tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post21635079997035351..comments2023-10-25T11:22:31.922-04:00Comments on J's Everyday Fashion: How to Set a Clothing BudgetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-81399260857751316672013-09-09T17:32:22.844-04:002013-09-09T17:32:22.844-04:00This is definitely a lifesaver for me. I'm not...This is definitely a lifesaver for me. I'm not working right now so money is really, really tight. I'm going back to school in the spring and need to pump up my wardrobe for school and networking events, but I feel guilty anytime I spend money on something that isn't vital. This post shows that I don't have to and that I don't have to go overboard.JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-76232981408943040492013-04-15T09:03:47.082-04:002013-04-15T09:03:47.082-04:00You have inspired me!!! I spent the most part of ...You have inspired me!!! I spent the most part of my life in a uniform (school, then 10 years at work) Your blog has inspired me to start my own blog and document my journey. Thank you!!!JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-63325773721357821772013-04-12T10:07:32.110-04:002013-04-12T10:07:32.110-04:00Quality food is the most important to you and your...Quality food is the most important to you and your health. Don't skim on that.JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-82356337455552320492013-04-12T10:00:48.359-04:002013-04-12T10:00:48.359-04:00We use www.youneedabudget.com to track our spendin...We use www.youneedabudget.com to track our spending and we love it. JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-24032155072131766962013-04-12T09:57:15.323-04:002013-04-12T09:57:15.323-04:00I finally set a clothing budget for myself and my ...I finally set a clothing budget for myself and my husband (no kids) but now I feel guilty for setting money aside for such a lavish expense. I think I get that from my mom who very rarely if ever spends money on herself. As much as I enjoy shopping, my struggle is going to be to keep that money in the clothing budget and not reallocate it for other uses. You are so right though about the pulse spending sprees when there is no budget for it. JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-47161120491130305072013-03-27T12:43:20.327-04:002013-03-27T12:43:20.327-04:00This is a great post and one of the main things I&...This is a great post and one of the main things I've learnt is that I need a new job. If I go middle of the range at 4% my shopping budget is £32- that sucks! Maybe I'll just cut down on food to boost my shopping budget a bit.JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-92124959285576548722013-03-12T14:51:54.192-04:002013-03-12T14:51:54.192-04:00 What about dressing up tall girls, like 5"10... What about dressing up tall girls, like 5"10 and up :)JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-28137193476605996812013-01-30T22:19:58.475-05:002013-01-30T22:19:58.475-05:00Just found your blog because I googled Banana Repu...Just found your blog because I googled Banana Republic clothes vs Banana Republic Factory Stores. I just got back from a business trip in Las Vegas and went to a BR Factory Store and was shocked everything was so cheap. I bought 4 blouses that were originally $39.99 each and walked out of there paying $24 for all 4 and that was including tax. I did not try them all on but they were all the similar style and size just different color and 1 was too small. Anyway, two of them feel like the same quality as a blouse that I bought from a regular BR store but the other is definitely cheaper material. I have gone many many YEARS without buying clothes for myself because of the type of job I had. Now, I am jet setting in a new job for a large corporation and I am overwhelmed with guilt having to purchase a wardrobe. I may make a lot more but My husband is unemployed for months now and I have children but I can't go to work in jeans! I am not a fan of credit cards but decided to get the BR card because of the discounts and it's been great. I pay it off every time I make a purchase. I will be setting a budget but it should be NONE right now. However, I STILL need to buy a few pair of basic heels cause my 10 year old heels look it and they are falling apart. Thank you soooooo much for a helpful site from a girl who is a bean counter and feels overwhelming guilt spending money on herself. JsEverydayFashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755203540785463869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-34228960074374945502013-01-21T00:43:58.643-05:002013-01-21T00:43:58.643-05:00Can I simply just say what a comfort to discover a... <br />Can I simply just say what a comfort to discover a person that actually understands what they are talking about over the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to check this out and understand this side of the story. It's surprising you are not more popular since you definitely have the gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-69771739709901331112013-01-20T21:42:51.695-05:002013-01-20T21:42:51.695-05:00Howdy! Someone in my Myspace group shared this web...Howdy! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with us so I came <br />to take a look. I'm definitely enjoying the information. I'm book-marking and <br />will be tweeting this to my followers! Superb blog and terrific design and style.<br /><i>My web page</i> ... <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BinaryUnited" rel="nofollow">ad affiliate programs</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-27980133487654090662013-01-12T06:42:18.388-05:002013-01-12T06:42:18.388-05:00I've onle read this post noe, but it was super...I've onle read this post noe, but it was super helpful! Thank you so much, I'm a bit tired of making impulsive purchases and then feeling guilty.<br /><br />http://www.tri-skelos.blogspot.com/triskelosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-80534733504516593092013-01-11T23:05:44.430-05:002013-01-11T23:05:44.430-05:00Thanks so much and welcome to the blog! :-)Thanks so much and welcome to the blog! :-)J's Everyday Fashionhttp://www.jseverydayfashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-60975342411712432592013-01-11T22:53:45.806-05:002013-01-11T22:53:45.806-05:00I just found your blog and I am loving it. I too, ...I just found your blog and I am loving it. I too, am in Orlando. I never know what to put together and I love your take on a budget as a currently without one! Thanks so much for sharing your sense and knowledge with the rest of us. JA31noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-48551042409136191782013-01-04T00:55:04.950-05:002013-01-04T00:55:04.950-05:00Sounds like you found an answer, but I would consi...Sounds like you found an answer, but I would consider basics things like classic dark blue denim, cardigans in every color, blazers in basic colors, and basic shoes like black pumps. Basics aren't the same for everyone but those would be some of mine!J's Everyday Fashionhttp://www.jseverydayfashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-32140429663317496572013-01-03T22:21:49.739-05:002013-01-03T22:21:49.739-05:00 nevermind- in going through the old posts, I foun... nevermind- in going through the old posts, I found posts related to my question :)tdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-84814801620635703532013-01-03T21:48:22.544-05:002013-01-03T21:48:22.544-05:00 Thanks for your reply! One more question: what do... Thanks for your reply! One more question: what do you consider "basics"? I try to mix and match pieces, but I find that I never have pieces to mix and match! What do you think are wardrobe essentials? I'm a high school teacher- so work staples would apply, too. Thanks again!!<br /><br />ps- I've been telling all of my friends about the idea of a clothing budget! Very revolutionary for shopaholics. :)tdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-59698123755142476742013-01-03T11:52:31.622-05:002013-01-03T11:52:31.622-05:00Thank you! I come up with my wish list a couple di...Thank you! I come up with my wish list a couple different ways. One is to evaluate your closet - see what gaps need the most improvement such as needing more shoes for work, or more flats, etc. Or seeing what basics you are either missing or need an upgrade (are looking worn). I still have and wear pretty much all my clothes from the past 5 years, so I'm pretty set with basics, and a lot of my budget goes to trying new trends. So another big way I set my wish list is by noticing commonalities among the photos I'm saving for inspiration. If I am saving a lot of plaid, I add plaid to my wish list.J's Everyday Fashionhttp://www.jseverydayfashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-58952719856027198022013-01-03T01:07:24.966-05:002013-01-03T01:07:24.966-05:00Hi- I found your blog and have spent a few hours l...Hi- I found your blog and have spent a few hours looking at old posts! I'm really inspired to do some fun things with my wardrobe- and I'm definitely going to create a clothing budget. My question is this: how do you make your wish list every month? How do you know what items you "need"/want to add to your wardrobe? Thanks!tdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-40123362496274504672012-12-30T02:58:34.359-05:002012-12-30T02:58:34.359-05:00I read your post every evening to get inspiration!...I read your post every evening to get inspiration! Since I you're on the topic of budgeting, I thought I'd share this... I love using the website mint.com (app is called mint) to do all my monthly budget. it connects to your bank account and tracks all your spending into categories. The app is fantastic and so easy to use, I highly recommend it!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707987131761789757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-13021228427896194212012-12-21T00:32:00.896-05:002012-12-21T00:32:00.896-05:00Thank you so much Isabel and welcome to the blog! ...Thank you so much Isabel and welcome to the blog! I would love to do more body type specific posts in 2013, thank you for the suggestion!J's Everyday Fashionhttp://www.jseverydayfashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-48314021048204644662012-12-20T18:07:09.771-05:002012-12-20T18:07:09.771-05:00I found you at printerest and havents stopped read...I found you at printerest and havents stopped reading all your posts! I absolutelly LOVE your blog!I always thought that being well-dressed means u have to spend loads of money :-S and I always had that guilt every time I had to shop something foe myself.Every time I saw a well-dressed woman I used to think she spends huge amounts of money.Thanks to your tips,I made a budget and got a few basic pieces and I feel alot better now!<br /> I still have some baby weight to loose though,so I dont buy much now.Can you make a post for how to dress nicelly if you have lets say big thighs?I am very mediterrenean lolIsabellinitsanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-83314416692472487192012-11-20T15:36:59.683-05:002012-11-20T15:36:59.683-05:00wow loved this post! I always talk about being a w...wow loved this post! I always talk about being a wise shopper and this sums up my philosophy! Would you like to be a guest writer on my blog? No obligation or anything, I think it would be a great help to my readers. You can check out my blog (new changes happening soon) www.lulainla.blogspot.com Thanks! Lucia Lucia Belen Metcalfhttp://www.facebook.com/lulaenparisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-88172534407696478142012-10-13T02:51:21.024-04:002012-10-13T02:51:21.024-04:00Hi Amber, check out this post for some tips on dec...Hi Amber, check out this post for some tips on deciding what to keep. http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2011/02/todays-everyday-fashion-what-to-keep.html As for storage, it depends on your house but when I had a tiny closet in Boston I would use storage bins under the bed with items I wasn't wearing that season but thought I might want later (many which did turn out to be favorites years later). You can also do this with a closet in another room, keep your less-used items in there. Hope this helps!J's Everyday Fashionhttp://www.jseverydayfashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-1686719580984318222012-10-11T12:03:57.623-04:002012-10-11T12:03:57.623-04:00I have a question that was not on your Q&A sec...I have a question that was not on your Q&A section...how do you clean out your closet and decide what clothing to get rid of? It seems like you have a lot of pieces that are several years old. What do you do if you do not have endless closet space?Ambermsu1230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-22115295927812343802012-10-08T01:24:01.696-04:002012-10-08T01:24:01.696-04:00Wow this is very smart! Someone turned me on to yo...Wow this is very smart! Someone turned me on to your blog and I am so excited to have a solid plan to help me rebuild my wardrobe!Channoreply@blogger.com