2013 Year Budget: July

For 2013 I am budgeting my clothing allowance based on the entire year. Sound crazy? Read more about it {here}

1. Chicnova denim vest ($30, purchased using gift card) = $0 paid*) 

2. & 3. J.Crew Factory citron pencil skirt (retail price $75, final sale price = $17.49), 

J.Crew Factory red orange blazer (retail price $138, final sale price = $32.49)

4. Yuni Kelley pave link bracelet ($50 – 20% Here&Now reader discount = $40)

Total retail value of purchases = $293

Amount spent = $89.98**

So how is my year budget of $3,000 panning out?

- January  $149.94

- February $241.71

- March $245.50

- April $187.37

- May $222.71

- June $405.46

- July $89.98

Remaining = $1,452.67

(leaving ~$300/month for the remaining 5 months)

Purchased & Returned:

Lulu’s white dress ($46). Returned because I wasn't sure the cut-outs were for me & the waist band didn't fit snug, despite the chest being a little tight. (as seen on Instagram)

* I have a serious question to ask you. I want to be a budgeting blogger, a real girl, with a real budget, but from time to time companies/brands/small boutiques offer me the opportunity to pick out clothing for free. How would you like to see these "c/o" items covered? Included in my budget? Ignored? Featured in a separate post? Let's chat.

** These prices are for real. If you aren't taking advantage of the J.Crew Factory 40% off sales you are missing out on a gold mine! (J.Crew Factory sales might be the new Old Navy perma-sale!)

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