https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 10:39:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-894429 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:53:25 +0000 Nicole D 894429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks all. &nbsp;This was the first time I have tracked all my expenses for the month and it was a very useful exercise. &nbsp;Next steps are:<br />Wardrobe Inventory<br />Closet Cull<br />&nbsp;To respond to specific questions:<br /><br />Nadya: here is a photo of my shoes. &nbsp;They are by Roberto Capucci, I got them from a boutique in my neighbourhood, not sure who else carries them.<br /><br />Sveta: the jeans are Old Navy Diva skinnies <b>tall size</b>, one size up from my usual ON pants size (so a 14T in my case). &nbsp;I liked the way the blue denim ones fit as sort of a tapered BF, so I just ordered the white ones, will let you&nbsp;know&nbsp;if they work - stay tuned! &nbsp;The inseam is about 34 inches. &nbsp;We should have a Southern Ontario meet up sometime - maybe at Yorkdale! &nbsp;(But not til June - SYC!)<br /><br />Glory: the boots were purchased at<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/Homepage.jsp?null"> revolveclothing.com</a>. &nbsp;But are also available on Nordstrom's website. &nbsp;I looked all over town for perforated booties with no luck! &nbsp;<br />The bag is from a site called <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thepeacockparade.com/">The Peacock Parade</a>. &nbsp;Prefect for an Urban Romantic Peacock like myself. &nbsp;It is similar to Gilt, but Canadian so no duties. &nbsp;They have amazing customer service.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-894053 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:31:00 +0000 Thistle 894053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Terrific list of items, all of which sound like they will get a lot of wear. &nbsp;Now, to spend the time creating capsules etc. so you can wear all of these beautiful new pieces.<br /><br />as part of SYC, perhaps don't make a new purchase until you have worn each of these purchases at least twice?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-894047 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:26:28 +0000 Jules 894047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for posting this. I've also spent way more than usual, way earlier in the season, than I am used to. But I think all my stuff is well-thought out and will work together as a capsule. My budget is a fraction of yours but I honestly find it helpful/refreshing to see a total and breakdown like this, because I sometimes wonder how people here "pull off" their purchases while also realizing it's not my business! But you've helped me put it all in perspective. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893975 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:57:52 +0000 Glory 893975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a wonderful list of items! I have to ask where you got the boots and the handbag. Were they local or online shopping? I agree with girl math on this - the basics shouldn't count. Hope to see some pics soon. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893968 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:54:16 +0000 Gaylene 893968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, Nicole, I think we are shopping sisters. That's exactly the way I do my shopping--all at once, mixing and matching so I have everything right at hand to create all the outfits I want for the upcoming season.<br /><br />The total always sounds a bit horrendous, but, actually, when I track my clothing expenditures in my spreadsheet, my yearly total often is less than the total amount I had budgeted for clothing on a monthly basis. It's a way of shopping that works for me because I don't see clothes shopping as a recreational activity and I don't live in a particularly shopping-friendly location. So, when I'm in the mood and/or the right location, I'm more a "get it done and over" kind of person. I also seem to end up with fewer orphans when I shop like this.<br /><br />It sounds like your shopping was successful; enjoy those new outfits and don't feel the least bit guilty--it's just a different approach to wardrobe building. Now, if you shopped like that <b>every</b> month, that might be a different story--unless you just won a lottery! ;)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893961 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:49:33 +0000 Nadya 893961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so intrigued by the "metallic laser cut flats." &nbsp;Could you post a link?<br /><br />It looks like you found some great items that fit your life and closet. &nbsp;I hope you'll post some outfits! &nbsp;Enjoy. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893944 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:29:48 +0000 Sveta 893944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is quite a haul, Nicole. I need to take a drive to Waterloo to see the loot!<br />I recall from your other post that you are close to my&nbsp; height and my size - which white jeans did you get? I have been looking for them forever!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893908 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:52:48 +0000 DonnaF 893908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like quite a haul!&nbsp; And I thought I was bad, going hundreds of dollars over budget.&nbsp; Girl math says those camisoles and layering T shouldn't *count*.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893906 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:50:57 +0000 Day Vies 893906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These seem like basics. I think as long as you have not jeopardized the financial stability of the family, you're fine. I can't wait to see your combinations.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893901 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:47:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 893901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think buying things together, like you have, works really well. Sounds like a great capsule. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893882 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:35:11 +0000 Suz 893882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! That is a lot of shopping, Nicole. But it sounds as if you got some great pieces.&nbsp;<br /><br />Now let's see you wear them! &nbsp;:-)<br /><br />Question: will you follow a one-in-one-out policy, i.e. getting rid of things that may already be in your closet in favour of these new items -- or not? (There is no right or wrong answer; I am just curious.)&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-budget-blown-sky-high#post-893859 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:57:07 +0000 Nicole D 893859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The results are in: I have spent three times my postulated monthly clothing budget and then some.<br />For that I got:<br />2 pair jeans- white, light blue engneer stripe<br />3 cardigans - white, navy, floral<br />3 dresses - black slip dress, navy day dress, cream and gray day dress<br />1 pair boots - Jeffrey Campbell perforated Everly's<br />1 pair sandals - Earth shoes<br />1 pair of sling back shoes - metallic laser cut flats<br />2 outerwear spring jackets - military with leather sleeves, anorak with leather sleeves (too many leather sleeves!)<br />3 pullover sweaters - cream, mint, bright yellow<br />1 designer handbag - Rebecca Minkoff cupid satchel in almond brown<br />4 camisoles - black, white, mint and blue<br />1 white t-shirt for layering<br />1 white denim jacket<br />1 white denim vest&nbsp;<br />1 graphic black and white drapey vest<br />1 3/4 sleeve black top<br />Total $3220.40<br />(Some of that white denim may be returned, just ordered them on a BR weekend savings code)<br /><br />So far, I have <b>worn</b> the yellow sweater,the cream and gray dress, the military jacket (quite a few times), the floral cardi.<br />I am very ashamed of having gone so far over budget. &nbsp;But I am strengthened by Anna's ability to SYC, so I hereby vow to SYC for all of April. &nbsp;Maybe May too, but let's not get crazy.<br /><br />So I will be on this forum a lot more for ideas of how to mix and match the brilliant pieces I already have!<br /><br />Thanks for reading - and I am counting on all of you to watch me and not let me slip!<br /><br />