No purchases this month. Probably because we were on vacation for the first week, then I was preparing for my Mother in Law to visit and then it was the end of the month. Guess I need to keep myself busy to stop unnecessary purchases ;) Although we did go to some clothing stores when she visited and I resisted quite a few items. One of which was a really fun Michael Kors Manhattan Medium Contrast-Trim Leather Satchel.

2026 Purchases:

THE (modified) RULES

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

MY PROGRESS

 

Clothes:

1. Sea New York patterned silk pants ($29.50, retail $100; used ad money)
2. Who What Wear floral shirt dress ($11.99, retail $30?; used ad money)
3. J.Crew tropical print camisole ($7.99, retail ?; used ad money)
4. Edun purple printed dress via eBay ($17.50, retail $450+; used ad money)
5. Old Navy x Disney Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Cardigan for girls ($24.28, retail $39.99; used ad money)

Basics:

1. J.Crew vintage relaxed v-neck in Evening Shadow ($9.50, retail $34.50, used ad money)
2. J.Crew broken-in t-shirt in Bellport Blue ($9.50, retail $36.50, used ad money) 
3. Max Studio Pointelle Sweater Tank in Agave via Marshalls ($16.99, retail $118, used ad money)
4. Nicole Miller navy shorts via Marshalls ($10, retail $ , used ad money) 
5. Old Navy Ribbed Scoop Neck Tank in Peppercorn ($4.74, retail $12.99; used ad money) 
6. Old Navy EveryWear Crew-Neck T-Shirt in Earthen ($4.55, retail $14.99; used ad money) 
7. Old Navy EveryWear Crew-Neck T-Shirt in Red Laquer ($4.55, retail $14.99; used ad money) 

Shoes:

1. None yet

Handbags:

1. None yet

Accessories:

1. None
   

Activewear/Swimwear:

1. Eddie Bauer Polar Fleece-Lined Pants in Black - similar ($18, retail $90)
   
2. Eddie Bauer Tank Top  in Grey ($5, retail $25)
3. Eddie Bauer Trail Tight High Rise Legging in Grey - similar ($19.80, retail $99)
4. Michael Kors one piece swimsuit in walnut print ($32.99, retail $140)
5. Lands End Side Tie Wrap One Piece Swimsuit in Navy/Prism Pink Multi Palm ($26.99, retail $134.99, used ad money) 
6. Lands End SlenderSuit Wrap One Piece Swimsuit in Violet Rose/Navy Ombre ($44.69, retail $164.95, used ad money) 

Gifted from Brands:

• Aurate x Marilyn Monroe: Lab Grown Red Marquise Earring Threader
• Aurate Pearl Drop Necklace 
• Aurate Unbreakable Barely There Chain Necklace
• Aurate Lab Grown White Sapphire Station Necklace
• Forme Science Arch Booster Socks 

Spent in September: $0

Spent in 2026: $75.79

Spent in 2026 - counting ad money: $271.57

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