Thursday, June 30, 2016

{recap} Wardrobe Update - June

I made a purchase this month that I almost instantly regretted. I saw an amazing dress on Ashley of SideSmileStyle's instagram and HAD to have it. So I scoured the internet and found it on Poshmark. It was a size medium so I took a chance and unfortunately it is a little big in some spots and tight in others. The colors aren't exactly what I was expecting either, they're a little brighter. Maybe it will grow on me.

Sadly I spent a TON of money on travel related things this month so July has to be a no-shop month, except on my vacation. First, I renewed my annual pass for Universal Orlando. Second I bought tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London, which means I'm going to London for New Years - WOO! AND a friend and I will be going to see JK Rowling & Eddie Redmayne talk at Carnegie Hall in November before seeing Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them (a week before the movie actually comes out!) Such a bad girl! But that's what I have my "vacation" savings for! I save every month and withdraw when I need to. A good system! :)



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

Clothes:
  1. Saint Laurent Silk Patchwork Blouse ($350 via eBay, xmas money, $2390+ retail)
  2. Free People Jax Patched Skinny Jean ($52, retail $128) 
  3. Jason Wu snakeskin pussy bow blouse ($122 via Roundabout, $1395 retail) 
  4. Cynthia Steffe 'Naomi' feather print shirt dress ($10 via Lord & Taylor, $248 retail) 
  5. Greylin 'Osten' Open Back Romper ($27 via Gilt
  6. Proenza Schouler Jacquard pants ($247 via Yoox, $1,650+ retail) 
  7. *NEW* Zara striped knit dress ($35 via Poshmark)
Basics:
  1. J.Crew Factory colorblock sweater ($24, used gift card)
  2. Banana Republic 'patch-pocket' shorts ($11 at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet
Shoes:
  1. Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' in Croc ($238 via Moda Operandi, $280 retail)
  2. J.Crew Raffia Seaside Sandals (Mom bought at Clinton Crossing) 
Accessories:
  1.  Gemstone Necklace via Geclassics in Boston ($8.50)
Gifted from Brands:
  1. *NEW!* Simple Retro crop top (via Amazon)
Total spent in 2016:  $750.50
(not counting Saint Laurent top which used Christmas money)

    6 comments:

    1. Ahhh so sad that the dress was not what you expected.
      Maybe you can resell it or alter ?

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    2. Love that dress - the print is fabulous!

      District of Chic

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    3. Sorry to hear about the dress, I so hate when that happens and I agree quality over quantity heehee :)

      www.fashionjazz.co.za

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    4. Ahh I COMPLETELY get seeing something on another blogger and having to have it. Love the striped dress too... zara sizing can be such a pain though.
      Chic on the Cheap

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