Style Budget Month 1: January

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.

That being said here is what I got this month.

1. $54 J. Crew online for an oversized turtleneck and sleeveless graphic plaid shirt

2. $126 at Clearance store for 8 items: 4 black sweaters, Maddie pants, leggings, white boy shirt, & orange silk blouse ( Items not shown) 

3. $51 Target Polka Dot Wool Long Coat by Merona (30% off sale, 10% off coupon, and 5% off with red card!) 

4. $18 Stripe endless shirt and side sequin shirt $21

5. $29 Open shawl cardigan at the Clearance store (not shown) 

6. $25 tortoise pendant necklace J. Crew online

Spent $324

Made $155 on Poshmark

Spent $324- Made $155= $169 Spent

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Linking up with Fran of Budgeting Bloggers here as usual. 

Style Budget Month 12: December

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.

2. Clearance store- 5 visits while on vacation in NC:  $283 total 

Sunday: Gold Martina's with gift card

Monday: $10 fan necklace, and 4 tops, boots for $102 boots shown in dark brown but purchased in tan

Tuesday: $21 for two pairs of Madewell skimmers (not shown)

Friday- $70: skimmers, 2 necklaces, collection cashmere hoodie (none from this day shown)

Saturday- $80 two cardis, (pj top, 2 pairs of shoes for Liv not shown),  2 pairs of leggings

3. $17 on eBay for polka dot boy shirt (not shown)

4.$52 Factory: jeweled sweatshirt and heart blouse (not shown)

5. $27merino charley in navy from J. Crew Factory 

Spent $417  

Made= Posh $164 + Sales via PP $86

$417 - $250= $167 SPENT! 

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.

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, Anna at http://theannabelleblog.com has given me an idea for a budget yearly review post and I will work on that next. 

Linking up my last budget post of the year with Fran and the other budgeting bloggers here. 

Style Budget Month 11: November

November Budget

1. $59 at J. Crew for the crepe skirt in navy and the fluted skirt in black

2. $48 J. Crew black rib stitch cardi 

3. $70 J. Crew: sundress, merino exclamation sweater, & merino v neck in heather sandstone

4. $47 at J. Crew Factory for Marley ballet flats (possible return?) and the Henley tunic top in navy (not shown)

5. $3 (and gift card) J. crew Pea Pod pendant (and bullion hearts top but it will be returned)

Spent =$227 - Made =$197 on Poshmark = $30 Spent in total this month 

Linking up with Fran as usual. 

Style Budget Month 10: October

October 

1. $79 at J. Crew: pj pants (not shown), painter tee, embroidered top

2. $38 J. Crew v neck cardigan (not shown) 

3. $54 J. Crew necklace and silk tick tock shirt

4. $ 57 J. Crew marled rib stitch cardigan

5. $25 Maritime dress from Anne on IG ( not shown) 

6. $17 Zara inspired blanket scarf from Mandy on IG (not shown) 

7. $30 J. Crew Schoolboy chambray blazer on eBay 

Spent $300

Made

$146 on Poshmark 

Total Spent = $154 

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.

I have worn the marled rib stitch cardigan three times already and as soon as my J.Crew rewards card shows up I plan to buy the black version provided it doesn't sell out.

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.

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.

Linking up with Fran as always! 

Style Budget Month 9: September

September

Spent

1. $51 at J. Crew: Tippi in brown & jeweled painter tee in gray. 

2. $33 J. Crew Factory Cap Toe Satin Pumps NEW on Poshmark 

3. $22 J. Crew Factory dot/ dash sweater

4. $75 to Anne for capris, shirt, and skirt (not shown) 

5. $11 groopdealz tassel necklace 

6. $50 Sam Eldman Blake ballet flats (not shown) 

7. $53 at Target leopard belt, bracelet, and Oxford color block Altuzarra blouse (not shown) 

8. $19 J. Crew stone necklace 

9. $50 J. Crew Factory: sweatshirt in Kiss and jeweled ballet flats in black

10. $12 leopard cafe capris from eBay 

11. $13 on groopdealz for replacement tortoise necklace (not shown) 

Spent= $389

Made on Poshmark = $301

$389- $301=

Total Spent= $88

Linking up with Fran as usual. 

Style Budget Month 8: August

Spent 

1. $43 on eBay for two pairs of Café Capris (not shown) 

2. $22 J. Crew Crystal Fiesta Necklace 

3. $14 NWOT Stripe Tippi on eBay 

4. $15 Kendra Scott Inspired Rayne tassel necklace from Purple Peridot (not shown) 

5. $12 Merona Leopard pony hair heels on Poshmark (not shown)

6. $19 Patent leopard J. Crew Martina's on Poshmark 

7. $25 on Poshmark for a nwot J. Crew Tilda blouse 

8. $20 beaded rose necklace and sunflower necklace from J. Crew via Instagram 

9. Fabeltics $15 for a three piece outfit (not shown) 

10. $54 at J. Crew for Modernism necklace and painter button stripe tee. 

11.$26 on eBay  J. Crew wool black cafe capris (not shown)

Spent= $264

Total  Made= $ 632 (on Poshmark only, no eBay sales this month) 

$632 made - $264 spent = total made $368

Linking up with Franish of budgeting bloggers as usual. 

Reflection: 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. 

How did you all do with budgeting this month? 

Style Budget Month 7: July

July Budget

1. $11 Groopdealz pendant necklace (not shown)

2. $39 Banana Republic  Ivonne heels (not shown) 

3. Clearance Store $45: Jackie cardigan and two belts 

4. Clearance Store $42: Perfect gingham shirt $21 (retails for $72), Factory Necklace $21. 

5. Clearance Store $22.50: Linen baseball tee $15 and swim bottoms $7.50 (retails for $50)

6. J. Crew: Gauze Maxi skirt $15 and pendant necklace $17

7. J. Crew $42: photo floral sweatshirt $15, mixed lace shell $25

8. J. Crew $70: $17.50bateau stripe tee, $25 gemstone silk tee, and $27.50 maxi skirt in stripe

9. J. Crew $26, gold tassel flower bud necklace & $22 rash guard in sailor stripe navy 

10. $17 J. Crew factory pendant necklace 

11. $44 Cole Haan metallic Lanie pumps via amazon 

Spent $413

Made $257 on Posh and $105 on eBay = $362 total made 

Made $362- 413 Spent = Total spent $51 

Linking up with Fran of Budgeting bloggers as usual.