Apparently this year is all about re-buying favorite pieces in my closet because the originals are too loved. Last month it was a bathing suit, this month I finally re-bought an item I have been hunting for for a couple years. My beloved pair of silk pants from Sea New York. 

I originally bought these printed silk pants in March 2015 for $56 in The Outnet's Clearance Sale for my trip to Santorini that Spring. They became a staple in Summer and I wore them all the time. I kind of stopped posting them on the blog because I had featured them so often, but their last appearance was in June 2019. Then a couple years ago the fabric underneath where I sit ripped, probably from so much sitting on planes, ha ha! 

I was following a pair on Poshmark for much of that time but the seller wouldn't budge on their price so I waited. While shopping for another replacement at ThredUp I happened to find a pair for just under $30 thanks to a 50% off deal! Funnily enough I did a partnership with them way back in 2014, crazy how time flies! I also picked up a J Crew printed camisole for $7.99 and a replacement for my Who What Wear shirt dress for $11.50. I used blog revenue for all 3!

I'm still on the hunt for a replacement pair of GH Bass cargo pants that are really starting to wear out. I got them in 2017 with a gift card, but they were $21 (retail $69) so I guess I can allow myself a slight splurge on the new pair knowing how much I wear them. I found a blue pair in medium, but I want the green, and a small, but I should be okay with a medium as well.

2026 Purchases:

THE (modified) RULES

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

MY PROGRESS

 

Clothes:

1. *NEW!* Sea New York patterned silk pants ($29.50, retail $100; used ad money)
2. *NEW* Who What Wear floral shirt dress ($11.99, retail $30?; used ad money)
3. *NEW!* J.Crew tropical print camisole ($7.99, retail ?; 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) 

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 
• *NEW!* Aurate Unbreakable Barely There Chain Necklace
• *NEW!* Aurate Lab Grown White Sapphire Station Necklace
• *NEW!* Forme Science Arch Booster Socks 

Spent in July: $0

Spent in 2026: $75.79

Spent in 2026 - counting ad money: $215.95