So, I didn’t buy anything this week, mostly because I don’t get my first full paycheck until next Friday, and money is very tight. Also, I’m going to the beach for four days starting tomorrow, so I want to save my money for enjoying some vacation time.
While not spending money, I have been spending a lot of time thinking about how I want to spend it. Since I still haven’t actually spent any of my weekly ban money, I’ll have a good bit accrued by the time I will actually have money in my bank account to spend ($75 next week, $100 if I can hold off one more). So, I think I’ll have a little Etsy shopping spree, staying within my ban limits of course. Here’s some things I’m considering.
A Custom Blouse
I’m really lacking good solid colored blouses, so getting a custom one in a good color would help a lot. I particularly love the sleeves on this one.
Brooches
I love how brooches can add an extra pop of color or texture to an outfit. They’re an affordable way to spice things up.
A Simple, Silver Necklace
I’m really craving a simple, relatively unadorned silver necklace lately. So much so, that there will probably be an Etsy Love post on them soon.
Long Earrings
Because I’ve realized that my new hair cut looks awesome with long earrings, and also because I don’t have very many.
A Vintage Sweater Guard
Vintage Sweater Guard with Light Blue Stones $5.50
Because I love to wear cardigans, and because they’re so classy and Mad Men-esque. (Postscript- Okay, so I actually did buy this one. I’ll review it on next week’s ban post)
Other things I might like: an amethyst necklace, a statement ring, some silver earrings, a chunky, colorful necklace or this gorgeous sakura necklece. Because I’m a Microsoft Excel nerd, I think I’ll make a spreadsheet of my Etsy wishes and prices, and then figure out what I can afford. Or maybe I’ll just get what I’m drawn to that’s within budget. We’ll see.
I meant to tell you this in the last post, but I am LOVING your new haircut! It looks fantastic!!
I’m going to join you on your ban soon. No clothes for me, just Christmas shopping
I love Ureshii’s tops, they are SO cute and flattering. I’m planning on getting at least one with my birthday moolah. And that brooch is adorable, as is the sweater clip!