It’s time for the August 2016 Budget!
1. Eliza J Ruffle Hem Stretch Fit & Flare Dress: $98.90 (EDIT: Returned)
2. Everlane The Gia Mini Dress: $48
4. Socialite ‘Serena’ Strappy Tank Dress: $8.00 (Had a rewards bonus)
7. Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Skinny Jeans: $16.75
8. Treasure&Bond Layered Split Hem Sweater: $59.90
8. Treasure&Bond Layered Split Hem Sweater: $59.90
9. BP. Stripe Shirt: $27.90 (EDIT: Returned)
10. Caslon® Long Sleeve Slub Knit Tee: $17.90
11. Caslon® Relaxed Slub Knit U-Neck Tee (Green): $17.90
12. SARTO by Franco Sarto ‘Garfield’ Western Bootie: $79.90
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Trouvé Side Slit Sweater: $45.90 (EDIT: Returned)
Money Earned
$91.50
$91.50
August 2016 Budget Total (Edit: Updated to reflect returns)
$310.40
Amount Left at the End of Quarter (Edit: Updated to reflect returns)
– $56.02
Putting this post together has been stressing me out a lot. As I was putting everything together, I realized how much I went over during this quarter and how uncomfortable that made me. I began to go through my list and figure out what from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale I wanted to return. I kept going back and forth on items, being unsure of what I actually wanted to send back.
I was ready to throw in the towel, until I came across this post on Unfancy. In it, Caroline talks about her thoughtful approach to shopping the sale and not going overboard. Suddenly, I felt much more relaxed and it was like my stress disappeared. Instead of stressing, I decided to just return all of the items I was iffy about (and it was a lot). I also took a few minutes to reflect on what items I was looking for last year during the winter and fall and realized that I wanted to concentrate more on finding those pieces and buying from the brands that I really love and know I’ll get winning pieces from.
I still went over budget even with the returns, but I’ve decided to apply that debt to my 3rd quarter budget (which goes September to November) and work a little harder to clean out my closet to sell some items and bring in a little more money.
I let myself go a little bit more this summer than I was expecting to, but I think I’ve learned my lesson. Or at least, I’m hoping I learned that lesson. I need to work a little harder at not getting distracted by pieces and focus more on the items on my wishlist. I’ve gotten a little better with avoiding the lure of “40% off sales”, but I still have a ways to go.
How did your shopping month go? Did you go over? Under? Fulfill anything on your wishlist?
And of course, linking up with Fran for Bloggers who Budget
Putting this post together has been stressing me out a lot. As I was putting everything together, I realized how much I went over during this quarter and how uncomfortable that made me. I began to go through my list and figure out what from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale I wanted to return. I kept going back and forth on items, being unsure of what I actually wanted to send back.
I was ready to throw in the towel, until I came across this post on Unfancy. In it, Caroline talks about her thoughtful approach to shopping the sale and not going overboard. Suddenly, I felt much more relaxed and it was like my stress disappeared. Instead of stressing, I decided to just return all of the items I was iffy about (and it was a lot). I also took a few minutes to reflect on what items I was looking for last year during the winter and fall and realized that I wanted to concentrate more on finding those pieces and buying from the brands that I really love and know I’ll get winning pieces from.
I still went over budget even with the returns, but I’ve decided to apply that debt to my 3rd quarter budget (which goes September to November) and work a little harder to clean out my closet to sell some items and bring in a little more money.
I let myself go a little bit more this summer than I was expecting to, but I think I’ve learned my lesson. Or at least, I’m hoping I learned that lesson. I need to work a little harder at not getting distracted by pieces and focus more on the items on my wishlist. I’ve gotten a little better with avoiding the lure of “40% off sales”, but I still have a ways to go.
How did your shopping month go? Did you go over? Under? Fulfill anything on your wishlist?
And of course, linking up with Fran for Bloggers who Budget
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