Happy Monday! Here's my wardrobe update for July! Technically two of the items were bought in June but I bought them before I went on a trip and didn't know if I would be keeping them. It was July by the time I got to try them on.

I was also super bad and bought a new camera on Amazon Prime day. I got the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000. So there goes $500. But now I don't have to be nervous about using my Dad's Nikon anymore and can have a better camera on vacations. I don't take his Nikon because I'm afraid it will break on the plane and it's a bit too large to carry around when I sight-see. But this new camera should be a good mix between my small Nikon and my Dad's DSLR.

Then I did a few sponsored posts and instead of being responsible and using the money for my camera I bought one more thing in the Net-a-Porter sale, haha! Oh wellllll......it was an extra 20% off thanks to their Sale Must Have discount and it's a basic.

I almost made it the rest of the month but Lydia and I decided to check out Roundabout's clearance sale on Saturday and I walked out with a cashmere sweater and Proenza Schouler shorts. I had actually posted about the shorts on here back in June 2011, so it was fate!



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 swimsuit via Net-a-Porter ($45, $150 retail,  Xmas $$)
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. Disney Mickey tee ($10 at Target)
5. Who What Wear x Target Sleeveless Floral Dress ($30) 
6. Uniqlo Mickey Mouse sweatshirt ($30) 
7.  *NEW!* Proenza Schouler tweed colorblock shorts via Roundabout ($57, $1680 retail)

Basics:

1. Calypso St. Barth Gylden Cashmere Sweater via Gilt ($71, $295 retail, Christmas $$)
2. M.i.h Jeans Tomboy cropped jeans via Net-a-Porter ($98, $245 retail, Christmas $$)
3. Who What Wear x Target bodysuit ($14, $20 retail) 
4. *NEW!* FRAME Ribbed wool & cashmere-blend sweater via Net-a-Porter ($104, $325 retail, used advertising money) 
5. *NEW!* Alice + Olivia blue striped cashmere sweater via Roundabout ($25, $368? 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' mule via Saks Off 5th at Clinton Crossing ($0,  $110 retail)  
4. Impo 'Omega' boot (or Onnie, can't tell) via DSW ($12, $112 retail - in black) 
5. Vince 'Mason' in pony fig via DSW ($23, $275+ retail) 
6. *NEW!* Nicholas Kirkwood suede prism pumps via Net-a-Porter sale ($250, $625 retail) 
7. *NEW* Sam Edelman Lars slub satin espadrille slide via Net-a-Porter sale ($36, $90 retail)

Accessories:

1. Tommy Hilfiger (similar) via Clinton Crossing ($0,  retail $?)  
2. Mejuri Loop Earrings by Jamie! ($55)
3. Gucci aviator sunglasses ($300, bought in Rome) 
4. Disney x Coach 'Patricia' with Mickey ears ($179 at Coach Outlet, $395 retail)
5. Birthstone Star and Mickey Mouse ring ($15 with friend's discount, used advertising money) 
6. Birthstone Mickey Mouse earrings ($15 with friend's discount, used advertising money)

Gifted from Brands:

Total spent in July: $368
Total spent in July with advertising money included: $472

Total spent in 2017:  $1167 - $867 not counting the sunglasses
Total spent with Christmas/advertising money included: $1550 - $1250 not counting sunglasses

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

This is another Nashville look I didn't take pictures of. I wore this when we went downtown to Tootsie's. I'm not a country music fan but luckily for me all the bands played great stuff! Even The Devil Went Down to Georgia, which was one of my best friends' floor music for gymnastics! I'm not normally one who goes to bars but I pretty much spent the whole night talking to a new friend, so it was pretty great!

I had actually worn my Lanvin suede sandals with this outfit but when I re-wore it I decided to wear my brand new Nicholas Kirkwood suede pumps! WOOHOO! I also threw in a little geek chic with my R2D2 necklace, because why not?!

Bodysuit: Who What Wear Collection (Target), Skirt: T by Alexander Wang 'ruched jersey miniskirt' (NET-A-PORTER), Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood suede Prism pumps (NET-A-PORTER, also here and here), Necklace: Star Wars R2D2 c/o Kohl's, Sunglasses: Gucci