Happy Tuesday Y’all.
As it is April 1st, I’m linking up with Franish
& the Budgeting Bloggers for my very first, absolutely terrifying,
embarrassing, horrible-hope-my-husband-doesn't-see-this shopping budget.
Unfortunately, this is not an April fools joke. This is
actually what I spent this month. Now let me just preface this post by saying
March was a really abnormal month for me. I went on a shopping day with my
bestie, which we haven’t done since we both lived in Australia, I had just
started a new job and was trying to build a new wardrobe, I shopped in person
and online way more than I normally do and I didn't go to goodwill once. Super
weird. When I started to realise how much I had spent, knowing that I wanted to
participate in this link up, I started selling my stuff on eBay like a crazy
person.
I also bought a bunch of stuff for the house, and some books
for our pretty new bookshelves. But, thankfully, this is just about clothes
etc, otherwise my husband might literally kill me (OK, not literally, calm
down).
On that note, let’s get started, shall we? All my prices
include tax & shipping because that was easier for me.
1 & 2. Old Navy Lace Slub Tees. $11.34 each, originally $19.94.
These are so ridiculously comfy and versatile, and I got
them for such a great deal and I've already worn them a ton (here, here, here).
I have been wanting a striped boatneck just like this for
ages, so I snatched it up as soon as I spotted it. Super comfy, cute and cheap.
Not on sale, but hey $12. Can’t go wrong!
4. Dorothy Perkins Polka Dot Top. $12.54, originally $15.
This order also took what seemed like forever, only arriving
last Thursday. I wore this top to comic con, and it is super cute.
I actually haven’t worn this yet, though I have wanted to.
I’m just not sure if it’s too tight / revealing for work. It was cheap, and
super cute though.
6. SheInside Yellow Top. $20.14
My SheInside order only arrived yesterday, which seemed
longer than normal for them, so I haven’t worn this yet, though I’m pleased
that the top is much more mustard than it looks online, which is what I was
hoping.
7. Louisville Tee.
$18
This is not my exact top, I got mine from my local Target.
You can see how I wore mine here. This one is pretty cute though!
8. SheInside Mint /Turquoise Top. $19.99, originally $28.48.
Haven’t worn yet, looks typical of SheInside quality, but is
super cute.
9. Forever 21 Lace
Long Sleeve Top. $13.01 – estimate new would be about $20.
I actually bought this off eBay yesterday so I haven’t got
it yet. It was one of those impulse buys when I sort by ‘ending soonest’ and it
caught my eye, and sopretty.
Hopefully it fits and is just as pretty in person! I couldn’t find it online,
but here is a similar one.
10 & 11: Gap Fluid T in Navy & Oatmeal. $17.19 each, originally $24.95
My bestie and I saw these in person on our shopping date,
loved them but they were a bit too expensive for a basic tee – so we ordered
them online, using a discount code, while we were still in the store. Boom.
Bought this off eBay after seeing it on one of the girls at
GCOGH but it hasn't arrived yet. I don't normally buy things like this off eBay but it was pretty cheap, and looked great on the other girl.
1. eBay Polka Dot Skirt. $14.99,
inspiration from Mod Cloth $39.99
I have coveted this skirt from Mod Cloth for what seems like
forever. You know when you really want something, but can’t justify paying what
they are asking? If that skirt didn't have the pockets, I could have paid $40
for it, but I just didn't love it the
way it was, and the reviews weren't 100% yay, so I went to my trusty friend
eBay and found this beauty. It was a bit more expensive than I wanted to pay
for something pre-owned, so I sent the seller a message and we worked it out. I
love that about eBay!
2. Choies Deep Blue Midi Skirt. $14.69, originally $20.99
I originally saw this skirt on Katie’s blog, and ordered it
soon after. It only arrived last week, I haven’t even tried it on yet – oops. I
got a large, per Katie’s advice, and I held it up to me when I received it and
it looks about right, if not too small. I really ought to try it on tonight,
but we've just been super busy with the house and what not. It’s really cute,
and you can see how Katie wore it here, so I’m hoping it will be just as awesome
on me.
3. Printed Pants from
Forever 21. $13.99 – not online, originally $22.80 (I think). pictured pants are here.
The pants pictured are not my pants, but I couldn't find
them online and I forgot to take a picture at home. They are sort of similar,
just your basic blue printed pants. They are a super thin material, almost
silky (but obviously, not real silk) and I’m intimidated but excited to wear
them.
4. Dorothy Perkins Green Pencil Skirt. $16.72, originally $28.00
5. Dorothy Perkins Blue Pencil Skirt. $11.71, originally $44.00
I tried both pencil skirts on and wasn't sure about them. I
don’t really wear pencil skirts, but I wanted to try, and these were cheap and
cute and I loved the bright colours. They are great quality, really cute and I
really like them. I’m just not sure if I like them on me – I got some big old
hips and I like my a-line / flowy skirts that hide those, because I’m super
insecure about them. So we will see if these don’t go on eBay (too much hassle
to return to UK) or if I get the courage to wear them.
1. Francesca's Mint & Cream Maxi Dress. $29.00, originally $60.00. sold out, similar-ish here, here, here.
This dress is gorgeous, and is most likely going to be my
Derby dress. Well, it’s pretty much 100% going to be my Derby dress, as my
bestie has already made the matching fascinator. It’s a bit too big, but it was
gorgeous and on sale, and I’m just gonna take it in a bit to make it more
fitted.
2. Dorothy Perkins Black Midi Dress. $10.03, originally $39.00
Y’all this dress was $10. What the hey? I thought for sure
it wouldn't fit, would look ugly, or hug areas I didn't want it to hug. But
nope, I tried it on briefly and I
absolutely love it. I cannot wait to wear it. I want to get a belt and
necklace that match before I wear it, to dress it up a bit, but seriously. My
favourite purchase, I think!
I’m really not sure about this blazer, its super cute and I
wanted to love it, but I think it gave me a shoulder / neck ache the one day I
wore it (seen here) which could be crazy, but who knows. It’s not tight
fitting, it’s the lightest material, but I had the worst ache like my bra was
too tight – you know that feeling? I’ll try it again because it is just too
darn cute.
I needed a new pair of nude pumps to replace my Maddens that
were ridiculously inexplicably painful all of a sudden, and these had great
reviews and I thought they were a shorter heel than my Maddens. Turns out,
exact same height heel but these are so freaking comfy, and pretty cheap! I
want them in all of the colours!
I had wanted a pair of tan flats, and these were too cute,
and on sale to pass up.
3. Striped Flats. $11.48,
originally $26.00
Found these on Friday night whilst wandering JCPenney with
my bestie, after I had already spent money in Forever 21, I told myself I
wasn't buying anything else that night. But then I saw these beauties. How
could I say no? Bestie got the polka dot ones, which I loved but they didn't
have my size, and I really really loved the striped ones, so no biggie. They
said $13, but when I got to the register, $11.48 with tax. Boom! Can’t believe
I almost passed them up! Wore them to comic con (with my polka dot top, pattern
mixing yo) and they were so comfy, such a great purchase.
Accessories.
1. Mustard Belt. $6.
This belt was too cute and cheap to pass up. Warning, it is
super long, but nothing a pair of scissors won’t fix – or, one of the reviewers
wrapped it around twice, which could work as well.
2. Mustard Bag. $20.99
So pretty. Couldn’t resist.
3. Mustard Scarf. $14.99
Are you seeing a theme? Me too. I did mention here that I
wanted all the mustard things, and it seems I am well on my way to having all
of them. Now all I need are shoes and a skirt. Oh, and a necklace.
Does this need any words? I think not. Thanks to Katie who blogged about this tote, I snatched this beauty up for me and the bestie, who
love cats – who doesn't?
5. 10 Pairs of VS
Underwear. $3.84 instead of $53.84 because of a gift card. Woo woo!
Not pictured, cause that’s kinda weird.
1 & 2. Francesca's
mint & blue earrings. $5 each, originally $12. not available online, but similar here (mint) and here (blue).
Pretty & cheap. Done.
3, 4 & 5.
SheInside Necklaces in blue, green & pink (says red, but it's pink). $6.53 each, originally $17.80.
These necklaces were all different prices, but I averaged
them for the sake of simplicity. They are cute, cheap and thankfully don’t look too bad.
I wanted the green one in time for St Paddy’s, but womp womp, they didn't arrive
until yesterday. So I wore it today.
6. Faux Pearl Necklace. $8.80
I have probably worn this necklace 100 times since I bought
it. OK, that’s not possible, but it’s definitely my most versatile necklace as
I have worn it here, here and here. And it was cheap. So, boom.
7. Reverse Ombre Bib Necklace. $9.74, originally $11.80
Bought this necklace on Friday, very cute, cheap,
unfortunately I realised the one I bought is slightly broken, shouldn't be able
to see it when I do wear it though. Not sure how to style it, but I’m gonna
try.
8. Anchor Necklace. $9.74,
originally $9.99 – shipping was $2.25, discount code from Freckled Fox took off
$2.50.
After seeing this on The Freckled Fox’s blog, I wanted it.
How cute are anchors? I would love an anchor print top like this one, but
haven’t found one I love that doesn't make my wallet scream. I like anchors,
but don’t love them all over the place, so this necklace was perfect.
Wow.
That was a lot.
If I had bought everything at full price, it would have been
just under $850.
Holy moly.
Instead, I only paid $485.
Insert appropriate cuss word here.
I only spent $485?
That’s insane. I cannot believe I spent that much. Husband would literally kill
me. OK, maybe not literally, but I would get shopping privileges taken away for
sure. I mean, he knows what I buy, but to see it written down with a total
amount is not good for the heart. Like I said, March was a weird month and it
will not happen again (I hope).
But anywho. Like I mentioned, I sold a bunch of stuff on
eBay, totaling $320.
So really, I saved $365 because of sales, and made $320. So
I’m in the positive, right?
After eBay sales, the damage is $165. That’s a much better
number, one that doesn't make my heart stop.
So now that this is out on the internet for all the world to
see, I’m really really really really really going to try and rein my spending
in for April. So far, day one, I am going strong.
ETA: I wanted you to know, I lasted 16 hours.
But Target... buy one get one 50% off.... pretty. and because I cannot resist anything named Madeline, and the other ones are named Chelsea - that's my kitty's name. So, fate. I promise I'll
Well, a new job is a good excuse! And a lot of those items seem pretty versatile.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the comment on my blog -- InPink has surprisingly great quality jewelry so if you ever need more costume jewelry I recommend checking it out.
~ Sarah, Shades of Sarah
It adds up so fast, doesn't it? Kudos to you though for being honest and still showing everything. And, can I just say, I love every bit of it? Great taste! And not to tempt you further, but I did leave the link for you on that h&m dress in the comment section. Eeek ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. I love you humor! I'm also glad to see someone else who bought as much as me. :) So glad you joined the link up.
ReplyDeleteWell.. that's a lot. BUT periodically we need to bulk up our wardrobe a little bit, and it looks like you got GREAT deals on things so whatev. I think you did a good job!
ReplyDeleteIt scares me to think what I may have spent this month after seeing how fast it can add up! eBay to the rescue for sure to ease the buyer's guilt :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you have a whole new wardrobe here! I think that when spring finally hits it makes us want to buy. I really like the versatility you'll get from all your top here too.
ReplyDeleteGinny
thanks Ginny! I know, I can't believe I bought so much! I didn't buy a single thing in January though (NY resolution) and February was pretty tame as well, though I didn't keep track I'm pretty sure I just went to goodwill, and no online shopping. Apparently, I not only fell off the wagon but it ran me over on its way out. Lol! April will be tame for sure!
DeleteGlad you decided to join the link-up! I think you got some really great deals and fantastic pieces. I cannot wait to see you wear those pants!!! I think you mentioned before needing more clothes, as you left most in Aus, so it's totally reasonable to me to have purchased this many items. If I had purchased this much, I would I ended up in the $800 range you mentioned, as I am terrible at finding sales, so I think you did great to get as much as you did for that!
ReplyDeletethanks Sam! I don't really like paying full price for things, so always searching for sales lol.
Deletei don't think you did bad at all considering you ebayed stuff! it seems like you got some great deals and got some versatile pieces so i wouldn't worry too much! :)
ReplyDeletexo. jenn @ hello, rigby!
YES! Cat tote for the win! But really, great items, so many good pieces. I mean if you need to get rid of them, feel free to send all the mustard items to me! ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd those two tone Target flats are awesome and true to size. Just for reference ;)!
Katie @ Style On Target
brilliant, thanks Katie! I have a pair of target flats that are a size smaller than I normally wear, so I got worried for a second. No matter if they dont fit, Target has the best return policy in the world, right! thanks so much for coming to my blog, I feel like a little star struck ;)
DeleteThanks for the shout-out! Can't wait to see how you style your navy midi. :-) And I am glad you joined the linkup. You got such great stuff this month! I really like all the necklaces and that mint dress. And good work with ebay. I have listed some stuff on Tradesy, but I think I might look into going the ebay route instead.
ReplyDeleteKatie - See What Katie Wears