Neon T-Shirt – JCPenney $3.99 in store!
Open-Toe Booties – Melesa via ShoeDazzle $0.30 ($29 in VIP credit saved up) {Similar here and here}
Blazer – Thrifted $6.99 {Not pictured}
Total: $11.28
Wow, that is the least amount of money I’ve spent on clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. in any given month in YEARS! I am very proud of myself! It’s not that I don’t want to purchase things I need, but with a reduced closet and better quality items, I’m feeling like I’m loving my wardrobe more lately.
Right now my focus is to save up for other things, like traveling, weddings and just life in general. Spending less on clothes gives me a lot more breathing room for other areas in life! I’m not sure what my plan is for next month’s budget, but I think I will probably aim for under $50! There’s something really freeing about going from spending $300 to $400 on month on clothes to less than $20 a month. Makes me feel like I have self control, and has given me the opportunity to get to know the clothes in my closet better!
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I love that bootie!! How can you beat a shoe that is less than a dollar with credits! Amazing!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
I cannot believe you spent less than $12 last month!! I need to take you shopping with me because I blew that budget the first day of May 🙂
xo. maggie
Moda & the Mar
Haha! I would love to take you shopping with me! Wish you lived closer 🙁 And sometimes I also blow that much on the first of a month! I’m just trying to show myself that I already have clothes I love and the less I spend each month I think the easier it will be to evaluate what I actually need!
That is very good! I need to budget more as well, starting this month.
-Vogue&Heels
http://www.vogueandheels.com
Ummm…….what? You spent $11 for the WHOLE MONTH? WHO ARE YOU AND TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!!!!
Seriously though, I’m impressed by you!
Haha thanks Maya! It takes A LOT of self control. But man did I feel good writing this post! I was like oh my gosh, I didn’t even spend $20 this month! HOORAY!
Seriously, great job! That’s a budget I could get used to!
Thank you! … and right?! I still feel like I got some nice things, but didn’t completely blow my budget!
you did awesome this month.
Seriously so jealous of your self control!
Claps for Rachel! I have been trying to curb my spending. I cannot wait for vacation, and yet I need vacation clothes. The eternal conundrum!
The budget is going well, good to save up for big things you want and not waste it on little things you could get later after the big stuff. Gorgeous shoes xx
WOW that is awesome Rach.
WOW!!! Great job girl 🙂
WOW – Impressive budgeting abilities! I definitely agree with you…when you go from spending lots to under $100 or under $50, you feel good! Now if I could only follow my own advice…