Purchase Summary – October 2013
Ah yes, the purchase summary. I think my max number of items for October was two. I increased that to four after returning the pinot noir Minnie pants (really don’t need any more Minnies) and nude Sloane pumps (will grab these the second they go to sale). For this month, I decided to put my fitness stuff into a totally different budget (health/ fitness), but I’ll still share those purchases as well!
First up: J. Crew embroidered-front tee. Adorable! I first saw this top in store in the navy and cream combo. I was surprised by the flattering fit (not too tight in the arms!!), so I took it home with me. But, I really wasn’t a fan of the color combo on myself. So, I went online and grabbed both the ivory/gray combo and navy/burgundy combo. Not sure which will be the winner out of the three!
My next purchase was a pair of black Hunter fleece welly socks. I love my plain black Hunter boots that I picked up on eBay last fall, but for some reason I didn’t splurge on the socks until now! Definitely glad I finally did. This sock-boot combo is going to be great for the snowy weather ahead. Maybe I’ll even grab an extra pair when it starts to cool down even more. I’m loving the “bird’s eye” and “zigzag” pairs!
A purchase that seems promising but has yet to arrive is the Sanuk snowfox loafer. I’m planning on wearing these casually and with my scrubs at work (I’ve been wearing my other pair of Sanuks all the time). I’m seriously always cold, so I’m hoping that the fuzzies in these are actually functional!
Um, I guess that’s it. I bought some other stuff, but everything has since been returned. On to the workout gear…
Lululemon. Overpriced. Addictive. I grabbed (and kept) a few things from them this month. The dog runner pant is brilliant. Warm and comfy, and they repel pet fur! The moment these go on sale I’ll grab another pair. Love number two is the still pant. Oh, so comfy. Doubles as scrubs for work when I’m not doing “messy” things. These will be perfect for lifting in, too! Still on the way are the en route jacket and cool racerback. Hard to say if these will be keepers.
I’ve also reacquainted myself with Victoria’s Secret. I haven’t shopped at that store for ages. But, I’ve really be struggling to find a sport bra that fits! I’m going to give their studio sport bra a try. I don’t need much, really. Just some support (honestly, my boobs aren’t that big, it shouldn’t be that hard) and no pinching! I also grabbed their funnel neck pullover to meet a free shipping and extra $$ off criteria. It better be darn good for that price! Hopefully these arrive one day.
Overall, I spent about $130 on non-fitness clothes this month (the other total has yet to be determined…). Seems reasonable. Next month will be a big purchase month, I think. I need a new winter coat and winter boots. Nothing I’ve tried thus far has worked out, but I’ll keep trying. Hopefully something works out before the winter weather arrives! What were your fun purchases?
I have those Sanuks and they keep my feet warm and toasty! Love these shoes for winter!
I love my Sorel Tofino boots for winter and Eddie Bauer makes the only puffy coat I’ve been able to find in petite that fits well. I’ve lived in Chicago and Boston and they’ve done well with our crazy winters. I would highly recommend both for next month! Also, I got my Sorels and Hunter boot socks at Nordstrom Rack- both for 50% off.
Love the ivory tee! I went nuts with F&F sales this month (took advantage of the discount for basics like Equipment and Vince), but my only truly interesting purchase was a pair of Acne boots. They are very non-descript looking but were comfortable from the moment I tried them on. I’ve been wearing them ever since! (It’s the Colt bootie style, similar to the popular Pistol style but with a taller heel).
Hope you can do a review of the en route jacket!! I’m curious if it’s an option for everyday or just for the gym…
Coated AG leggings in a wine color. I am in love! The white top is probably more versatile than the wine-colored one…
Thanks for sharing,
Joliene
Young SF Lady
You must have read my mind. Those Hunter socks are on my shopping list this Fall. Why do they have to be so expensive? I’ve never heard of Sanuk shoes before but they sound interesting. Will definitely check them out. Happy Halloween, Amber =)
Hi, have you tried the Lululemon sports bras? I have a couple of the “itty bracers” and they’re pretty comfy for the type of exercise I do (yoga, dance, running). They’ve also lasted longer than my VS sports bras. But I have to agree, Lululemon is both overpriced and addictive! – Alma
I purchased the J crew lady day coat which hasn’t arrived yet. My goal is to find a good winter coat this winter. Fingers crossed! =)
I need to spend some dough on workout gear – maybe that’ll encourage me to get off my butt more!
I bought Keen waterproof insulated (200 gm) tall leather boots. So far they are waterproof and with tights or wool socks they are comfortable. I researched sorel, north face, merrell , timberland etc…boots as well but many had reviews online with water seeping into the boots. Hope this helps with your boot search 🙂
Lululemon has a line of workout wear for girls called ivivva. I think ivivva has a higher rise and bartacking along the sides of the legs. I recently bought a pair of Capri tights that were seamless along the outer legs though. Pretty comparable and almost half the price. I’m 5′, 100# and wear a size 10. I really like your site!
Awesome! I’ll have to try out their stuff. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of them! Thanks so much 🙂