Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Closet Fashionista's Spending Challenge: January Recap

I was bad this month and bought the Gilmore Girls complete series, but I have wanted it for so long and found a great deal on eBay...so I just did it. I was still under my budget this month...but I almost went over, haha...hopefully next month I'm WAY under. But the shopping trip I was supposed to take on Sunday is now happening this Sunday...so who knows what will happen :/
  • January 8 Gilmore Girls Complete Series $92
  • January 8 Jeans from Express [returned]
  • January 15 Mulberry for Target Bag, Target Clogs, Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, long sleeve top $15 (most was paid for by returning the dress) 
  • January 29 Tahari Sweater at Marshalls $20 [bought 2 but am selling one...didn't include the one I'm selling since I hope to make the $20 or more back]
  • January 29 Tahari Shoes at DSW $24 [not sure about these yet...]
  • January 30 Chanel Riva Nail Polish + 2 Free Samples $27 [HUGE splurge...haha]
TOTAL: $178
LEFT: $22

Remember, if you want to join the challenge just check out this post to see how! :)

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35 comments:

  1. DaniFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    i love the draw of the title !!

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  2. Courtney ErinFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Hey, you're still $22 under so you did pretty decent!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  3. Just Another ShopaholicFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I wish I could budget myself like you can!

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  4. YajairaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    yeah 22 left! good good!

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  5. Radiant Make UpFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I need to start budgetting like this :)
    great post - it's got me all motivated to become organised!! x

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  6. KarenaFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Great finds!! I am really proud of you and a great variety! Love the sweater!

    Be sure to enter my amazing Giveaway from Splenderosa!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  7. AnnebethFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    haha, keeping a record of what you spend can be very... Confronting :D

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  8. IsabelFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    i love that you do these budget posts to make yourself accountable :)

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

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  9. il mio piccolo capriccio by FabiolaFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    me encanta lo del presupuesto!!.. yo deberia hacerlo tambien!!
    Besos enormes
    http://ilmiopiccolocapricciobyfabiola.blogspot.com/

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  10. DaniFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Follow each other ??

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  11. AnawesometravelguideFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:38 PM

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  12. ComewhinewithmeFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Wow, this is very impressive! You're doing very well! Love the idea, I think we could all use something like this to limit our shopping.

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  13. this free birdFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Hey you stuck to that well!! You're under by $22!! AND you scored some great things, too.

    xo,
    C

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  14. DeppaFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    22 is not bad at all! lol
    I wish I could make a budget this month, I'll try it!

    See you :)

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I like that you're under budget and still talk about how bad you did lol. Do a review on the Chanel when you get it! :)

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  16. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Gilmore Girls....An excellent investment!

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  17. La pépite modeuseFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    great plans !

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  18. MarielleheartFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    haha keep up the good work hon!

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  19. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Here's hoping you make more back on the Tahari sweater!

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  20. JamieFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    It's so interesting to see this written out! Good for you keeping under budget!! You still have a few bucks left for next month!

    http://www.glamlatte.com

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  21. dejoissFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I never spend so much in a month, haha. Because nothing to buy!:))

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  22. ZarnaFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    i really love gilmore girls (i've seen all of the episodes!), so i think it was a great purchase!

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  23. Rebecca MaureenFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    gilmore girls is like a life necessity though right?!

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  24. LyddieGalFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    mmmmm Gilmore Girls marathon.... I'm coming over.

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  25. Collette OsunaFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    $22.00 is a half a tank of gas...you did great!!!

    Stop by and say Hello:)
    Check out my 30x30 Remix….Let’s do this!♥

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  26. modanista junkieFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I was never into the GIlmore Girls, but did watch a few episodes and what I saw was interesting!

    I am so going to join you on that challenge!! Even though I always do try to stay under a budget, I am so committing to this.


    xoxo,
    melrod

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  27. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    You still have $22 left! I'm impressed...I don't think I would have the willpower to not spend it! BTW, I love the Chanel polish! xx

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  28. Jamie-Lee BurnsFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    You're tooo good. I need to be this disciplined!

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  29. 20 YORK STREETFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    That Tahari purchse is fantastic! As I said this before, I love when you do this post!

    Stay Happy and Positive!

    besos,

    ML


    20 YORK STREET

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  30. dejoissFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Maybe I really nothing to buy, haha.^^ My life is only eat and sleep and study and blogging. Nothing to do already, haha! :D

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  31. Miss WoodyFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    <3

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  32. cathy.February 2, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    That Gilmore Girls set was DEFINITELY worth the $92, if not more :P

    xx

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Found your blog and loving it. Sending out a a great message to all girls that you don't need to spend a million dollars to be fashionable. Your newest follower ;)

    Grace x
    secretly styled.

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  34. Pretty VintageFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    just stumbled onto your blog, love your style.
    follow me if you like mine:

    prettyvintage1.blogspot.com :)

    xxxx

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  35. LauraFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Girl coming out under budget is always a good thing! And the GG series is totally worth the splurge :) I recently did the same thing for the SATC series.

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