Shopping Ban: Week 12

Would you believe that since starting this shopping ban 12 weeks ago, this was the first time that I made it to a thrift store?  Clearly I need to go thrifting more often, because there were some great finds.  I had $7 of free money and $30 of ban money to spend, and I think [...]

Shopping Ban: Week 11

Striped Cotton Pajama Pants  $13 (Target)
I realize that this is certainly not the most thrilling shopping ban post ever.  But I’m sticking to my budget, I didn’t have a lot of shopping time this week, and this is what I bought.  Somehow, between last winter and now, I managed to give all my long pajama [...]

Not Buying It (Book Review)

Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping
While I did buy something this week, I didn’t have time to take any pictures before leaving for San Diego.  So instead, I thought I’d review a book that I read a few months ago, that relates to my shopping ban.
The author, Judith Levine, decided to go on a [...]

Shopping Ban: Week 7

For those on a budget, I highly recommend discovering if there is an exchange type store in your area.  It’s kind of like a consignment shop.  The way it works at a local store here, Revolve Clothing Exchange, is that you bring in clothes that you don’t wear anymore, they pick what they want to [...]

Shopping Ban: Week 6

Magenta Vintage Vera Silk Scarf  = $8 at local antique shop
(it’s much more vibrant than the image lets on)
Well, one thing I’ve learned is that it’s a lot easier to stick to a shopping ban when you are broke.  When my bank account is extremely low, I don’t really feel any temptation to shop and [...]

Shopping Ban: Week 5

So, after not buying much for the past several weeks, this week ended up being all about juggling the numbers.  At the beginning of this week, I still had $80 in graduation money that could be spent any way I wanted.  I also had $75 in accumulated ban money that could be spent in thrift [...]

Shopping Ban: Week 3

Fluid Movement Top in Dark Gray  $58
I still didn’t spend any of my thrifting/Etsy/vintage allowance this week, so I’ll be saving it up and hopefully get some awesomeness on Etsy.  There will probably be a post soon debating what I should get.
Per my shopping ban rules, I am allowed one $50 free day per month, [...]

What I’m lovin’: Chadwicks

Back when I was 18, I wore a dress from Chadwicks when I was a bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding.  I hadn’t given the company much thought since then.  Sure, I loved my dress, but I always associated them with formal wear.  Lately though, I’ve noticed them popping up everywhere.  When I saw the amazing [...]

What I’m Lovin’: Sock Dreams

I realize that we are totally entering the dead heat of summer in this hemisphere, and yet here I am blogging about socks.  But this isn’t just any sock website.  Sock Dreams, which I found out about through Audi of Fashion for Nerds, has some of the most gorgeous socks, tights and leggings around.  These [...]

What I’m lovin’: Pretty and walkable shoes

I realize my title is somewhat vague, so I’ll clarify.  Last October, I got to go to New York City.  I bought my Born Codders for the trip and absolutely loved them.  I walked a ton, yet they didn’t hurt my feet.  The cherry red color and mary jane strap kept me stylish.  Those shoes [...]