CLOTHING:
- Budget: $300
- Remaining clothing budget from February: +$84.67
- Actual Spending: $431.90
- Remaining: -$47.23
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- YesStyle Chain Purse – $93.00 ($5 coupon thanks to Jean) (buy) (similar)
- Urban Outfitters Pins and Needles Basic Straw Floppy Hat (perfect for my Africa honeymoon!) – $25.11 (buy) (similar)
- Insolia Insoles – $34.55 (20% coupon code thanks to Tracey) (buy)
- A’gaci Chiffon Pleated Skirt (S) – $18.35 (buy) (similar)
- A’gaci Skinny Belts (see pink, brown) – $12.90 (buy)
- Michael Kors ‘Small Runway’ Chronograph Bracelet Watch (Style MK5430) – $127.20 (used remaining $143.43 on gift card provided by future step mother-in-law) (buy)
- BP. ‘Gabby’ Suede Pump (5) – $49.69 (buy) (similar)
- Ann Taylor LOFT Abstract Floral Print Shell (XSP) – $11.95 (buy) (similar)
- Forever 21 Chunky Double Bead Necklace – $6.80 (similar) (similar)
- Gap Ribbed Waist Cardigans in Teal, Winter Ochre – $46.32 (buy)
- LOFT Field Spots Print Tee (XSP) – $20.82 (buy)
The following items were not purchased by me but were additions to my closet this month:
- Yarn Plus Yarn cowl scarf – won from giveaway (buy)
- Chanel M/L Flap – gifted from uncle
- The Vintage Scarf Paisley Scarf – c/o The Vintage Scarf
- Polka-Dot Scarf – swapped from TxSCC
- White Flower Scarf – swapped from TxSCC
- Polka-Dot Shirt – swapped from TxSCC
BEAUTY:
- Budget: $50
- Remaining makeup budget from February: -196.85
- Blog sales: $24.50 + $34 = $58.50
- Actual Spending: $16.23
- Remaining: -$104.58
- Shiseido Tsubaki Shining Shampoo – $16.23 (buy)
- Ulta After Party Nail Polish – free during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty event (buy)
So this month wasn’t the greatest as far as sticking to my budget. I got lured into a few spring sales towards the end of March that resulted in me exceeding my limit, but fortunately I had a bit of a cushion from February that it didn’t end up being as bad as it could’ve been. And thank goodness for swapping too!! I was able to score so many free items as a result of the TxSCC clothing swap! (There are actually a couple more items that I swapped but I gotta see if I can alter them to fit first…) And I know I mentioned awhile ago that I was going to have a blog sale, but I ended up just swapping the majority of the items I was going to post. I do have a couple of items listed though, so swing on by as items are priced to sell!
I did do pretty good on my beauty budget. I ran out of shampoo earlier in the month so the Tsubaki was a necessary buy. Otherwise, I’m still trying to recover from the last couple of months where I splurged on a curling iron rod and my Dior Capture Totale One Serum. I was super tempted to pick up the new MAC Wonder Woman lipstick in Marquise d’, but fortunately it sold out everywhere before I could get my hands on it. Thank goodness for hyped up MAC collections to keep me from spending. 🙂
P.S. All purchases were made using Mr. Rebates where possible. So in actuality I am getting a little bit of money back at the end of all this.
P.P.S. In case you missed it, I wearing pants again today (a rarity!). 🙂
You have done great so far – only two more weeks. You go girl!
OMG OMG OMG, number 4! NUMBER FOUR!
It's so lovely isn't it? I can't wait to wear it. 🙂
Kileen
I looove that pleated skirt! At least it is a lot of items!
I <3 red heels!
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Wow! Love these budget rcaps…LOL
actually i didn't mean to post this recap yet but oh well. i still have 2
more weeks to go in March! lol.
I'm loving this budget idea. I really might do this as well 🙂 Thanks for the inspo!
no problem! i actually will be updating this recap once March is over with
pictures for everything that i bought and include a little summary. 🙂
Great selection you've got here. I especially love the classic items in number thirteen.
I love this idea of having a monthly budget and keeping track of your purchases. That's definitely something I have to start doing. 🙂
I admire your budgets =)
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Totally commend you for trying to stick to a budget!!! I think every blogger needs to do this since it's so easy to just go out and buy new clothes when in a rut. Anyway, you have a very nice uncle to get you a Chanel bag.. kinda jealous! Heehee. And I actually just bought that Shiseido shampoo & conditioner because it was on sale at the grocery store of all places. I'm loving it!
Happy Monday Kileen!
Jen
I think you did great…and you got TONS of goodies too!!!
I love seeing your budget recaps! I don't like sharing mine with the public so I've been keeping tabs in a little notebook. : ) I think I've said this before, but your uncle is so kind! Chanel! oh my .. *drools*
I love seeing your budget recaps! I don't like sharing mine with the public so I've been keeping tabs in a little notebook. : ) I think I've said this before, but your uncle is so kind! Chanel! oh my .. *drools*
Thats a really good idea for a post!! Thanks for sharing! By the way Kileen, I LOVE that you are wearing mustard in your color brigade challenge! I am now your newest follower, WHY? BECAUSE YOUR BLOG IS AWESOME!!!!
Monique xx
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aww thank you so much! 🙂
so glad you share this! it makes me feel better about my spending since i can relate. 🙂
I admire people who do shopping budgets, especially fashionistas! Shopping budgets for me = epic fail! So Congrats on only going over your budget by a little bit. I know how difficult it is especially with all these spring lines coming out!
thanks! i've actually decided to return Gap cardigan in teal so that'll put
me a little bit closer to my target budget too! 🙂