1 Day left in January.....

Unfortunately this isn't a red carpet moment for me but I am going to share this picture with you anyway.  The pants are from Joes Jeans, the tan suede shoes are BC and the sweater is Takeout (who knows).  Anyway, this was a January clear the racks bargain outfit.  It looked much cuter in person that it does in a picture so you will just have to trust me on this.  I am planning on wearing the sweater again with skinny jeans and working the pants in with a tucked in white tank in the summer.  The suede shoes are the perfect height and perfect color, and I love the fringe and tassels on them.  The total cost of the outfit was a whopping $57.  We won't be seeing deals like this in February thanks to retail establishments telling us that spring has sprung when clearly it won't for about 2 more months, so I am sure I will get much less of a haul that month.  Luckily it is a short month.  I am at $248 so far and I have a couple more things to show you from this month that put me at my budget.

Black Suede Wedges

I am very excited about these shoes.  They are a black suede wedge by bacio 61.  I got them for $59.90 at the Nordstrom Rack.  These shoes look so cute with black tights.  They tiny platform makes me feel tall, the wedge makes them comfortable and the strap makes them stay on my feet.  I have already worn these twice.  LOVE!  Too bad I will have to pack them up in the spring.

My Third purchase....

This blouse is from Ellen Tracy and was bought at Macy's.  This was on the clearance rack as well and only $4.97 with my coupon (I am obviously trying to stretch my $300!)  I love the whole boyfriend shirt look and since the look is oversized I paired it with leggings and wedge ankle boots.  I can also roll up the sleeves to take this blouse into spring.  This is definitely an outfit that I can over eat in.   

Wool Blend Animal Print Jacket for only.....

$26.16.  Come on now, Macy's was begging me to buy it.  Love myself some Macy's coupons.  

I will be nice and snuggly warm at the movies tonight. 

My First Purchase

And it is a good one.  It is a black leather knee length skirt by Classiques Entier.  I got it for $99.97 which eats up a third of my budget but this is a classic.  It will add a rocker edge to my conservative white button up blouse and turtle neck sweaters.  I am so excited!

New Years Resolution 2012-The Budget

I was chatting with my cousin on New Years Eve and we were talking about our new year resolutions.  I had a few in mind but none of these had the ugly word budget in them.  We got to talking about money, so uncouth I know, but none the less we were talking about money.  Thinking about my business I asked her what she thought a reasonable amount to spend per month on clothes was.  Her answer was "Hmmmm,  I don't know."  I put it to some thought and realized I had no idea what that number was for me either.  I decided then and there that I was going to figure it out.  I am challenging myself to adhere to a budget.  I am not exactly sure what the details are going to be but I know that I am going to set a limit of $300 per month.  Some of you may think that is too much and some of you may think that is too little, but for me I am sure it will be a challenge.

I have all of the basics for sure so I will just be adding fun pieces and maybe a new staple here and there (God forbid I change sizes this year).  

I have already started my shopping and I am going to share with you what it is that I am buying and at the end of every month what I decided to keep.  

I am looking forward to it!

-Stephanie