STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Hey smash--you did great!  Congrats.  I, on the other hand, didn't fare so well this weekend.  Let me preface my stating that I had a terrible week--I found out some surprising news that is causing us a lot of stress and I've had a lot of "issues" with one friend and two family members lately (all separate issues, all being rude or unreasonable or unsupportive IMO).  Having said that, I have to confess that I spent about $260 this weekend on clothes.  I bought 4 James Perse t-shirts, 1 pr of JP pants (all super comfy, great for hanging out and stuff that I needed), and 2 cute going out tops at the boutique where I work as a fill-in on weekends.  I am going to be quitting soon (will tell them today), so I had to take advantage of my discount and stock up on basics.  Anyway, that's my justification.

So i need you guys to keep me accountable and don't let me buy anything this week except the steve madden flats i want and some shoes to wear on Easter.  I'm anxious to see how everyone else did.

I did great! We did buy Narnia DVD at Walmart but I also have a $20 a week allowance, so that could count for that. But DH insisted so that is also a "loophole" kind of!

Now for "non-shopping" spending I'm kind of out of control. I registered for a knitting class/ convention deal with my part of our tax refund so that was $250. And today I'm going to buy a set of knitting needles that are $50 but really will save me money in the long run. And I have ebay money so.....I also booked our tickets for New York at Thanksgiving $574, so I really spent a wad this week!

Today is a different story... I have to return things to Nordstrom, Target, & Penneys so I need some support today. I don't think I've ever gone to Target & not bought something. Maybe I'll have the strength to go to the customer service counter & then leave....ugh

I was really good, imo. I had about $40 cash in my wallet as my weekly allowance and I only whipped out my check card once to buy a couple of candles at Pier 1 (I was just refilling, so it doesn't really count). I bought an 3 outdoor rugs at Home Depot yesterday (only $25 for 3!!) and the boy split it with me AND I've budgeted for it, so it's cool.

Also my friend and I went to Sephora and Ulta Saturday and I didn't purchase one single thing. It wasn't really hard either. But that's also because my friend was spending a ton of money so I was living vicariously. She looked hot after all her Sephora purchases, too!

So new week, new $40. Hopefully this week will go as well. I'm planning on making dinner for friends Friday or Saturday night and only have about $20 to do it with, so here's to hoping! I'll get the boy to supply the wine...

So proud of you girls you all did great.  I bought some shoes but they are comfortable and perfect for spring/summer. I also have been thinking I need to add a few things to my list.These have been on my basic wish list for some time. 

A pair of black pointy flats. I really like the gap ones and my target ones are getting worn out

Bathing suit mine is seven yers old I really want to find one this year

  

-- Edited by kaykay at 12:10, 2006-04-10

-- Edited by kaykay at 12:24, 2006-04-10

I didn't buy any clothing, but did buy some tabloids.  Those are undoubtedly my biggest weakness & I caved.   Other than that, I did ok & only did some grocery shopping.

I did well. I worked out both days this weekend and ended up not having any time to shop with BF for his new work wardrobe so no temptation there.

BUT

I got my nails done at a nail place around the corner. It was $24 but my feet needed to be done so badly.

AND

I went to the mall with a friend of mine...so horrible. She got some things from Lancome and got two GWPs so she gave one to me. I'm happy to have a new Definicils mascara for free.

I didn't even cave at the Clarins counter after trying on some GREAT foundation and powder (and Express Compact Foundation, but I could just use my Stila IPF in place of the ECF and get the same results for $15 less)...it's around the most coverage I've ever been able to achieve with such a light formula.

$24 isn't too bad though.

You know, even though I stuck to my ban, I still spent a crapload: $50 on groceries, $30 in prescriptions, $60 on dog food and $50 on dinners for two nights. Then I spent $100 for a passport today. All of it was completely necessary, though. Boooo.

I did borrow some books from my dad instead of ordering from Amazon like I wanted to.