Summer Fun Money List (maybe?)

Sick of me yet? Sorry I seem to have so many posts in the last couple of days. Trying to get some decisions made with your wise input before MIL moves in and I may have less time here.

As you may recall, I had posted a thread about my summer fun money (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....a-bit-long) and what to spend it on for fall. DS and DH have already figured out what they’re spending their portion on. The point of the fun money is to spend it within the next few weeks as part of summer as we are not able to get away this year (and before it gets sucked up by something NOT so fun!). I’m wanting to purchase items that I will then tuck away until fall and that will start my fall wardrobe off with a “bang”!

So far I’ve purchased the Jeffrey Campbell patent heeled oxfords (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ll-oxfords) and the Fossil two-toned handbag (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....bag-update) – thanks to Natalie (*waving*). This leaves me with approximately $600 Canadian left to spend.

I’ve decided another item to maximize my spending is a black leather blazer/jacket. I’m working on finding that now (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....her-jacket).

Then I’m thinking of adding these two dresses from Nordstrom (http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....tback=1011 and http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/su.....tback=2325) – despite my whining about duty and shipping. I think both of these could be flattering (as in helping to disguise “issues”) and come in petite. As well, both would work with many of my jacket and footwear options. I know Kari likes these dresses as she has both of them on her list too! What do you think?

This would mean my final fun money purchases towards my fall wardrobe would be:

- Three-toned patent oxfords
- Leather jacket
- Two dresses
- Two-toned leather handbag

I think that’s pretty good use out of the money. Anna’s original suggestion for the funds was a higher end handbag and a great fitting jacket. That really stuck in my mind. Would love to hear your thoughts...and thank you so much for the indulgence and forum hogging!

13 years ago

Inge

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Moderator

I absolutely love both dresses for you, Shannon. The first one has such a beautiful pattern, and I adore that shade of blue (2nd dress).

And not sick of you at all!-) I've really enjoyed following your way of thinking in this matter, and fwiw, I think you have chosen very wisely: four fantastic items, that are all fun, stunning, and that will be super versatile in your wardrobe.

Have fun with them!

biscuitsmom

Veteran

I agree! Love your posts and think you have that list *nailed*

qpswan

Active Member

I think that these dresses will be fabulous on you! Can't wait to see your photos.

I am really enjoying your posts. I am curious how the search for a leather jacket is going and what your decision is on the BF jeans.

Meredith1953

I think the dresses will be a lovely addition. How are you coming along for the leather jacket? Did you decide yet?

Transcona Shannon

Inge - thanks for your input. For someone as stylish as yourself to think these are good choices makes me feel good!

Thanks BC - it actually didn't take me too long to narrow down what I thought would be a decent list with some feedback from my YLF sisters!

qpswan and Meredith - haven't started the serious search yet for the leather jacket. I'm going to go to my local Danier Leather and see what they have in store first. They may have the one I like in store or something even better. If not, then I'll order the one I was looking at on their online store. And I'm keeping the Gap BF jeans rolled to the longer length and am going to play with the styling. I enjoy the challenge of trying something new.

jayne

This seems a perfect use for the money! I think you have done super well!

Based on my recent experience regarding the cost of internation returns (http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....pping-rant) I may not pursue the two dresses.

I have the oxfords, the Fossil handbag is coming and I will be purchasing the leather jacket locally. I think I will look for my two new fall dresses locally as well.

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