July Budget

July is a great month for sales. The month starts off with a big push on the fourth, and finishes with season's end clearance. I placed my first ever Mango order - I know, what have I been waiting for? And came away with some cute new pieces. Still waiting on the white ribbed dress however, I wanted to see if I preferred it in the next size up.

Frequently I view shopping as a challenge I must rise to. The dress I want is out of stock online? Why not start calling stores to see who can send it to me? Loft raffia belt was a let down? Now I'm on a mission to find one I love. My favorite being to make sure I always get the best deal, such as when Ann Taylor had 50% off everything on July Fourth, so I ordered the pearl sandals, only to see that four days later they were offering 60% off, so I had to go and buy them again! Ann Taylor wont offer price adjustments for discount codes, I know, I've asked, even when I explained I was simply going to buy the item again and return the first.

Hopefully this will be it for my July shopping, though I can't say I'm not tempted by the Lucky Brand sale, specifically this dress and this duster, and yes I realize they are the same print.

Pleated Skirt, $46 at Banana Republic
Raffia Belt, $30 at Mango
Raffia Bag, $48 at Mango
Linen Dress, $43 at Banana Republic
Eyelet Lace Jumpsuit, $50 at Banana Republic 
Straw Hoop Earrings, $11 at Loft
Raffia Mules, $35 at Target*
Slide Sandals, $28 at Banana Republic
Cherri Pearl Sandals, $55 at Ann Taylor

*Returned