At the start of this year, I definitely fell off the budget wagon, and it seemed the longer I was off, the easier the excuses as to why my purchases were totally and completely justifiable, would come.
So I've decided on a month of no shopping. Not even if I have a gift card, because that never works out. Case and point this outfit: I had a gift card for $20 to the Gap. I was going to get the
floral shorts which were on sale for $20. I became obsessed with having the
denim jacket. It's nothing like the denim jacket I
presently have, it will go with everything. It's so unbelievably soft and comfortable. It's 35% off
and I have a gift card.
I've also decided that there will be a reward, this
Linea Pelle leather bag that I adore. It's very expensive and more than I'd normally be comfortable with spending, which is why it is the best motivator for this challenge. I know, rewarding no spending with excessive spending makes no sense, but the truth is, the money will actually come from blog generated revenue! Yes, two years of affiliate links will get you one shiny new leather bag.
So that is the challenge. I hope I can do it.
The Rundown
White Eyelet Top Gap
via Coco's similar
