No Buy Week #22: Trying on ALL of my Clothes (Declutter Continued: A Wardrobe the Size of JUPITER)

[@megancraig8145]

The moment I saw the sweater your Grandma made you before you came on and said it, I thought “oh my goodness she has to keep that one it’s so unique and cute!”

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Yes! Thank you Grandma 😄

[@JojoboxVlogs]

The leopard dress with the big collar looks incredible on you!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! I might keep it as is after all, we'll see! Going to try and wear it more before deciding anything 😊

[@Siures]

I’m into minimalism for years and I decluttered very few clothes initially. BUT in the last 7 years I wore them down. Piece by piece things are getting repurposed (damaged longshirts can be fabrics for kids leggins!) or donated. A few items don’t fit anymore into my life with two kids and I certainly won’t wear tight jeans mini-dresses for gardening! Now I’m happy with most categories (still have a lot of shirts). I actually NEED to buy clothes now and then as old ones get damaged (pants, with kids they’re worn down quickly). You will come to this point, too! Your way is great!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I love to hear that people are still "using things up". And you're right I hope to get to this point of actually wearing my things enough that I both enjoy them and eventually wear them out in an organic way! It might be through playing with kids over here too, haha 😁

[@527jennaleeward]

The music adds so much to this video!!!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lovelybrokenpony]

thank you for your music choices, it's refreshing!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

and thank YOU for enjoying the music 😀

[@maraa3830]

So interesting to see someone else's items! I would have NEVER expected the "mother f***" shirt :D hahah. I can't help to think that blouses would look great on you. Like a feminine but minimal, classic, light, high neck, button blouse. And I agree, oversized mini dresses look fabulous on you!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha the "mother" shirt was SO influenced (a real "what was I thinking?" fantasy-self moment) that I've actually temporarily put it away to see if I "miss" it, and I'm 99% sure I will not, in which case it may be decluttered 😅

[@carrieschnug9830]

I so appreciate that you tell us what you spent on things, and how embarrassing that is. I’ve been there and done that your videos are inspiring me to stop doing that! It really is ridiculous. I love the music and your videos are entertaining, educational and inspiring.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you so much!

[@EnileReb]

OMG YES more Planets in the background music!! I almost left a comment last time too!! Came here for the conscious consumerism, stayed because of the classical music sprinkles on top 😄 I literally laughed out loud at the "if you can play it slowly you can play it quickly" top

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha just sharing the music I know best...and yeah one of my favorite tshirts for sure, too real 🤭

[@melly2331]

You are hilarious in the best way and I’m SO GLAD I found your channel! Love seeing the subscriber #s growing with each video I watch.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

haha aw thanks, feeling understood here reading your comment 🥰

[@tateshevchenko6584]

😊same!

[@mandyhackman9740]

“It’s not worth anything unless I wear it”- precisely! I have SO many times DIY’ing something like that made it my absolute favorite thing instead of a back of the closet item. Worth the risk every time! Actually that’s making me wonder if I should turn another one of my dresses into a skirt . . .

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I do find skirts to be more versatile than dresses, so, maybe? haha. The next challenge is to find some time to do the DIY's! And mending. I find it's a task that tends to get put off...

[@sarahwestmusic]

I LOOV that Ganny dress just the way it is! it's one of my favorites things of all your dresses!! LOOV it! I LOVE the leopard pattern! the 2nd one is nice too but i LOOV the leopard ganny (sp?)

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you for sharing! I am indeed having second thoughts about changing it and perhaps will try to wear it more as is before trying to do anything drastic...

[@erikadubin9484]

I had to pause the video to say you look stunning in the Ganni leopard print dress and the "clubbing" dress, as you put it 😅!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Aw thank you!

[@runningyogamom1114]

I enjoy watching journey with minimalism🎉love your personality and love your choice of music ❤

[@NapkinSquirrel]

Also I genuinely love the vest that your Grandma made for you!

[@EnileReb]

About the leopard Ganni dress: I would really carefully think about cutting open the front and making those ties. That style looks very trendy and like it will go out of fashion quickly. Shortening the hem to make it into a blouse sounds like a really good idea though!!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you for this - I agree! I am going to wear the tie-front top I already own more this summer and see how I feel before doing anything. And maybe even try wearing the Ganni as a dress (as it already is) more before too. I also think I will have to proceed carefully because if I really don't think I would wear it as a dress or a blouse, it would be better to pass it on in good condition!

[@Robug44]

I agree. Unless your adept at sewing just shorten 😊

[@corinnanuqui8953]

@@EnileReb agree. Also nothing stopping you from tucking that dress into a skirt to wear as a blouse before or even instead of cutting it down

[@svetlanadreher7190]

Grandma’s vest is the best! You are like taking words right out of my mouth talking about buying something hiped 😂 very relatable

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! And yes I'm happy to finally step away from the cycle of buying things I see a lot 😅

[@MerlynBarkhuizen]

Wow what a marathon 😂 well done for pushing through!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Indeed! But it's done now 😮‍💨 haha

[@lea-h762]

I have binge watch your videos the last few days. Hoping to get back on the horse with no buy and declutterring. I had a great no buy month in January as a new year resolution and it went great, however, things went downhill quickly after. Thanks for being my new favorite KZbinr.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Aw thank you - and no doubt you've seen things went downhill for me for awhile too there, and it's only after 6 months that I am really feeling some "breakthroughs" happening, which I'll be talking about soon!

[@ellahammersly2413]

As a sewer and crafter I am 100% saying "go for it" on the cutting the ganni dress into a top! Making your clothes work for you can mean altering them from their original state, and especially if it would allow you to enjoy wearing it more, it sounds like a worthy idea. Also I'm biased, but the Brahms shirt is priceless 😆

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Problem for me is that I'm a very amateur sewer, so I'll be approaching with caution and taking some more time to think about whether it would be worth it! And yes go Brahms hehe

[@megancraig8145]

I like it on you in dress form but I can also understand you altering to your liking to get more use out of it.

[@MIOLAZARUS]

The sweater your grandmom made looks so high end/designer. Wow! It’s so cool!!! ❤ Your post 3 babies body is insane! And by that I mean waow 😁❤️ I love the Black keys too!! Black midi dress with strawberry knit and sneakers. Voila! Dressed down ❤ Ps. I use Old cotton dresses as sleepwear❤ top tip🔥

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha thank you! And yes - nothing like a good grandma sweater. My favorite Black Keys song is Everlasting Light! And while I do really like that outfit idea, I think I can achieve a similar look using my black mini dress, strawberry knit and sneakers, plus it'll be more comfy - so the black midi is still on the "declutter" list...trying to end up with less this year 😆

[@MIOLAZARUS]

@@Alexas.nobuyyear I’m gonna listen to it ⭐️☺️ Good idea! You have a wonderful collection of clothes and so many options 😁 Love it 🥰🔥

[@tracie8619]

You have a beautiful wardrobe! I LOL when you made the comment about the sweater your grandma made. ❤️

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! Grandma sweaters are the best haha

[@gabi4247]

You look so great in hats! Especially the all white one!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Aw thank you! Now just to wear them all more haha

[@Randelliciouss]

You look soooo good and on fire here 4:23 that marble/ceramic blue design top suits you so well!! Keep it pls 🎉❤

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you!

[@soulieobelissevan]

Wow 🤩 I see why, the tube tops look amazing on you!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha thank you!

[@wandanorris5388]

You looked wonderful in all of your hats! Plus, your eyes sparkled when you tried them on . All are great keepers 🤓

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Aw thank you 😊

[@soulieobelissevan]

Just starred watching 😊my eyes are watering at how beautiful you are! Thank you for being here in this space working through you with us ❤

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Oh goodness you're too kind!

[@thismachinekillsmusic2]

The dark blue sweater and tank top look great! I think blue looks really good on you. And love your grandmas sweater you can totally rock that and even make it a elevated look with some nice accessories imo

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! Yeah honestly I haven't worn the Grandma vest out much, but I think this is the year where I WILL make a point to style it and give it the love it deserves 😄

[@theogsg5648]

You got a killer wardrobe I love so many pieces! But I can totally see how some of the items might look amazing on an Insta post, but are somewhat unfitting for a normal person‘s everyday life, like the Mother shirt or the dress with the slit, which looked amazing on you btw! Loved the decluttering, makes looking at my own closet a little less daunting ❤

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Yes! I didn't declutter a whole lot at this time (relative to what I have) but it's kind of like you said, I'm going to observe what I can and do wear in my "everyday life," and over the coming year I'll let go of more that I never actually wear! And alas, the dress with the slit is definitely going to be re-homed...I've literally never worn it! 😅

[@NapkinSquirrel]

Great video. Also Jupiter is fantastic!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Yes it is! I think I'll get to play it this season in the symphony!

[@alicem1111]

I loved your grandma’s sweater❤. I also think you look great in the cobalt blue. My ideal store would organize by color. I recently had to go through every single thing I owned too and it’s funny how you find a glut in certain areas. I have too many fabulous heavy winter coats and I’ve only ever lived in SC and CA. I also realized I only had one pair of jeans and one pair of tennis shoes- which is a little odd. Anyways- I just found your channel and am enjoying your content. 2020 ramped up my spending too and I have been trying to set things right for the last year and a half.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! I definitely have an excess of tennis shoes, but ah well, they will eventually wear out with use and I've at least learned to NOT buy more this year. Perhaps you need to take more vacations to cold winter climates to wear your fabulous coats 😅

[@catr3526]

I really enjoyed your video and music, and also that you go into a Wonder Woman stance after trying on a top 😊

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha subconscious Wonder Woman, as I tackle the evils of my past shopping habits 😅 thank you!

[@kristinestocker]

You look great in flowy dresses, skirts, and pants. The skims dress and other tighter garments highlighted your pelvis in an odd way. Might just have been the undergarments you were wearing during the try on. But the looser garments were so flattering to your figure.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I agree, thank you for sharing your observation! Part of it may be that I had boy shorts with a bunch of seams on, which were visible, but I do prefer the way I look and feel in the flowier fabric. That's probably why I hardly ever wear the skims dresses - the tighter skirts can at least be balanced with a looser top but the tight dresses as is are harder. Perhaps that's a sign that it might be ok to let them go...😅

[@kristinestocker]

@@Alexas.nobuyyear You've inspired me to do a no- buy June-Dec. Excluding Christmas and birthday gifts for family. I consider those a necessity.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

@@kristinestocker Amazing! Gifts are also on my list of exceptions too - although we are thinking about transitioning to more experience-based gifts rather than physical items this year!

[@corinnanuqui8953]

@@Alexas.nobuyyear you could also use the tight dresses as layers under other dresses if you want.

[@emmy8526]

The grandma-made vest is fab. Looks designer! For the black dress with the slit, since it seems to fit great otherwise, it wouldn’t be too hard to change out the straps to a wider ribbon of your liking and to onset a piece of black satin to fill the slit. You, grandma or a tailor could do it! Hearing this classical piece, I can’t help thinking it was the jumping off point for the composition of the wonderful music on the soundtrack of The Magnificent Seven (1960) by Elmer Bernstein.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Yes thank you grandma! Unfortunately she's no longer with us but very probably she could have helped with the dress too. I think this one I might leave in its original state and pass on, since it does seem to be a popular style for some, (who may not mind being a little "sexier" at formal events), even if it's not great for my needs. I'll look into that soundtrack too! You can actually hear a lot of Holst's "The Planets" (which is where this piece, Jupiter, is from) in the soundtrack of Star Wars by John Williams as well! The artistic references are everywhere!

[@emmy8526]

There’s also a very brief sequence I think in the overture of The Magic Flute that is a distinctive element of the Indiana Jones signature piece by John Williams. Art is a continuum!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

@@emmy8526 Ooh I'll have to listen and see if I can recognize it! 😄

[@raintessa1]

I found your channel recently. You're doing so well on your no buy year! Have you considered using the trick to turn your hangers around the other way to really see what you're wearing? Just a consideration when you have everything back in your closet. It really works for me to try to get use out of all my clothes and force myself to wear my lesser used items.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

You know, I have seen this trick and always thought I didn't "need" to do that. But I'm going to take this comment and use it as the impetus to ACTUALLY try it even if just to show myself what I actually do and don't wear and perhaps gently encourage a "moment of reckoning" in my closet. Thank you!

[@rhosymedra6628]

thanks for sharing! It's helpful to see your decluttering journey as I'm working on my own. I also have a couple sweaters my grandma made, in my case they don't even fit but like. I'm keeping them. ...side note, anyone else always cry at Jupiter now after seeing that Bluey episode or is that just me

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Oh no, is it a sad episode? I haven't seen that one but now I want to see what it's about! And yes I feel lucky to have a "grandma sweater" 🙂

[@zencatfish9102]

Read the title & as soon as the music started playing I was like, Jupiter!! You sly dog

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

You got me! 😁

[@cousincarrot6440]

The white dress with the little pink/red florals was super cute on you

[@ZolotoiKluchik7917]

You are so beautiful and can pull off anything! I do love both Ganni dresses on you, definitely would stare if I saw you on the street or may be in a grocery store…I live in a very casual town and unfortunately do not get to wear all the beautiful dresses I own, but seeing girls in dresses is so inspiring .. wear the leopard dress- you look amazing!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Aw thank you for the kind comment - perhaps I'm convinced to try leaving the leopard dress as is and just wear it more 😁

[@ZolotoiKluchik7917]

@@Alexas.nobuyyearI am pretty sure it is a consensus amongst our group here that the leopard one is the favorite- it is very playful and looks great on you. When I turned 40 all of a sudden 😂 I started to shy away from minis.. I regret not wearing wild mini dresses and skirts more!

[@ZolotoiKluchik7917]

@@Alexas.nobuyyearalso the most important thing is that you are raising an awareness that is much needed in our society. I would sign under every word and your philosophy is so close to my heart. I have way too much now, also coming from a different country and world when I had only “sister’s hand me downs”. Keep going, I wish you well and hope to stop bringing stuff home that I don’t need to be happy😊

[@ladykadiijha]

Dresses look soooo good on you 😭❤❤❤

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you!

[@bthomson]

You so obviously have great taste and know what looks good. There isn't a dud in the bunch!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Aw thank you! There's definitely things I gravitate towards more often haha

[@carrieschnug9830]

You are fabulous in hats! Stunning! Wear them often!

[@avivalucas2381]

Im just starting to get into classical music more and I cannot get enough of the piece played over the tube-top sequence. What was it? Would you mind potentially listing your music selections in your description in the future? Not sure if that's too much of an effort hurdle for uploading though. Thanks either way!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I try to put it in the timestamps these days since it's usually a part of the "intro" sequence! And if I forget I am also always happy to answer a question in the comments 😁 this one I was being a bit sneaky because my video title includes "A Wardrobe the size of JUPITER" and the piece, is none other than Jupiter by Gustav Holst, part of the "Planets" Suite - it's a good one! 🎶 tube top portion is in the middle but all the "try-on" segments use some part of that piece

[@colette9495]

I have a shopping problem with bags and that's what I want to stop doing before I turn 45 this October. Praying that I'll be good starting this August 🙏🙏🙏

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I feel this! But I also believe in you - you can do it 🙂

[@colette9495]

@@Alexas.nobuyyear Thank you Alexa.. I still feel the urge to buy but I reduced my time watching live selling on Facebook and I think this is helping me.. also, I'm planning to post bags to sell. Not with the intention of having bag money but to free space in my closet as well as to set myself free from this cycle of selling-buying-then-selling again. You inspire me. Salamat 🙏🥰

[@beamorimm]

I love the leopard dress 😅😅

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I think enough people have said this that I will probably leave it as is! And either try and wear it more, or possibly even let it go to someone who may love its original form!

[@ConserveMore]

Great video! Do you put the names of the background songs somewhere that I'm just not seeing? And is that a recording with you playing?

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Not yet - this is Jupiter by Gustav Holst! I guess I should start listing in the description but normally I just use a tiny excerpt for intro and outtro, so I haven't thus far. And no not a recording with me on it sadly - I've actually not been on many recordings as it depends on the projects of the symphony I'm playing in - last year we did actually record Andy Akiho's "Sculptures" and got nominated for a classical Grammy, didn't win though.

[@ConserveMore]

@@Alexas.nobuyyear Still quite a feather in your cap. Congrats!

[@kylieridler8795]

I’d try layering the casual black single dress over the leopard print dress or wearing one of your skirts over it turning it into a top before altering its classic shape to a ‘trend shape’.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

That's a great idea - I do wear it tucked into jeans occasionally actually since the bottom is easy enough to fold in, and then I've also worn the black sweater vest on top. I'll see what it looks like with the black dress on top, thanks!

[@aikori1]

I have that Blue Ganni Dress and I love it!❤

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

💙

[@Iquey]

The classical music with the try ons is sending me😂 I know it's your genre of expertise but I'm sure classical tunes being royalty free helps avoid copyright strikes.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Funny you mention it - this particular video is actually not fully monetized because of the music - while the pieces of music are "royalty free" (if they're old enough to be public domain), the recording artists are not! So if the London Symphony is playing Jupiter (I think that's the group featured here) their license is on here for copyright purposes, and they're getting the biggest cut of the ad revenue! 😄

[@emmy8526]

Definitely keep home wear that you wear imo. Three kids will be hard on them over time and if that’s what you wear the most that’s where you need the most! Even HLP agrees on that one (:

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Right? Haha. Yeah I need to keep my home wear, even if it's only to preserve the integrity of my other clothes! Also it's mostly sweatpants and sweatshirts because others in my house prefer a cooler temperatures...so I think I'll not worry about being "stylish" at home during this phase

[@LisaWilson-m7v]

So as I am watching I am wondering what is your style? Athletic, classic, trendy or are you trying to decide what your style is? Is it evolving? I am struggling with style myself and am just wondering.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha good question! I think the words I'd throw out are somewhat classic (but "fun classic"?), Scandi-inspired, somewhat artistic, comfortable/relaxed...but not all of my clothes represent what I feel my style to be, and I'm certainly evolving to become more streamlined in my style this year. I have also been very influenced in my past purchases, by trends or just creators on social media, so there is a bit of a hodgepodge going on as I recover from my shopping habits. Currently reading Allison Bornstein's "Wear it Well" and will hopefully gain some insight. One of my goals in paring down throughout this year is to develop a stronger sense of style, so I'll share my findings if I learn anything valuable!

[@yohann8114]

i remember wanting that djerf terry pink stripe tub top so cutee

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Right? I remember waiting for the "drop" of the striped tube tops to go live to make sure I could buy them. Trying not to care that much about clothes anymore 😂

[@corinnanuqui8953]

I was wondering when Two Set was going to get a shout out. :)

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

🎻

[@labradorite8256]

What i noticed was you have a lot of neutrals and apart from thr very formal red dresses, you have that lovely pop of bright blue! (royal blue? You know the one i mean).

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Yes! I do love the royal blue. It seems like I'm seeing it in "trends" this season but I've had that cobalt blue in my wardrobe for awhile now so it's not a trend for me at least!

[@ConserveMore]

If you told me the vest your grandmother made was designer I would have believed you. You have a lot of styling option with it.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! I'm so happy I have kept it and will definitely continue to hold onto it - when I first received it I actually never wore it because I wasn't sure about styling, but my style back then was extremely basic and I just wasn't ready for such a special piece. But now I love it!

[@orangeelliot]

I see what you did with "Jupiter" :)

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

😁

[@annie-sc]

5:14 LMAO I can't 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

😆

[@ladykadiijha]

' A wardrobe the size of Jupiter ' Wow 😂

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

hehehe 🎶

[@carrieschnug9830]

As a sidenote, I’m new to your channel, but it sounds like you play in an orchestra? Do you play in any of the music that we’re listening to?

[@carolinestaniski5675]

Question: do you have Marfan Syndrome? Because I do! It's so nice to see someone else who is also tall w/ scoliosis trying on clothes and seeing their closet :)

[@cassandraknight8804]

Thank you, I have severe chronic scoliosis. I just looked up Marfan syndrome and am now wondering if I may have a mild version of it ? Again thank you , I am 49 years old and had never heard of it.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Ok I'm actually very curious about this. I thought for a while that I might have it earlier this year and I was asking my doctor, she said that without eye problems or confirmation of the enlarged heart aortic valve, other signs of Marfan's aren't necessarily positive indicators. So after ordering a heart echo (my eyes are "normal" except for a bit of nearsightedness) she wasn't able to diagnose the condition. I'm still a little suspicious though - how did you find out for sure that you have it if you don't mind sharing?

[@abow621]

Definitely worth trying to alter the Leopard print Ganni dress to a shirt 👍

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

We shall see! Thanks for your vote of confidence 😊

[@yohann8114]

if you sew maybe sew the slit on the black dress ? I have a dress i need to do the same to make it wearable ...

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

This is a great idea! But I think for the other reasons (straps, black color) I probably still wouldn't wear it and perhaps someone else would like it in its original state.

[@ultraboombean]

How can you even do tube tops though without them just pulling down all the time

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Well see that's the thing - this particular brand and cut of tube top is the only one I've experienced that stays in place, hence having so many. They've got a kind of silicone sticky strip across the top and the seam under the bust that keeps them in place really well, and double lined on the top. Other tube tops absolutely just fall down on me!

[@thevoidfish]

What’s the background music?

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Jupiter, from The Planets by Gustav Holst

[@bthomson]

Classy dame!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you!

[@cjevans6365]

🌸

[@nadja9331]

❤

[@alicetrieu7733]

The leopard dress looks good on you, proportion is good, and show your legs. Pair with a flat sandal and wear it as is!

[@carmoalbuquerque]

What song is this?

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Jupiter from the Planets by Holst 🪐

[@alicetrieu7733]

Yeah, it would be very helpful if you work your wardrobe into outfits, looking at all your items, they are just items, standalone garments, if you make them into an outfit you will start to think how to pair new want to purchase item with your current wardrobe. The vneck top looks good on you, but looking at your items, you are a T-shirt Jean girl, but you need fancier items for your performance, so try to keep that in mind when you shop, which part of my life this item will work for me, then you start to hone in items that truly work for your life style.

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Thank you! I'm going to do a bit more wardrobe exploration soon and share some of my "favorite outfits" here in a couple of weeks, hoping that it'll help me "see my own style" a bit better too!

[@anngray398]

You need your colors done!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

Haha I'm very wary of that because I think it might make me want to BUY clothes in the "best" colors 🫠

[@bebitamira3054]

Get rid of the t shirt dresses. I want that black dress w/ the inappropriate slit !!!

[@anngray398]

I hate to say it but oh dear maybe we just dont have the same taste😘

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

@anngray398 haha that's ok, it takes all kinds after all! 😄

[@anngray398]

You need a stylist maybe!

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

That might be fun 😅

[@carrieschnug9830]

I so appreciate that you tell us what you spent on things, and how embarrassing that is. I’ve been there and done that your videos are inspiring me to stop doing that! It really is ridiculous. I love the music and your videos are entertaining, educational and inspiring.

[@carrieschnug9830]

As a sidenote, I’m new to your channel, but it sounds like you play in an orchestra? Do you play in any of the music that we’re listening to?

[@Alexas.nobuyyear]

I do! And unfortunately I am not in any of the recordings available to use on this media - if my orchestra does do a recording, it will be copyrighted by the orchestra and possibly the composer if they're still living - and so I won't be able to use it. I do hope to use more of my own "solo" playing in the future but it's a lot to coordinate, so not sure when that might happen 😁