You may remember last month I did an outfit post and included a dress as an option for recreating the look. I couldn't help myself and bought the dress, ha ha! This brings my Edun dress collection up to 4! what can I say, I know what I like. The seller sent me an offer for $17.50 (it was listed for $25) and that was too good of a deal to pass up for an Edun dress! I actually found a photo of someone wearing it to the Spring 2012 show at New York Fashion Week and the print seems to be part of the Fall 2012 collection, but this is a modified version of the look.

My obsession with sweater tanks also continues. I prefer them to tees in Summer so I'm growing my collection. Tried on 3 on a recent trip to Marshalls but only 1 was good enough. The second was too short and the third was weirdly bunchy in how it fit on my body.

And Disney & Old Navy got me. They made a super cute Fall Mickey Pumpkin cardigan! I actually ordered 3 different sizes because I wanted to see if I could fit in a kid's size and got an adult one as backup. I tried a Kid's XL Plus, Kid's 2XL and Adult PS. The 2XL ended up being the best fit, but they were all very close in size. I also prefer the kids sleeves and the fact that the center pumpkin is not cut in half like on the adult size. When I ordered I had a $20 off of $50 purchase so I also grabbed some tees and a tank to save me $60 on the purchase. Then I returned the 2 other sweaters and ended up spending $38.11 on 4 items when just the cardigan would have been $39.99 ($49.99 if I got the adult size.) Now that's shopping smart! 

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. *NEW!* Edun purple printed dress via eBay ($17.50, retail $450+; used ad money)
5. *NEW!* 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. *NEW!* Old Navy Ribbed Scoop Neck Tank in Peppercorn ($4.74, retail $12.99; used ad money) 
6. *NEW!* Old Navy EveryWear Crew-Neck T-Shirt in Earthen ($4.55, retail $14.99; used ad money) 
7. *NEW!* 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 August: $0

Spent in 2026: $75.79

Spent in 2026 - counting ad money: $271.57

This month I engaged a bit of retail therapy. My mom and I spent a morning at Home Goods and Marshalls. I resisted buying anything at Home Goods even though I wanted a new comfy blanket. I wasn't so lucky at Masrhalls. I tried on a couple "fun" things I knew I wouldn't buy as well as a couple clearance finds which I ended up purchasing.  Then later that week I went out with Christian and got a new blanket at Home Goods, ha ha! Of course, right after that I got approved for a sponsored post at Ocean State Job Lot and ended up with another blanket from there, so now we've got two new blankets!

THE (modified) RULES

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

MY PROGRESS

 

Clothes:

1. C&C California Tropical Print Linen Dress via Marshalls ($13)
2. Cynthia Rowley leaf print dress via Marshalls ($13) 
3. AllSaints Jayda dress in black splash print (polka dot) via Roundabout Resale ($16.80, retail $260)
4. *NEW!* C&C California tropical print tee (similar) via Marshalls ($10 on clearance)

Basics:

1. Joie long grey vest via Marshalls ($14, retail $68?, used gift card)
2. LC Lauren Conrad High Rise 5" Rolled Cuff Shorts in Doria ($24.99, retail $36.99)
3. Sonoma Goods For Life Premium Roll Cuff Jean Shorts in medium wash ($14.99, retail $24.99)
4. *NEW!* Nicole Miller orange linen cargo pants via Marshalls ($16 on clearance)

Shoes:

1. None

Handbags:

1. None

Accessories:

1. None
   

Activewear/Swimwear:

1. Colorfulkoala High Waisted Yoga Pants with Pockets in Deep Teal ($20, retail $30, used CC rewards)
   

Gifted from Brands:

• None
  

Spent in October: $26

Spent in 2024: $108.69

Spent in 2024 - counting ad money: $0