Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Budgeting Bloggers: August Budget


1. Military vest (JCPenny): originally $34/ $15 clearance - $1.50 10% off = $13.50 ($20 saved)
2. Gap Essential V Neck in black and white: originally $19.95 each, 2 for $25 ($14.90 saved)
3. Gap floral shorts: originally $44.95/ $5.97 final sale ($38.98 saved)
4. Caroline G. three stone bubble necklace: free through Facebook offer ($17.99 saved)
5. Liz Claiborne striped shirt (JCPenny): Originally $27/ $12.99 clearance - 1.30 10% off = $11.69 ($15.31 saved)

$56.17 spent + $14.95 shipping from JCP + $6.96 shipping from Caroline G. = $71.12 ($107.67 saved)

So, I went a little over my $50 budget this month, but I'm really really happy with all of my purchases (all have been worn multiple times), and I'm really REALLY happy with how smart I shopped. I mean, I saved over $100 dollars off the original price of everything. How awesome is that?! This whole budgeting thing, and paying attention to what I buy and how much I pay for it, is pretty killer. 

For next month, the only things I already know I want are a leopard scarf and maybe some maroon pants (branching out in my colored pants, plus a totally appropriate color for fall). I already know I'm getting a Target gift card for my birthday, so I should be able to make up for the little bit that I went over this month! Plus I need to get off my butt and to Plato's Closet to sell all the stuff I purged over the last couple months. Things are looking good!

What will be your fall essentials that you'll be shopping for next month?

Linking up with Franish for Budgeting Bloggers!

Also, don't forget about my giveaway! It could totally help you next month for your budget!

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  1. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Cap toe shoes, camel boots, and animal prints are on my Fall must have list! I don't own one pair of colored jeans...Mama needs to branch out! :D I did just buy my first Husker shirt--a yearly Fall staple--of the season since the season starts on Saturday Go BIG RED. --Becky

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  2. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Yeah, you got some great things! I definitely need to focus on some new shoes for fall, and probably some new pairs of jeans!

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  3. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    You really got some great staples for great prices. I've gone over my budget this month. Ooops.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  4. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Great finds! I have been working on buying items that can go with a number of other things, and it looks like you've nailed it.

    http://adventuresinaubreyland.blogspot.com

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  5. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Wow! Great shopping! I really like your striped shirt! You really got some nice, versatile pieces.

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  6. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    You got some great stuff! I love my leopard scarf, I hope you can find one you love too.
    Ginny

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  7. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    What a great month of shopping! You got some awesome pieces with fantastic versatility! I LOVE those floral shorts - seriously, that print is so pretty!!

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  8. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks! I'm super excited about the remixability potential of all of them. The shorts may be my favorite thing! They were a bit out of my comfort zone, but I fell in love with them more the more I wore them!

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  9. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks! Me too haha. Let the hunt begin!

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  10. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Thanks! I'm pretty excited about the versatility of all of them, but the striped shirt may prove to be the most remixable!

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  11. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Thank you! And thanks so much for stopping by!

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  12. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I imagine some of that was for maternity clothes, so in my mind, it's okay. ;) Thanks Amy!

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  13. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Shoe shopping woo! Haha thanks, Andi!

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  14. KimAugust 28, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    All great pieces to add! Colored jeans are scary but I'm pretty much in love with my blue ones, I think I'd love maroon ones too! Haha go Big Red indeed!

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  15. KimAugust 29, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    That's awesome you got 6 pieces for that price! I love that green vest!


    Kaitlin
    www.teaandsequins.com

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  16. KimAugust 30, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Nice! Looks like you got some awesome re-mixable pieces this month. I love the lace top, in fact, I got one too in August! :-)


    sweetenedstyle.com

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  17. KimAugust 30, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Thanks! And thanks for stopping by! :)

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