A Buyer's Archive 2020 #3
Wednesday, September 30, 2020At the end of June I put myself on a three month spending ban. In July I didn't purchase anything, but in August I went into town for the first time in months, and the lure of the charity shops was too strong to resist. I was a bit like a kid in a sweet shop and came home with three clothing items (and four books), but I could've bought more. I bought two tops and a skirt, all £3.50 each. I've worn them all already.
Then I purchased a pre-loved Seasalt dress for £9.50.
In September I found three really lovely summer tops on ebay, totaling £17.99 (one of the tops was brand new with tags, so I paid a little more than usual, the other two were the same top in different colours).
I've completely failed my challenge to buy only one item per month this year, but I really like all my purchases so I'm not sorry, I've purchased a lot less than last year. I've purchased 19 items so far this year, which is how many items I purchased in August alone last year...
These are all of last year's August purchases. I no longer own the pink Geek t-shirt, the seams twisted after a few washes, or the mint green blouse. I liked it but couldn't find a single thing in my wardrobe to pair it with (that I liked), so I donated it back to the charity shop I bought it from. Everything else is still in use.
Total at this time last year: £305.73
Left of £200.00 budget: £1.65
Items purchased: 19 (pre-loved: 15) (new: 4)
For the fifth year running I'm keeping track of my spending on clothes, shoes, and accessories with A Buyer's Archive.
12 comments
You're doing brilliantly! I love the blue linen midi dress on you. Is that your Seasalt one? I had a comment on an old blog post a while ago from the brother who own the company, apparently they grew up in Walsall and loved a post I wrote about my home town. xxx
ReplyDeleteYep, that's the Seasalt one. I dithered a bit before buying it, but I'm glad I did.
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The dress and the long skirt are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI bought 4 items of clothing in September - the most I've bought all year! A skirt, a 2-pack of leggings, a dress and a pair of tights. In August I bought a pair of shoes.
Sounds like you're gearing up for Autumn :)
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You've been doing well and I'm glad you're not feeling guilty about the unexpected and unintentional spending. I also love that the vast majority of your buys were pre-loved. And surely that gorgeous Seasalt dress was worth every penny! xxx
ReplyDeleteMy 'rules' are only a guide of what I think I'd like to achieve at the beginning of the year. I have bought a lot less than in recent years so I'm happy, although the year isn't over yet! haha!
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Love the plaid/tartan coat, that's a really versatile piece for the Autumn. I haven't bought anything this season apart from two Anokhi tops from EBay which I haven't blogged yet. Charity shops here are mostly still closed.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to getting tat coat out again this year.
DeleteI'll look forward to seeing your new tops.
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You're doing super well anyway this year! Has the £1.65 stretched thus far? That tartan coat is such a lovely mix of colours, bet it goes with almost anything xx
ReplyDeleteThanks! The £1.65 still stands (for now) I doubt I'll stick within budget but I also doubt I'll spend very much more.
DeleteI do love the tartan coat, not that I've worn it yet this autumn, I haven't been anywhere :D
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You're doing so well! Dread to think how much I've spent this year- too scared to keep a total!
ReplyDeleteI really like your new items- Seasalt is a grand shop- really like the items and that dress is so pretty! I like the button down black vest top!
Good luck with that last £1.65!x
Sadly I didn't get the chance to wear the black top. I'm so glad I purchased the Seasalt dress, it's lovely to wear.
DeleteI've already gone over budget having bought a long cardigan yesterday - but I was supporting my local charity shop (any excuse!!).
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