Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Thrifty Finds. What I've bought lately.

Yesterday I went thrifting on half off day, and I got some really great stuff. I tried to stick to my $50 a month budget but I went a little over. I don't plan on shopping anymore this month though. The reason I try to keep my budget at $50 is I feel like it's a reasonable amount of clothing for me. I can do a lot with $50, especially when thrifting. For some people spending that much a month is out of the question, and some people may think my tiny budget is nuts. You need to find what works for you. Just having a budget can really help you rethink impulse purchases.
Butterfly, and sequin flowers mini dress. $2.50.
It may seem kind of crazy but I love it, and it fits really well.
I couldn't tell where this was from. The label just has a squiggly line. 
Alfred Dunner. $2.50. 
I like this because it has pockets, and came with a belt. But it's going to need hemmed.
Alfred Dunner. $6.50. 
This came new with the tags on it. It's just like the blue one, just new.
Croft & Barrow black cardigan. $1.75
The ridiculous thing is I can never find a black cardigan. I got lucky.
Sorry this photo is terrible. I forgot to take a picture of it so I took one before throwing it in the washer.
Belts. $1 for both.
 The Limited. $2.50.
Relic. $2.50.
This purse just screamed spring to me.
Total: $19.25.

So that means I went over my monthly budget by a whopping $4.25. I am out.of.control. For real. Somebody stop me.

With all my heart,
<3 Vanessa

13 comments:

  1. Wow. I'm always amazed at people who keep a budget and manage to score awesome deals while thrifting. I really, really need to give that a try one day. I love the skirts the most. Pockets = win!

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  2. Awesome finds. I am super jealous of those belts, our thrift stores have had a drought in the belt department lately.

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  3. Great finds! I love the belted skirts!

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  4. Really love what you got!! especially the butterfly dress!! I love thrifting too, only there are not a lot of choices in my town, mostly women dresses.
    I'm trying to go to the route of not spending tons of high end street but more to designer items that is more durable where I can actually mix and match my clothes, I think this take more discipline on not buying anything on impulse but saving more money on certain items. But you are right, everyone have their own budget and should stay with it.
    <3
    http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com

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  5. whoa, awesome finds. I'm in love with the skirts!

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  6. Some excellent finds - the handbag is just gorgeous!
    xxx

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  7. That Butterfly and Sequin Flowers Mini Dress is perfection - it will be amazing for spring/summer!! :)

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  8. That skirt is amazing, the color is perfect for spring!
    Great finds!

    http://blog.cessoviedo.com

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  9. Hey nice blog! Is $15 your monthly or daily shopping expense limit? LOL I love thrifting toooo.... I'm getting more into it lately. Come see on my blog. I'm trying to find more thrift bloggers to follow cause what you guys find are always so inspiring and different to each person's taste.

    www.mrschong.com

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  10. No, $50 is my monthly budget. So I went over my monthly budget by $4.00 because I spent $19.

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  11. JustineJustBetterTogetherApril 18, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    super cute skirts girl!

    Just Better Together

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