Completely Crazy Clothes Challenge 2017

determined_new_ms · 16 January 2017 at 8:15AM

*Jellie* wrote: »

Yeah- any more sewing plans?

thanks for asking Jellie! Yes It is one of my goals for 2017 to take sewing back up. I gave it up, not an active decision mind, when our gd came to live with us. She was only 11 months at the time and as I prefer to sew in the day with good light I never had the time. Now she's a bit older I'll pick it up again. I've seen a handbag I like but it's £40 and I've been thinking I could easily make it so when I find the material I like it's on!

Jeez though following a simple tutorial was hard after so long!

somerandom · 17 January 2017 at 4:14PM

I'm quite frustrated with myself. I ordered a very nice looking cardigan from Jaeger online sale - reduced from £150 to £50. It was a bargain but I can't say I really needed it. When I tried it on - as nice as it was it wasn't a particularly flattering shape so I am returning it. But it cost me £7.98 in postage delivery & return - as someone who normally buys from Charity Shops that's quite a significant amount. I am adding it to my total to teach myself a lesson not to buy on a whim - especially without properly checking postage / return charges..... :mad:

oh & 4 brand new pairs of socks from a CS for £1.00

GilmoreGirl · 17 January 2017 at 4:24PM

I spent around £25 for a set of lingerie, although I was given the money to get a present for myself. I'm not sure if this counts, however, I updated my signature!

determined_new_ms · 17 January 2017 at 5:41PM

GilmoreGirl wrote: »

I spent around £25 for a set of lingerie, although I was given the money to get a present for myself. I'm not sure if this counts, however, I updated my signature!

for me, points, vouchers, cashback, gifts are all neutral and not included in my totals

leslieknope · 17 January 2017 at 6:08PM

i definitely need this thread... i buy way too many clothes! i think i'll go with a budget of £240 for the year and a bonus of £50 per stone lost (need to lose 2)

kerri_gt · 17 January 2017 at 7:35PM

GilmoreGirl wrote: »

I spent around £25 for a set of lingerie, although I was given the money to get a present for myself. I'm not sure if this counts, however, I updated my signature!

I don't have a budget but I personally wouldn't count a voucher given as a gift since you had no control over being given the voucher. I have a Pandora voucher OH bought me for xmas - I wouldn't normally buy jewellery for myself but I have no choice with the voucher so it's not a spend I can control (if that makes sense) .

Kim_13 · 17 January 2017 at 7:55PM

leslieknope wrote: »

i definitely need this thread... i buy way too many clothes! i think i'll go with a budget of £240 for the year and a bonus of £50 per stone lost (need to lose 2)

Welcome to the challenge, I've given you number 33.

Sayschezza · 18 January 2017 at 10:59PM

Today I bought a long evening dress heavily beaded for a cruise dress £5 and a jumper for £2 both from the cs. I have also bought full price 2 tee shirts ready for the summer and both in a size smaller than I have been wearing £30. Have only lost a few pounds so far but it is going in the right direction and I am ready to let 3 pairs of too big trousers go to the cs.

somerandom · 18 January 2017 at 11:06PM

Woolly hat - 99p - CS

Massa1982 · 19 January 2017 at 11:32PM

Got a £40 coat for my daughter was reduced down to £9.99 and hopefully will last her till her next xmas I did buy it with growing room and its from a outdoors shop the material looks like it will cope with cold and rain so hopefully versatile enough for the uk weather.

Also picked her up a pair of very sparkly shoes that were reduced down to 7.99. I am trying to only buy her one pair per shoe size at the min as her feet are growing so quick and it seems such a waste.

so 17.98 spent so far

Completely Crazy Clothes Challenge 2017

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