Clothing Budget Update

I'm a little late to the party, but I'm linking up with Budgeting Bloggers again this month to share my clothing purchases. And because I was really sick last month, I actually missed out on the August link-up so today I'm showing off my purchases from both August and September.

I'm obsessed with all of my purchases, but I am especially loving the three pairs of pants I picked up...white skinny jeans, leather jeans, and ponte leggings///this is more pairs of pants than I've bought in the past few years! 

I normally find that dresses look best on my body type and that I have trouble finding pants that fit my body AND my budget, but I finally found some jeans that work for me! 

Articles of Society White Jeans // $54

I hate the idea of spending more that $25 on a pair of jeans. Is that terrible? I made an exception for these white jeans and they are my favorite. I was worried about accident prone me in white denim but I've worn these to everything from air balloon rides to climbing apple trees and they are still white!
 #winning 

Ann Taylor Faux Leather Ponte Leggings// Original $98 on Sale for $40 with promo $20

Ann Taylor Leather Jeans// Original $98 on Sale for $40 with promo $20

I haven't shopped at Ann Taylor in a while, but I took a chance and picked up a few items during a major online sale. Everything was final sale, and with losing 15 pounds, I had no idea what my current size was. It worked out well and it turns out that my old Size 12 is now a Size 6-8! I haven't had a chance to wear the leggings yet, but I have worn the leather jeans non-stop (worn here). Between the material and the front pocket zippers, they are so much edgier than my normal style and that's why I love them so much. For how well these leather jeans are made, I still cannot believe they are on sale for only $20! 

J Crew Factory Popover //Original $65 on Sale for $32 with promo $16

J Crew Factory Lovely Sweater //Original $55 on Sale for $20

Plaid Blanket Scarf // Original $20 on Sale for $12

I finally found a blanket scarf...I wanted one so desperately last Fall, but I couldn't find anything that fit me. I love love love this double sided frayed blanket scarf. It's so unique compared to the camel colored blanket scarfs that you see everywhere! 

Target Anorak Jacket // Original $40 with gift card $3

Target Button-up Shirt // $25

August/September Total: $170

Yearly Total $1500-$50[January]-$160[February]- $75[March]- $317[April]-$0[May]-$30[June]-$110[July]-$170[August/September]=$578 remaining for the year

Even though I lowered my budget for the year, I have been pacing myself and focused on being more thoughtful with my purchases. It looks like I have about ~$200 to spend a month for the remainder of the year. 

Hooray for actually staying on budget!