This month I aimed to not buy anything outside my trip to Italy. I almost made it the whole way though. At the beginning of the month I bought a pair of earrings that my friend Jamie-Lee designed for Mejuri because they're super pretty and I don't really have any non-stud earrings.

I also got an amazing deal on boots at DSW. They were 80% off $79 and then a further 20% off making them $12...how could I resist?! But now they'll be sitting in my closet until next Fall. They reminded me of a pair of Gianvito Rossi boots (and pumps) which was a nice bonus!

In Italy I wanted to buy a designer bag or shoes but sticker shock got me and I "behaved" and spent about $300 (€290) on Gucci sunglasses. They're listed at $400 on the US site so I did good.

After Italy, disaster struck. I went to Target with a friend and bought a bodysuit, shirt dress and tee. THEN that same day I found out Coach Outlets had the Disney collaboration for sale. I wanted a bag when they originally released at Coach but they were a bit too pricey.  I bought a cute Mickey ear bag in tan (wanted red but they didn't have it.)

To make matters worse, the Net-a-Porter sale started last week. It's my favorite sale of the year and there's only been one time where I haven't bought something. The first day of the sale I spent all morning going through every page adding things to my wish list. I haven't gotten anything yet, but it's only a matter of time.




THE (modified) RULES

1. Be mindful of purchases 
2. Quality over quantity
3. Basics are best

MY PROGRESS 

Clothes:

1. She Made Me Essential crocheted cotton swimsuit via Net-a-Porter sale ($45, $150 retail,  Christmas $$)
2. G.H. Bass burgundy cardigan at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $7.5 w/coupon, $99 retail) 
3. G.H. Bass cargo pants at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $21 w/coupon, $69 retail)  
4. *NEW!* Disney Mickey tee ($10 at Target)
5. *NEW!* Who What Wear x Target Sleeveless Floral Dress ($30)

Basics:

1. Calypso St. Barth Gylden Cashmere Sweater via Gilt ($71, $295 retail, Christmas $$)
2. M.i.h Jeans Tomboy cropped mid-rise skinny jeans via Net-a-Porter sale ($98, $245 retail, Christmas $$)
3. *NEW!* Who What Wear x Target bodysuit ($14, $20 retail)

Shoes:

1. Miu Miu ankle boots via Roundabout Resale - also here and here ($146,  $850 retail)
2. New Look Metallic Block Heel sandal via ASOS ($35, advertising $$) 
3. BCBGeneration 'Beverly' black mule via Saks Off 5th at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $55 @ SoF,  $110 retail)  
4. *NEW!* Impo 'Omega' boot (or Onnie, can't tell) via DSW ($12, $112 retail - in black)

Accessories:

1. Tommy Hilfiger (similar) via Clinton Crossing ($0,  retail $?)  
2. *NEW!* Mejuri Loop Earrings by Jamie! ($55)
3. *NEW!* Gucci aviator sunglasses ($300, bought in Rome) 
4. *NEW!* Disney x Coach 'Patricia' saddle in glove calf leather with Mickey ears ($179 at Coach Outlet, $395 retail)

Gifted from Brands:

Total spent in May: $600 - $300 not counting the sunglasses
Total spent in 2017:  $746 - $446 not counting the sunglasses
Total spent with Christmas/advertising money included: $995 - $695 not counting sunglasses

*the money for the sunglasses came out of my vacations savings account rather than "regular" money