I set myself a monthly thrifting budget of $50 and every month has been a challenge to stick within the budget!  Is it my fault I find so many amazing things?!!!!  Sigh.  I went a little over budget in September 🙂 so my balance going into October was $49.40.  Then I cheated started October’s thrifting early by snagging some burgundy/wine/Merlot/oxblood/whatever-you-want-to-call-them suede booties that I adore!

October Thrift Haul
$11.90 unworn suede boots, originally from American Eagle Outfitter!

And in chronological order, here’s where the rest of my $50 went…

October Thrift Haul
Green blouse $4.20
October Thrift Haul
Black tunic with pockets $6 from Goodwill.  (She Does Create accessories)
French Connection sweater $7
French Connection sweater $7
Silk colour block top (as yet unironed!) $2 from Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe
Silk colour block top (as yet not ironned!) $2 from Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe
Necklace 50 cents from Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe
Necklaces 50 cents each from Hope Missions Bargain Shoppe shown with my French Connection tee.

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Ann Taylor tunic $9.10 from Saskatoon VV Boutique
Ann Taylor tunic $9.10 from Saskatoon VV Boutique
Embracing my style tips - short over long over skinny, Rule of 3, casual + fancy, rolled pants and sleeves, and wearing a damn necklace. (Didn't mention that to the children!)
Embracing my style tips – short over long over skinny, Rule of 3, casual + fancy, rolled pants and sleeves, and wearing a damn necklace. 
Scored this long cardi for FREE from the Sustainable SU clothing swap along with a couple bangles...
Scored this long cardi for FREE from the Sustainable SU clothing swap along with a couple bangles…

October Thrift Haul

October Thrift Haul

Alfani dress $9.10 worn to see Dangerous Cheese in Moose Jaw and dance with my girls!
Alfani dress $9.10 worn to see Dangerous Cheese in Moose Jaw and dance with my girls!

 

Last night in Moose Jaw.... Alfani dress $9.10, necklace $3, bracelets from my collection and Frida headband courtesy of Frida of the Prairies @randatomczak
Last night in Moose Jaw…. Alfani dress $9.10, necklace $3, bracelets from my collection and Frida headband courtesy of Frida of the Prairies 

So the breakdown, from $49.40:

  • Booties $11.90
  • Green blouse $4.20
  • Black tunic $6
  • French connection sweater $7
  • Silk colour block top $2
  • Necklaces $1
  • Ann Taylor tunic $9.10
  • Long cardi and bangles FREE
  • Alfani dress $9.10
  • TOTAL: $50.30
  • Balance -$0.90

There you have it!  90 cents over budget again so I will have a grand total of $49.10 for thrifting in November but that doesn’t include something my son bought for HIS Halloween costume that I will inherit as of tomorrow!!  Stay tuned for the annual reveal of our thrifted Halloween costumes tomorrow and meanwhile I need to go test some Halloween cocktails!!  Have a safe happy night!

3 Comments

  1. Shannon Ebbesen

    Your budget discipline impresses me U0001f618

  2. The Spirited Thrifter

    Well I did a major purge about a month ago and then I just edit on an ongoing basis. If it doesn’t spark joy, it goes!