December - Where My Dolla' Bills Went

I almost didn't write this post for 2 reasons - first, I challenged myself to not buy any clothing items in December. Buying Christmas gifts can get pretty expensive, so I wanted to focus my budget on other people. The second reason is that most of what I got in December were gifts. But, in the essence of full-disclosure, I decided to post. I'm sure some of these items will be making their way into my wardrobe soon, so I wanted share! Without further ado...

1. Fossil Slim Crossbody Bag: I am REALLY excited about this gift! I have carried a really similar bag from Target for about a year and it is falling apart (it's made of plastic and it cost $20) but I love it. That's why I am so excited about this bag. I'm sure it will last me a LONG time. I don't carry much, so I prefer smaller bags. (This bag is currently on sale for $89)

2. Utility Vest: I have mentioned wanting one of these before, but I kept passing because I'm just... cheap. 2 years after military vests are cool, I'm getting one, because I had a gift card. That's how I roll. I'm sure I'll be wearing it way past the time it is acceptable so don't judge. ($27.99 - purchased with a gift card)

3. Simple White Sweater:  My sister got me this sweater for Christmas and I have already worn in countless times. It is super soft, not too tight, and the perfect shade of white. I seriously love it! ($22.80)

4. Southwest Cardigan: I used a F21 gift card to buy myself this as well. I've been looking for something drape-y and aztec-y and this fit the bill perfectly! ($27.99)

5. Nine West Nude Heels: This is the only item I bough with my own money in December. I have mentioned before that I only own one pair of heels (in black - seen here and here) and I decided a while ago that nude heels would probably be a good investment. You know, so I never have to buy heels again :) Anyway, I have been looking for a pair meeting my requirements (under $50 and a kitten heel - I'm 5'10") for months. I found this pair at TJ Maxx for $39.99. I figured that these were an acceptable reason to spend money on myself :)

Total: $207.77
Total Cash: $39.99


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