{recap} French Wardrobe Challenege - April

Month two of the French Wardrobe challenge is complete! I did well this month and only bought one item, and it was an awesome necklace by Indulgems (seen in this post).  So I still have 4 of my Five items up for grabs - wonder what they'll be. I'm considering using a gift card I won to buy these Ancient Greek Sandals because they mix my love of the brand with Harry Potter. Yes, I know the lightening bolt is representing Zeus, but who says it can't also be Harry.

Now, you might be saying - but what about all that Marshalls stuff you bought!? (Also seen in the post linked above)  Well, since I have an ongoing relationship with Marshalls, those items won't count towards my challenge (or my five items.) Plus, 90% of it is bought with gift cards, I always end up going over my budget.  For this latest challenge, the items I bought would have counted as basics anyhow, score!

THE RULES

1. Just five standout pieces per season.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. Basics don’t count.
4. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
5. Socks and underwear don’t count.
6. Shoes do count.

MY PROGRESS

Part of my Five:

• Carven Paris Map Print Dress via Yoox

Basics: 

• Teal Keds Sneakers via DSW
• Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans via The Outnet

Accessories:

• *new* Indulgems necklace via Gilt; had 20% off & free shipping. Been putting off buying one of their pieces for weeks, so I pulled the trigger on this one.

Ordered and Returned:

• Black Alexander Wang Draped wrap-effect jersey dress in The Outnet's Clearance Sale; too small

Exempt:  Not counting any items I got from brands or bought for Marshalls Project FAB (bought with a gift card)

• *new* Mother Denim 'The Rascal' Crop Jean in white [Marshalls]
• *new* Equipment 'Mina Tie Front' Blouse in dark grey [Marshalls]
• *new* Solitare Top in navy [Marshalls]
• *new* Etienne Aigner Sunglasses[Marshalls]