Thursday, August 26, 2010

Just Bought, New Spending Freeze AND Giveaway Winner

I was going to do a September Issue post at the beginning of the week and kept putting it off and now everyone has done one, so I'll just skip it so you all aren't bored of the same thing ;)
A few days ago my first credit card came in the mail! Yes, I am 21 and just got my first credit card...I don't really need one but I figured I should get one to start building up my credit.  Below is what my card looks like, I got one of those Captial One image cards ;)  I made my first purchase with it today! (shame on me)  (and no, that's not the actual card, I made it in photoshop...but that is the image that's on it)
Now, onto some good and bad news.  Last night I found out that the plain black Miu Miu inspired Mary Janes were finally online at Forever 21, so of course, I had to get them!! I really hate paying shipping so I opted for paying $10 more than I would have if I paid shipping to get a few more items ;) Whenever I shop I go through pretty much everything and add whatever I like to my cart, then when I'm done I go back and weed out things I have changed my mind about or don't really need.  The only problem is that sometimes, like this time, I end up with some things I really don't want to take out of my cart.  I was only planning on spending $40, but ended up spending $48.90 (GRR) :/  Normally I wouldn't have spent all that money...but whatever.
BUT apparently if you purchase over $25 in stuff you get a free magazine subscription, but if you don't want that you can email a form and get a $10 rebate, so I'm doing that! Hopefully it works.
Now hopefully it all fits, if the shoes don't fit I'm going to sell them on here or eBay so someone in another country can have a chance. But I really hope I don't have to do that since I want them all to myself ;)

I have decided to take cues from Lydia and my past spending freeze and starting on September 1st I'm going to try to stop spending money again (except gas). I doubt I'll be able to do it though...maybe I should set a monthly limit or something instead?  Well I have 6 days to decide the terms of my freeze.

Finally, the winner of the Destination Diva Bracelet Giveaway is....MARIE from Marie a la Mode!!! I will be emailing your information to Adrienne and she will contact you about where to ship your bracelet!

And so ends this ridiculously long post!
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39 comments:

  1. Love the maryjanes! They're cute :)
    xx

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  2. SUPER Cute things!!! Ive been "eyeing" those shoes too!!

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  3. IN LOVE WITH THE SKIRT PLUS THE MARYJANES <3

    love,vdcouture

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  4. Yay! Thank you! Yesterday must have been my lucky day!

    I love that beige skirt!

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  5. i'm obsessed with those shoes! but alas, most definitly cannot afford the shipping :(

    xx

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  6. yayyy forever 21! my sister bought me some leopard print jeans for $25!! so so good xx

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  7. I loved those shoes but the info said 5 inch heel. I'd be gigantic. So I had to pass!
    Hope they fit - can't wait to see your outfit with them.

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  8. nice buys! i love that everything is so cheap over there xx

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  9. Looks like you got some cute F21 stuff :)

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  10. I hope the shoes fit you! The skirt you purchased is also really cute.

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  11. Good deal and affordable~ we're sure it'll fit you!

    Cheers, B & Liv
    www.blivbook.blogspot.com

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  12. I was just browsing F21--there's tons of stuff that I will def. get for my bday ( If im turning 30, is it still ok to shop at f21?) oh well I am!

    and I think you should just give yourself a limit each month-- spending freezes are hard!
    www.originalprototype.com

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  13. those mary janes from f21 are super cute!! hoping they fit you too ;) and awesome credit card!

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  14. I absolutely loooove those shoes! they look like Miu Mius!

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  15. You young girl you! Congratulations!

    I love those shoes, sadly, no F21 in the city yet! I can't wait to see you wear them!

    xoxo

    http://twentyyork.blogspot.com

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  16. i just used these shoes in a post :) i love them :)

    styleaccordingtome.blogspot.com

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  17. I just bought those Forever 21 Mary Jane Pumps!


    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  18. i really love the skirt you bought. Good luck with the sizes and the spending freeze.

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  19. i'm obsessed with those mary janes! hopefully they fit you so you won't have to sell them :)Haute Californian

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  20. Those shoes are awesome, I might have to stop over at the F21 website and get myself some. You'll have to let me know if they're comfy. And as for the spending freeze, I guess it's a good goal, but it just doesn't seem practical. I think you should make a budget and stick to it. Everything in moderation baby!

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  21. the mary janes are classic, as are the rest of the items! perfect purchases - don't feel guilty!

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  22. love the skirt in the collage! :)

    Love,
    Jennifer & Sherry

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  23. That's interesting that you get to put your own image on your c/c!

    Love that skirt from f21

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  24. Those shoes are ever better looking in real life!

    Love Grace.

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  25. oh my gawd.. those shoes are amazing! i just placed an order w/ F21 on Sunday. really wish i would've noticed those!! xo- karrie

    www.hellopretty.net

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  26. Omg!! Love F21!!

    xoxo,
    MelRod

    http://melrod1206.wordpress.com

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  27. I love the skirt! Good luck with your credit card, it can be a vicious, vicious thing. Very handy for online purchases though!

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  28. Yay, I ordered those shoes the other day too! And did the same thing with the buying-more-so-I-can-get-free-shipping, lol! I love the extras you got though, especially that adorable skirt! And your credit card is too cute, mine is just plain blue, so boring! :)

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  29. You're hilarious! I can't even imagine getting that much stuff for so little, except maybe in Britain at Primark! Hope everything fits, and just to let you know, my depression-era grandmother and my depression-scarred mother would be so proud of you emailling in for the $10 rebate!

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  30. I too hate paying for shipping and 99.9% of the time, if I have to buy something else to get free shipping, I will -- because then I feel like I am saving money, or rather getting something tangible for it. haha.

    I think that skirt is adorable, and I'll keep my fingers crossed the shoes fit! (one thing I do LOATHE about F21 is their return policy).

    Good luck with your spending freeze, or diet -- I think what you decide has to be based on your own habits -- if you have a budget, will you be able to stick to it, or will you find yourself in another situation when you can't stand to take anything out of your cart and will just let it slide....
    or if you have a full ban, will the end of the ban just cause you to binge?

    I'm sure you will figure it out!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  31. I just forced my best friend to buy those shoes today! I am moving to live on a beach in Mexico, so I can't see myself wearing them too much. It made me feel better to see her buy them. Great buy! Hope they fit!

    Thanks for stopping buy my blog!

    Santina
    http://stylebysantina.blogspot.com/

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  32. I hope the shoes fit! They will be the best twenty five dollars you've ever spent if they do (I purchased a pair and I wear them all the time, they fit true to size so if you aren't an odd half size they will definitely work out!).

    www.tacosandfreecandy.blogspot.com

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  33. I love the skirt and mary janes you ordered from F21!

    http://fromdenimtodessert.blogspot.com/

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  34. Forever 21 is awesome. Love those chunky heels!

    - Halie

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  35. Love forever21. I also got the Mary Jane Chunky Pumps. Arrival tomorrow :) can't wait to wear them. X Ari
    Fashions Not A Luxury

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