2013 Monthly Budget Update

I have a $600 annual clothing budget, which includes all purchases for clothing, shoes and accessories for myself. Sometimes I'll add my Ebates cash back back into my budget, and use gift cards or credit card reward coupons, so the amount I end up spending over the year will be slightly over $600, but not too far off.

In order to be kept accountable with my budget, and to have a personal record of what I'm buying, I'm going to update this page with how much I spend every month.

Why am I budgeting? How do I do it? Maybe you can read this: Budgeting with Kimmie.

Monthly spending recaps can be found here.

2011 budget summary | 2012 budget summary 

Beginning budget: $600 + $55 remaining from 2012 = $655

January

[January recap post]

Frye boots (from Caroline) - $130
Teal jeans (Target) - $13
Black/white sweater (Forever 21) - $6
Polka dot sweater (Forever 21) - $5
Striped dress (Forever 21) - $17
Tan booties (Target) - $11

January total: $181
Budget remaining: $473

February

[February recap post]

Old Navy sweater: $13 ($0 after credit card rewards)
The Limited boucle mini skirt: $8

February total: $8

Budget remaining: $465

March

1. Forever 21 necklace: $10
2. Kate Spade cardigan: $87 ($24 after gift card)
3. H&M sheer peplum shirt: $6
4. H&M black blazer: $16
5. H&M magenta blazer: $11
6. Tommy Hilfiger Outlet anchor belt: $13
7. Nordstrom Rack necklace: $7 ($0 after gift card)
8. Macy's necklace: $15 ($0 after gift card)
9. Gap Outlet striped dress: $20
10. Gap Outlet striped boatneck shirt: $5
11. Gap Outlet coral cardigan: $12
    
    Gap Outlet total: $37
    - Gap card rewards $35
    = $2
    
12. BR Factory Store yellow skirt:  $13
13. BR Factory Store sleeveless tie top: $8 
14. BR Factory Store pleated skirt: $20
15. BR Factory Store red/white striped top: $12
16. BR Factory Store necklace: $6
    
    BR Factory Store total: $59
    - Gap card rewards $30
    =$29 + tax = $32
    

March total: $114

Budget remaining: $351

April

1. Thrifted floral skirt: $8
2. Gap hot pink sweater: Originally $45, clearance for $5
3. Gap Leopard print pointy toe flats: Originally $50, sale for $21 - $10 gap reward = $12
4. Gap distressed skinny jeans: Originally $80, clearance for $5
5. Gap pique academy blazer: Originally $88, sale for $60 with 30% off = $45 - gift card = $0
6. Floral Target skirt: Originally $23, clearance for $2
7. Target black flats: Originally $40, purchased at BOGO discount = $28 - $20 gift cards = $8

April Total: $40

Budget remaining: $311

[page updated on April 29, 2013]