Averie Day Style: May 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

May Budget Review:

Navy Silk mini skirt ($15.90) Vera Wang thrifted (cute)
Tan Flip Flops ($10.00) Ross (Best Flip Flop ever)
Brown pumps ($14.90) Ann Taylor thrifted
Brown Braided Sandal ($3.00) Target thrifted (Steal of the month!)
White Capri Jean ($7.99) Gap thrifted with tags (2nd Steal of the month!)
Editor Gray Slacks ($4.99) J.Crew thrifted
Olive High-Low Skirt ($3.99) Target thrifted (Similar) (3rd steal of the month!)
Tan bow skirt ($5.99) Ann Taylor Loft thrifted
Gray plaid skirt ($5.99) Express thrifted
Platform Sandal ($8.00) Mudd thrifted (See post)
Pin stripe long shorts (BOGO)Ann Taylor Loft thrifted
Brightly colored button-up ($9.00) Foxcroft thrifted (See post)
Flowered statement necklace ($11.19) Ross (See post)
Black leather large purse ($8.00) Gap thrifted (Similar)
Tan cross body purse ($10.00) H&M thrifted (In love, cute, similar)
Lululemon purple zip jacket ($35.00) Lulelemon thrifted
Jeans ($15.00) S.O.N.G thrifted
Jean leggings ($6.00) Target thrifted (Exact)
Orange paisley flat ($4.00) Old Navy thrifted (Similar)
Black/crochet top ($6.00) Papaya thirfted (Similar)

I think I want to make a new rule for myself. This new rule goes something like this; I must wear all items at least once in the 2 months following their purchase. If not, then I have to try to re-sell the item.....I notice that I buy clothes, shoes, jewelry and NEVER wear them....even if I like them. So if I buy something in May, and it's still unworn August 1st? Then it's up on Ebay or poshmark!

So far I've worn everything from my April purchases!

Spent in May = $173.00+ April $18.00 (over budget)= $191.00- $30.00 (clothes sold) =$161.00. So in the month of May I spent about $161.00 on clothes. That's $36.00 over budget. I recently got a job and will be increasing my monthly budget for June to $140.00. I'm proud of myself and my May purchases!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Trendy: Olive Hi Lo skirt, Striped Top & Statement necklace

Top: Ross (Old Navy, Target, & Love this)

Belt: Thrifted

Skirt: Target (thrifted) (Exact)

Sandal: MUDD (thrifted) (exact,exact in yellow, & smaller wedge)

Necklace: Ross (Love this, Cute, & Bargain)

I've been looking for a cute statement necklace for months. But all the one's a like are NOT in my budget. When I found this one the other day at Ross for only $12.00 I knew I had to get it, even if it meant that I'd be going over my May budget (yes, I know the month isn't even close to being over yet!) I love the gold and white flowers and the size of the pendants! It's the perfect spring accessory!

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Concert: White Capri, Graffiti top & jean jacket

Top: Bobeau (thrifted) (Similar)

Jean Jacket: Gap (thrifted) (Exact, Old Navy, White denim)

Belt: Nordstrom (Target, So Cute, Save)

Capri: Gap (thrifted) (Similar & Macy's)

Sandal: MUDD (thrifted) (exact,exact in yellow, & smaller wedge)

Necklace: Mom (Similar, similar,Jcrew, & Bebe)

I wore this outfit to see Sara Bareilles live in concert. She is an amazing artist, and I was completely blown away by her live performance!

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Casual: Cream Crochet Top, Brown Belt, & Jeans

Top: Hem & Thread (Cute, Pricey, H&M)

Belt: Nordstrom (Target, So Cute, Save)

Black Shrug: JKLA (Target, Jcrew, Gap)

Jeans: Vigoss for Nordstrom (Want)

Sandal: Target (Exact)

This was my casual friday work outfit. Lot's of compliments on my new sandals. I bought them un-used from Plato's closet for only $3....stuff a steal! Very basic outfit, but still cute and comfy for a busy Friday.

Happy Mother's Day!

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