I can tell you right now I had quite the successful month! I set my budget at $200 (which is a little higher than I want to go the rest of the year, but it is also birthday month, so it was okay in my mind). I ended up spending LESS than my budget! (Patting myself on the back because I NEVER do that!) For $139.03 I got two new scarves, two new blouses, a dress, a faux fur embellished vest, a pair of glitter strapped heels and a new workout outfit! Also, after laying out all of my purchases together I don’t think I was over Christmas and New Years (hence all the green & red and glitter shoes).
Red Blouse, Apple Branches Vintage (Etsy Store) $5.00 + $4.50 S&H = $9.50
Sheer Purple Dot Blouse, Apple Branches Vintage (Etsy Store) $5.00 + $4.50 S&H = $9.50
Green Dress, Land’s End $25.94 (including S&H) Available here
Faux Fur Vest, ShopGoodwill $21.54 (including S&H) Bid on others here
Plaid & Infinity Scarf, Abercrombie & Fitch $26.80 – $6.80 + $5.00 S&H (using RetailMeNot code 15244 for 25% and $5 S&H) = $25.10 Plaid Scarf Available here (Infinity Scarf Sold Out)
Glitter Heels, DSW final clearance $9.99 Available here (I am a little confused because I bought this exact pair in stores for $9.99 but online they are still $29.94– I would check in stores if you are interested in this pair of heels!)
Not Pictured: pv.body new workout gear (top and cropped bottoms) I started a monthly subscription (similar to JustFab, ShoeDazzle, JewelMint, etc. only for workout clothing) as a way to get myself motivated to keep working out. Plus my workout clothing needs a major update! Your first month you can get a 25% discount, so this month’s was: $37.46
Total: $139.03
UPDATE! So I couldn’t resist getting a new dress for my 25th birthday, but wrote and had this post scheduled a few days before (so I could enjoy my birthday weekend without worrying about getting blog stuffs done). Anyway, I found a long sequin dress at Forever21 for $18! It was a steal… so updated budget at $157.03. Still under budget, which makes me happy!
How did you do on your budget this month (if you have one) or what new fun pieces did you get this month?!
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24 Comments
Rachel
January 27, 2013 at 10:24 AMWow those blouses are SO affordable, I need to check that Etsy shop out!
Franziska
January 27, 2013 at 11:53 AMYou got so many great pieces – and second hand means they are that much more unique. Are you going to add the left over to next months budget or just save that money for a rainy day?
Rachel
January 27, 2013 at 6:13 PMThanks! I was pretty happy with what I got! I think I’m going to put it in my savings account 🙂 This year I am keeping on track and building my savings… baby steps though 🙂
Fierce & Fashionable
January 27, 2013 at 12:34 PMOH MY GOSH, I cannot believe how cheap those blouses are. Checking them out on Etsy now! Thanks for the amazing deal alert 🙂
xx Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
Ani
January 27, 2013 at 2:50 PMWow those items were all so affordable and look more expensive then they were. Cant wait how you look in the green dress Rachel 🙂
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AJ
January 27, 2013 at 3:13 PMGlitter heels for $10?! WOW!!! You rock, girly! Love both of the scarves too.
-AJ
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thehautecookie
January 27, 2013 at 9:47 PMwow so pretty! xO!
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Ashleigh
January 27, 2013 at 11:42 PMI map my expenses out by the week because I get paid weekly, so I do a small weekly budget. Then I get a little something every week and do not have a huge let-down feeling from not being able to buy anything.
I can’t wait to see how you style these up!
Bethie the Boo
January 28, 2013 at 9:42 AMWay to go at coming in under your budget!! I did too – because somehow I did zero shopping in January…how is that possible?? LOL.
Alyssa
January 28, 2013 at 9:45 AMI’m seriously impressed–you got so many great things without spending a lot. I’m loving the color of that green knit scarf!
Rachel
January 28, 2013 at 10:47 AMLove the scarfs! Can’t wait to see how you style them! xx
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Rachelle
January 28, 2013 at 11:42 AMEverything is so cute, good buys and great price.
xo
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Rachel
January 28, 2013 at 12:05 PMWhat great deals! I had never heard of pv.body, but I am sooo excited about it now. I need cute work out clothes to motivate me to run. Thanks!
Rachel
January 28, 2013 at 12:08 PMYou’re welcome! I am going to be doing a video review on it too! I loved my first box 🙂
Diana Marks
January 28, 2013 at 1:19 PMlove your purchases! Have a great week!
LA By Diana Live Magazine
bravoerunway
January 28, 2013 at 8:42 PMYou did great! All this for under $200! I am very impressed and happy belated birthday! I cannot believe I am 7 years older than you!
Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon
January 29, 2013 at 12:09 AMWow, what great new purchases…I can’t wait to see how you style them. Happy belated birthday by the way…and 25 is definitely not old! 😉
So did you ever go to Stylish Mode to grab your giveaway headband? I would love to see what you choose?!
Have a great day!
xo Grace
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Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon
January 29, 2013 at 12:10 AMI meant chose! haha
Anna
January 29, 2013 at 1:59 AMoh my goodness, can’t wait to see you rock all of these. Adore this post, love. If you get a sec, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my latest post. xo
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laura @ twelve by six
January 30, 2013 at 8:32 AMNice job staying so much under budget, especially during your birthday month – that’s tough!! I love the green plaid scarf! 🙂
Ana
January 31, 2013 at 10:28 AMYou did a great job on your budget. I cheated, because I knew I was going to join the budgeting bloggers so I spend all my money in December. :/
I love, Love, LOVE your glitter shoes and I can’t believe they were only $9.99! I wish I could justify glitter heels to my husband, but they are NOT on my list right now!
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