It's time to link up with Franziska for Budgeting Bloggers!
After spending a lot in September, I took it sort of easy (for me) this month. I feel like this month's spending was a lot more thoughtful and calculated than a few of my previous monthly purchases.
Yes, a $9 new arrival sweater from Gap. I purchased this online during a 35 or 40% off promo, plus used some rewards and a free shipping code. I stacked three discounts and got this sweater for just over $9! It's a little big and considered swapping it out for a smaller size in store, but this color was online only and I ended up liking the length of the longer one with the stripes better anyway. It looks really cute with skinny jeans and I love the tan and bright pink combo! I got a lot of compliments on it the first day I wore it!
Gap Eversoft Sweater (solid)- $30
This one was probably my impulse buy of the month. I wandered into Gap during another sweater sale and tried on a ton! I loved my striped sweater so much I gave the solid ones a try and ended up really liking it. The orange-y red color is a fun color for fall and winter. I went with a size smaller than the striped, so that it's loose, but not quite as over-sized. Gap hit a home run with these Eversoft sweaters this season. They're definitely my favorite Gap sweaters from the past few years!
Gap Eversoft Sweater (solid)- $30
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This one was probably my impulse buy of the month. I wandered into Gap during another sweater sale and tried on a ton! I loved my striped sweater so much I gave the solid ones a try and ended up really liking it. The orange-y red color is a fun color for fall and winter. I went with a size smaller than the striped, so that it's loose, but not quite as over-sized. Gap hit a home run with these Eversoft sweaters this season. They're definitely my favorite Gap sweaters from the past few years!
Limited Perfect Tee - $15
I referred to this shirt in my post about buyer's remorse. (Read it here.) Long story short, I bought a larger size because it was all they had and then returned it the next day. I was at the mall again a week later and saw they had more in stock. I'd been looking for a nice black and white striped shirt for layering and this one was the best I found. I'd actually received a $15 off coupon on e-mail that same morning, so this shirt ended up being $4 less than what I'd paid the first time. It was obviously meant to be the second time around!
Gap Leopard Scarf - $19
I've been obsessed with the leopard scarf and stripes mix after a few super cute Pinterest findings. After searching quite a few stores and online, I happened upon one from Gap.com. Of course because it was Gap and they seem to be running sales and promos non-stop I saved 30% and got free shopping. I'm glad I grabbed it when I did because it's no longer available online and I never saw it in store. (Too bad because now my mom wants one for Christmas!)
I've been obsessed with the leopard scarf and stripes mix after a few super cute Pinterest findings. After searching quite a few stores and online, I happened upon one from Gap.com. Of course because it was Gap and they seem to be running sales and promos non-stop I saved 30% and got free shopping. I'm glad I grabbed it when I did because it's no longer available online and I never saw it in store. (Too bad because now my mom wants one for Christmas!)
= $73
Not bad at all considering everything I purchased, but I bit more than I'd intended. I had 3 birthdays and a wedding to buy gifts for this month, so I tried to take it a little easier when it came to purchases for myself.
(I left out my Ulta purchases this month because I did budget those from my bonus check that will be coming next month. I knew from the start that I was going to buy my Naked 2 palette whenever they ran their sale on everything, no matter if I'd received my holiday bonus or not yet.)
I must say, Gap's been bringing their A game this season and I'm not sure that's been a good thing for my budget! The keep coming out with great items, running awesome promos, and I keep falling victim to it! I haven't been super impressed with many other stores this fall, though, so I guess that kind of evens things out.
(I left out my Ulta purchases this month because I did budget those from my bonus check that will be coming next month. I knew from the start that I was going to buy my Naked 2 palette whenever they ran their sale on everything, no matter if I'd received my holiday bonus or not yet.)
I must say, Gap's been bringing their A game this season and I'm not sure that's been a good thing for my budget! The keep coming out with great items, running awesome promos, and I keep falling victim to it! I haven't been super impressed with many other stores this fall, though, so I guess that kind of evens things out.
My budget for the next few months will be a little different... I get my bonus check in November and have allotted a portion of that for a few splurges for myself. I already bought my Naked 2 palette and the other item I plan on buying is a Clarisonic Mia 2. I've got my eye on a few new arrivals from Gap and have a coupon starting next week, so we'll see if I end up with any of those. Other than that, I plan on saving my money for Christmas gifts and for a weekend of shopping in KC with friends and family.
Link up with us for Budgeting Bloggers HERE!!!
Link up with us for Budgeting Bloggers HERE!!!
What were your purchases for October?
Did you stay within your budget?
Did you stay within your budget?
I've heard so much about those Gap sweaters that I need to try them out for myself. You got some awesome deals this month - Gap has been having those 30% deals for like the past month, making it easier to save money but harder to say no!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up girl :)
Yeah, Gap's sweaters have been great this year. I've been really disappointed with their sweaters over the past couple years, so I feel like I've been over compensating this year! I've also purchased a few of the Eversoft cardigans and have really enjoyed having those as a wardrobe basic.
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