This was a very good shopping month for me OR a bad one, depending on how you want to look at it. I spent quite a bit, but also found so many great things I wanted needed for this warmer weather. Most notably, the swimsuit search is over. I think my pick is a pretty sexy swimsuit for a one-piece and is more revealing than what I normally go for, but I figured why not. Plus, I picked up a second ultra conservative suit to help balance things out. Oh, and I may have grabbed my third embroidered front tee from J Crew, but they are just too perfect and I can't seem to resist them.
My favorite purchase this month is definitely the Madewell Zip Transport Tote. I was looking for a carry-all bag for our summer travels and this fits the bill. And this version is much better than the original. After stalking this bag for months, I finally scooped it up during a major sale. See my full review here.
Zip Transport Tote: original $188 + 25% + $25 credit = $116
Lattice SwimSuit: original $78 on sale for $57 + $10 promo = $47
Paisley SwimSuit: original $40 on sale $32
Embroidered Front Tee: original $60 on sale for $17
Tortoise Sunnies: original $30 on sale for $11
Linen Shift Dress: original $35 on sale for $25
Total: $248
Paisley SwimSuit: original $40 on sale $32
Embroidered Front Tee: original $60 on sale for $17
Tortoise Sunnies: original $30 on sale for $11
Linen Shift Dress: original $35 on sale for $25
Total: $248
April was quite an expensive month for me since I didn't buy this much during January, February, and March combined. Something about the warmer weather makes me willing to spend more. And while I didn't buy any adventure gear this month, we have a ton of hiking and camping trips coming up. Pretty sure, I will be investing in a pair of hiking boots next month, so May is going to be a high spend month too. This is always the point in the year where I start to question if I'm going to be able to stay within my yearly budget parameters. Guess we will see.
Budget for the Year: $1750
March Spending: $64
April Spending:$248
remaining for the year: $1299
And just to end things on a happy note, here are some favorite outfits featuring this month's buys. And yes there was snow and blooming flowers all in one month. That's just your typical New England Spring. 
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Ooo! I am loving the tote! Before I held back on the Madewell tote because of the open top, but the zipper makes it absolutely perfect! You will get so much use from it!
ReplyDeleteI used to want the original, but ended up going with the j crew version instead (since it was on super super sale). I'm glad that I never bought the original because the zip version is so much nicer
DeleteThat VS swimsuit is gorgeous! I love the lattice trim and the one from Target is really pretty too!
ReplyDeleteI liked the lattice on the sides too, plus the pattern is really unique for the VS one. I got the target suit bc I'm chaperoning a high school trip so definitely wanted something that would cover everything
DeleteI think you did a great job shopping! But to me you got items you needed so that makes me think it was great! And that coral dress was definitely a good buy to me ;) And everybody needs a functional everyday tote.
ReplyDeleteI probably spent more than you on clothes this month, but I'm trying to reign in it for a no spend month May.
liz @ j for joiner
I definitely don't regret any of my purchases, my concern is that I already know that May will be a pricey spending month for me. And then my birthday is in June so yea will probably buy myself something extra that month too. Lol
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