Monday, August 1, 2011

Closet Fashionista's Spending Challenge: July Recap

I was very good this month until the end...then I bought 3 things. *sigh* As many of you have probably seen from my post last week I got a Marc by Marc Jacobs Aiden bag in Bright Purple! It was a HUGE splurge at $300 but its worth it. I was sick of carrying around my dying Mulberry for Target bag that started falling apart after a month so I finally decided to spend the money on a quality purse that will last me a long time.

Even if I only use it for a year it still works for the cost per wear ratio, so I'm good with that. I am going to be using this purse every day for work so it is DEFINITELY going to get lots of use, so I would say it is definitely worth ponying up the extra cash.

I also had a mini shopping spree at Marshalls while on a short weekend vacation and spent $55 on some Michael Kors pants and a Calvin Klein sweater. But I was on vacation, so I'm forgiven, everyone is bad on vacation, ha ha.

Hopefully I behave myself better next month, but I doubt it...I always seem to find something. Though the last thing I bought before these three things was my Michael Kors watch on June 8th, so I went a month and a half without buying clothes. And I'm also moving out so I'll have to be good, hopefully knowing that most of my money needs to go for the house and furnishing it will help to curb my spending.

29 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

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  2. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Good luck next month!! :)


    www.iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com

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  3. .Candy.August 1, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Love the cost per wear ratio bit! Don't sweat it too much, I'm sure you deserve the splurge! ;)

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  4. Rebecca ClairineAugust 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    good luck ! :D

    xoxo,
    Rebecca
    http://rebeccaclch.blogspot.com

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  5. {The Perfect Palette}August 1, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Fab recap. Good luck!! Happy August.

    xoxo, chrissy
    The Perfect Palette

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  6. modanista junkieAugust 1, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I think you deserved a little splurging. Good luck for next month!

    xoxo,
    Mel

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  7. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

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  8. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    A good bag is worth its weight in gold! Don't feel guilty! Oh...and I totally deleted my comment above because of a typo. HAHAHA

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  9. Courtney ErinAugust 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    You totally have to splurge a bit on vacation!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  10. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    So you spent $300 on ONE bag - well done.

    It would seem:
    a) you pay yourself too much
    b) someone else pays you too much, or
    c) eating up the trust fund, eh?

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  11. jessAugust 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Good luck on August. Using a cost per wear ratio is smart.

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  12. JessAugust 1, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I totally use a cost/use scale when making purchases to see if they're really worth it. Good luck with this month!

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  13. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    c´mon, everything you bought is a good buy, worth of the price you paid. When I bought the Furla Candy Bag (170 pounds) I also told myself I would be wearing it everyday till next Spring... and it´s been a month now that I carry it everywhere!!

    xXx

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  14. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONAugust 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Such a good choice to buy the bag! If you take good care of them they last forever!! xo

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  15. ZarnaAugust 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    the marc by marc jacobs bag sounds totally worth it!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    That bag was an good investment, sure expensive now, but in the long run I believe it is worth it. :) Myself, I am eyeing an Stella McCartney bag, but first I am buying myself a new camera and a pair of descent winter boots, about time I do it.

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  17. this free birdAugust 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Congrats on your bag! You won't regret that purchase one bit. xo-C

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  18. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    i need to watch my spending too. money is so tight for me during summer. :) thrifting is key!
    hammocksandtrampolines.blogspot.com

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  19. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    also, do you think your friend would do a header banner illustration for my blog too?

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  20. NicoleAugust 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Oh don't feel guilty! Bags are a girls best friend hehe! I also need to watch my spending too.. i'm such a waster haha! Xo

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  21. ClaireAugust 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    you actually sound like you're doing a pretty good job. sad that your mulberry for target bag fell apart. i thought it was soooo cute! but glad you bought a nice sturdy MJ bag. i'm really jealous and can't wait to see it! i'm sure that one will last you for a long time!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  22. SamanthaAugust 1, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I'm going cold turkey. I haven't bought any clothes, shoes, accessories in almost a month and I hope it stays that way for a while. Need to save money. Blogs make it so tempting to splurge though, haha. Love the new bag.

    Samantha
    http://museuminternmusings.blogspot.com
    http://twitter.com/#!/museumings

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  23. MosaMuseAugust 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    seems worth it. dont beat urself up over it! you will do better next time
    xo
    MosaMuse

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  24. stylenuggetsAugust 1, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Splurging on the bag is totally worth it. You'll have it years from now as well. Best to splurge before you move out. Running a house is expensive!

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  25. mayitapinkAugust 2, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    nice blog!! .. i follow =)


    www.mayitapink.blogspot.com

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  26. FashionJazzAugust 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Good luck for next month hun! : ) x

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  27. JessicaAugust 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    We can't be good all the time! Especially when it comes to investment purchases. I haven't been too wise with my money lately, but I have been incredibly picky this summer. I've been making it a point to only buy things I love. For instance, I didn't really need a Kate Spade pineapple cocktail ring. It was on sale for $70 and kind of a ridiculous splurge. But I can't tell you how happy it makes me. It's a far cry from a handful of F21 impulse purchases.

    Longest comment ever.

    Phew!

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  28. AshleyAugust 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I'm all about a good bag splurge every now and then! :)

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  29. Adora MehitabelAugust 2, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    i love this collection so much. i was inspired by it and i made cupcakes inspired by the collection. i have photos of them on my blog

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