Ok, so as much as I would like to spend with abandon I wasn't born into the Hilton family (or Vanderbilt or any uber wealthy family you can think of!) nor am I racking in mounds & mounds of dough at the job! So I budget. I have to think about the purchases I want. I save for the items I have thought about for a while (trying to no make impulse buys!)
So here is the list as it was mid-day yesterday (when I emailed it to myself). It has since been updated - leather jacket (the Anthro one), stalked and SCORE (on sweet SALE!)!!! Ok so back to the list. Here it is.
So once I purchase an item off the list, I move it to the bottom, until I make sure A- I like it, B- it is the right one. There are lots and LOTS of things not on this list that I like or would NEED to have but.....these are the smart choices I should be making. {That dress from H&M this past weekend - not on the list, but 20% off and it is totally fun! oh well, I didn't look at the list then! But it is kinda leather-ish so it is sorta...see I can talk my way through a lot ;)}
How do you stay on track? Or am I just a silly-list lady (Hubs don't answer that!)?
Great idea! I think sometimes it is hard to resist a deal when you are in the store, but I think that really keeping a list of the things you need/want is a great way to get the items that your closet really needs and will complement what you already have.
ReplyDeleteWOW! totally organized! I suck at budgets...I really really do! I see something, and I buy it...blah, I need help!
ReplyDeleteAll about lists...I was able to stay on budget by literally taking Christmas lists (from kids) and cyber shopping yesterday. I completely avoided all those wonderfully priced end caps that I am so good at justifying why it's needed!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteps I have been trying to simplify our lives SO I have been selling all the extra things in our house (and trust me we have tons, hubby shops more than I do) on ebay or craigslist.
OMG This post is so great! And so me! I'm definitely a list girl!
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hehehe I think we are twins. I currently have a "Nicole Wish List" on my iPhone that I'm making my way through. It is so helpful, especially when shopping because I often get side-tracked and forgot what I really want. Love your list by the way, I just got some faux leather leggings and I love them more than I thought I would!
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You are making me want to get more into making lists just reading this because I definitely forget what I was REALLY wanting once I start shopping!
ReplyDeleteperfect post! i create wishlists or add items to my basket in all the stores i want items in, then i always go back and edit, when i get my cc out i always get a bit hesitant and edit a bit more and when i am sure i've got my cash ready i buy what's left (and heavily edited ;))
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I love using my iphone to make notes!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteOh girl....I have a MAJOR problem staying on track! Not something I'm proud of..hehe. My mind tends to run wild...I need to start making lists more often! xo
ReplyDeleteI don't have a fancy iphone list :(. However, we are definitely alike in the list aspect because I carry a notebook around and have a wishlist in it. I like to break my list up into seasons.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have a super expensive YSL Muse on that list in the midst of all you other wants/needs.
oooh loving your list lady! i see lots of leopard and sparkles (as well as classic peices of course). I try to only make one purchase a month or so... keeps me on track (sorta). ;)
ReplyDeleteI have to make lists to stay organized!
ReplyDeleteWell we talked about this one yesterday a bit, but I'm a big fan of the list too. Doing a closet inventory reminds me that there's a bunch in there so I don't have to go buying new things. The worst is jackets and shoes. I'm in great shape for those - I scored major deals the past couple years and require, essentially, ZERO of those this year. Except a black leather or suede bootie which I'm hoping for a MAJOR sale of some sort on...HALP!
ReplyDeleteNo mas with the buying for me. The horse is dead til spring. Time to dismount.
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I am such a list girl too! I keep mine in a cute purple notebook, now if only I could stick to it and not buy random things...
ReplyDeleteThis list is a great idea. I might have to start that!
ReplyDeleteI SO need to do this! I am terrible about things like this and always end up buying on a whim. Must. Stop. Now.
ReplyDeletei totally have lists too in my phone!! i keep a shopping/need/want list, then a check out list of stuff i've found in magazines/blogs that i want to check out. lol, i'm glad i'm not the only one!
ReplyDeleteI keep lists in my phone too! So when my parents asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, it was easy to rattle off a bunch of things. Usually I'm stumped and can't think of anything.
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