tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87482367993273660822024-02-19T00:12:31.095-08:00The Soul Selects her own Society Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00984795882567135248noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748236799327366082.post-45702021641572570232015-07-04T07:32:00.001-07:002015-07-04T07:32:12.654-07:00Style Budget Month 6: June<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $33 at Factory sleeveless top and chambray shorts (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $16 at Factory navy drapey tank </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4. $26 Factory embroidered tunic in navy </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $21 J. Crew pink stripe tee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">6. $33 Factory: vibrant flame Clare cardi and white tunic </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">7. $43 J. Crew New Balance sneakers </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">8. $15 J. Crew Tortoise necklace from <a href="http://www.gigisgoneshopping.com/" target="_blank">Gigi</a> on IG </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">9. $34 J. Crew for swim bottom, and Navy turner pants </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">11. $53 Factory: grey drapey tank, D'orsay flats, & love birds tee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><u>Reflection</u>: My favorite purchase this month is likely the New Balance sneakers from J.Crew. I have had my eye on these for some time now, so when they popped back in my size and the color I wanted I was fast to grab them. The D'orsay flats in black and neon were an impulse buy and they are brutally uncomfortable so those are my biggest regret at this moment. I also, sadly, went over budget again. I am really going to try hard to reign it in for July as it is a month with no pay for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out my Instagram page to see me wear most of these new items: <a href="https://instagram.com/hersoulsociety/" target="_blank">@hersoulsociety </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fran</a> and the other Budgeting Bloggers as usual. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$53 J.Crew for the circle pendant (<a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/JewelryShop/PRD~C9511/C9511.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=circle+pendant&isSaleItem=false&color_name=CRYSTAL&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row6" target="_blank">similar here)</a> , <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/50offselectsalestyles/PRD~A9583/A9583.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=sateen+toothpick&isSaleItem=true&color_name=DARK%20FATIGUE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">sateen toothpicks</a> in pink, hammered pendant (not shown) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$18 a <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/Pullover/PRD~46725/46725.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=tippi&isSaleItem=false&color_name=BARBADOS%20BLUE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">Tippi</a> sweater NWT in heather silver on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/Sweaters-/63866/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=tippi" target="_blank">eBay</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$26 for a white Banana Republic blazer on <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/linzbd" target="_blank">Poshmark</a> (not shown) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$38 J.Crew stipe key hole top and (tall) grosgrain top in black </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$114 Factory for Navy <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shoes/ExtendedSizes/PRD~95993/95993.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=sylvia&isSaleItem=false&color_name=NAVY&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">Sylvia</a> wedges, a green gingham top, half moon pendant, and <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/sleeveless/PRD~B9417/B9417.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=drapey+top&isSaleItem=false&color_name=AUTHENTIC%20NAVY&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row1" target="_blank">stripe drapey top</a> (not shown) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$26 J. Crew cinched tank in heather stripe (not shown) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$24 J. Crew Factory Moonglow Paisley top via <a href="https://instagram.com/hersoulsociety/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (not shown) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$23 J.Crew midsummer tassel pendant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$24 J. Crew falling flowers tee </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$13 J.crew <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/casualshirts/PRD~C4252/C4252.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=textured+cotton+orange+plaid&isSaleItem=true&color_name=PERI%20ORANGE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">textured cotton in orange plaid </a>(size 10 & 12 still available and on sale!) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Spent $359 - $288 Made on Poshmark = Total Spent $71 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">May was my birthday month, so naturally I over spent. Also, not too surprisingly, most of my shopping was at J.Crew this month, but with a bit more from Factory than usual. I almost never shop the new releases as I wait for items to go on sale, but when an early round of Factory releases included navy Sylvia wedges (the cousin to the retail Martina which I adore) I knew I had to grab them. Good thing too, as they are now sold out in my size. I also got the green gingham and the half moon pendant from that roll out and have been very pleased with all the items. The gingham top runs big, but after a month of staring at it in my closet I took the tags off and wore it last week and am glad I did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Worst Purchases: </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I made a few unnecessary purchases that have still gone unworn, one on eBay (a sliver grey Tippi that is almost sheer) and a white Banana Republic blazer on Poshmark that I have absolutely no idea how to style, despite liking the longer cut of the style. I have also not yet worn the pink sateen toothpicks that I got on super sale and likely should have skipped those, but may feel differently when cooler weather rolls around. My worst purchase for the month is likely the J.Crew cinched tank that is well made and pretty, but is another I simply cannot seem to style. It too has sat unworn in my closet all month long.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Best Purchases: </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My best purchases this month would be the navy wedges, which will be a closet staple for me and then a surprise love in the Falling Flowers tee from J.Crew. You can see my review on the website too. It is boxy and a bit short, but a nice quality and a lovely color. I sized down to a medium in it and find it so comfy and easy to wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">What did you all get this month? I'd love to hear from you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-budget-budget-faq.html#more" target="_blank">Fran</a> for Budgeting Bloggers as usual. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $38 at J. Crew swim top and anemone pendant necklace (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $30 at J.Crew for grosgrain navy ribbon top and glamour girl bikini bottom </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. $35 Amazon Really Flats in taupe </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4.$12 J.Crew metallic bud pendant</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">10. $55 J. Crew Toothpicks in Miller wash and swim brief </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(brief not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $27 on eBay for Jcrew firework floral top NWT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">6. $98 J.Crew Collection calf hair Martinas</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Spent= $295- </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Made $169 (on Poshmark) = $126 Spent </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The shoes were my big item this month, for sure. These Martinas are the most expensive pair of shoes I now own. I adore them, but have yet to make it a full day in them, as they are super tight, even 1/2 a size up from my normal. I am hoping to wear them more once they stretch a bit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm currently sick (and my daughter was sick last week) and in the middle of a grading whirlwind pre AP exam time, so sorry for the short post! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/2015/04/april-budget.html#more" target="_blank">Frank</a> for budgeting bloggers as usual. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1 & 2.$41 J. Crew black <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/topsblouses/PRD~B5046/B5046.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=tassel+top&isSaleItem=true&color_name=SNOW&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">tassel top</a> and ponderosa pine <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/50offselectsalestyles/PRD~A9583/A9583.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=sateen+toothpick&isSaleItem=true&color_name=DARK%20FATIGUE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">sateen toothpick pants</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3-5.$48 Factory: <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/pants/novelty/PRD~B3138/B3138.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=slim+wool+pants&isSaleItem=true&color_name=HTHR%20DUSK&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">slim wool pants</a>, intarsia sweater, <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/bags_accessories/coldweather/PRD~23369/23369.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=knit+scarf+waffle&isSaleItem=true&color_name=BLACK&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">black knit scarf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">7 & 8. $54 at DSW Leopard Vans and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-Womens-Really-Ballet/dp/B00EI48YXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427501668&sr=8-1&keywords=really+flat" target="_blank">Really Flat </a>black leather flats by Dr. Scholl's (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">9. $32 NWT blue Café Capris on eBay (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">10. $24 EUC Corso Como leather wedges on eBay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">11. $37 DSW for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-Womens-Really-Ballet/dp/B00EI48YXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427501668&sr=8-1&keywords=really+flat" target="_blank">Dr. Scholl's Really Flat </a>shoes in calf hair leopard</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">12. $23 on eBay for J.Crew NWT Heather Merino V neck cardigan (not shown)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">13. $24 on eBay for J.Crew EUC green silk Blythe blouse (not shown) </span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Spent $305 - Made $174 on Poshmark = Total Spent $131</span></b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My absolute favorite item this month has to be the Really Flat shoes from Dr. Scholl's. They are so comfy and come in about 10 different color/fabric choices. Another love this month are the Sateen Toothpicks from J.Crew. I made sure to include links above in case anyone wold like to try these items out. They are both very reasonably priced and top notch in quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A few things that have not been worn yet would be the scarf and intrasia sweater from Factory, but they were on super sale so I bought them to save for next winter. The V neck from eBay has yet to arrive, but I already have three this style and know it is lovely, with our weather it won't be worn until cooler months return.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I also had a few eBay fails in that the Corso Como wedges were not at the EUC level as stated in the description. I still like them and plan to wear them, but would have liked to have paid less for them. Another eBay misstep on my end is the silk Blythe blouse, I forget I have my computer brightness turned down and when I saw the blouse I clicked buy now as I love green and I love this style from J.Crew, sadly, the top is more of a neon green and is too bright for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fran</a> for Budgeting Bloggers as usual. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00984795882567135248noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748236799327366082.post-60674610900135762632015-02-23T16:56:00.000-08:002015-02-28T04:57:27.915-08:00Style Budget Month 2: February<div style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $60 </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">J.Crew </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">blacksmith wash toothpicks & destructed miller toothpicks (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. $18 J.Crew tassel top in black</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4. $30 </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">J.Crew </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">toothpicks in arcade wash </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $42 </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">J.Crew </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">toothpicks in miller wash tall (+8 to have them hemmed)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">7. $22 </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">J.Crew </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">silk cafe capris on eBay </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Made= $188 on Posh </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Reflection: I never thought I could wear toothpick jeans from J.Crew before, however, it turns out with the new update to many of the styles in 2014, I can. This month I tried six different pairs of these jeans and ended up keeping four out of the six. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/50offselectsalestyles/PRD~B0753/B0753.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=toothpick&Nsrt=1&isSaleItem=true&color_name=DESTRUCTED%20MILLER&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row7" target="_blank">Destructed Millers</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/50offselectsalestyles/PRD~B2598/B2598.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=toothpick&Nsrt=1&isSaleItem=true&color_name=BLACKSMITH&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row4" target="_blank">Blacksmith Wash</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/denim/skinnyjeans/PRD~A7318/A7318.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=toothpick&Nsrt=1&isSaleItem=true&color_name=ARCADE%20WASH&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row3" target="_blank">Arcade Wash</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRD~A2971/A2971.jsp?N=17&Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=toothpick&Nsrt=1&isSaleItem=true&color_name=MEDIUM%20MILLER%20WASH&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row6" target="_blank">Miller Wash</a> (bought the talls and had them hemmed to a 28' inseam, but they are a bit big)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The good news is that if you have not tried them, you really should. The Millers are amazing and I would wear them every day if I could. I need to find a more grown up wash that fits like these. IF you all know of any that are comparable please let me know!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">That's it for my month of pants. I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-budget.html" target="_blank">Fran</a> for Budgeting Bloggers as usual.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00984795882567135248noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748236799327366082.post-39599008075247838902015-01-29T08:49:00.000-08:002015-01-29T08:50:16.253-08:00Style Budget Month 1: January<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Well... I thought I would set the goal of spending only $250 for the month to be more budget conscious this month and I basically blew it. However, I am hopeful that I can improve and need to take it one month at a time. I also didn't spend quite as much when you factor in my Poshmark sales.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $54 J. Crew online for an oversized turtleneck and sleeveless graphic plaid shirt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $126 at Clearance store for 8 items: 4 black sweaters, Maddie pants, leggings, white boy shirt, & orange silk blouse ( Items not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. $51 Target Polka Dot Wool Long Coat by Merona (30% off sale, 10% off coupon, and 5% off with red card!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4. $18 Stripe endless shirt and side sequin shirt $21</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $29 Open shawl cardigan at the Clearance store (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">6. $25 tortoise pendant necklace J. Crew online</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Made $155 on Poshmark</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Spent $324- Made $155= $169 Spent</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For my thoughts on the items I think the pendant necklace has already been worn four or five times making it well worth the price I paid for it. The two shirts on the bottom are a bit longer than what I am used to and are taking some getting used to in terms of styling, however, I think in the long run the overall look of the pieces make them versatile for my closet. I LOVE the oat and am glad I got it and the new longer length coat is much warmer than my usual pea coat staple. A surprise love for me in the oversized turtleneck, which is now the second one in my closet. It is such a comfy and cozy piece and I love it so, if you are in the market I would suggest you grab one if you can. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fran</a> of Budgeting Bloggers here as usual. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $118 at Factory and J. Crew on Black Friday: 2 flannel- grey tartan and rock salt plaid, knit infinity scarf, and Lady Bug necklace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. Clearance store- 5 visits while on vacation in NC: <i>$283 total </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sunday: Gold Martina's with gift card</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Monday: $10 fan necklace, and 4 tops, boots for $102 boots shown in dark brown but purchased in tan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Tuesday: $21 for two pairs of Madewell skimmers (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Friday- $70: skimmers, 2 necklaces, collection cashmere hoodie (none from this day shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Saturday- $80 two cardis, (pj top, 2 pairs of shoes for Liv not shown), 2 pairs of leggings</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. $17 on eBay for polka dot boy shirt (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4.$52 Factory: jeweled sweatshirt and heart blouse (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $27merino charley in navy from J. Crew Factory </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Spent $417 </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Made= Posh $164 + Sales via PP $86</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>$417 - $250= $167 SPENT! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My favorite purchase has to be the gold Martina's that I regretted not grabbing when I was here in July and yet were still here waiting for me on the shelf in the store. I wore them a ton in the month of December as they are perfect for holiday style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yikes! I really feel like I overspent this month. Especially, as I am not including my J.Crew warehouse sale purchases here. My goal for the new year is to be more conservative. I have to think of all the money I will save if I don't spend my postmark/ebay sales on new items. Another blogger, <a href="http://theannabelleblog.com/" target="_blank">Anna</a> at http://theannabelleblog.com has given me an idea for a budget yearly review post and I will work on that next. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up my last budget post of the year with Fran and the other budgeting bloggers <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $59 at J. Crew for the crepe skirt in navy and the fluted skirt in black</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $48 J. Crew black rib stitch cardi </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. $70 J. Crew: sundress, merino exclamation sweater, & merino v neck in heather sandstone</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4. $47 at J. Crew Factory for Marley ballet flats (possible return?) and the Henley tunic top in navy (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $3 (and gift card) J. crew Pea Pod pendant (and bullion hearts top but it will be returned)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">7. $30 J. Crew Schoolboy chambray blazer on eBay </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">$146 on Poshmark </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have only worn the bright orange top once so far and am a but unsure of the cut on my figure, but I feel like I will wear it more in the spring/summer next month and will be happy to save it for then. I bought the bottom chambray schoolboy blazer specifically with next spring in mind and look forward to wearing it then, even though I must note the strange fact that the fact that (it came from ebay) it smells a bit like patchouli or sandalwood oils.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the tick tock silk blouse SO much, but as it is a tunic length do find it a bit of a challenge to style. I also love how dainty the gold necklace is and it was only $15! I didn't sell that much on Poshmark this month and I haven't blogged at all. I can completely attribute both of these facts to work. Teaching all AP/IB classes all day long is exhausting and there are SO many essays to grade. Add an almost three year old to the mix and I am amazed that I can even type this, much less comprehend a complete sentence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Halloween all! I plan to dress as a leopard (with all my leopard accessories on at once), and Liv is going to be either Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, or Super Girl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up with <a href="http://www.franish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fran</a> as always! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. $53 at Target leopard belt, bracelet, and Oxford color block Altuzarra blouse (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. $50 J. Crew Factory: sweatshirt in Kiss and jeweled ballet flats in black</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $43 on eBay for two pairs of Café Capris (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $22 J. Crew Crystal Fiesta Necklace </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. $15 Kendra Scott Inspired Rayne tassel necklace from Purple Peridot (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $12 Merona Leopard pony hair heels on Poshmark (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. $19 Patent leopard J. Crew Martina's on Poshmark </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. $25 on Poshmark for a nwot J. Crew Tilda blouse </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. $20 beaded rose necklace and sunflower necklace from J. Crew via Instagram </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Fabeltics $15 for a three piece outfit (not shown) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. $54 at J. Crew for Modernism necklace and painter button stripe tee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11.$26 on eBay J. Crew wool black cafe capris (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Total Made= $ 632 (on Poshmark only, no eBay sales this month) </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>$632 made - $264 spent = total made $368</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Reflection</b>: Out of the things I bought this month, I've been wearing the pendant necklaces the most. Meghan at Hayes Days (see link below) told me that they elongate the torso and I think that has been making me reach for them more than some of my other statement necklaces. What necklace did I not need? The Kendra Scott inspired Rayne necklace in hot pink that I have only worn once and briefly at that. What item do I need more of? Cafe Capris, of course. ;) I'm also glad to have made money this month as my family really needed it. Being a teacher and having summer off is fantastic, but it hurts to not get paid for almost three months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. $11 Groopdealz pendant necklace (not shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Clearance Store $45: Jackie cardigan and two belts </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Clearance Store $42: Perfect gingham shirt $21 (retails for $72), Factory Necklace $21. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. Clearance Store $22.50: Linen baseball tee $15 and swim bottoms $7.50 (retails for $50)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. J. Crew: Gauze Maxi skirt $15 and pendant necklace $17</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. J. Crew $42: photo floral sweatshirt $15, mixed lace shell $25</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. J. Crew $70: $17.50bateau stripe tee, $25 gemstone silk tee, and $27.50 maxi skirt in stripe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. J. Crew $26, gold tassel flower bud necklace & $22 rash guard in sailor stripe navy </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. $17 J. Crew factory pendant necklace </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11. $44 Cole Haan metallic Lanie pumps via amazon </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spent $413</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Made $257 on Posh and $105 on eBay = $362 total made </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Made $362- 413 Spent = Total spent $51 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. $24 Lands End Order: Canvas Tote large with monogram (not pictured)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 & 4. $38 at J. Crew: $17 J. Crew Ebony Weekdays Cotton Tee & $21 J. Crew linen diamond ikat top</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $37 at J. Crew Factory: 2 Clare cardigans (not pictured)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. $44 for the J. Crew photo floral patio skirt </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7 & 8. $39 at J. Crew: $15 linen baseball top & $24 Embroidered lace top </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. $30 at J. Crew: $30 Amie maxi dress</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. $65 for the J. Crew Downing Tote </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11 -13. $53 at J. Crew: Chambray Popover $15, Tippi $18 (not shown), Honeypie Perfect Shirt $20</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Made $126 on Posh + $154 on eBay</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Total=$ 280</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Total Spent$ 63 for the month </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've worn three of the top four black shirts at least twice each, so I know they were good purchases for my closet. I also have tons of navy and very little black, so these were good choices in that respect as well. A surprise love for me is the Downing Tote, while the skirt is an item that has been on my wish list for MONTHS so it feels good to finally own it. I'm planning to wear the Chambray popover as I travel to NC tomorrow where I am sure I will do some shopping with the lovely Asheville retail J. Crew store and the Clearance Center in Arden near where I will be staying. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Linking up with <a href="http://franish.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-budget.html" target="_blank">Fran </a>for another month of budgeting bloggers here.</span></div>
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Is bad that I started May's budget on April 26th? I hope not. That combined with my Birthday ended up being a bad month. In fact, this may have been my worst month budget wise yet. Oddly, all my shopping was either the end of April or on my birthday weekend too. I basically went crazy with shopping on a few days this month and now my summer budget is at $0! At least I got some fun pieces that should keep me busy for a bit.<br />
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1 &2. $16 for 2 necklaces on <a href="https://www.groopdealz.com/" target="_blank">Groopdealz </a>mint & white</div>
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3-5. $45 for three (used once) Tippi's on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/?clk_rvr_id=641705596418" target="_blank">eBay </a>for $45 for all, normally $80 each </div>
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6. $19 for a NWT J. Crew lace merino sweater via eBay instead of $98 retail </div>
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7. $20 Ameernoor on <a href="http://jane.com/">Jane.com</a> for necklace, Flower Lattice necklace retail $228</div>
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8-10. $72 at<a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing.jsp" target="_blank"> J. Crew Factory</a>: $12 earrings, $12 hat, $48 shoes </div>
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11. $25 for NWT J. Crew navy tuxedo stripe cafe capris on eBay normally $89. </div>
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12-15. $41 at <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>: 1 pair of jean shorts $16, a heather blue boat neck $4, boat neck navy tee $12, and a linen split neck tee $9</div>
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16. $13 at <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/" target="_blank">GAP </a>for a fitted boyfriend Swiss dot top originally $55</div>
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17-19. $52 at <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/sale.jsp?navLoc=top_nav" target="_blank">J. Crew</a>: $20Vintage cotton silk tee from $50, jeweled oxford Peter Pan boy shirt$40 instead of $110, side panel merino sweater $18 from $90 (paid some with rewards card) </div>
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20. <a href="http://outofprintclothing.com/" target="_blank">Out of print tee</a> for $19.60 vs $28 (and for a good cause!) </div>
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21 & 22. $28 for 2 Edith Marie necklaces, <a href="http://edithmariejewelry.com/collections/necklaces/products/trish-necklace" target="_blank">Trish </a>and <a href="http://edithmariejewelry.com/collections/necklaces/products/goldie" target="_blank">Goldie </a></div>
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23. $116 at the Kate Spade outlet: for Neda and Sophie</div>
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24. $40 at J. Crew Factory for the <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shoes/balletflats/PRDOVR~58787/99103220478/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216+205~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~anya/58787.jsp?isFromSearch=true" target="_blank">Anya </a>flats in blue suede</div>
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Made: $80 eBay + $260 Posh =$340</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Here is a quick summary of the items. I have not yet worn the mint leaf necklace yet (#2), nor have I worn any of the new Tippi sweaters (3-6). I also haven't worn 17 from J.Crew yet either, but I love the soft grey color in person. Also, it is close to 100 degrees each day here in FL, so I can't even think about wearing wool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I have gotten tons of wear out of the Anya suede flats (both pairs 10 &24). Those of you looking for shoes like the Cece flats, these are just as nice and maybe a bit wider. I've also worn the <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/50offselectstyles/PRD~A3511/A3511.jsp?Nbrd=J&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=vintage+cotton+silk&isSaleItem=true&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0" target="_blank">black vintage cotton silk back tee</a> from J.Crew a ton, it is versatile enough to go from work to weekend for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I have worn both Edith Marie necklaces (21 & 22) a bunch since I got them and the prices and quality continue to please me. This was my second order and I will likely order again when I can. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I've worn all the ON items quite a bit, particularly the jean shorts and the <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=952619062" target="_blank">split neck linen </a>top and if you are looking for cooler weight summer items I would recommend them. I may buy more in the top as I just saw they are on sale for $11 today. I also got a <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=9773330020003&cid=1013033" target="_blank">crepe midi skirt </a>when shopping with my mom that is not shown above that I adore. Check it out if you need something more conservative and cool for summer/work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1-4. $63 all from <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a>, scroll work necklace from $75, tuxedo tank from $88, Tippi in Turquoise from $79.50 (used a gift card for some of order), $18 for the merino tipped side panel v neck sweater from $89.50</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5. $47 Green Cece's on eBay from $128 normally </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6.$25 tipped silk tee in windowpane <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> from $118</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. $25 tipped silk tee in diamond print from <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew</a> from $118</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8- 13.$114 on <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing.jsp" target="_blank">J. Crew Factory</a>: stripe boat neck at $15 instead of $42, two Clare cardigans at $15 each instead of $55 each, camp shirt for $18 instead of $65, printed cotton button down for $22 instead of $65, polka dot popover for $22 instead of $70</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">14. $16 (including shipping cost) Edith Marie Necklace, <a href="http://edithmariejewelry.com/collections/necklaces/products/amy" target="_blank">The Amy</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">15. $31 Pre- Owned <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Souls-Fortune-Stella-Pump/product-reviews/B0029NZ6JQ" target="_blank">Gentle Souls Fortune Stella </a>via eBay from $238 retail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I Spent $321 for the month of April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, I made money too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">+328 on Poshmark +50 on eBay = Total Made $378</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">$378 Made- $321 spent =$57 Made for the month of April</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If I paid retail prices for the items I would have spent a whopping $1198! By not paying retail prices for anything and shopping sales I managed to save $877. </span></i></div>
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I am really happy with items 1-4 for this post. Of course, I'm a J. Crew
addict, but these pieces are timeless, versatile, and all around amazing
prices. Yes, I may have purchased a Tippi (Item 1) sweater (or two)
every month this year. I just can't help myself. They are literally the
best sweaters ever. I mean why wear anything else? Item 3, the tipped
side panel merino sweater in poolside navy, was a surprise love for me.
It is a baggy fit, but I felt comfortable with it and a pair of skinny
jeans. I haven't worn the scroll-work necklace or the tuxedo tank, so that tells me they may get resold in the future. </div>
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main shoe purchase (item 5) for the month of April is a pair of green suede
Cece flats from eBay, NIB. I paid $47 for them while they retail for
$128 new. I also went up half a size in them to a 9.5. I don't own
anything quite this color green, but I think the color will look nice
with navy, which I seem to wear almost every day. I have worn them twice already and am a fan of the fit and style. </span></div>
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6 and 7 were not needed, but again a sale got me for 7 and then by
chance an amazing J. Crew VPS was able to locate the windowpane tee when
I thought for sure it was gone, and so I ended up with two of these.
Yep. I have since worn both silk tops and I am complety enamored of
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Then J. Crew Factory had a sale and <a href="http://giltcity.com/">Giltcity.com</a> offered 25% off on top
of that and I went a bit crazy shopping. Items 8-13 are all Factory
items and the crazy part is I got them all for only $114! </div>
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Next, I heard about Edith Marie jewelry on <a href="http://mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ginny</a>'s
blog and again of Intsagram, so naturally I couldn't resist placing an
order. I got one item to start but it is as fabulous as I imagine I will
be back for more soon. I already have my eye on the tassel necklace
after seeing both Ginny and Tara style it in amazing ways. </div>
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was a bid I wasn't sure if I'd get on eBay and with shipping I managed
to score these Gentle Souls black pumps for $31! They retail for $238,
so this felt like a good buy. They have yet to arrive so I can't attest to the fit and style at this time, but I have tried the brand before and they have been incredibly comfy and well made. </div>
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Alright, well this month was not really an improvement over last month. If anything I spent just as much and made less. I feel bad that I was not able to keep more of a profit this month and I really need to work hard to make money for our family as the summer is quickly approaching. As a teacher that means almost three whole months without getting paid! Also, next month is my birthday month and that seems like a good month to take it easy on the spending. <br />
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://franish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Franish </a>of Budgeting Bloggers as usual here. </div>
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I tried my best to manage my money early this month as I knew our Spring break trip to NC would be a big spending time for me. My father owns a house near Asheville and we were able to visit for the week. While here I was able to shop at a J. Crew Clearance Store, a J. Crew Warehouse Sale, and the retail store in Asheville. Everywhere I went the employees of J. Crew were truly fabulous and I found some amazing items.<br />
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I made $509 in sales this month with $142 on eBay and the rest on Poshmark. After all my J. Crew shopping my take home for the month was only $247. This was by far my best month in sales yet. </div>
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I still want to work to spend $0 for a month, but I'll have to try that next month...That being said here are the <i>many</i> items I bought this month.<br />
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1.-$45 Corso Como @amazon normally $130 [RETURNED]</div>
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2.-$15 J. Crew Stripe Sleeve Tee (normally $45)</div>
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3.- $14.50 ON short skinny sweetheart jeans Reg. $29</div>
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4.-$10.50 ON Raglan baseball color block sweater (Reg.$30)</div>
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5.-$17 navy pumps (normally $49)</div>
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6.-$17 cream purse </div>
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7. -$6 Loft dot camisole in taupe not black as shown (Reg. $24)</div>
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8.-$6 Loft boat neck</div>
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9. -$ Loft petite Julie cords in rust not black as shown $9 (Reg. $59.50)</div>
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10.-$12.50 J. Crew Factory Crystal Thorn necklace (normally $36.50)</div>
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11.-$101 J. Crew warehouse sale- Martina's in patent leather in Apricot Mist (and many other items!) Retail price $180</div>
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12. $16 Paypal/ IG necklace imitation of J. Crew Factory necklace which retails for $64</div>
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13.-$20 J. Crew Tulip Resin Necklace- In store only retails for $88</div>
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14.-$16 J. Crew Lightweight Terry Tee in (mine is the navy version versus the red above) Stripe, normally $65</div>
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15.-$24 navy lace trim swiss dot top, normally $138</div>
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Total Spent $262.50 but that is drastically under what I would have paid if I paid retail prices. If I paid retail I would have paid $808 and that is not including #6 or 8 as I couldn't find their original prices.<br />
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I was SO sad about the Corso Como shoes (#1) not working out as they were top notch quality and really lovely in person. Sadly, the toe box was just too small for me. Of course, there was not a 9.5 available to try to exchange them for. If anyone has a brand for super comfy and cute heels to suggest I would LOVE to know them! <br />
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Overall, I am happy with my purchases. I sold all of my old necklaces on Poshmark this month and so I am now in the market to replace them with new and diverse styles. <br />
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That being said, I am working on changing, and I am using this blog to hold myself accountable. I want to sell more and when I do shop I want it to be for quality items that will get worn. If something is languishing away unworn in my real closet- chances are- I will soon be listing it in my Poshmark closet (link above) or I will re sell it on eBay. </div>
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This month I did much better than last month. In fact this month I actually made money. I also was able to go into Target and Old Navy and I did not shop! I'm pretty pleased to report this months spending. I've also updated my format to now show the items I bought with the prices I paid, plus shipping costs. This way I will have visuals of the items to help remember them and to see if they actually get worn. Here are the images. </div>
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Five items bought at the start of the month for a total of $122 spent. $62 on Posh and the rest J. Crew Factory. However, then J. Crew had to get me with a big 50% off sale and I spent a bit more, but since I had a rewards card it wasn't THAT much more.</div>
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1. <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/sweaters/crewnecks_boatnecks/PRDOVR~93577/99103168547/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216+205~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~charley/93577.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true">Charley </a>Merino Sweater in Grey: Normally $69.50, paid $21<br />
2. Plaid Boy Shirt: Normally $88, paid $32<br />
3. Navy <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/pants/chino_cotton/PRDOVR~37033/99102240792/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216+205~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~skimmer%20navy/37033.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true" target="_blank">Skimmer </a>Pants: Normally $59.50, paid $24 <i>UPDATE: RETURNED= +19 back to budget (after return shipping)</i><br />
4. Factory<a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/shirts_tops/washed_shirts/PRDOVR~23871/99103205425/ENE~1+2+218+22+4294967294+216+205~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~resort%20orange/23871.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true" target="_blank"> Classic Printed Cotton Button Down</a> Shirt: Normally $64.50, paid $12<br />
5. <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_sizes/size/pants/PRDOVR~57064/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20+225~~~17~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~cafe+capri/57064.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true" target="_blank">Cafe Capris</a>: Normally $89.50, paid $30</div>
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6.<a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/jewelry/PRDOVR~A1159/A1159.jsp" target="_blank"> Pear Bracelet</a> : $70, paid $12.50</div>
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7. Pack Green <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~46725/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20+225~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~tippi/46725.jsp?isSaleItem=false&isFromSearch=true" target="_blank">Tippi </a>Sweater: $79.50, paid $22.50</div>
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8. <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRDOVR~49254/49254.jsp" target="_blank">Tortoise Cece Ballet flats</a> on Posh: $138, paid $30</div>
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9.<a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~43425/43425.jsp" target="_blank"> Multistripe Popover</a> in Azalea Guava : $78, paid $22</div>
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If I paid retail prices for these items I would have spent $736.50 and instead I spent only $194. And since I actually made money this month I'm not feeling too bad about spending. I need to work to not BUY anything, but I'm taking baby steps here.<br />
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This month on Posh I made a total of $319, so subtract my $194 that I spent and I actually made $125 this month!<br />
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I'm also linking up with one of my favorite blogger role models this month, so here is her button/link for you to investigate the lady who came up with the budgeting blogger idea first.<br />
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<b>Coming up next: </b>I am planning to work on a post detailing a comparison (and a review) on my favorite pants the Café Capris (retail- shown bottom left above) and the Skimmer pants from Factory (top right).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00984795882567135248noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748236799327366082.post-3353144758795683512014-01-26T17:51:00.001-08:002014-09-24T16:26:16.087-07:00Style Budget Month 1: January For a resolution of sorts, I am now going to track and control my fashion related spending. I want to limit myself to no more than $100 spent on clothing, shoes, accessories per month. However, a blogger friend pointed out that I could use Posh and eBay as a loophole. I am applying that principle here. I have created some photos to assist with the budget blog. I'm also hoping to track how the money was spent and to recall if items were worth the $$. The background image on the first picture is the velvet School Boy blazer. It came as a gift from my dad this month and I am debating what to do with it. Also, in the following picture post the unaccounted money from post one was spent at Target or on eBay. The two main retailers that tempted me to spend this month were J. Crew (and Factory) and Old Navy. Without further ado, (thanks Meghan), here are the details:<br />
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$66 at Old Navy, which was more originally but the puffer vest and leggings have been returned. Yoga pants are my work out staple and these were needed to replace older pairs. </div>
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Overall, I could have done worse. But certainly if I can quit spending I will be doing much better. This is step one and here it goes...</div>
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Total spent for the month after balancing out with eBay and Poshmark sales =$67! </div>
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