Genetic jeans (wearing it here)|| Paige denim (wearing it here) || Striped tee (wearing it here) || Nike Free run sneakers
Progress
Hey guys! After the Holiday madness my plan this month was to keep the shopping to the strict minimum.. With the after Christmas sale I knew I wanted a couple of designer jeans, I scored a pair of Paige and Genetic skinny jeans on major sale and that was it! Mid-January I really wanted a new striped tee, I got a few from Zara last year but after a wash, they all look like I was wearing my little brother’s t-shirt, if I had a little brother.. So keep that in mind next time you are buying tees at Zara. My one splurge this month were the Nike free run, I wanted a pair of black kicks and seeing Charnele’s awesome new pair didn’t help. I was smart and bought mine in the kids section, they are the exact same just cheaper. I’m 7.5 and find that 6y fits me just fine so YAY! I got mine at Dick’s Sporting Good and they always have a $20 off $100 coupon around so keep that in mind. This is the very first time I only got 4 items, so I’m proud of myself for that, let’s see if I can keep it up. I was also gifted this gorgeous striped leather bag by Free Endearment, it is a bit summery so it doesn’t quite fit what I’ve been wearing lately, but I cannot wait to wear it with a little white dress.
This month, my goal was to purge, purge, purge! Remember I mentioned a while back that I planned on purging every-time I got something new. Well right after Christmas I did a major closet cleaning and finally let go of pieces that I just wasn’t wearing. I wanted my closet to be well organized and filled with items I want to wear all the time. I ended up getting rid of 60-something pieces, and sold 19 pieces on eBay so far.
PS: A couple of items I adore that were sold are back in stock, this striped shirt and the ruched mini skirt. I’m wearing them here and here.
Plan for next month
Striped tunic || White circle skirt || Cognac booties || Reversible cami || Blue sandals (also love this powder blue sandals) || Light-pink crossbody bag
Next month I want to keep this going, and only buy 1 or 4 pieces. I want to save as much as possible, and if I do well, I may take a small portion for a little Spring/Summer shopping spree, that’s my favorite shopping season. I’m trying to come up with a Spring/Summer shopping list so that I don’t go crazy when all the pretty summery things start rolling out. I’ve been on the hunt for cute and long tops / tunics that I can wear with leggings, I love this one. I would love a white flared skirt and cognac booties, because I love my black pair so much. I’ve seen some colorful barcelona camis at Express in stores, so far I only see the pink/peach one online (it is wayyyy prettier in person). I would also love some colorful or pastel accessories, I love these blue sandals and this powder blue pair. How cute is this light pink bag? It would be a great statement for Spring/Summer.
See my wishlist, dreamlist and Wardrobe Tracking boards on Pinterest.
Goals:
Quality over quantity
Shop less at fast fashion stores. (Check out this article The Myth of the Maxxinista)
Avoid duplicate items
Statement pieces:
J.Crew denim quilted skirt
Express Plaid shirts (one, two, three)
Loft Animal Print Dress
Windowpane shirt
Windowpane cami
Madewell Graphic Sweatshirt
Lou & Grey Specklestripe moto jacket
Paisley Express cami
J.Crew Origami skirt
Banana Republic Flannel shirt
J.Crew Origami skirt in elephant parade
Express oversize plaid shirt (in blue)
J.Crew sequin side-stripe shirt
Asos satin floral skirt
Asos bardot stripe top in black/cream (loved it so much I ordered the other color as well)
Basics:
Express Striped shirt
Express Ruched skirt (in black and gray)
Express White shirt
Express Moto Jacket
Banana Republic Olive skinny pants
Express Cami Dress
Express Cami
GAP black shorts
LOFT Moto Jeans
Gray & Black Cynthia Rowley A-line dress (found on major sale at Marshalls)
Loft Dress
Express White Vest
Express Red Lacquer(burgundy) Portofino
Skinny mid-rise black jeans
Skinny mid-rise dark blue jeans
J.Crew Factory Cashmere sweater
GAP cozy turtleneck sweater
J.Brand Skinny jeans
Target Sweater
Express cami (in cayman blue)
NEW Paige Denim
NEW Genetic Denim
NEW Striped Tee
Bags:
Coach Wristlet
Snob Essential red cross-body
J.Crew Bucket bag
Accessories:
Knot Bracelet
Gold Disc Bangle
Sparkle Chain Bracelet
Express Bar necklace
J.Crew Factory hat
2 J.Crew Bracelets (here, can’t find the other online)
Knotted belt and harness belt
Double Pavé Stud Earrings/Gold
Shoes:
DV by Dolce Vita Safia sandal
Michael Kors Flat Boots
Cole Haan wrey booties
New Balance 580 Sneakers
Ferragamo Varina patent flats
Nike Blazer low leather premium
Ferragamo Susi patent pumps
NEW Nike Free run
Ordered and Returned:
ASTR Faux Leather Pleat Skirt (wayyy too short)
Banana Republic Crepe foldover skirt (birthday gift – wrong fit)
Loft black pants (ordered almost a month ago and never received them, at this point I just want to return them)
ASOS Animal Print Skater Dress (it wasn’t the length I was expecting)
Baseball tee (impulse purchase and really I don’t need a leopard baseball tee)
Express stripe sweater (it’s just too oversize for me and I look like I’m wearing a mou-mou)
LOFT Melange Joggers (I went down to the smallest size possible and it is still too big around the waist and thighs area, it’s weird fit)
Asos full burgundy skirt (just too much volume for my curvy figure)
Asos knit bardot top (looks awful on me)
NEW DVF striped dress
Sold on eBay:
1 J.Crew Pencil skirt
4 J.Crew perfect fit tees
2 J.Crew Sweaters
1 J.Crew chino shorts
1 Seychelles wedges
1 Zara Denim pencil skirt
1 J.Crew Sweater
1 J.Crew chino shorts
1 Black Zara High Heels
2 J.Crew shirt
1 Ann Taylor Blouse
1 F21 Blouse
1 Express Floral portofino
1 Ann Taylor Loft black blazer
1 White Asos blouse
1 Express blouse
1 a.n.a button down
NEW 19 pieces
Gifted or C/O items:
Gregory Sylvia handbag
Sam Edelman “Petty” booties
Steve Madden x Peace Love Shea Loafers
Cole Haan wedges (birthday gift)
Faux Leather skirt (birthday gift)
Banana Republic leopard cross-body bag (birthday gift)
SEE Eyewear sunglasses (birthday gift)
Leopard Print Cami (birthday gift)
Vaalbara Fur Fold clutch
Eco Swim bathing suit
Eco Swim cover-up
ghd Air hairdryer
East & Lo stripe sweater
DVF Wrap dress
Hoops baby Jewelry
Metaphor skirt
Metaphor blouse
Michael Kors watch via J.R Dunn
Gucci studs
Bracelets via Jade’s Gems
Joie Leopard sandals
Toggle Sweater Coat
Plaid Scarf
QTee T-Shirt
Rebecca Minkoff ‘Love’ crossbody bag (I love it in white as well)
Linge red flats
NEW Free Endearment striped bag
Linking with Franish.
Go here to see previous Wardrobe tracking posts.
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