{recap} French Wardrobe Challenege - July

I added a couple new basics to my close this month, a new pair of sandals as well as a new sweater for the Winter (not sure I should have included it in here, but I bought it so I am.) You will also notice that one of my five items from the previous posts is missing. I decided to sell it because I don't think I will get much use out of it. Lesson learned. No more impulse thrifting buys.

I also bought a few things during Roundabout Resale's Summer Clearance. All the items were brand new with tags, how awesome is that?! A Burberry London dress, which is part of my 5 and a pink cashmere sweater that I'm putting under basics.  I also bought some crazy Tabitha Simmons boots that should technically be part of my 5, but they're Winter so I'm not counting them. They are in the photos anyway. [Oddly enough, I posted them back in 2011, how funny is that?!]

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
• Carven Printed Skirt via Net-a-Porter End of Season Sale
• Ancient Greek Sandals 'Astrapi' via Net-a-Porter [used H&R Block Emerald Card I won]
• *NEW!* Burberry London leopard print dress via Roundabout Resale; $194, retail $995

Basics: 

• Teal Keds Sneakers via DSW
• Current/Elliott ankle skinny jeans via The Outnet
• *NEW!* Franco Sarto sandals via DSW clearance sale
• *NEW!* Paolo Rodesco Cashmere sweater via Roundabout Resale

Accessories:

• Indulgems necklace via Gilt
• House of Harlow"Multi Arrowhead Necklace" via South Moon Under Trunk Show
• House of Harlow "Blue Stingray Station Necklace" c/o South Moon Under
• House of Harlow "Tribal Locket Necklace" [won from South Moon Under]   
• House of Harlow "Engraved Orb Pendant Necklace" [won from South Moon Under] 
• Bubu Ruby  Lightening bolt necklace 
• Bubu Ruby  Amethyst necklace
• *NEW!* Bijou Limon Number necklace

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

• Mother Denim 'The Rascal' Crop Jean in white [Marshalls]
• Equipment 'Mina Tie Front' Blouse in dark grey [Marshalls]
• Solitare Top in navy [Marshalls]
• Etienne Aigner Sunglasses [Marshalls]
• Cynthia Rowley Top [Marshalls]
• rag & bone boyfriend shorts [Marshalls]
• Malu sandals [Marshalls]
• Cloth & Stone chambray bomber jacket  [Marshalls]
• Mother Denim 'The Looker' crop jean in True Hollywood Lies [Marshalls]
• MICHAEL Michael Kors Blouse [ThredUp]
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Tank Top  [ThredUp]
• Elementz Dress  [ThredUp]
• Sam Edelman Sandals  [ThredUp]
• Studio 1 Blouse  [ThredUp]
• Free People Top   [ThredUp]

Winter Items: I'm still trying to limit these types of purchases, but I can't resist a good deal!

• 3.1 Phillip Lim 'Peggy' ankle boots via Barneys Warhouse (Memorial Day Sale)
• *NEW!* Tabitha Simmons animal print boots via Roundabout; $74, retail $1900 [they are a Winter item, so I'm not counting them]
• *NEW!* Witchery cable knit sweater via Jaime-Lee's blog shop!