Frugalista: October

Month two of budgeting was, again, not successful. But, it was far more successful than September - it's all relative, isn't it!?

At first, I was doing great - amazing if you will. I managed to buy this red dress from Jacob at 50% off - thanks to a couple of gift cards I'd received after my last shopping spree. The skirt I'd been coveting on ASOS was on sale, AND I was able to find these Aldo booties on ASOS for $12 cheaper than had I bought them in store. I also picked up an oatmeal v-neck sweater - a basic, closet staple.

Like I said, at first I was doing fabulous. Then, one night, in a moment of weakness, I decided that laundry wasn't on the agenda, so I ventured up to Zellers and bought socks and tights instead of walking to the basement.

Until that point, I was $0.53 under budget; damn my small feet and need to be cozy.

Even though I was technically over budget in October, I don't consider it an all out failure. I was able to get pieces that I was in love with, had been thinking about for some time, and they all followed my goal of buying colours, patterns and items that I don't already own something similar. 

So bring on the November budget, it's time I start evening the score!

Goal for November: Shop my closet! Don't buy clothes, only accessories to enhance what I already own.

editor's note: Any items purchased for my Hallowe'en costumes were not considered part of the clothing budget for October; however, they will most likely be worn again at some point in time - I can't help it if I like to be cute even on Hallowe'en.