I'm not a fashion blogger. Sure, I used to post a lot of outfit photos
(and may do so again in the future, if I feel photogenic), and I still post a lot of shopping stuff. But really I'm a random blogger, with shopaholic tendencies.
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| The first step is admitting you have a problem. (image source) |
I was sooooo naughty in June. $250 on two Kate Spade purses alone. So I was
bitching whining talking to my friend
Caroline about how I need to just stop spending cold turkey in July, when she reminded me that
Fran does this
Budgeting Bloggers link-up every month. You hold yourself accountable for your spending and do your best to stick to a pre-set budget, all while learning to stock your closet with things you'll actually keep. (Quality>Quantity) Quitting cold turkey is extreme, but budgeting is not!
Even though June was an epic bust, I figured I'd give this a go for July. That said, I decided to count any purchases that arrived via mail after July 1st against my budget this month, as a little punishment for crazy June. I also decided on $150 target budget per month, but credit myself when I make sales via
Poshmark. When I told Duke about the $150 target, he was skeptical I could achieve it. That just made me want to accomplish it even more.
- Downeast Basics Maxi Skirts ($60 for two): I got a $10 discount code for this purchase, but it basically went away when I had to return a couple other items from the order (ugh, paying return shipping). I love these easy, breezy skirts though. They are already being worn every week.
- Bandelettes ($25 for two pairs with discount code): I ain't ashamed of this purchase. I saw these on Girl With Curves and Little Chief Honeybee, and I knew I'd be using them in the HOT Tennessee summer. They're basically these beautiful little garters that protect your thighs from chafing in dresses/skirts. I purchased in nude and black.
- Old Navy Shorts and Jeans ($17 total! with discount code): I got these for a great deal. A pair of black gingham shorts (inspired by Fran) and some tried and true skinny jeans. Returned other items from the order though.
- Payless Comfort Plus Karmen Pumps ($30 for two pairs during BOGO sale): Nude and black pumps for work, scored during a BOGO sale in-store. These are way comfier than more expensive heels I own!
- Coach Legacy Stripe Scarf ($9+Posh credits): Okay, random. But it is pretty and I wanted one for my leather Coach bags. And it's been sold out for ages. <-- attempting to justify this most impractical and silly of purchases, probably the only thing on the list I am annoyed about. Ugh.
- Everlane T-Shirts ($30 for two): Because Fran and Caroline insist they're amazing, and I'm fed up with finding a comfy white tee that isn't too sheer. I chose white and muted black. I agree with them that the white tee is just thick enough not to be sheer! Best white tee I have every owned. I don't think I'll buy white tees from anywhere else.
- Target Merona/Mossimo Tees ($25 for 4): I needed more new t-shirts to survive the summer, and these fitted v-necks were on promo for a great deal. I got two in black (two different sizes for different fits), one in mustard, and one in grey with thin stripes. Love them all.
= $196 - $65 in Poshmark Sales = $131
For my first Budgeting Blogger month, not too shabby! I thought I'd killed my budget in the first two weeks with June purchases. It was hard to resist those summer sales. But between returning stuff and selling on Poshmark, I was shocked how quickly I recovered.
I think budgeting will drive me to sell more things I don't need, shop more thrift stores, and really try to be choiceful. I also want to focus on having clothes that fit, and purging my closet of, well, the extra stuff. I have dropped off two large bags at Goodwill in the past couple of weeks, and I love how my dresser drawers open and close smoothly, and how my closet looks so nice and clean!
I think I'm going to see if I can do $100 next month!
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