So I got my state & federal tax refund (~$1,500)… I put basically everything into the Freedom Fund and retirement portfolio. (Sidebars updated).
But, as a little something something for myself, I bought a BCBG dress ($26 at Marshall’s) and red patent leather pumps ($10 at Ross). I know, I’ve TOTALLY fallen off the buy-less-stuff wagon.
I was very tempted by a pair of Coach heels, but I realized that I didn’t quite like the way the toe looked, and just because I found Coach shoes for $45 in my size doesn’t mean I have to buy it. I also passed on Michael Kors sandals for $30. So, it was a relief to find that although brand names still exert some influence over me, I am able to resist the temptation.
Sometimes.
But a BCBG dress at that price? It’s a STEAL
I would’ve bought it too… had I not.. been.. on a No Spend month thing
You deserve something tho!
Don’t stress.. you still put most of it towards the “responsible” stuff!
xoxo-nklsmom
You are buying LESS stuff, just not NO stuff. And you got great deals! You are a saving champion, a few dollars on clothes is okay, in moderation.
Great scores! I really need to scout my Marshall’s and TJM more often like I used to. Now I just go when I’m looking for something specific, and, of course, I can never find what I’m searching for.
Pics of the red pumps, please and thank you.
BTW, this is my first blog comment in over two weeks. Fab shoes can help me recover from anything. LOL
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Awesome finds and great job with how your net worth and funds are growing! I am also in love with shopping but have cut down a lot on my spending, focusing on building my net worth and ending my student loan debt (only less than $6K to go, and I started at $20K last year!). I do miss my designer handbags and shoes, but those will come in time and should be deserved, not splurged.
You are so inspirational. I say: way to go with the great scores and congrats on passing on things you didn’t love!