Thank you!

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

It’s surprisingly rewarding and teachable! x

Great and useful tips

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you thought so x

spare oom.... that brings back memories (:

Very helpful and encouraging 🤗

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you think so! x

Great! Trank you!

I didn’t realize you were married. I didn’t know how I missed this. How long? Watching this again.❤️❤️❤️

I love your content ❤️

Hi, thanks for the Idea of the useless trinkets.

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help x

Ah...a few different takes on this...thank you.

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you thought so x

I love this. I’m very much run by my crow brain and my crow brain also said “she looks amazing in that yellow shirt tho” ☺️

I don’t think expected resale value should be taken into account, except for luxury bags and solid gold jewelry, maybe. Clothing and accessories lose all their value instantly because clothes are so inexpensive nowadays. There are many poor people where I live, they won’t pay $20 for a higher-quality used item, they’ll go to Target or H&M and get two new items for that price. My lowest cost-per-wear items are mostly fast fashion, or one level up high-street. The main thing is how many times an item is worn. That said, I do have quality standards for my cheaper items, mainly no synthetic fiber fabrics.

“Crow brain,” I like that analogy! 😂

nice video

Have always wanted a black cashmere sweater. What do you think?

Hello Naja, could you allow The captain option please, as English is not my first language so it would be very useful if u allow such option , thanks for the video anyways 🌹

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dina, absolutely. I always have the automatic captions on, but for some reason, they sometimes take a while to appear! Thanks for watching x

Now it's about quality not quantity as a matter of fact you can buy more quality clothing to second hand and it's still in good shapes.

Wow! You have a daith piercing! Do you recommend it? Was it painful to get your ear piercied? I was considering doing it since many say it helps with migraine and even some doctors recommend it as a possible solution... I think that it is also very cute and elegant :)

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

I only recommend it if you want it of course. I have one in both ears and I think it’s sooo beautiful. I heard about the migraine thing too and I would say it’s definitely worth trying if there’s a chance it would work, don’t you think? 😊 I’ve had 15 piercings in the ears in total and this was the most painful one because it’s hard for the piecer to get inside and get a grip, so they have to pull as they pierce. But it’s over in 5 seconds, which is no time!

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I’m not sure I’m understanding you correctly by “crow brain”. But if you are talking about our attraction to shiny things and collecting them, I’m pretty sure its a magpie and not crow😁

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

And you would be wrong! Neither bird have been scientifically proven to be attracted to trinkets, actually, it's been disproven. But anecdotally both will steal trinkets like coins, stones etc and I grew up with crow anecdotes. Seems like you understood me perfectly though x

I wish I saw this yesterday before I went and bought a bunch of clothes

@NajaSierra

Жыл бұрын

Return it if you can :)

0:28 priceless humor

I have on shopping two problems, first buy clothes smaller size and shoes big size because my size is sold out and I told my self... stop, this is stupid it.

@ifetayodavidson-cade5613

3 жыл бұрын

You deserve to wear clothes and shoes in your size!

I think I will wake up every weekend watching this video to stop myself and my stupid crow brain.

@NajaSierra

2 жыл бұрын

🦅

i have bought 6 shorts in the month of january alone and have bought shorts in the past (summer 2020) that i have not worn yet. 😅🥲 i dont know why i couldnt stop. the only month/weather i could potentially wear it is August when its peak summer here in japan. other months its just too cold for me 😭 is it because im deprived of summer/hot weather? since i used to live in a tropical country in philippines where its basically various state of hot.

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe that and out of habit? Sounds like you're unconscious and not really in a mindful place when shopping for shorts. Like you said yourself, you can't even really wear them. Maybe it's time to set up some rules and challenges for yourself for a while regarding shorts xx

@chika_333

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajaSierra i kept thinking i might be coming home for vacation and thats the time when i could use them but then covid happened and i dont think i'l be going home soon enough 😭 i'l do some downsizing and sell some of the things i hoard

Crow brain!! 😂

Mother-in-law! I didn’t realize you were married. How long?

I just watched Narnia. IS “SPARE OOM” @ 0:11 A REFERENCE OR JUST A COINCIDENCE I NEED TO KNOW

@NajaSierra

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a Narnia reference, it was my favorite movie as a young teenager xx

@mochalatte665

3 жыл бұрын

@@NajaSierra hahaha I love it!

Watching again. How you still seeing your boyfriend?