Loved this series! cant wait to see how you progress with the whole shopping journey in 2020. Thank you also for being so transparent and open and talking about what went trough your mind, I think having an overview of what you bought can be really eyeopening and might inspire others to do the same. I definitly have been shopping more mindful this year and I guess thats partially influenced by your great output.

@kotiloss

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

Really appreciate your transparency! Thank you for the inspiration! Next year I want to try 2-4 finds per month, wish me luck 😁

I can't tell you how much i have loved this series from you. I don't purchase a lot but I wasn't as intentional in the past as I wanted and now I really think about purchases and Ive have found myself making lists of clothes i actually want and not buying something when I can't find what I actually want because it's good enough. I'm not only writing a list for 2020 but keeping a list of everything I buy clothing wise for this year(love that idea). I purchased more last year because of weight loss and will again for some of this year but I don't want to bring anything into my house I don't love and truly need/want. Makeup is a whole different struggle but I have been making huge changes on that in 2019 and will even more in 2020(that's my Achilles heal).

Your journey has been inspirational. Thank you. Looking forward to 2020’s Year if Less!

Bravo!!!🙌🙌🙌 You're enthusiasm is contagious and it's got me wanting to track my spending as well.

Love that you are so transparent and honest!! So proud of how well you went through this journey... and I can't wait to witness your next adventure... hope the holidays went well and you'll have a splendid 2020 xx

Such an informative video! Thank you for all the effort you put in to do some self-reflection. I also was inspired by you to buy that lovely Free People Dress you bought in April- I couldn't be more happy with it.

This has been a great series to watch. Thanks, Katie! :)

It’s really interesting that you became more aware of your shopping when watching yourself back. This is a helpful tactic when going through therapy or learning what the reality of how we are acting (or interacting) with people. I love all your videos and love this series! Merry Christmas and here’s to a great 2020!

Nobody does this type of content better than you, Katie. Thank you for the hard work, the inspo, the laughs, and the nerdy charts. 😁 Happy New Year of ..... ?

Loved this series. Always looked forward to your videos. I’m going to try a year of five finds. My shopping habits are out of control. Thank you for making me be more conscious of what I’m buying. Have tried to not go shopping just to shop. Have to have a purpose. Hoping you and your family have a happy and healthy 2020.

I have loved this series!! My biggest problem is impulse shopping! I would love to know how many items from 2017 do you still have & how many do you like/love? Maybe even compare it with what you bought in 2019 & what items of those do you love?

Loving all the stats!! This is great!! I wish I had my own stats to go back and review! So excited to see what you find in 2020!! 😘😘

Really love your approach and honesty! Very inspiring to keep track of spending and be more mindful of what we buy! Thank you

You're such a source of encouragement to us! We are on a "Slow Fashion" journey for 2020. We know that looks different to everyone, but we are looking to purchase pre-loved/thrifted as far as possible. If not, then hopefully supporting local business (reducing our carbon footprint), shopping either sustainable or ethical brands. We're so excited for this journey! xo

Your channel is such a hidden gem. I cannot repeat myself often enough. Much love from Germany. 😘

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Melli!

Impressive! I am someone who spends way too much time and money on clothes, etc. so your journey has helped me formulate a plan for 2020.

Congrats! You did great👏

Loved this series, can’t wait for your year of less videos! Happy New Year to you and your fam. 😘

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Happy New Years to you and yours as well!

Love this. Needed to see this today.

First comment! I loved this series! Thank you for sharing with us.

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much Khabirat!

I have loved loved loved this series! I am definitely going to limit my purchases in 2020 based on what I’ve learned from you. And I must say that floral print looks incredible on you!!! Would love to know what makeup you’re wearing, but maybe you’ll cover that in your beauty finds video.

Love this series. I began tracking my purchases mainly to see how much use I was getting out of each one. This is the third year and I've made 34 purchases and spent just under $1900.

Intense & soooooooooooooooooo interesting!!!!! Thank you so much!! 👏👏👏👏😃

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Loved this

This was great comparison I am trying to move away from fast fashion too and I love the way you have approached it. As a side note maybe it is worth looking at your shopping in 2017/2018 and see what you still love and use and what proportion of it has already been given away/discarded/ or damaged in some way. I feel we all love to bash on fast fashion but there are items in my closet which I have had for 5 years and I still reach for it and they maybe from one of the fast fashion brand I feel I have truly used that item of clothing!

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dhivya! I do plan to do an upcoming video where I revisit past favorites from 2017 and 2018. I know I decluttered a ton of the items in my big closet purge video from 2018. But you are absolutely correct about Fast Fashion... So many it my old items are still in fabulous shape and I'll continue to wear for years to come!

Refreshing approach - a spreadsheet is def the way to go, to keep you honest. Do you apply an in/out rule to avoid 60 items a year overwhelming your wardrobe? Great video, thanks. Ciao.

Have thoroughly enjoyed the series. I’m a big thrifter and it’s easy to get carried away , I am going to apply 5 finds to myself. Thanks for the I inspiration

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura!

It sounds like you are guestimating that you bought about 8 items a month in 2017... That doesn't sound so bad! Love your videos and your year of 5 finds is motivating!

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jess! It's interesting when you put it that way bc 8 doesn't seem too far off from 5 per month... but man was that a total mind shift!

I’d also like to ask...in 2018 during your year of simple, you decluttered your closet. I would love to see a follow up and hear you reflect on how being more mindful while shopping has changed your wardrobe as a whole and revisit your closet now. Thank you.

I wonder if it would be helpful for your mindset to "Spin" a month ahead so that as you shop in the current month you already know what to expect the following month.. that's how you did a lot of your planning last year, you knew when you needed an item and if you could work it in.. I think the stress of trying to rush in your allotted amount of items in any given month, is too much; and may even be forcing you to shop more often, and then return more often than you might like. 🤔😘

LOVE YOUR TOP!!

@Aurora-Sky

4 жыл бұрын

It's think it's a dress.

@awesomeness860

4 жыл бұрын

Aurora Sky yeah haha just watched that part of the video 😂

I found your channel while searching no buy 2020, even though your not doing no buy...but, it popped up... I am going to track every purchase from the areas where I have a problem with spending... I didn’t think I had a problem with spending on clothes, but, when I do a no buy month, i see things I like...🤔 I started some no buys in July ‘19...Some mos I did well...other mos. I didn’t follow the no buy at all... In Dec. I gave it up... Starting fresh in Jan. I picked 3 things I don’t want to spend for the month... But, guess what...there is going to be a sale...it is from a small business...there are like 3 clothing items that look amazing!!! So....maybe...I’m going to switch the no buy...to the 5 finds??? I have time to think...I haven’t bought anything yet... It’s going to be interesting what I decide...

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol! Report back with what you decide to do. I've never done a No Buy Year, so I can't speak to how that might shift my shopping mindset... but a No Buy Month did nothing for me. Picked right back up. One of my best friends was considering a No Buy Year and I talked her into buying at least 1 thoughtful item a month. I shifts your mindset to buying what will actually serve your closet... and cost becomes a very small part of the equation. Good Luck to you!

@carolsailer1395

4 жыл бұрын

What Kate Finds It’s the 5th and I haven’t spent a penny yet... I am going to do 5 finds...I never heard of it until I found your channel & I think it’s reasonable... The areas of my “problem areas are” 1.Clothes, (not worried about underwear, socks or Pjs)....I have a lot of underwear (also a new pack I haven’t opened)🙄, I’m good with socks & I am in the process of buying a couple bras(I don’t need to spend a lot on them & they last me for years) I just need to replace a couple...but I will count it as my 5 for the month whichever month I purchase them... I have plenty of Pjs & don’t need to buy any... 2. Planner supplies, stickers, pens, & markers... 3. Jewelry (I buy cheap earrings, I don’t wear my good ones as often because I tend to lose them) 4. Makeup....but, I’m better in that area as I’m getting older 😊 I only use a certain good skincare regimen & it lasts 6 mos. all natural from my esthetician... I think my hardest one will planner stuff & clothes...don’t know why??? I’ve replaced about 10 tops in 2019 because I was lacking clothes after getting rid of 3 /13 gallon bags full in 2018... Thanks for responding...

Hi, what lipstick are you wearing? That color looks amazing on you!

Would you be able to share how you tracked all these stats? Did you use Excel? Or an app?

Love this more conscious mindset. I am doing a low buy/no buy combination year for 2020. Have you seen @useless_dk videos? She is doing this challenge next year. It might be something you're interested in trying with some of us!

Do you do this with your kids as well?

@WhatKateFinds

4 жыл бұрын

No. But I do shop more mindfully for them as a result.

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