So right off the bat let me say this month was odd. With London & Paris I bought things that I had set money aside for since it was outside of my normal budget, and I got to do some extra shopping with my bonus payout. And I had to improvise on some of the items since gap outlet doesn't have a website.
J Crew Nautical colorblock popover - 21.99, exact
Gap Outlet striped T - 6.90, similar
Ferragamo lace flats - 26.50 after giftcards
J Crew outlet striped T - 16.99, exact
Gap outlet terry hoodie - 23.99, similar
J Crew outlet charley sweater - 34.75, exact
Gap outlet polka dot blouse - 12.00, similar
J Crew Bon Voyage Tee - 21.99, exact
Clothing total: 173.21.
So clearly, I need to either a) stick to outlets or b) stop shopping all together. I think I'm going to lean toward b. We do have an upcoming trip to NY mid-month but hopefully I can hold out for that.
I'm proud that I cut back.. but with my bonus money I've gone a bit crazy in the past few days. I really need to re-evaluate my wardrobe and start displaying my clothes better - I feel as though I tend to buy the same things over and over again since my sweaters are in my cedar chest. Alas, I shall figure something out.
I want to be better in April, especially with a week in New York mid-month.
How did you do so far this month?
Linking up with Franish and other budgeting bloggers here!
ohhh the j crew bon voyage tee is sooo so cute! i hope you wore that on vacay haha! i love the cobalt blue sweater too so pretty!!
ReplyDeletei wore it to work the day before i left ;) bwahahah.
DeleteI love your striped tees and the JCrew bon voyage tee, so adorable!
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I can't believe your Ferragamo flats were only $27!!! Awesome steal! And I love all your striped tops! I need more stripes in my life. :)
ReplyDeleteWeeeeell, since I had a gift card that's the remaining amount I had to pay. I'll take it, though!
DeleteI love that JCrew colorblock tee - so cute! I am going to Europe next month, so I am hoping I can resist buying anything until afterward!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Europe is fantastic...its probably sad that I'm ready to go back again!
DeleteI think you found some staples that will get plenty of wear. Maybe if you don't shop the rest of the month you can come back from NY with a momento or two :)
ReplyDeletethat's what I'm hoping... so I think I should just tape my hands together for the rest of the month.
DeleteGreat job with your budget! I think it is great to save up to splurge on special items for a trip or for a few necessary things each month which it sounds like you are doing.
ReplyDeleteLucky you with the Valentino flats. Gift cards are always such a treat!
Thanks Katie! :)
Deletelove your picks for your march budget! and haha it's so easy to spend bonus money!
ReplyDeleteyes its so easy and it goes SO fast!
DeleteHi doll! Thank you for the kind words on my Budgeting Bloggers post! I just wanted to let you know that you are a no-reply comment blogger, which means that I can't email respond to your comments. Well actually, no one can - haha. Don't worry, it's an easy fix. Here's a quick tutorial to show you how to change it: http://thegoldlifeblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/blogging-tip-are-you-no-reply-comment.html
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Have a great day!
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Thanks for the blog help, valeri! :)
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