Friday, December 28, 2018

{recap} Wardrobe Update - December

Another successful no shopping month! I'm writing this on Christmas so I may buy something between now and New Years Eve from the Net-a-Porter sale, but we'll see! I only got one piece of clothing for Christmas, a pretty greenish-blue cashmere sweater.

I did a pretty good job this year not buying many new pieces. I spent just under $90 all year - not counting gift cards, advertising money spent ($451) and my Wedding look ($1094 - $206 was ad money and about $600 was for my wedding band). I'd say that's a successful year! Hopefully I can keep it up in 2019 but I miss new clothes so much, ha ha!



THE (modified) RULES

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

Clothes:
  1. J. Crew 'Harlow' cardigan sweater in star print ($15, $90 retail, used gift card)
  2. Robert Rodriguez tonal paisley chiffon dress via Roundabout ($16.80, $348 retail) 
  3. Mickey Baseball Tee via Disney Character Warehouse ($14.99, used gift card)
  4. Mickey Metallic Tank via Disney Character Warehouse ($7.99, used gift card) 
  5. Wedding Dress - Needle & Thread Mirage tiered embellished tulle dress via Net-a-Porter ($206, retail $405, used ad money) 

Basics:
  1. Napa Valley Long Sleeve Solid Mock Neck Sweater in Dark Ruby ($8.49 via Boscovs, retail $36)
  2. Napa Valley Long Sleeve Solid Mock Neck Sweater in Dark Teal ($8.49 via Boscovs, retail $36) 
  3. Vince Camuto Davilla ankle boot via Poshmark ($45, used ad money)
  4. *NEW!* Ellen Tracy Cashmere Sweater (Christmas Gift)

Shoes:
  1. Franco Sarto 'Dolly' mule in navy via DSW ($20, $80 retail)
  2. Wedding Shoes - Nicholas Kirkwood Lola embellished Lurex sandals via  Net-a-Porter ($326, retail $815) 
Bags:
  1. Dooney & Bourke 2017 Sorcerer Mickey Disney Shopper Tote via eBay ($200, used ad money & work bonus)
Accessories:
  1. Wedding Band Sofia Zakia Altair Ring via Catbird ($562, retail $625)
  2. Disney Mickey Mouse Pearl Earrings via Boscov's ($36 after $15 gift card and 15% off coupon, retail $120)

Gifted from Brands:
  1. Azaggi Jewelry Round Crescent Moon necklace w/ CZs
  2. Azaggi Jewelry Tiny Owl necklace
  3. oNecklace Two Heart Necklace
  4. oNecklace Snowflake Necklace
  5. *NEW!* AUrate Sensu Ear Jackets 
Total spent in December: $0

Total spent in 2018:  $89.78
(not counting wedding shoes + band)

5 comments:

  1. I'm very proud of not buying anything for myself this month - usually, in the course of Christmas shopping, I find one or two things I like and decide to get myself a pre-Christmas treat as a reward for getting all my shopping done (I know, I know, it all sounds terribly selfish!) but I restrained myself this year.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  2. Oh wow M...
    So proud ! (insert clapping sound here)
    I am still doing my November recap, so you can imagine.
    HNY!

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  3. You did so well! I thought I wouldn't buy anything this month but I couldn't resist picking up a couple of things in the sales for myself too, haha! I haven't bought anything in the post Christmas sales but I might not be as strong when the final deductions come around ;)

    Hope that you had a wonderful Christmas :) It was a busy but fun one here as I hosted it this year for my family. We are still eating lots of delicious leftovers, haha! I'm starting to get back to blogging after my little break for a few days.

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  4. I can't believe you've spent so little this year! I'm not sure I'd have the will power for it! Your new sweater is a beautiful color!

    http://bedknobsandbaubles.com/

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  5. I wish I could say I'd been half as good as you this year - but maybe 2019 will be better!
    Chic on the Cheap

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