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embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

When: Saturday before last // Weather: 60s // Real life: haircut, brunch, and I don’t remember what else

embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

embroidered stripe tee, Target jeans, white Converse sneakers, red lips

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I know I took these photos the day I got my haircut (because why else would my hair look so good). And I’m pretty sure I got brunch afterward. But for the life of me I can’t remember what else I did on February 18, and for once I didn’t post anything on Instagram. I hope I had fun?

I do remember what I did on February 26, though. I had a small get-together to watch the Oscars, and I served themed cocktails. One the menu: the “Lion,” a gin mule so strong you won’t be able to find your way home, and the “La La Land”… It was just a middle-shelf champagne cocktail, but we told everyone it was the greatest drink ever.

I don’t mean to be too harsh on La La Land (the movie, not the drink) – I thought it was great, just not that great. Not worth 14 Oscar nominations, that’s for sure. I had already watched the Golden Globes, and I made it all the way to midnight watching the Oscars, so when Faye Dunaway announced La La Land…I turned off the TV.

I KNOW. But it was late and I’d already seen a dozen La La Land acceptance speeches. I’m still so mad I missed seeing the cluster live. This was my first real experience with FOMO. Needless to say, I will still remember Sunday night 10 days from now.

Top (on sale) // Jeans // Shoes* // similar Bag (on sale) // similar Trench // similar Necklace // similar Sunglasses

*Shoes purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

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Budgeting Bloggers: February

 

 

Budgeting Bloggers: February
Row 1: Jacket (on sale) // Dress (on sale) // Shoes
Row 2: Shoes // Necklace

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February’s Budget: $367

($150 starting budget – $124 overspent last month + $256 blog income minus taxes + $85 selling old clothes)

February’s Spending: $373

I’m quite proud of myself for making up for last month and keeping within $6 of my budget for February! Good job, me. I always knew I could do it, if I could just be so busy with other things that I didn’t have time to shop. Yep, that’s exactly what happened.

My other goal for February was quality over quantity. A whirlwind Target trip kept me from really sticking to that, but at least part of that trip was covered by a gift card I got for Christmas (thanks, Cindy). A gift card also covered most of these amazing Cole Haan suede wingtips.

My bigger ticket items were this suede moto jacket and a pair of fabulous 70s-esque sunglasses (which aren’t available online but you can see them in action here and here). But who knows – maybe my impulse-buy $13 Target earrings will stand the test of time better than the $100 jacket. I’ve already worn both pairs of earrings twice!

What did everyone else spend their hard earned money on this month? Looking forward to linking up with the Budgeting Bloggers Queen, Fran!

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