Tuesday, January 31, 2023
I told you at the beginning of January that I was going to try to only buy 23 new items in 2023. But, I could buy unlimited second hand items. I also had $100 to spend from Christmas. Well, it's time to find out how I did. I bought zero second hand items but I bought several (hangs head) new purchases! Ay!
My first January purchase and I have zero regrets! I got these from a cute little boutique.
I have stayed away from Old Navy for the most part over the last year in an attempt to avoid fast fashion. I really think they have upped their quality game, though, based on the few purchases I did make. I was targeted by an IG ad and it led to not just one purchase, but a few more after that. Again, I hang my head in shame. Lol!
First up is this ecru blouse made of a very thick canvas like material. It arrived very wrinkled, but my steamer worked like a charm on it. It looks too big here before I washed it, but I ordered two sizes and the larger looked better. I washed and dried it after this wearing and steamed it again and then it fit better. I intentionally dried it to get it to the better fit.
I ran into a long time sub at my school who has great clothing and used to work at Ann Taylor. She was wearing the chambray version of the blouse above and I didn't even know there was a chambray version. So, guess what? I ordered that one, too! By the way, these tops were under $12 each!
These tops feel very me and I think with them being neutrals that I will get a lot of wear out of them. I hope they are flattering because I plan to wear them!
And, this is my new cropped polo pullover. It is lined in a light fleecey material and I was so cozy but not too hot wearing this to school. I think this will work great going into spring. It comes in black and tan, too. I really want the black! This was about $28, though, so a bit pricey for ON.
This was just a nice material white top for spring and summer. It was only $10.
This is a linen blouse with some nice detail on the sleeves. It was also only $10.
I popped into our new J.Crew Factory and got these hoops. I had been wanting a more delicate hoop.
And, finally...I wore my Target Universal Thread high rise slim straight black jeans to school Friday and got to thinking how good they feel on and how I think the fit is just right for my current bod. Why hadn't I thought to get the same pair in regular denim? So, I did just that. I got a light wash and a medium wash. Now, I will say that the black is a stiffer and thicker material than the blue denim. All three look like much more expensive jeans. I bought mine for $28 a pair.
If you haven't tried a straight or a high rise, please try these. I am 5'4 and the length is perfect for any type of shoe I would wear with them.
I actually am not mad at all about my purchases. I was thoughtful and intentional. Everything will work into spring.
I am not including my Vaugu purchases because they haven't come in yet and they all might be a heck no. I will include those in February since they are taking so long to get here. I noticed on the website it said allow 35 days to arrive. I probably wouldn't have ordered if I had read that sooner!
How do you think I did this month? Remember that I had $100 to spend from Christmas money, too. This wasn't about the money, really, but it was about contentment and using what I already have.
Amy
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