Earlier this year, I resolved to take control of my spending habits and set a monthly shopping budget of $350. So far, the challenge has helped me evaluate the items I add to my wardrobe and avoid any tempting distractions. At the end of each month, I’ll share my purchases with you and review my remaining budget for the year.
January started off slow. I brought home a hefty holiday shopping haul and felt sartorially satisfied for most of the month. Then came along a special reason to splurge (more on that later), plus two huge sales from Ann Taylor and LOFT. Sales on sales galore! I scored some majorly discounted finds and won a $30 gift card from a shopping event hosted by Sam of La Petite Pear. In the end, I saved over $500 in discounts and came out $25.75 under budget, so I’d say that’s a win!
PURCHASES
Texture-Diamond Shirt: $24.75 (was $49.50)
Pleated Skirt Dress: $44.75 (was $89.50)
Cotton Flannel Skirt: $29.75 (was $59.50)
Scalloped Dress: $44.75 (was $89.50)
Contrast Striped Skirt: $34.75 (was $69.50)
Tuxedo Blazer: $24 (was $169)
Jeweled Neck Halter Top: $36 (was $109)
Leather Piping Blouse: $12 (was $59)
Ponte Zip Leggings: $39.50 (was $79)
Cap Toe Kitten Heels: $64 (was $128)
TOTAL SPENT
$354.25 – $30 gift card = $324.25
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Ann Taylor & Loft sales always get me! Thanks for sharing the ways you have saved. Hopefully I can jump on the bandwagon. Happy Friday! XO
I just started sharing my budget on my blog this month! I think it helps to be accountable to the internet 🙂 Sounds like you got some great stuff and great deals!
~Sarah of Sarah’s Real Life
i really like how u broke all this down for us! not too shabby!!!
Jen, this is such a great idea! Definitely makes you careful of just purchase whims!
Umm yes, you got some major deals! Way go! I reallly need to set up a budget!!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
i will choose the pink dress. love it
Wow! You ended up spending less? I need to make up my own shopping budget. Kudos.
Anything under budget makes me feel like I just accomplished a marathon!
Congrats!
xoxo, KP
Eleventh & Sixteenth
i love the outfits <3
You go girl, totally rocking those sales! Off to a fabulous start 🙂
Doesn’t it feel GOOD to budget!?
xx
those are some great buys while still maintaining your budget. i am on a budget as well but it is a little less than yours.
Good job staying in budget! January sales are the best!
Mili
I am totally taking your monthly shopping budget as inspiration for curbing my own spending habits. Great idea!
Wow that is an awesome deal on the blouse. From $59 to $12!
Allie of ALLIE NYC
allienyc.com
The Scalloped Dress is amazing! And also a really good deal!
What awesome deals. I love the scalloped dress.
nice deals , Guess I will have to tell the significant other to consider a budget so we can get our spending under control