February Closet Additions

I didn't go too overboard with shopping this month, though I did get tempted by some discounts. A postcard from J.Crew appeared in my mailbox offering me $50 towards any purchase, which I thought was pretty generous, and I was not about to let it go to waste. It of course reminded me of one of Sean's favorite expressions "That's how they get ya", as in, send me a tempting coupon to get me in the door and then I will spend likely double that amount, because it's J.Crew after all. I did really want this silk bodysuit, but at $118 I would have spent well over my coupon. So I went with my second choice, a wrap blouse, and only had to shell out $5 from my own pocket. Who got who?

Another purchase prompted by a discount was a solid gold ring from Etsy. I saw there was an Amex offer this month for a $10 statement credit on any purchase over $40 at Etsy. Back in 2013 I purchased a gold filled ring to wear on my index finger, and you might have noticed I wear it nearly every day. These days it's been looking more dull silver than gold, and wanted to replace it with a solid gold version. I kind of wish I'd gotten one slighter thicker than I did, but at least it's nice and shiny.

While I don't typically include undergarments in my closet addition posts, I did want to mention the bralette I purchased this month. It's Cosabella's Never Say Never Curvie Bralette and it's the first bralette I've found designed for women larger breasts and smaller rib cages. While I wouldn't typically spend $55 on something I'm literally just going to wear around the house (and probably on long flights) I have to admit it's really nice to have a comfy, wireless bra to lounge in. Plus it motivates me to transition from PJs into "I could possibly leave the house in this" clothes on weekends when I don't have a.m. plans. Also Bare Necessities seems to perpetually offer 15% off, so I took advantage of that as well.

Other than that, I made a totally impulsive purchase of a cute pair of PJ pants from Ann Taylor's sale rack, and nabbed that BR wrap blouse I'd been eyeing when it was 40% off.

The Gap Friends and Family sale starts March 7th, and is a good time to stock up on denim, since it's typically excluded from sales. I'm looking to replace both my black and white skinnies as the black have faded and white are hopelessly stained. Other than that, I need to work harder at abstaining from shopping so much! My 2008 MacBook Pro is starting to show its age and I need to focus on saving for its replacement. Fingers crossed the MacBooks get a refresh this summer!

J.Crew Wrap top in foulard floral, $5 after discount and coupon
Ann Taylor Celestial PJ Pants, $25
Etsy Thin Gold Ring, $40
Banana Republic Wrap Top, $2 after credit card rewards
Cosabella Never Say Never Curvie Bralette, $47

Gifted Items
SAS Moxie Pumps in Bone
Vionic Loafer Mules in Silver
Ann Taylor Dot Chiffon Blouse (from my mom)