January 1, 2009

Money Spent This Month: $0

Budget: $300

In my commitment to my New Year's Resolution of spending <$300 on clothes, shoes, and accessories each month, I think I will keep a running budget at the top of my posts :)

This morning had some great restocks. I didn't get a free planner so I was excited to see one pop back this morning. I've been considering a couple pairs of the $19.99 chinos, but what I really need are new jeans. The denim pop-backs have been unpredictable. Anyway, no order today, but I would really like to get a few things before the extra 20% off ends Sunday night! I guess I'll see what comes back tomorrow.

I didn't take a picture of my outfit today, but it wasn't that exciting. :) I have been having foot trouble so I had to wear sneakers. I just wore navy chinos and a sweater.

I hope everyone had a great first day of 2010. Happy Friday!!

December 30, 2009

Sorry for the very late at night post :) Today I wore a v-neck sweater from J.Crew with a black favorite tank (92236). I swear I get more use out of these tanks - I wear them under just about anything that is low enough or has thin enough straps to make me self conscious. The jeans are super old from forever 21. The necklace is also J.Crew. I started the day with Steve Madden kitten heels, but as you see down below, I switched to gold flats (also Madden). The jeans are a little long to wear with flats though, but it worked for today - and I liked the bright color :)

Happy Wednesday everyone!!

December 29, 2009

Today I am trying the trend of wearing shorts with tights in the winter. The shorts are the knotted shorts from J.Crew (15025), I'm also wearing a J.Crew favorite tank (92236) under the jacket. The jacket is from Ann Taylor outlet (I rolled up the sleeves), the tights are from the gap last year, and the purple pumps are the Nuncio from Nine West.

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

December 23, 2009

Today was a warm cozy day! I'm wearing a gray crewneck sweater from Banana Republic, jeans from J.Crew outlet, and old Nine West boots. I love wearing fuzzy boots - they are just the coziest thing ever invented :)

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

December 22, 2009

Today I went a little more casual, some of the snow is melting, but still winter-cozy. The sweater shell is from BR, the bouquet cardigan is from J.Crew last year, the jeans are from J.Crew outlet, and shoes are Nine West.

The sweater is a little stretched out because it's a few years old, so I pull it around back and tuck it in - just like they do in the store. The cardigan covers it so no one can see :)

December 20, 2009

It is still very cold and snowy here, so it was a good day for a cozy cardigan, tights, and boots. The shirt is the perfect fit scoop neck tee (97759)in buff pink. The cardigan is actually charcoal and the tights are gray, so once again I have a lot of neutrals going on in this outfit. I kind of like it for winter :)

Happy Sunday everyone!!

New Years Resolution!

I have been thinking very hard recently about the perfect new years' resolution. In 2008, I gave up online gambling. In 2009, I gave up diet mountain dew. I am very serious about my resolutions!! So this years' resolution actually relates to this blog. I'm pretty nervous about it, but I think it is the right thing to do.

Drum roll please....

I am putting myself on a fashion budget! $300 per month to be exact. To cover clothes, shoes, accessories, and bags. I will start fresh in January (so December is free) and I will write down exactly what I buy and exactly what it costs to motivate me to stay in my budget. $300 is it! All year!

I hope to continue with my daily outfit posts as well - showcasing what I'm doing on my budget :)

What are some of your New Years' Resolutions? I'd also love to hear about past resolutions that you kept :)