Budgeting Bloggers Q1 2016
We are a whole quarter of the way through the year, and one thing I haven’t really stopped to think about until recently is my spending. As 2016 started, I knew I wanted to make some updates to my wardrobe, and I started by cleaning out my closet (you can read a little more about that here). With my closet pared down, I had some space to add.
I was lucky enough to get several great gifts for Christmas, allowing me to make some purchases at the start of the year that I wouldn’t normally be able to justify. But since then, my spending habits haven’t exactly been frugal. I can’t believe that I spent over $750 in the first quarter of this year.
Item | Store | Cost |
Grey Blazer | HM | $27.00 |
Coach Bag | Coach | $0 |
Jeans | Banana Republic | $0 |
Legging Pants | Ann Taylor | $0 |
Pronto Sweater | Banana Republic Factory | $0 |
Camera Bag | Pompidoo | $256.18 |
Green Dress | Loft | $25.33 |
Striped Top | Loft | $25.33 |
Black Sleeveless | Loft | $25.33 |
Necklace | Charming Charlie | $13.00 |
Kate Spade Hat | Nordstrom Rack | $15.44 |
Kate Spade Bag | Nordstrom Rack | $98.00 |
Boots | Nordstrom Rack | $33.00 |
Flats | Nordstrom Rack | $38.40 |
Black Tights | Asos | $14.00 |
Watch | Asos | $31.00 |
Black Flat Shoes | Asos | $30.00 |
Cross Heels | Asos | $72.00 |
Trench Coat | Asos | $51.00 |
Q1 Total: | $755.02 |
Because of the changes in my life right now, frugality is somewhat crucial. Since I’m taking the near future to figure myself out anyway, I thought I’d start with my closet and focus on the things I have. For the month of April I’m on a spending ban. I’m going to shop my closet and work with what I have, attempting to no wear the same few outfits everyday.
Have you done a spending ban or something similar? If so, what was your biggest challenge (and if you blogged about it, share a link!)? If not, is it something you’d try?