How It Felt To Make That First Purchase

We did it! We made it to our goal and completed our year without shopping! Naturally the next step in the process was to actually buy something. I had been dreaming about my "first purchase" for so long but had no idea what it would be until the day arrived. I wanted it to be special and to reflect the conscious "post-rehab consumer" I believe I have become.

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15th, in New York City, I bought a white Helmut Lang blouse. Tailored but not too tailored, long enough to belt or tuck in, stretchy in a flattering way, and, ultimately, a "classic". This white blouse symbolizes a new day dawning for me and my shopping habits. I own many white tops but not one that is so seemingly basic yet so incredibly versatile. Looking at the video footage below makes me so happy. I get to relive the experience whenever I want!

Was it easy for me to hand over my card? Yes. In fact...it was actually so much easier than I had anticipated. Did I get a rush from buying the blouse? Of course! (But not in the same way that I would have in my old thrill-of-the-purchase-shopaholic days.) The excitement really was about it being a monumental occasion, and the feeling of accomplishment from completing Fashion Rehab. I did buy a "few" more things that weekend (as seen here in this vid we posted yesterday) but nothing will hold a place in my heart like that Helmut Lang blouse.

Love, A

P.S. For those of you inquiring about what's next for us here at 365 FR, don't worry, we aren't going anywhere! Stay tuned for updates as to what's coming up now that we can shop!

P.P.S. If you are unable to view the video above, please click here to watch it on our YouTube channel.