Friday, May 29, 2015

{recap} Wardrobe Update - May

Two days left in the month, hopefully I don't buy anything new this weekend! But if I do, I'll update the post. After my vacation I tried really hard to not buy any clothes (or other unnecessary items) to help recoup my bank account.

I ended up having to buy a few bits and bobs, like a new battery for one of my computers, (ugh) and I couldn't resist a Madewell sale, where I bought 2 basics with advertising money! They haven't arrived yet so I have no photos. But I behaved for the rest of the month!

THE RULES
  1. Be mindful of purchases
  2. Quality over quantity
  3. Basics are best
MY PROGRESS

Clothes:
  1. Blank Vegan 5 Pocket Olive Jeans ($23 via South Moon Under, retail $98)
  2. Sea printed silk tapered pants ($56 via The Outnet Clearance Sale, used advertising money) 
  3. ForeverYoung printed crop top ($65 in Santorini) 
  4. DKNY batik print romper ($47, Clinton Crossing)

Basics:
  1. FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' ($40 after gift card, Shopbop)
  2. Club Monaco 'Ryan' cashmere sweater ($20, Clinton Crossing)
  3. *NEW!* Madewell Singlet Side-Slit Tank in Black ($22.75, used advertising money)
  4. *NEW!* Madewell Rivet &Thread Silk Noil Tee in Navy ($27.99, used advertising money)

Shoes:
  1. Diane von Furstenberg 'Emma' pointed toe flats ($18 via Marshalls, retail $250)
  2. Ancient Greek Sandals 'Alethea' ($150 in Santorini)

Accessories:
  1. Ray-Ban 'Erika' Sunglasses ($15 via Ditto, with coupon code)
  2. LUMO 'Violet' Ring with Australian Opal ($85, used advertising money)
  3. LUMO 'Rope' Ring ($40, used advertising money)
  4. Chanel Sunglasses ($320 in Athens)
  5. Silver ring with jewels ($15 in Santorini)
  6. Gold necklace with lava beads ($25 in Santorini)
Other:
  1. J.Crew owl print pajama top ($12.50, J.Crew Factory) 
    Gifted:
    1. Orox Leather laptop sleeve
    2. Orox Leather 'Merces Petite' bag
    3. Aeropostale elephant print skirt
    4. Aeropostale chevron dress
    5. Aeropostale printed long sleeve top

    11 comments:

    1. I really need to add more basics to my wardrobe, quality ones! Not cheap ones - Shopbop seems to have a good selection, may be doing that this weekend!

      Xo Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com/

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    2. Ohh these are great additions to your wardrobe. I've been trying to shop by the same rules as well, quality over quantity has been my motto for sure.

      Mimi & Chichi

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    3. Awesome list. I love collecting basics. X
      www.lemontierres.com

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    4. Every so often I think it's important to re-vamp your wardrobe basics, I definitely need to do that too! I especially need a few new button down shirts & some more menswear inspired flats for the office.

      Bree || The Urban Umbrella

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    5. You got a lot of great pieces! I always think basics are great investments - I have too many printed/statement pieces and not enough basics, so lately I always head towards buying more basic things. Although it means I have ended up with a lot of grey and a lot of stripes, haha!

      Away From The Blue

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    6. Oh, I'm so bad when it comes to sales. I find very hard to resist good bargain. I haven't bought nothing new in a while. I think since April or even March, but I can't stop buying new pears, crystals for my jewelry and looking at the gorgeous closes online. Maybe it's weather. Today it's raining and nothing more then knits have been on rotation. I can't wait when it will be warmer.
      xoxo
      Ramona

      http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie

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    7. great post! I strongly agree about quality over quantity!
      kelseybang.com

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    8. Great list! I've been adding a little too much to my wardrobe lately *ups* haha
      Obsessed Fashion Blog

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    9. Fantastic post!!!!!
      I only buy what I love. I try and go through my closet every 6 months and edit.... Sometimes I have nothing to donate but other times I realize there's a lot to go through and donate.
      Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!!
      Hugs,
      Shannon

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    10. Love the side slit tanks - how revealing for you!
      Chic on the Cheap

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