I broke my no spending streak! But I used blog profits so technically still didn't spend "real" money.  I got a site credit/promotion for $25 off a $50 purchase at TheRealReal so I did a quick (aka all night long) browse and found a couple things to splurge on. Some new with tags jeans and a really cute Marc by Marc Jacobs sweater. After all my years of blogging still one of my favorite brands (even though it was discontinued in 2015, haha.) I also threw in an $8 tank to get me to the $50. Since that was so cheap I'm splitting the $25 between the sweater and jeans for wardrobe price purposes.

 

Upon writing this post I found out, according to WWD, that J Brand won't be selling jeans on their website and in department stores anymore. Hopefully this doesn't mean they will disappear because they're one of my favorite jean brands! (Especially the Maria high rise)

Beginning with the summer 2021 collection, J Brand will be sold via Fast Retailing’s divisions, Uniqlo and Theory stores.  The brand’s Web site will be paused in spring 2021 and will  eventually be redeveloped.  It is conceivable that J Brand would open freestanding stores in the future.

I also got a $15 credit for Madewell and was trying to resist using it but then yesterday they had extra 40% off sale and free expedited shipping. I ended up buying two v-neck tees for $4. Can't beat that! They should be here tomorrow. Apparently I had a purple theme this month.

 

I also got a few new things for a sponsored Instagram post this month. Some workout clothes from Dona Jo. And I got new pieces from Aurate for a post next month. Stay tuned!

 

THE (modified) RULES

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

 

MY PROGRESS

 

Clothes:

1. *NEW!* Marc by Marc Jacobs cropped sweater ($12.50, retail $298, used ad money)
   
2. *NEW!* J Brand Maria High Rise in Purple Velvet ($7.50, retail $228, used ad money)
   
3. *NEW!* Current/Elliott "The Muscle" leopard print tank ($8, retail $75?, used ad money)
   

Basics:

1. mīere the label "Frankie" knit sweater in Faded Black ($56.92, $32.15 if we omit shipping)
2. *NEW!* Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Tee in Spiced Plum ($2, retail $19.50, used ad money)
3. *NEW!* Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Tee in Sahara Sand  ($2, retail $19.50, used ad money)

 

Shoes:

1. Ancient Greek Sandals Kore of Berlin ($365, used Shopbop gift cards + ad money + 15% off)
   

Handbags:

1. None yet

 

Accessories:

1. None yet

 
 

Activewear/Swimwear:

1. Ryka "Belong" Walking Shoe in Plum Red/Burgundy via DSW ($26.58, $79.99 retail)

 

Gifted from Brands:

• Pearl and Gold Bar Duo Stud Earring - Rose Gold c/o Aurate  
• Gold Bar Stud Earrings - Rose Gold c/o Aurate  
• Gold Bar Stud Earrings - Yellow Gold c/o Aurate  
• Janey Sport Sandal - Pewter c/o Aetrex 
  
• *NEW!* Active Biker Short in Jungle c/o Dona Jo
• *NEW!* Adjustable Bra in Jungle c/o Dona Jo
• *NEW!* Urban Tank in Pitanga c/o Dona Jo
• *NEW!* Destination Aura Beaded Necklace in Marrakech c/o Aurate
• *NEW!* Endless Gemstone Station Necklace in Rose Quartz c/o Aurate
  

 

Spent in August: $0

Spent in 2022: $83.50