Budgeting Bloggers

Budgeting Bloggers: July

1. Blue pants ($8.00) thrifted 
2. Shorteralls ($15.88) thrifted
3. Orange ruffled ($4.80) thrifted
4. Yellow miniskirt ($3.00) thrifted
5. Madden tall boots ($11.20) thrifted
6. Aldo boots ($16.00) thrifted
7. Eagle tank ($12.00) thrifted
8. H&M shorts ($4.80) thrifted

*Other purchases not pictured=$4.00+$17.60+$8.00+$4.00+$8.00+$12.00=$129.28

Yes, I bought short er alls...I you know what? I love them! 

I have worn most of my June purchases, except my nude heels. I don't have many opportunities to wear heels anymore, but I still think they're a closet must-have!

Budgeting Bloggers: June

1. Striped Tank ($8.00) Jcrew thrifted (Similar)
2. White Denim pants ($20.00) Paige thrifted (same)
3. Black/grey striped top ($5.00) H&M thrifted (cute)
4. Mint pants ($7.00) Wal-Mart (Similar)
5. Striped shirt ($5.00) Wal-Mart (Similar)
6. Striped top ($6.00) Banana Republic thrifted  (cute)
7. Long&lean Black Tank ($6.00) Target (same)
8. Nude Heels ($9.00) In store Sale Target (same)
9. Black Sandals ($15.00) Target (same)
10. Elephant & hand pendant necklaces ($8.00) Michael's (cute, similar)

Clothes sold on Poshmark: $25.00
Total: $89-$25= $64.00

      I purchased 3 horizontal striped tops this month.....I can't get enough! I did pretty well this month for budgeting bloggers. I'm under budget (first time ever!)

I have worn everything from my May purchases except my tan Ann Taylor bow skirt, but that's more of a winter skirt w/tights anyways.

Budgeting Bloggers: May

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1. 1. Navy Silk mini skirt ($15.90) Vera Wang thrifted (cute)
2. Tan Flip Flops ($10.00) Ross (Best Flip Flop ever)
3. Brown pumps ($14.90) Ann Taylor thrifted
4. Brown Braided Sandal ($3.00) Target thrifted (Steal of the month!)
5. White Capri Jean ($7.99) Gap thrifted with tags (2nd Steal of the month!)
6. Editor Gray Slacks ($4.99) J.Crew thrifted
7. Olive High-Low Skirt ($3.99) Target thrifted (Similar) (3rd steal of the month!)
8. Tan bow skirt ($5.99) Ann Taylor Loft thrifted
9. Gray plaid skirt ($5.99) Express thrifted
10. Platform Sandal ($8.00) Mudd thrifted (See post)
11. Pin stripe long shorts (BOGO)Ann Taylor Loft thrifted 
12. Brightly colored button-up ($9.00) Foxcroft thrifted (See post)
13. Flowered statement necklace ($11.19) Ross (See post)
14. Black leather large purse ($8.00) Gap thrifted (Similar)
15. Tan cross body purse ($10.00) H&M thrifted (In love, cute)
16. Lululemon purple zip jacket ($35.00) Lulelemon thrifted
17. Jeans ($15.00) S.O.N.G thrifted
18. Jean leggings ($6.00) Target thrifted (Exact)
19. Orange paisley flat ($4.00) Old Navy thrifted (Similar)
20. 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!

Budgeting Bloggers: April

• White racerback tank ($3.88)- Walmart
• Pink racerback tank ($3.88)-Walmart
• Lime tank ($6.00)-Target (On sale)
• Grey tank ($6.00)-Taget (On sale)
• Navy pencil skirt ($16.44)-Walmart (Similar)
• White bow-tie top ($3.20)- OldNavy (thrifted) (Similar)
• Green top ($8.00)-Banana Republic (thrifted) (Similar)
• Black/white graffiti ($12.00)-Bobeau (thrifted) (Similar)
• Striped pendulum ($11.48)-Target Clearance (Exact)
• Black Trouser Pants ($12.00)-White house- Black Market (Similar)
• Infinity ring ($8.50)-(Exact)
• Turquoise earrings ($5.99)- Fred Meyers (Similar)
• Lace flats ($14.95)-H&M (See post on lace flats)
• Polka-dot Flats ($8.48) Target Clearance (Exact)
• Aztec Sandal ($16.08) Target Clearance

My April budget was $125. I just barely went over and mostly due to end of the month shopping! I spent about $144, that means I'll be borrowing $19 from my May budget leaving me with $106.00 for the month of May. This was my first month (ever) keeping a clothing budget. It's completely changed the way I shop. I want to build a wardrop that is classy, comfortable, and high-quality. To do that I need to plan out what I buy instead of impulse shop.