August Budget

Each month as a sit and recount my purchases I have the same two thoughts - "I got that many things?!" and "Am I forgetting something?"

One might think that I could have the decency to not only recall what I have decided to spend my money on, and furthermore, actually wear those things. Yet, a number of these items have yet to be worn, let alone make it to the blog.

Let's recount: M.I.H. Jeans. Loved them on Meg, so when they were on sale and she texted me the link, I bought them, and haven't worn them yet, though they did just arrive on Tuesday.

Things from Banana Republic. Friends and Family Sale + credit card rewards = me feeling like I have an obligation to buy things. I haven't worn any of these pieces yet.

Coco's on the Green fill a bag sale. I went on pretty much the last day, but still managed to find a Milly skirt (and I even found a picture to include below!) therefore, to make my $10 bag feel more worthwhile I scrounged up three other pieces I didn't necessarily need (not pictured). Haven't worn anything yet.

Roundabout summer clearance sale. I always manage to find something, this year it was a floral Equipment blouse. I'm feeling like I need to cool it with the floral tops, I'm probably reaching 20 by now. I did wear it! It will be on the blog next week.

Old Navy green shorts. It hasn't been much a shorts summer for me, but again, I've been envying Meg's green shorts, so I got them. Worn once.

Loft silk square scarf. I wore this out of the store, and it's probably gotten the most use of any of these things, haha.



Old Navy Shorts, free after rewards
Banana Republic Factory Knit Top, $5 after rewards
Banana Republic Factory Cherry Blossom Top, $5 after rewards
Banana Republic One Shoulder Top, $6 after rewards
Equipment Floral Blouse, $24 via Roundabout
Loft Square Silk Scarf, $10
M.I.H. Tomboy Jeans, $55 via The Outnet
Milly Linen Skirt, J.Crew Peplum Top, J.Crew Cotton Scarf, Loft Cardigan, $10 via Coco's on The Green

Gifted Items
Hobbs Dress
JORD Watch

9 comments

  1. I am super impressed by how little money you ended up spending, particularly considering how much you added to your wardrobe. But I do see your point about not actually wearing the pieces. I haven't done much shopping myself this month - or this summer at all, to be honest. At least, that's why I think until I start to consider the number of items I've actually added to my wardrobe and while, like you, I haven't spent much, the amount of new things I've acquired is still substantial. That said, I have worn all of mine ;)
    xox,
    Cee

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  2. Lately I have that same feeling that I have too many clothes, and I haven't worn so much!! Not that I should complain, but it makes me feel wasteful! I have those Banana Republic rewards too, and it's making me think I should change to a card where I get money instead?? Then again, we get such great deals at BR (even my husband)
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  3. You got some great items this month! I love your floral tops and that scarf!

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  4. I'm always struck by the incredible deals you find - all this just confirms it! These pieces are all stunning.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  5. On the bright side you did not spend much Lydia. My fave here are the scarf and the one shoulder top.
    I have been cutting back a lot. Avoiding the mall at all costs. Going to thrift shops. Going through my closet is driving me insane. There is so much I have not worn in so long it feels like I am throwing money out the window.
    I've been taking items to the consignment store and am planning on having a super small budget for next year. In fact I am considering that my budget be whatever I get from consigning my clothes during this year. So far I have about 100 bucks.. we'll see.

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  6. I've been shopping a lot of Old Navy and Banana lately. Pretty nice picks here.

    www.ohtobeamuse.com

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  7. Haha, oh no!! Like half of these things are my fault!!! If you end up not wearing that gray sweater I'll take it off your hands ;)
    Whenever I buy new things I have to add it to my wardrobe update right away, haha....
    www.closet-fashionista.com

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  8. That one shoulder top is SO very cute! You can really wear it into fall too...and let's talk about how adorable it will be for spring! :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  9. While you might have got a lot and not had a chance to wear it all yet, you did get some awesome pieces and at bargain prices! :)

    I don't think you can have too many floral pieces - it's a fun print and every take on it is slightly different! :)

    I have my 'wear it twice in the month I buy it' rule to make sure I'm considering my purchases. Even so it was a bit of a squeeze to wear everything this month with my return to shopping, so I'll probably take a shopping break again next month!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead of you :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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