Look What I Got: May Purchases

I spent less than $200 on clothes in the month of May.  I am calling that a victory.  I am going to attempt to spend even less in June.  However, I got some items that I have been coveting for awhile, such as the BaubleBar necklace, Kate Spade sunglasses and Toms wedges.

May 14 Purchases by veggielawyer 

1. Maharaja Strand Necklace: Bauble Bar (Orig. $42, paid $20)
2. Crystal Zodiac Bracelet: BaubleBar (Orig. $36, paid $11)

3. Crossbody Handbag: Thursday Friday (Orig. $55, giveaway win!)
4. White Peplum Top: San Francisco Boutique, similar pictured (Orig. unknown, paid $24)
5. Kate Spade sunglasses: Bloomingdale's Outlet (Orig. $145, paid $60)
6. Wrap Dress: Boden via @thelovelydresser (Orig. $140, paid $19)
7. Coach Women's Katie Sneaker: Marshall's (Orig. $90, paid $40)
8. TOMS Wedges: Instagram (Orig. $69, paid $18)
9. Isaac Mizrahi 3/4 Rolled Sleeve Tunic: Marshall's (Orig. $70, paid $28)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $671

Amount Spent: $196

Amount Saved: $451

Total Percentage Saved: 67%

Clothes Sold on Instagram: $450

Net Spent: - $254

SALES SHOPPED

20% off coupon from Bauble Bar

15% off at Bloomingdale's Outlet

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Look What I Got: April Purchases

I've been doing pretty good each month....netting more money from selling clothes than I am spending.  However, I still don't have ample space in the closet.  I know I say this every month, but I need to reign it in.

April 14 Purchases by veggielawyer 

1. Coloblocked Sweater Skirt: Anthropologie via @thelovelydresser (Orig. $118, paid $12)
2. Pink Bag: DressV (Orig.$21, received as freebie)
3. Tagua Saphi Necklace: Uncommon Goods (Orig. $55 received as freebie)
4. Plaid Toe Pumps: DressV (Orig. $50, received as freebie)
5. Tortoise Crystal Pendent Necklace: J. Crew Factory (Orig. $52.50, paid $26.25)
6. Motorcycle Jacket: Kenneth Cole Outlet (Orig. $119, paid $45)
7. Floral Pencil Skirt: J. Crew Factory (Orig. $85, paid $42.50)
8. Crystal Earrings (similar pictured): J. Crew (Orig. $38, paid $12) 
9. Fair and Square Satchel: Kenneth Cole Outlet (Orig. $99, paid $45)
10.  C. Luce shift dress: Modcloth via Instagram (not pictured) ( Est. $50, trade)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $687

Amount Spent: $183

Amount Saved: $504

Total Percentage Saved: 73%

Clothes Sold on Instagram: $315

Net Spent: - $132

SALES SHOPPED

40% sale items at J. Crew

50% off everything at J. Crew Factory

Sale at Kenneth Cole and extra 10% of purchases of $100

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A love letter to Lauren Conrad

I really hate to admit it, but I am in love with Lauren Conrad's collection for Kohl's.  I should have expected this because I also have a shameful love of another blonde celebrity's clothing line: Jessica Simpson.  I guess LC is more than just that empty vase she portrayed on The Hills?  Her collection is full of feminine, well made items that are a great bargain.  Ok, I am a little mad that her collection includes faux leather shorts, but I can forgive one mistake.  Other than the leather shorts, her clothes actually fit real female bodies.  I am petite and pear shaped and her clothes still flatter me.  I immediately took home a pink pleated skirt and ruffly cami and then promptly wore the outfit to work.

Lauren Conrad Pleated Skirt Look #1 by veggielawyer 


The collection contains so many more great pieces.  Here are two more looks I put together.  I love the cream colored sweater in the first look.  I think I would also pair this with my pink pleated skirt.

Lauren Conrad Look #3 by veggielawyer featuring pearl crystal jewelry

Lauren Conrad Look #2 by veggielawyer featuring platform high heels

My favorite dress in the collection is the floral pleated dress.  It reminds me of some past Anthro dresses, like the Sing Sweetly Dress and Cirque A-Line, but in a more subdued pattern.  I own the Sing Sweetly Dress (and love it), so I can't really justify purchasing this look-a-like.  Look at me being all practical and restrained.

LC Floral Pleated Dress