Thursday 21 August 2014

Spending ban is broken

Back at the beginning of the year I had a stupid tax bill to pay so I had to make the money come from somewhere fast. I stopped buying clothes. It was hard at first but then became stupidly easy to continue on with. Since Jan 2014 I have bought:

1 x pink tshirt - £5 from Tesco (bought when I was doing some bread and milk shopping so it doesn't REALLY count)
1 x green top - £15
1 x white jumper - £16
1 x grey shorts - £10
1 x blue shorts - £10
The last 4 items also had £10 off the final bill and I bought with some cash my good old Dad shoved in my hand (this is not my money I spent, therefore the ban wasn't really broken)


This month I have bought (well I say *I*, Avenue 57 business account bought because I'll use them for future blog and styling post - I am laughing at what a genius I am):
1 x Stan Smith Originals (yet to arrive)



But today, this morning, I spent my own real money on some New Balance trainers. I am blaming Joanna from Poppy's Style for the break as she showed off her new purchase and I NEEDED them. The desire to have them was too strong. I bought from J Crew. But ... I ordered from the US site and have had them delivered to my sister in the US because they worked out to be £38 if I did it that way vs £85 if I ordered via the J Crew UK site.


I'm not going to go back to spending money on clothes at the rate I used to because next year I have 2 lots of friends who are celebrating their 40th birthdays abroad and so I need some funds for those mini breaks plus we'll do a family holiday and I am HOPING to get out to California to see my sister in October.

How is everyone else doing with their spending bans? I've seen a few bloggers try (and fail).

Fiona
xoxo

12 comments :

  1. Name and shame Fiona, name and shame although I can guess those bad girls! Tbh you've done amazingly well and, if you hadn't actually put it out there that you were on a spending ban, I doubt anyone would have noticed as you've recycled your old stuff brilliantly. 10 days to go for me, I can smell the finishing line. I reckon the trainers will serve you well so a great first purchase. Welcome back albeit temporarily x

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    1. Back in the saddle of buying but I have to be careful if I want to go on all those 4 holidays next year!
      I am sure those that know they have fallen off the wagon know. No naming and shaming here! (I did actually think you were one of them though)!!!!!!!

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  2. I can't believe how restrained you've been! And your outfits always look so stylish and lovely. This had given me some motivation to reign in my spending!

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    1. It hasn't taken too much effort because I actually own SO much of everything. If I consider buying something then it has to be a bargain or something I don't have.

      It's good to work through your whole wardrobe, I've only touched the sides with mine!!!

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  3. I'm doing rubbish - but no surprise there lol!

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    1. Nope, no falling off the chair is complete shock here!

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  4. Trainers are definitely worth breaking the spending ban for!! Apart from that you have done amazingly well.....wish I had your focus that's for sure!! I didn't by anything for a whole month mid july-mid august but boy am I making up for that now!! xx

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  5. I've been on an absolute spree, but it's all been charity shops and car boot sales so hasn't cost much! No more now, we have so much work needed to the house, so I am back on a spending ban until I've saved up enough for a new bathroom, because every penny counts!! And to be honest, I can't see myself needing much more over the winter. Some sheepskin boot slippers? A new nude bra? And apart from that, I can't say I 'need' anything at all. I think you've done really well yourself being so restrained! Well done x

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  6. OK don't rub the "fail" in. The dress was only £15! I am full of admiration for you and so glad you have treated yourself to the NB, I love my navy ones but these are divine, I love the colours x

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  7. standing ovation for the self-control and the inspiration that I need. I am going to aim for nothing until Christmas x

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  8. I LOVE the new balance trainers! I have a pair of their running shoes and even the athletic shoes are lovely and colourful. And that green colour of your top is one of my favourite colours. Glad I found your blog, it looks great! Adding you to my bloglovin' feed :)
    www.highlandfashionista.com

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  9. You've done so well, Fiona, so no guilt necessary! Live the Stan Smiths. Lynne xx

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