Recently, Anthro Lovers (and Bloggers) Kathryn and Carol, of
In Pursuit of Pretty Things, have been talking about their wishlists and how they break them do into "Full Priced Lists" and "Sale Priced Lists" and it made me think of how I keep track of my own "Wishlists"... It's quite a redundant process, but since so much of it happens right here on this blog, I thought I'd share my crazy train of thought....
Normally, I start my wishlists by
'window shopping' around the web. Then, after there are enough items I find myself loving and continuing to stalk, I normally make a
'wishlist' post (that way I can't lose the links!)...
Simultaneously, my OCD kicks in, and I'll physically write my favorite items down in my trusty little notebook with their current pricing. Then I try to rank their priority and if they are "sale only" wants. Continuing with my OCD, I clip all the items to my Polyvore account and start making little 'Wishlist Sets' - like this...
My wishlists are constantly changing and being edited due to buying items, items going out of stock (
like the cute and cheap GAP jacket above), replacing extravagant wants (
like Frye Boots) with a more affordable option (
like Miz Mooz), or deciding a newer item has taken priority over something older that was never acquired (
like a nude pump over more flats).
So I'll update the old original set to reflect the changes made....
Then sometimes some items are returned (
aka the Sunday Supper Shirt), and a new set is created to show me what I actually have, so I don't add similar items to new lists in the future... this is an attempt to help me "shop my own closet".
Then, the process starts over again. I go through my recent
'window shopping' and
'fitting room review' posts to see what my favorite items were, and again a new list is born.
Afterwards, I go back to writing my list out with the prices and figuring which I want most and how I can swing different items through the months ahead (waiting for sales, holidays, etc).
It's a little much, but it definitely helps me keep track of different items I may find and later forget about. It's also nice to have a 'photographic' mental image to think of when out shopping, that way if I see something I new, I can compare to the other items I was already prioritizing to make a better decision before buying.
Do you have crazy methods to track the items you want? Do you just buy on impulse?... share your crazy ways in the comments!
