Frugal Finds Fab-ruary Recap & March Makeover

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I know, I know. We’re several days into March. I’ve been busy with work and school. School, especially, has been mercilessly kicking my butt. I have to say, though, struggling with my course load is serving as a great distraction from online shopping. LOL

Because of how busy I’ve been with school, I managed to wrap up Frugal Finds Fab-ruary without much difficulty. In case you didn’t have a chance to read the post on my February project, below are the terms I set for myself for the entire month:

  1. Shop within a set clothing budget of $150.
  2. Only purchase preloved/secondhand pieces.
  3. Share the price of each and every item I purchase.
  4. Put whatever funds I have left in the $150 budget into paying my car loan.

Click to see how I did!

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My Everlane Review

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Sweater: vintage (Poshmark) | Jeans: Everlane | Shoes: Louise et Cie (Poshmark) (similar)

I have heard so many good things about Everlane, especially their jeans. So when they were having their Choose What You Pay sale, I placed an order on the last day of 2018 (the day before Nothing New January began LOL) After having worn some of the pieces I’ve ordered, I wanted to share my thoughts on the pieces and Everlane as a brand.

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Coffee Chat: Why Thrift?

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Vintage silk blazer: Poshmark | Lace cami: Ann Taylor Factory (similar) | Pants: Halogen (Similar) | Booties: Etienne Aigner (Vintage – Similar)

I wanted to start a series called Coffee Chat,where I discuss various topics. They won’t always be fashion-related. The purpose of this series is to simply chat. To start off this series, I wanted to share with you why I shop secondhand via thrifting, consignment, Poshmark, etc.

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Wardrobe Basics: Black Turtleneck

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Black turtleneck: Lands’ End | Jeans: Madewell (Poshmark – similar) | Boots: Louise et Cie (Poshmark – similar) | Jacket: Iro (TheRealReal – similar)

I believe that a fitted black turtleneck deserves a special place in every girl’s closet. It is an essential layering piece.

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