Where I’ve Been, Wardrobe Declutter & What I Bought After No Spend September | Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well! I thought I would do a little bit of a chatty update video covering where I've been, a smaller wardrobe declutter and what I bought after No Spend September finished. Sorry that it's rather long!
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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polish in Le Particulere
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Jumper Dress - Jack Wills (Few years old, many stores tend to stock similar most years)
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Perfect sunday afternoon watch with a cup of coffee, so I don't mind the length. 😊
Ahh brilliant 😊 xx
I'm so sorry this video is soooooo long! Feel free to skip the bits that aren't of interest to you or split your viewing into different days - in hindsight I should have split this into separate videos but I never anticipated it would be so long ha ha! (That said I do watch really long vlogs from other RUclipsrs so perhaps some of you wont mind!) Also I wanted to clarify that the Fine Knit Polo Neck is 70% Viscose not 95% as a mistakenly said in the video.
P.S Please do not worry about my knitwear, I took it all off hangers and folded it after I finished filming!
P.P.S Please ignore my crazy hair - I thought it looked of after drying but I perhaps should have taken a bit more care given I was turning on the camera lol
it's great! perfect for a lazy sunday afternoon 😁
@@TheGalactica2001 it’s a bit miserable outside too I suppose so a day on the sofa isn’t a bad shout! 😉
Loved the video and you look and sound amazing
Love this long chatty video! I’m on a similar journey - body composition changes happen over time and with consistency ❤
Popping back to let you know I actually returned the black and white jumper - I totally loved it and was so classic - but after 30 days had passed and I hadn't worn it, I realised it probably wasn't going to deliver great cost per wear for me in the long run so decided to return it.
These videos you do just make me want to declutter my wardrobe more and more!!! I love your videos!! I just love your heart and mind. I send you lots of love 💕💕💕
I definitely had held on to far too much I never wore for far too long! That’s very very kind of you to say 🥰 xx
Thank you so much for this video! For sharing and for taking the time to put words into what many think of/go through but hesitate to verbalize. I could watch your videos for hours :)
Awww that’s really kind of you to say! I’m glad to hear it resonates as sometimes I listen back to myself when editing and wonder of it makes sense! Xx
I loved, loved this video! The longer, the better!
Aww thanks for watching Celia!
Brilliant honest video. Don't feel guilty about the new jumpers they suit you so well. I also have a large bust and used to spend my life in black tops but as I've got older black drains me so I've had to rethink my wardrobe too. My no spend September was a success thanks to your tips and I'm now being kind to myself and buying the things I need to fill the gaps in my wardrobe.
Thanks Pauline, it can be so hard to dress a large bust - I think so many people think it would be fine but it’s so limiting at times! Many of the ‘tips’ people share are rubbish too, low v necks make me look like I’m touting for business and wrap dresses make me look like someone’s wet nurse 😂😂
I always enjoy watching your videos and the longer the better as far as I'm concerned. It's great to see what's coming to H&M for us in New Zealand as we've just got our summer stuff in which I believe is your last summer's stock. You also mentioned doing some house videos, I'd love to see those too.
Oooh I didn’t know the same styles come to your part of the world after us, how interesting!
I LOVE this chatty video. Thank you for spending almost an hour to us.
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Greetings from Germany 😊
Aww I’m so pleased to hear that. Hope the weather isn’t too cold where you are yet - I was there in the winter some years ago and you felt the drop in temperature vs the U.K. 😂
Love all your insights. Can listen “forever”. Don’t be shy about going on. Those who don’t like it can move on!
Ha ha I suppose they can, thanks for watching!
I enjoy a long video and appreciate you explaining why you keep or discard things.
Glad to hear that 😊 x
Ah, fab video Kirsty - good to have you back on RUclips! Good luck with your new routine/habits. I did the same thing a few years ago- totally sorted diet and exercise out on my way into my 40s- and I've never looked back. I'm on holiday at the moment and I'm very comfortable in my bikini! Best of luck - enjoy X X
Thanks for watching Aimie. I wouldn’t say I’m bad diet wise at the moment (apart from the comfort eating at times in the past) just some little tweaks to help me lose body fat needed 😊 The exercise is one id like to make more routine though - believe it or not at one point I was super into weights and could deadlift more than twice my body weight 😂 - I just fell of the ladder with it as the training was quite full on and I need it to be more balanced as part of my lifestyle.
I love that you are feeling great in your bikini, that’s absolutely fabulous!!! Have a wonderful holiday! Xx
Absolutely love this Kirsty! Firstly the decluttering really inspired me. Secondly, I really empathise with you on the busy situation. I’m petite but my bust gets in the way! Thirdly, loved hearing your ideas around a fitness journey. Really inspiring too. I’d love you to take us through your journey towards toning and strengthening! Looking forward to more vids - good to have you back! Lou xx
It’s so annoying isn’t it?! People say to me ooh it must be great to be ‘blessed’ but there’s so much you just cannot wear! Gets on my nerves -plus they often make you appear bigger than you are! So annoying 😂
@@KirstyKirby exactly! So annoying - some dresses hang off me and make look like I’m in a tent 🤣
@@louisemaris same! Or pregnant! 😂
Really love your realism! Nice new sweaters!
Thanks! We need a bit more realism on RUclips I think! X
@@KirstyKirby I agree.
Good luck with your health/fitness journey! Always a great idea to bring exercise into your life!
Thanks Lola! I’ve been into fitness and weightlifting in the past but I always had too much of an all or nothing approach rather than a routine that was more realistic as a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully I can make a change now 😊
Cute clothes! I would definitely Rock that black dress. Thanks for sharing Kirsty💛
It's such a shame these synthetic fabrics break down as it would have had lots more wear in it!
I agree Kirsty, when we buy with purpose and intention and to suit our body shape we get more value out of the things we choose. It guarantees we purchase things we really like to use/wear, things that make us feel and look good and things that bring us joy. This equates to good value because aside of the monetary investment we are actually investing in ourselves. Holding on to the items that don’t fit or items we don’t like but can’t bring ourselves to part with because they were expensive can actually become toxic. It can lead to guilt or shame due to bad choices made or us never reaching that high standard ‘fantasy self’ goal x
I'm so pleased you can relate. I really do try to think now about clothes in particular - Will I actually wear this? Would I still wear this next year or is it really trend led? How many times do I think I will wear this? Am I buying this for the life I have, or the one that's a bit of a fantasy? - that way as you say, you end up with items that bring value in multiple ways. I agree that holding on to things can be a bit bad for us really, I didn't quite realise how much until I looked back with the benefit of hindsight. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Kirsty, hope you are well. Your channel name changed! I really loved this chatty, longer length video. The struggle to lose weight doesn't get easier (I'm 47) so well done for losing your weight. I've always been large, but am finding that the fat distribution has changed and now sits mostly around my middle, but I'm cycling 10-11 miles a day now and feel so much fitter just from that. Because of health issues occurring around me, I'm just glad to be healthy and alive at this point in time! Hope you have a great week. 😁
Hi Dazzle, yes I’m trying it on for size at the moment, I felt like I would like a bit of a divide between my professional life and my YT hobby if that makes any sense. I might change it again at some point, who knows lol.
I agree, it’s definitely harder now than when I was in my twenties I think. I could just eat a few less biscuits then and it would fall off, now I have to be pretty consistent on a nutrition plan and be patient. I think everyone’s fat distribution does naturally change as we age and is why I think if I exercise for health and nothing changes then so be it, but if I can improve the aesthetics at the same time as the health benefits then that would be great. Your cycling routine sounds like great exercise!
I enjoyed the video so so much!❤
So pleased to hear that!
Love this. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching 😊
It takes character to admit on a RUclips channel - Maybe I made a mistake...I've changed my mind since...etc. This puts trying to help others above one's own vanity or need to be right. Awesome!
Thank you that’s very kind of you to say. I still think no buys are a great tool, but perhaps we need to be aware when not purchasing items if the reason behind that choice is a positive one or not. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your honest update. I LOVE Caudalie products. You must try their hand cream. I have been using it for over 8 years and it's fabulous.
I'll add it to the list, I use NEOM hand cream at the moment and its really lovely. The natural fragrances and natural ingredients are so nice.
@@KirstyKirby I think you'll like it. Absorbs very quickly and has a light almost orange scent.
@@pamelafrancis8131 ooh I like the neom one because the scent is quite strong. I’ll see what I fancy when I run out of what I have, it does sound nice 😊
I really appreciate you for sharing this with us! I'm almost 40 myself, and do struggle with my body as I've gained quite a bit of weight through the last years. What you do is really inspiring to me :)
Bless you, it’s not always easy is it?! I find it much harder to lose weight in my thirties than I did in my twenties. Back then I just needed to not eat biscuits for a week, now it’s a full on three month military operation 🤣
Just discovered your channel! 😊I personally love the longer video style! ❤ I LOVE a good declutter✨ also I wouldn’t take any notice of critical comments regarding how 2020 affected you. I think you explained yourself perfectly and you didn’t in the least bit come across as careless to people who experienced an impact to their physical health👌
Thank you so much for your kind comment. You’re right, I do try to be balanced, fair and to not offend, but there’s always one who wants to twist your words no matter what xx
Great video, tfs ❤
Thanks for watching Kim 😊
Loved the video. Glad you are back
Thanks so much for watching Belinda :)
I appreciate your energy and your video thank you for your reflection about consuming clothes. We are happier with less stuff....
I wouldn’t say I’m happier with less stuff necessarily, and I’m absolutely not a minimalist. I just don’t like wasting money on things I don’t use, wear or value. I’d say I’m a mindful spender, but I definitely own more clothes than I ‘need’. In somewhat of a contrast, as I say in the video, I think refusing to buy clothing for years and years was a terrible mistake. I felt terrible about myself in clothes that didn’t fit my body or my lifestyle and I shrunk away from life. If I had my time again I would do the last decade over very very differently.
You look great Kirsty but it’s how you feel when it comes down to body shape, such a personal thing isn’t it. I’m currently cutting out sweet treats I’ve been nibbling on throughout the day when I am low on energy. Thanks for the great video , looking forward to seeing your house updates in the next one.
Completely agree - it's so incredibly personal. I was nervous about sharing as the body positivity movement seems to have some elements of making people feel bad about wanting to be smaller or whatever bizarrely, but I know it's the right choice for me both for the short and long term. I used to be so bad for little sweet treats - I don't really have them in the house anymore as I am a sugar fiend and I can never leave it alone! Thanks for watching!
Morning Kirsty
I really enjoyed hearing your thought processes regarding, exercise, diet and your wardrobe - fascinating
As a big consumer of beauty products it's interesting hearing about your recent experiences on certain online retailers....I particularly love Escentuals ( based in Wales) but I don't think they stock Kerastase.
My go to skincare brand is La Roche Posay - the Hydraphase range is lovely
Oooh I’ve used LRP before, some of their products are really lovely 😊
I’ve never tried Escentual before, I’ll have to have a look when I’m next ready for topping up on a few things.
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Talking about colours that goes well with your scin tone, hair, etc. Made a difference for me as well. Once i found my colour type and then just embraced it:) it was easier to let go some of my clothes, as well it is easier to build smaller and more efficient wardrobe. It is also funny, because with getting a bit older i started to look different on favourite cuts for clothes. Too short or too low cut:)
Yes I know what you mean, and I definitely look at clothes I enjoyed when I was younger and think goodness me why?! 🤣
You deserve to buy a couple of clothes that fit you right now and this season of life. I bought bigger size after second baby. Body changes and it is okay.
@@Sia0307 I agree, I just wondered how people would take it after talking about no buys. I’ve had some odd comments over the months saying I’m not ‘frugal enough’ but I never tried to present myself as a frugal queen of sorts, more an intentional and mindful spender and saver.
Do not worry about how some people can interpret your videos:) i never thought of you as a frugal queen. I thought of it as a more of pause, slow down and reflect type of situation.
@@Sia0307 the internet is a strange place for sure. If it wasn’t for all of the lovely people I engage with I wouldn’t bother uploading at all as some of the nastiness is unreal at times and often misplaced. Thankfully the nice bits outweigh the bad.
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Thanks for watching!
I like this
Thanks for watching Megan!
I think the colours shown look nice on you.
Thanks Lea!
I bought a lot of new clothes over the summer, some of them very expensive. I have lost 12 poundsa and am trying for seven more. I obviously didn't plan ahead. I can't decide whether to try and wash them on hot and hope for shrinkage (actually has never really worked for me before) or struggle to find a decent tailor. Any suggestions?
I’m not sure trying to shrink things would work. If you want to keep the items I think a tailor would be your best bet.
@@KirstyKirby Thanks.
I’ve used intermittent fasting for a year and a half and I’ve lost 20 lbs. My bust really looks saggy. Ha I am 70 but that part looked better with fat. I’m working three days a week for 3 hours a day mostly walking so I am more fit and I’ve grown my grey hair out to be able to put up for work. I am looking good except old. I should say I look better than I have before.
Sorry to hear that Denise. Tbh it’s one of those things that happens sadly, but as things are I’d happily take a bit of sag over the size of my bust now. I’ve been eligible for a reduction for years, but not a fan of surgery unless truly necessary.
I’m a fan of intermittent fasting too, I never fancy breakfast so I do it pretty naturally. I’m sure you look lovely x
I’m feeling really blotted at the moment, I’ve got in to some really bad habits with food. Please can you share what weight training you are doing as I feel like I need to do something. When I’ve tried these things before I end up too sore all the time so end up giving up. So please share what you are following please x
Sorry to hear you’re not feeling 100%. For me I’ve always found sorting my food choices makes the biggest impact on bloating.
I’m currently not doing anything special weights wise as I’m doing it from home, if anything my weights are a little too light for me, especially for my lower body.
For soreness I found doing some light cardio afterwards helps, helps get the blood pushing through the muscle and move the lattice acid. Nothing major, good paced walking, cross trainer etc. you could always drop the weight slightly if the soreness is too much afterwards. X
Thank so much for the reply, I’m not too bad with mela choices but then snack like a bitch! Need to get better x
@@sarahbee27 I love a snack too 😂 I’ve stopped buying any food I can snack on or every time I go into the kitchen I snaffle some of it! 🤦♀️
Declutter begins at 14:07
It does say this on the screen of the video.
Did you know you can donate those fancy prom type dresses to a specific charity that gives them to young girls who are going to prom and their families don’t have the money to fund it
Yes I know there are various charities you can donate things to, and I donate the vast of the clothing I’m letting go of without selling, including new, branded and high quality items. I’ve also donated dresses to charity in the past that would be suitable to wear to a prom.
But those dresses I am going to try and sell, charity is of course wonderful but I’m currently unemployed and those dresses are sought after by some people so I don’t feel bad for choosing to sell certain things right now.
Thanks for posting your views. It will help in my own journey 🙂. Do you have a fish tank? I can hear it in the video with headphones 😂
No it’s just atmospheric noise picked up by the camera.
You have progressed very far from the video where you kept even old clothes. Giving them a new life with someone who will wear and enjoy them is a gift for them and you. A closet of clothes we love is wonderful.
Thing is, it wasn’t about deliberately trying to keep them - it was always intended as a process, rather than the spark joy stuff so many channels talk about, you can take your time which will teach you about what you wear and limit regret. Also many people do drastic clear outs only to buy similar things to the stuff they’ve given away! My intention with sharing this as a process rather than a one and done was to show there isn’t just one way.
Lookfantastic is absolutely rubbish! I have ordered couple of times from them and every single time was a problem, so never again!
Oh really? That sucks. I was really shocked at all the really angry comments on their instagram, clearly lots of people having problems - I think I'll give them a miss long term then!
I am sorry if my opinion is unpopular, but I don’t get it with all that “2020 stuff “…. Like really… I worked all the time, no lockdown for me, worked full time, got covid in september 2020, 3 awful weeks of my life, a lot of health issues after, lost 8 kilos, and got back to work after recovery… so no time for food and depression.. had to mobilize all small parts of strength I had… sorry if I sound inappropriate but I don’t get it “depression and eating” mode during pandemic, besides so many people lost their jobs and to eat a lot you should have money to buy food and many people even didn’t have that money for extra food….. and also I mean there is always someone needing your help and not time to be depressed, you have to be strong and mobilized to survive and help to survive those around you (again, sorry if I offend someone, just my opinion)
You are entitled to your opinion even if I disagree with your take on it and I think those people in jobs that were considered ‘essential’ fared better with their mental health than others due to the social aspect. Most people in the U.K. didn’t lose jobs, they were paid with government funds to stay in their homes - something I’ll be paying for for the rest of my life whilst never having the benefit of. Reports have shown that lockdown’s here have had huge impacts on health and huge swathes of people drank much much more and studies show that almost half the U.K. population gained at least 7lbs in the initial lockdowns - the studies looking at weight gain in children in particular is shocking.
I worked all the time, never saw anyone as the rules here were strict as was an area of high prevalence all throughout the period, the one hour we were allowed to leave home for exercise wasn’t appealing as I didn’t live near anyone I could walk with, nor a park I could walk to. My parents formed an allowed bubble with my grandma as no one else to care for her.
I think if you are someone who has never struggled with disordered eating you probably won’t get it. I do find your comment offensive unfortunately, especially after being vulnerable enough to share this online with people. I did not expect such an unkind comment, I had a truly awful time, so bad I’m not willing to go into on the internet and I wont apologise for the mental impact of the decisions made by the U.K. government. Saying there’s no time for ‘depression and eating’ is a bit flippant really, and quite unfair to those people who suffer with genuine mental health issues.
@@KirstyKirby thank you for your answer🤝I do not try to lower the value of mental problems but when you see real health problems of people who suffer and try to survive you just have no time for depression and for feeling sorry for yourself, that’s what I mean.. I am 41 and have real health issues due to covid (got it twice 1st time in 2020 wuhan version, and 2nd time in March 2022 omicron, I was vaccinated in 2021 though) and a lot of people have real problems now, like cardiac and brain issues, financial issues, many are on a survival mode now (with all that’s going on in the world).. I am trying to say that one must be strong and don’t fall into self digging and depression🫤 I am sorry you suffered during lockdown, but I am trying to tell about “real world” problems
@JuliaS I don’t need education on health issues for goodness sake, I’ve worked within primary and secondary care settings in multiple therapy areas for thirteen years. You say you don’t want to lower the value of mental health issues - yet that’s exactly what you are saying! That it’s not a ‘real’ problem like the clinical diagnoses that fit with what is acceptable to you. I’m sure several incredibly talented health care professionals in mental health would disagree with you suggesting it’s not real.
Are you suggesting my issues weren’t ‘real’? I’m absolutely flabbergasted you are so rude.
Just because you don’t experience something or can’t relate to it doesn’t mean it’s ok to be so dismissive or that others are weak. I had Covid unvaccinated and was mildly unwell for about 36 hours. Most of the time whilst positive, I continued working from home. I didn’t experience anything remotely like you did, nor do I have any lingering issues, but I wouldn’t be so unkind or ridiculous as to suggest you were making up your post viral issues, or milking your initial symptoms, or that you should have just got on with it without a fuss like I did; like the way in which you speak so disparagingly of those with mental health issues.
Let me tell you about my friend who works in an ICU - the patients she remembers the most through the pandemic, the ones that still haunt her, that were the most upsetting, are those that had tried to take their own lives but failed, and the prevalence of those patients rose starkly in 2020, but I guess their time in ICU wasn’t a ‘real’ problem. 🙄
I hope you have a full recovery from your post viral issues but I think your thoughts on this issue are lacking in any form of empathy for anyone who experiences them. I hope you never have to.
@@KirstyKirby I am sorry if you are offended, I didn’t mean to be rude; it’s just you are talking about 1st world countries problem and I am trying to pay attention to people who live in other world and they won’t understand “depression and ED” issues while they try to physically survive, that’s all… again sorry if I sound rude, English is not my first language.. it’s just sometimes it is so frustrating to hear about “mental health” problems when you see physically ill people all the time.. wish you luck on your journey 🤝
@JuliaS putting clinical diagnosis in quotation marks is so unbelievably condescending. I find it really very sad that you find people who struggle with mental health and make attempts on their lives ‘frustrating’. Some of the wards that are amongst the most upsetting to visit are the mental health wards. Their issues are real and you belittle every single one of them with suggestions that their struggle is not worthy of empathy vs someone who has type two diabetes or heart disease caused by poor lifestyle. I feel sorry for you that you do not seem to have the ability to extend empathy to the man on the ledge, the woman who self harms, the veteran with PTSD, the young girl who has anorexia. Regardless of what struggles people might face in other countries, those people still deserve care, compassion and help.
Saying people shouldn’t have mental health issues in the U.K. because some people have it worse in other countries is almost the equivalent of parents telling their children to clear their plates because there are children starving in Africa. Completely ridiculous.
Try Bambu earth products. You can order a 2 week starter kit to see if you like it. All natural
I’ve just had a look, it’s not a brand that is stocked in the U.K. Shipping and customs cost really expensive. Thanks for the suggestion though!
Love this long chatty video! I’m on a similar journey - body composition changes happen over time and with consistency ❤
Ahhh I’m so pleased I didn’t bore you to sleep 😉 Yes it takes time, but as you say consistency is king!