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Anytime someone asks me what I'm wearing or where I got it, I automatically say the designers name. I became what my mom called a 'label whore', obsessed with name brands and designers. I wouldn't even consider buying something that wasn't upwards of $100. 

I realize how pretentious this sounds and how insane that really is. I spent all the money I made over the summer which was a little more than $2000 in less than 5 months. I think I really have a major problem. 

It's not like I was even buying stupid things I didn't need or spending a ton of money on things that weren't quality, but I literally spent all my money on high fashion items. 

I bought a coat for my mom for $600 a bathing suit for myself for $100 while also dropping near $300 at Vineyard Vines. That's $1000. That's A LOT of money.

I could have been driving to school by now with my new car that I don't have because I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SAVE MONEY. With the amount of money I made over the summer if I had saved it, I  really would have bought myself a car and now I hate myself because even though I have lots of cute clothes and an overflowing closet, I do not have a car. 

This summer when I work I have decided I'm going to save all my money. If I see something I like I'm going to wait at least 2 months before buying it to make sure I really want it. This way I won't just buy everything I see and waste all my money again. I have for sure learned my lesson about spending and saving these past few months.
Just because you see something you think you love, you should ask yourself if you really need it and if it will actually fit in your closet. It feels a lot better to save money and look at your bank statement to find that there actually is money in your account than to look in your closet and see your money hanging up. 

January Favorites

 This 'One Line A Day' book I got for Christmas after seeing one of my favorite bloggers, Carly Cristman use this book. It's a really cute way to keep track of the little things that happen throughout the day that made you laugh or smile. It also makes a really great gift for a friend and I ended up buying a few of these to give away I loved them so much. 

 The Naked palette by Urban Decay is great, but its pretty expensive when you aren't really into makeup. This particular dupe of the Naked palette is exactly what i wanted and needed for the month of January which included me going to lots of different events and parties. There really is a color in here for every skin tone and also for every event, whether formal or casual. 

 Dirty Rush by Taylor Bell is a book I saw advertised on TSM which is a blog I read daily. It is absolutely hilarious and I had to have read it three times already. I recommend it for anyone looking for a light and fun read, but I would say it is R rated. 

 This white knit circle scarf I have honestly had in my closet for years but this January it made it's comeback. I love wearing it with my Barbour jacket or pairing it with a sweater or vest. The temperatures this January in New England have been crazy cold and I honestly don't think I've taken this off the whole month (oops). 

Along with that scarf, my bean boots have really been on my feet the whole month. They go with everything I own and walking through the snow and slush just would not work out with any other shoes I own. I also have fleece liners in mine to make them extra warm. My Longchamp large tote has been great during midterms since I don't really need to bring a backpack and this tote fits everything I need in it!