January 2015 Clothing Budget- Maternity Edition: Colibri Plaid Printed Tab-Sleeve Shirt via Stitch Fix: $3 after credit (see my review here) Short sleeve fitted crew neck tees in black, white via Lands’ End: $18 (exact) Lily Aldridge for Velvet Olive Jacket via Shopbop: $10.40 after credit (exact) =$31.40 for January I’m pleased that I kept my spending down this month! The plaid shirt was too cheap not to keep after my credits, and the Lands’ End tees were part of my order with a Read More
December 2014 Clothing Budget (Maternity Edition)
December 2014 Clothing Budget (Maternity Edition): Work/Casual Wear: -Mama v-neck multicolor blouse via H&M: $30 [exact] Originally ordered a large and it was HUGE, so hoping the medium will fit well once it arrives. Super cute gathered back. -Floral peasant blouse via Loft: $33 [exact] Took advantage of a recent 50% off + free shipping sale to see what Loft maternity items are like. This one's a keeper! Looks best belted. -Maternity sequin stripe tee via Loft: $26 Read More
November 2014 Clothing Budget
Now that I’m nearly half way through my pregnancy (ahhh!), I’ve noticed the bump getting larger and many of my clothes aren’t fitting very well. (It’s all about comfort at this point…and warmth.) Needless to say, I stocked up on some more maternity essentials. I took advantage of Old Navy’s pre-Black Friday sale and got some great deals, which took up the majority of my budget. November 2014 Clothing Budget: WORKWEAR: -Black & white striped knit shift dress: $7 It’s not Read More
October 2014 Clothing Budget
For this month’s October 2014 clothing budget, I did quite a bit of spending. I feel all of the pieces I got were warranted, since much of it included maternity wear! I’ve been seeing a lot of capsule wardrobe recaps from bloggers, with one of my favorites being Kate from The Small Things Blog. So if I can get my act together, I’d love to do a maternity themed capsule wardrobe…it makes so much sense! Until then, here’s where my moolah went this month: BOTTOMS -Secret Fit Maternity Read More
August 2014 Clothing Budget
August 2014 Clothing Budget: 1. Urban Expressions Courtney Clutch/Crossbody via eBay: $23.66 2. Mikas Pond Lacey Wallet in Pink via Kate Spade: $85 (including shipping) 3. Carlisle Street Stacy Polka Dot Wallet via Kate Spade Outlet: $45 4. Navy Bow Earrings via Kate Spade Outlet: $16 5. Jacquard Dot Popover via J. Crew Factory: $25 (flash sale + free shipping) 6. J. Crew Linen City Mini Skirt via consignment store: $15.99 [worn here] 7. Marled Crew Neck Sweater via Old Navy: $14 Read More
July 2014 Clothing Budget
July 2014 Clothing Budget: 1. Striped Hooded Pullover via Old Navy: $14.00 [worn here] 2. Jean Jacket via Old Navy: $28 3. Oula Tank via Fabletics: $14.26 [worn here] 4. Cayman Top via Fabletics: $20 5. White Boyfriend Blazer via SheInside: $29.50 6. Crystal Candy Statement Necklace via J. Crew Factory: $19.50 on clearance [worn here] 7. Black Gold Flower Earring via SheInside: $4 8. Tan Bow-Tie Flats via Old Navy: $15 [worn here] 9. Vaasa Sports Bra via Fabletics: Read More
June 2014 Clothing Budget
June 2014 Clothing Budget: 1. Everlane White v-neck tee: $15.00 2. Merona Ultimate V-Neck Tee (yellow and black): $9 each 3. Merona Vintage V Tee: $10 4. Factory Utility Vest: $39 (50% off right now!) 5. Merona Tailored Basketweave Blazer: on clearance $17.48 6. Factory Airspun Baseball Striped Sweater: $25 (on super sale right now!) 7. Factory Pencil Skirt: $14.50 on clearance 8. Pink cardigan: $6 via Savers (similar) 9. Kate Spade Tenley Cobble Hill Crossbody (exact): $90 Read More
May 2014 Clothing Budget
May 2014 Clothing Budget: 1. Floral Cluster Embellished Sweatshirt: on clearance $14.99 (reg 59.50) 2. Women’s Geo Print Long Sleeve Cardigan: $48 (originally from Le Tote but was out of stock so there so I found it elsewhere!) 3. Merona Lace Short Sleeve Top: on clearance $12.48 4. Kate Spade Cooper Wrap Watch: $75 on eBay (have been wanting an “everyday” watch that I can wear that won’t get in the way when I type at work…what a find!) 5. Merona Crepe Blouse: on clearance $12.48 (plan Read More