Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts

Friday, June 24, 2011

finding my inner style diva..of sorts.

Fall in love with your closet, treat it well. <3

Lately I've had the inspiration to become a style diva --whatever that means--. Considering the fact that I am absolutely and devastatingly broke (thank you, Sierra, for forcing me to pay $1000+ of your rent FOR you), I've been spending my time de-stressing at the local Salvation Army, as well as the clearance racks at my very favorite Urban Outfitters.

I've enlisted the help of several style blogs to help me craft my wardrobe, which sadly up until now was lacking. With their style secrets and my natural affinity for cheap basics, I've been building up my closet. A truly neverending project, but I must say that of late, I am falling in love.

Some of you may say "well since she's broke, what the hell is she doing shopping?" Well to answer your questions, I allow myself to splurge on clothes (only under $20!), I a) stopped going out and spending money on bar tabs, and b) eat out only at restaurants to which I have giftcards (thanks Mom!).

Saturday, June 18, 2011

extreme couponing

As lame as it may sound...I think I'm going to start couponing.

I'm home this weekend and taking advantage of my parents' OnDemand to watch random shows. I came across Extreme Couponing, and the fact that these women can pay under $5 for thousands of dollars worth of food is incredible! I'm not going to go crazy, and my 1x3 square foot food shelf won't allow me to, but paying $50 a week of my hard-earned money on food is painful. Saving $10 a week, I could buy a new dress in a month :)