I don't normally do "Budgetting" or "Spending" posts because honestly, I'm not a big spender (at least not on material things- vacations and events are another story). But every couple of months I splurge, and last month was definitely one of those months for me. However a lot of my purchases were things I wear regularly, or were to fill holes in my wardrobe. For instance, the pants I bought are my go-to work pants, so when I saw them on sale, I decided to stock up. As for the chinos, I didn't own any and have been looking for a pair that fits well and would work for both the office and weekends for over a year. My old pair of Hunter boots sprung a hole, and even though I told myself I wouldn't purchase another pair because they're kind of expensive, I couldn't pass them up when I saw them go on sale. As for #6, I do own a pair of winter boots. But they're so damn clunky and heavy that I hate wearing them. The laptop I just purchased yesterday was a bit of an impulse buy, but also very necessary. My current laptop is from 2006. I've loaded it down with pictures, music, and who knows how many viruses, and I've never backed it up (getting an external hard drive for Christmas- trust). It doesn't even have Windows 7 on it. And do I really need to explain socks?! Here's the breakdown:
one: work pants // x 3 (black, navy, and gray): originally $34 +50% off = $51
two: chinos // x 2 (khaki and navy): originally $40 + 45% off = $44
three: socks // originally $16 + 25% off = $12
four: Hunter boots// originally $150 + 35% off = $97.50
five: hat// originally $24 + 40% off = $14.40 (out of stock- did not receive)
six: Sorel Tivoli tall winter boots// originally $150 + 33% off = $99
not pictured: the laptop I bought yesterday from Best Buy: $260.00
(Total savings: $224.15)
Total: $563.50
Though the total is a bit high for me, I don't regret a single purchase. I think these items will certainly serve me well in the coming months.
What about you? Have you been treatin yo'self, or diligently spending on Christmas presents for others?
I think you'll get a lot of use out of those purchases! Those winter boots look awesome. Are they warm, or just waterproof??
ReplyDeleteLooks like you really made some decent purchases that you are going to use though!!! I want a pair of Hunter boots or something similar. I tried some Coach ones on at Nordstrom Rack but gosh darn if they aren't too tight on my calves :( I am assuming the Hunter ones would be as well. Work out pants are a super necessity so if you found some on sale, stock up!!!
ReplyDeleteI bought my Sorels last year for $109 and could NOT be happier about the money spent. I wear those all winter long and don't think twice about anything. They're amazing. I wanted to get my Mom a pair this year but forgot about it and now, not in the budget. Maybe for her birthday...
ReplyDeleteSorry, rambling. I approve of all purchases! I think I need a new laptop so I'm regretting not getting one yesterday, impulse or not.
I think you got great deals!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to get to this point! I'm almost there, but I do still have the occasional frivolous purchase. For the most part, though, my clothes are just to cover the range of needs. I went shopping a week or so ago with a new friend and it was actually kind of terrible (don't tell her that, though!) because she was all about impulse purchases and buying random stuff and she really wanted me to buy stuff, too, so I didn't feel like I could just browse and window shop without being a downer. I'd much rather do my shopping online where I can search for a specific item, compare a few, and then buy the one with the best ratings. I don't know when I got so boring, but there it is.
ReplyDelete9 years for a laptop is a good lifespan! Good job making it that long without incapacitating it. (I got a virus just a few weeks ago by downloading a shady font. Good thing I live with 2 IT guys!)
Even if the total is high, it could've been much higher if you hadn't gotten such good deals... so go on with your bad self! And congrats on the new laptop! That's fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteI always go by, the price of the item, divided by how many wears I'll get out of it and then that's my "price" I really look at. Especially for work pants, I wear them repeatedly all the time so a $40 pair of pants worn 40 times is only a dollar! Of course these are all mental prices haha
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