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August 2016 Budget

Hello friends! Sorry it’s been awhile. Just got back from Copenhagen on Sunday, and catching up both at home and at the office! It was fun, but also exhausting. Anyway, just a quick update to share my August budget. Once again, I was well behaved, even being tempted with so many gorgeous things from stores in Copenhagen, including a two-hour shopping trip at Magasin Du Nord. What I Purchased: Bomber Jacket, Target via Goodwill – $7 (Similar here) The only thing I purchased this month was a bomber jacket, originally from Target at my local Goodwill. It was basically brand...

December Budget

Fashion•Shopping

Wow, wrapping up another year of clothing budgets! Guess what?! I spent ZERO dollars on myself this month. I spent a lot of money this month, but all towards Christmas and birthday gifts for friends and family. But I did receive a couple of things from ShopBop this month that I wanted to share. cupcakes and cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, c/o ShopBop Converse Sneakers, c/o ShopBop Total Spent: $0.00 Feels like a great way to end the year! I have my eyes set on some pretty hefty savings goals next year (you can read more on my budgeting and some savings...

January Budget

Shopping

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...

August 2016 Budget

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