October 2017 Budget

1. J.Crew Floral Embroidered Tie-Waist Skirt: $19.85
2. Everlane The High-Rise Skinny Jean (Regular) – Dark Indigo: $68
3. Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee: $24.5
4. J.Crew Tie Back Shirt (white): $8.51
5. Keds x Rifle Paper Co – Kickstart Queen Anne: $48
6. Dune Gaze Loafer Mules: $49
7. Kona Backless Mule Loafers: $11.52

Total October 2017 Budget
$229.38

Total Remaining in 4th Quarter Budget
$14.71

So how did my October No Spend Month work out? Well…not too bad? Kind of?

Um, Dana, you spent $229.38. Can you read correctly?

I know. And yes, I can. Well, you see, the funny thing is is that I only actually bought two of these items in October. Everything except for the J.Crew Tie Back Shirt and the Embroidered Tie Waist Skirt were things that I ordered in September, but then they didn’t arrive until October. But I still paid for them in September. It was a very odd loophole.

Is it cheating?

Honestly, I don’t know. But the good thing about this being my budget is that I get to decide. I also get to guilt myself about it later if I choose to. (Ha!) The two J.Crew items were things I was eyeing, but had completely sold out in my size online and I came across them when I stopped into a J.Crew store last weekend. I don’t know if that’s a sign or a good excuse…but whatever.

I’m going to stop over thinking this though and ask you, did you get anything this month? Did you do a no shopping month?

Also, if you’ve got holiday shopping on your mind, I want you to be the first to hear about the holiday savings challenge that I’m hosting in a few weeks! It’s going to be an easy five day challenge to help you save money this holiday season (and even make a little money back). If you want to be the first to get more information about it, sign up for the 5 Days to Holiday Savings challenge!