Challenge

As a recent college grad, the transition from little-to-no income to a salary has been an adjustment. While a fantastic adjustment, it means I've had to learn to budget myself differently. The sudden income of money has more often than not resulted in (several) shopping sprees. While this is fun and rewarding for my hard work, I've noticed a shift in my shopping from "needs," to "wants" or "compulsions." My desire to keep adding increases, and my well-earned income decreases.

Since I'm getting married in about a year (eeek!!), I really need to start concentrating on saving as much money as I can and practicing good spending habits when it comes to my wardrobe. As such, I've decided to set up a challenge for myself: not to shop for 30 days. I want to use this time to focus on wearing what I own and not worrying/obsessing about what I want to own.

I think this challenge will teach me to focus more on what I have in my closet, and to mix and match those pieces, instead of constantly buying new ones. Not to mention, I will have more money to put towards saving for our wedding/honeymoon/house! Have you ever done a no-shopping challenge? Do you think it helped you in the long run?

Hat: Forever 21 | Sunnies: LOFT | Necklace: Kendra Scott | Top & Shorts: LOFT | Purse: J.Crew (thrifted) | Sandals: Topshop

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Fall

I think it's safe to say, Fall has arrived.  Goodbye shorts and flip flops, hello sweaters and boots!  Gotta love the gorgeous amber and flame-colored trees, and the crisp nights that make me want to watch a football game in the open air.  Apple cider is my warm drink of choice and I love hearing the soft crunch of the leaves under my feet.  But most importantly, you know what else Fall means?  
Pumpkin. 
Everything.  

I think that's all that needs to be said on that matter.  

Sweater: Gap (Similar) | Necklace: NY&Co. | Jeans: Kohl's | Watch: Michael Kors | 

Bracelet: Sabika | Purse: Marshall's | Flats: Target

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Capital C

This outfit is actually from a couple weeks ago when I went to Philly to visit C.  I had every intention of posting my outfit from work yesterday, but the pizza at lunch decided to viciously attack my skirt.  Therefore, it's going in the wash and no post because I didn't get the opportunity to take pictures before the incident. 

I've been planning out my upcoming schedules (I'm now working two jobs) and I cannot believe how quickly back to school snuck up on me!  I realized that I have this weekend, next week, and the following week and then it's back to school.  So needless to say, the next couple of weeks are going to be cra-zy with a capital C.  I still have to finish required reading for my internship, pack ALL of my clothes, get some more things for the apartment, and do work for my summer course.  It's going to be a hectic and stressful two weeks. 

How are your summers winding down?  Going anywhere fun and exciting?  I'd love to hear about it!! :)

Headband: Charlotte Russe | Top: American Eagle | Skirt: LOFT | Watch: Macy's | 

Sandals: Target

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Wha What

You know what? I'm pretty sure other bloggers can agree with me, but I/we made thrift shopping cool way before Macklemore did. Like this awesome flower print skirt- thrifted last summer for 3 buckaroos! That's enough to make any bargain shopper say, "Wha what wha what?" 

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P.s. I might have copied Kendi a wee bit. Except I'm not tall, so my top isn't really cropped hehe. Sorry I'm not sorry. I could not resist with how adorable her outfit is! (Which come on, when doesn't that gal look fabulous?!)

Top: NY&Co. | Skirt: Thrifted | Purse: Marshall's | Bracelets: Sabika | 

Watch: Macy's | Sandals: Target

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Summer Uniform

I'm pretty sure if I could, I would wear some combination of a light blouse, shorts, and sandals every day this summer. There's something so effortless about this outfit that just plain makes sense for hot days. Throw a statement necklace and bright purse with it and BAM! you've got a summer uniform that isn't just shorts and a t-shirt. (D'you like that little Emeril pizzazz I threw in there?) 

In other news, I recently found out I get to see my handsome man, C in a little over a week! It will be three weeks since I saw him last, but anything is better than 3 months (Which incidentally, we did the first summer we were dating). It'll be so nice to get away and see him for a short weekend! And do some packing for a date night or two ;)

Do you have a summer uniform you'll be wearing over and over these next couple of months?

Top: Cynthia Rowley (via Marshall's) | Necklace: Dress Barn | Purse: Cynthia Rowley (borrowed from my mom) | Shorts: Target | Sandals: Steve Madden

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