tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post2712135059868565856..comments2023-07-02T03:32:10.941-07:00Comments on Whitney à la mode: April BudgetWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-85552359717749118962014-05-05T04:50:07.125-07:002014-05-05T04:50:07.125-07:00I agree! Much more embarrassing if you have to ad...I agree! Much more embarrassing if you have to admit to cheating on your budget to a bunch of readers!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-71121332172866087822014-05-04T13:20:32.650-07:002014-05-04T13:20:32.650-07:00Good luck with your budgeting! I've found it&#...Good luck with your budgeting! I've found it's easier to stick to when you put it on the internet. :)<br /><br />~Sarah of <a href="http://sarahsreallife.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Sarah's Real Life</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-3654986869416415312014-05-04T08:48:45.081-07:002014-05-04T08:48:45.081-07:00I used to have a serious online shopping problem.....I used to have a serious online shopping problem...until I realized that I actually missed shopping in real life. Now I try to limit my shopping to in stores most of the time!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-44645025921084530362014-05-03T22:45:32.654-07:002014-05-03T22:45:32.654-07:00This is actually SUCH a good idea for keeping to a...This is actually SUCH a good idea for keeping to a fashion budget! I might have to (read: must) create my own to help squander cyber sale temptations. Thanks for the inspiration!<br />lovelovelove,<br />Erica<br /><a rel="nofollow">cominguprosestheblog.com</a>ericaligenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313758786680500536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-28304481884453141852014-05-03T06:11:16.122-07:002014-05-03T06:11:16.122-07:00That's my question exactly! Haha. I've n...That's my question exactly! Haha. I've never quite mastered TJ Maxx shopping. I feel like I never find anything good when I go. Any tips??Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-89638347747324533602014-05-02T09:45:56.485-07:002014-05-02T09:45:56.485-07:00I'm with you...I always want more and then fee...I'm with you...I always want more and then feel guilty for wanting more. And how do this girls always buy such expensive items? I'm a big TJ Maxx and Marshalls shopper so I can get a good deal on designer clothes. That top was kind of expensive but totally cute and worth it!<br /><br />http://kacieskloset.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07011150271730251091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-49884301672818343012014-05-01T17:34:21.773-07:002014-05-01T17:34:21.773-07:00You did great - I love that blouse!You did great - I love that blouse!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368356159852616744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-44205548426496790692014-05-01T14:36:09.859-07:002014-05-01T14:36:09.859-07:00Being able to reflect on previous purchases is som...Being able to reflect on previous purchases is something that I didn't even think about! Now I'm even more glad I'm trying this budget thing!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-50725042616722744022014-05-01T14:34:54.075-07:002014-05-01T14:34:54.075-07:00Thanks, Alex!Thanks, Alex!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-56176672944999166762014-05-01T14:34:30.153-07:002014-05-01T14:34:30.153-07:00I know what you mean after only one month! I'...I know what you mean after only one month! I've walked away from so many things that I would have bought before because I just don't LOVE them enough to use my preciously budgeted money. I can see how this will create a really well put together closet!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-54816722184858541022014-05-01T14:32:57.959-07:002014-05-01T14:32:57.959-07:00Wow! That's really cool that budgeting and sa...Wow! That's really cool that budgeting and saving has had such an effect on you (although you should splurge every once in awhile)!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-38476518616016982892014-05-01T10:02:20.880-07:002014-05-01T10:02:20.880-07:00Budgeting has helped me a lot! I do a monthly bud...Budgeting has helped me a lot! I do a monthly budget, but then I let it roll over from month to month, so sometimes I spent a little less and then a little more. I think it's really helpful to realize that everything is a trade off. If I buy this $10 top, I might not be able to buy something I want more next week. And writing up the details each month helps put some perspective, too. When I look at my budget posts from the last year and a half, I can see which things I ended up regretting, and which things ended up being smart. Hopefully I will keep learning from that! Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402465061489497170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-69320006143150548252014-05-01T09:48:44.405-07:002014-05-01T09:48:44.405-07:00Good for you for taking control of your budget! Good for you for taking control of your budget! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995422848266258168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-61521213363110288922014-05-01T08:57:34.019-07:002014-05-01T08:57:34.019-07:00I can totally relate to you about the whole budget...I can totally relate to you about the whole budgeting thing, Whitney. I've been doing it for over a year now, and while I still have rougher months, I think that keeping a close eye on my purchases and spending has really helped me to tailor my closet to include only things that I LOVE and/or NEED. I have far fewer clearance impulse buys these days, which has done wonders for my bank account :) I'm starting to really love everything in my closet and feeling like there are lots of mix-and-match pieces that I can wear and re-wear in many ways. It's helped me to define and refine my personal style as well! I'm glad you're starting to track - I can't wait to follow along!!Brynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15793008765703664289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-71667398934224782242014-05-01T08:44:55.534-07:002014-05-01T08:44:55.534-07:00Being on a budget has helped me so much! I wish I ...Being on a budget has helped me so much! I wish I could splurge on Tory Burch and Kate Spade, too. I've been trying so hard to put aside money every month so I could get a new bag and now that I could, I don't want to! I worked hard saving all that and I don't want to spend it on one purchase now! haha!Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-40859201723119110602014-05-01T08:25:34.322-07:002014-05-01T08:25:34.322-07:00Thank you! It helps that I gave up shopping for L...Thank you! It helps that I gave up shopping for Lent so I really couldn't buy anything for the first half of the month. May is going to be a little bit more expensive since it is my birthday month and I plan on using all of those birthday coupons coming my way!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-7536248426468560422014-05-01T08:24:43.123-07:002014-05-01T08:24:43.123-07:00Reward points are pretty amazing! Plus, for some ...Reward points are pretty amazing! Plus, for some reason, I'm even pickier about how I use them than I am with money. I feel like I have to buy something special with my "free money."Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-33969478416636187092014-05-01T08:23:57.598-07:002014-05-01T08:23:57.598-07:00I'm so glad to hear about everything you'v...I'm so glad to hear about everything you've achieved through budgeting because I'm looking to achieve those same goals. Not to mention, being able to afford Kate Spade does sound pretty good :)Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-19302141941238040382014-05-01T07:41:29.250-07:002014-05-01T07:41:29.250-07:00wow - you did AMAZING. I did less than the opposit...wow - you did AMAZING. I did less than the opposite of amazing. haha. i think everything you got is fabulous and classic and more staple pieces than some pieces i bought.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125290724625391990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-42036829035464092492014-05-01T07:24:42.658-07:002014-05-01T07:24:42.658-07:00Thanks so much, Ada! Several months ago, I too wo...Thanks so much, Ada! Several months ago, I too would have been embarrassed to admit what I'd spent on clothing. Even though budgeting is hard, I already feel better about myself!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-87758342285151192932014-05-01T07:23:49.709-07:002014-05-01T07:23:49.709-07:00With only a month of budgeting under my belt, I to...With only a month of budgeting under my belt, I totally agree. I can't tell you how many things I passed-up on this month that I probably would have purchased before. May is my birthday month so I'm anticipating lots of birthday coupons and will therefore be spending a bit more this month.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702753682878257225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-28753451495914908152014-04-30T20:07:18.922-07:002014-04-30T20:07:18.922-07:00Welcome to budgeting! I've only been doing it ...Welcome to budgeting! I've only been doing it a few months and it's changing the way I make impulse purchases. My budget number is really arbitrary, but it just makes me feel more in control that I know what I bought and how much I spent. (Plus, aren't reward points great? I have about $50 stored up at Old Navy to buy some summer staples soon!)Anna Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733826332845297832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-945592996754496422014-04-30T18:44:10.647-07:002014-04-30T18:44:10.647-07:00I think it's really great that you've star...I think it's really great that you've started a budget. I have been budgeting for almost 2 years, and not only has it helped a lot with the feelings of just buying to buy and wanting more and more, but it has set me up to be in a lot better of a place financially. I also do the quarterly budget, and I find it works out better than a monthly one does since you can spend a little more one month and less the next. Plus Kate Spade does have plenty of huge surprise sales every once in a while if you're ever wanting to spend a portion of that budget on a new bag :)Franziskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907724632208357690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-12570757490901863352014-04-30T10:25:54.090-07:002014-04-30T10:25:54.090-07:00Whitney, I am so proud of you. I am embarrassed to...Whitney, I am so proud of you. I am embarrassed to post what I actually spent the last couple of months lol. That floral top is beautiful though expensive. The 2 items you spent $0 on, make up for that expensive top. Love the dark wash Denim Jacket. =)<br /><br />Enjoy all your new beautiful pieces in good health!Elegance and Mommyhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818930574734628758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429091964439946659.post-60211113670108290042014-04-30T03:34:22.646-07:002014-04-30T03:34:22.646-07:00I feel the exact same way about shopping and budge...I feel the exact same way about shopping and budget and all that (especially on a teaching budget!) It's amazing what maintaining a shopping budget can do. I've been doing it for over a year now and it's made such a difference in my habits. I spent a lot this month, compared to what I have been lately, and it felt weird! Keeping such close track of my purchases has really made me more aware of what I have and what I don't really need. Good luck with it!Inge Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373045802815640536noreply@blogger.com