JCrew Factory Skirt - originally $75, on sale $59.50, additional 30% off $41.65, used gift card - $0
Kate Spade Watch - originally $195, on sale $154.99, additional 20% off $123.99, used credits - $99.00
Old Navy Tee - originally $22.99, on sale $17.99
Reebok Sneakers - $59.95
LOFT Skirt - originally $49.50, on sale $24.75
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Target Dress - $24.99
Old Navy Belt - originally $14.99, on sale $9.99
Total Spent: $266.42
Total Saved: $136.50
For next month, I'm actually looking for more summery tees and tanks, which basically comes as a shock to me since I'm usually on the hunt for skirts and dresses. I was looking through my closet though and realized that most of my summer tops are several years old and don't really match my style anymore. I also may try to find another swimsuit since I have three trips planned in June and July.
Did you have a clothing budget for May? How did you do?
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I so admire you for having and sticking to a budget!! Please give me some pointers haha I officially need to write down my budget and stick to it like a grown up! You found some perfect pieces without breaking the bank!
ReplyDeleteMaggie
www.PolishedClosets.com
You're doing an awesome job sticking to your budget! I love that mint skirt.
ReplyDeleteLoving both the skirts and love the amazing deals you get even more!!
ReplyDeletexx 365HANGERS
You did a great job, I love that watch!! I'm looking for more tees and tanks this summer too, and basically for the same reason. I haven't updated those items in my closet for a few years, but I have purged some that I don't wear anymore. There many options left for me anymore!
ReplyDeleteYay for staying under budget! I really love that mint pencil skirt!
ReplyDeleteThe pinkish LOFT skirt is so pretty, and I cannot wait to see all the ways you'll style it! I had to purchase some more tees this month as well, because when I was doing my closet inventory, I realized I only had a few short-sleeved tees!!
ReplyDeletelove the tee!
ReplyDeletexx fameliquorlove.blogspot.com
Love the things you got- and great job staying under budget! I have been going cray-cray with my budget, and it's not pretty. I keep convincing myself I "need" things for my London trip when I really don't. I also seem to have misplaced my entire storage bag of summer clothes, but I'm determined to find it! Once I do, I'm pretty sure I shouldn't shop again until August. (Yeah right we'll see how that goes haha)
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www.teaandsequins.com
I also had to pick up some tees and tanks for summer too. It was like all of my basics disappeared! I love your choices! Cannot wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to stick with a budget, to be honest I didn't really spend money on clothes this month. I do really like your picks!
ReplyDeletexxx
http://www.rockinheels.com
Staying UNDER budget is never something I have been able to accomplish. So congrats girl!
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Thanks Alyssa! Knowing that I'll have to post here when I go over definitely helps keep me on track.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! I'm impressed that you didn't do any shopping this month, I can't seem to stay away.
ReplyDeleteYeah I don't know where they all went, I swear I used to own some basic tees!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kaitlin! Are you putting aside some money specifically for shopping while you're there? Or is it just going to be a crazy free for all? I mean, it's not like you're in London every day ;)
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ReplyDeleteThanks Brynn! So far I've just worn it once, with an ivory tee and gray jeweled cardigan but I'm excited to pull it out more as the weather gets warmer.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren!
ReplyDeleteThanks Inge! Yeah I don't know why, but whenever I've gone shopping lately I've basically been ignoring tops. There are definitely some holes that need to be filled. Good luck shopping!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth! I feel like I should buy something big to celebrate, but I gueessssss that sort of defeats the point.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I think the only reason I really stick to it is because I post about it here. I don't want to have to post that I went over by three hundred dollars!
ReplyDeleteFunny enough, I'm actually not planning on doing a whole lot of shopping while I'm there. I know- who am I?? I want to visit King's Road which has a lot of the British chain stores that Princess Kate has been spotted at, and I'm thinking it would be fun to pick up some accessories. Honestly, I get too frustrated with the whole European sizing thing to really shop for clothes. If I had to guess, I'm thinking that most of my money will be spent in the pubs.... Hey, when in London!
ReplyDeleteNice job with combining gift cards and sales to get the biggest bang for your buck
ReplyDeleteJasmine @makingrestorations.blogspot.com
that dress is gorgeous! i need to not come to your blog when it comes to the budget, haha. i always want something you bought.
ReplyDeleteI was attracted to your post by the Cubs t-shirt (go Cubbies!) Now that I'm here, I love that dress and I have been eyeing that Loft skirt for some time now. Great choices :)
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