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Wednesday 3 February 2021

What I Bought In January (And How I've Worn It)

Well, I have gone a little overboard with the shopping! It's not the massive haul of last January, but it's still more than I expected to have bought so far this year, after setting out my goals for 2021's fashion spending recently. It can be explained with one sentence - "I had a $10 cotton on rewards voucher...."


Here's What I Bought:






Why I Bought It:


Yes, with the exception of the wallet which I needed to replace my Coach wallet, all I bought was Cotton On tees this month! 

The wallet was a much needed replacement for my old Coach one which no longer zipped up, and had already been repaired once before. It had embarrassed me one time too many when I picked it up out of my bag upside down and cards and receipts flew everywhere.... This new one is a flap closure and only has a tiny zipper for coins so I'm hoping it lasts longer than 2 years! I haven't bought Mimco in a while so fingers crossed the brand still has the same quality levels it did when I bought my first expensive bag there back in my uni days. Good old button bags, that uniquely Aussie trend! The wallet was on super sale at David Jones for boxing day so I thought I'd give it a try.


I'm counting my other boxing day sale finds as January buys too as they didn't arrive until January - two clay coloured Cotton on "The One" fitted tees. I used my $10 Cotton On rewards voucher, and with them already being on sale and then having an extra 30% off, it was too good a deal to say no to! They were reduced to $7.99 each, coming down to just $2.99 each after applying the rewards voucher.

Then right at the end of January there was another sale, I had another $10 rewards voucher after my boxing day sale spending (as I bought for the kids as well as the two tees for me) and I was on the hunt for some cute pyjamas to replace a pair I had that wore out. And then I just looked at the tees, which had new colours, were on sale and had an extra 20% off, and so I bought two more 😂

If you're keeping score at home, that's now 7 of these Cotton On "The One" v-neck tees I have, 4 of which I added to my wardrobe this month. At least they are all different colours I guess? And 20% recycled cotton too! I really do love these tees but think I have ventured into crazy "gotta have them all" territory this month!



How I've Worn It:




The last two tees I bought I selected instore pickup for so while they arrived just before the end of the month for me to know they were keepers to include in this wrap up post, I didn't actually get to wear them both! So my mango tee is still unworn at the moment.

Aside from the two tees that I picked up on Friday, I have been able to wear everything at least twice in the month I bought it, my goal for all purchases to stop the "new with tags but never worn" items in my wardrobe. And I'm sure that I'll be achieving two wears on the last two tees in the next week or so!

Perhaps my goal for February should be to not buy any more tees though! If they bring out a green and purple I'll be doomed...they are the only two colours I need before I will literally have a rainbow of these tees!



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51 comments:

  1. Mica, I wish you lived closer so you could rub off on me, your disciplined shopping is so admirable. I find it hard to say no to things I love! These tees were a great purchase, you'll wear them all the time!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. haha yes I couldn't say no to more of these tees!

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  2. Omg loved the outfit! <3

    www.pimentamaisdoce.blogspot.com

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  3. Mica you look so lovely. I like the fact, that you are so conscious with shopping. This is where I have to get back to. All the best! Ivi

    www.naomella.com

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  4. Mica you look so lovely. I just followed you on Instagram. I like the fact, that you are so conscious with shopping. This is where I have to get back to. All the best! Ivi

    www.naomella.com

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    1. Thanks! I am trying to be more thoughtful with what I buy! :)

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  5. Oh WOW, you always look SO amazing...I really wish you my clothes shopping advisor too!!
    I have bought far too many items that didn't suit me at all! Lol

    Hope you are having a fabulous week!😊😊

    Hugs xxx

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    1. You can never go wrong with basics like these tees! :)

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  6. I'm glad you were able to get a replacement wallet! You definitely deserve one that works well and doesn't cause any issues. And I love that you bought gorgeous t-shirts. They have lots of versatility. I just adore the many ways you have put them to use!
    the creation of beauty is art.

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  7. Loving all the colors of your tee! Especially the red dust.
    It's so hard to resist a nice basic tee! There's still a few colors I'm missing too, haha.
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  8. Suach a great haul Mica and you are always so pretty!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  9. Wow! You did a great job! Honestly even though you have quite a few of those tees, they are great pieces because you wear them so often! And they are really cute on you!

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    1. Yes I've found tees perfect for mum life and with working from home now instead of being in an office!

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  10. Love all your buys Mica! Nothing is better than classic tees.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  11. Wallets are one of those things I do have to update regularly because they do wear out. But now that I've found the kind I'm using (it's very thin and fits in all my purses), I should order another one because they may stop making them, LOL
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Yes, I couldn't replace the coach one I had as the style wasn't available in a nice colour, so I had to look for other brands!

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  12. They sound like good basics, and you got a pretty good deal! I've only bought one new item so far this year but I'm going to have to wait until spring to wear it x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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  13. I didn't finish my last comment...anyway..Love the tee and in all of the colors. I do the same thing when I love something. I'm ready for t-shirt weather!

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  14. You look gorgeous with v tee, Mica. I also love tees so much.

    Stay safe!

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  15. Love those tees and you got a great deal on them.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  16. T-shirts are always useful! 😊 I like to wear them. The ones which you have chosen look great, and I like the colors.

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  17. You got yourself some very lovely looks! Love your statement jewelry <3

    LackaDaisy

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  18. I love how you've styled the t-shirts, all of the outfits you've put together are so beautiful xx

    Hannah | https://luxuryblush.co.uk/

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  19. Tees are perfect for our tropical climate.

    You always looks so pretty, Mica!

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  20. You've got the "cake", now you need the "icing", Mica! I'd like to see you get yourself something fun, with a pattern, that will pull all these tees together. Maybe a new kimono, or a loose blazer?

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    1. I really need to get my blazers out again! I haven't been wearing my kimonos much with the humidity, I have a few that will work well with these tees though! :)

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  21. Your brought a lot of great basic itmes.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  22. I already spent my February budget for clothing as I did so well thrifting: 9 things for a total of $40 and then a dress on Amazon and a pair of sunglasses at tjmaxx. At least though I funded it with stuff I sold so I am pleased. I am not spending anymore on clothes till March though. Those tees were really good deals: I am looking to find a few short sleeve tops in the spring that are colorful!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. You got a great deal with your thrift finds! :) Good luck with your no-spend goals!

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  23. Don't worry Mika, we are all the same: a girl never have enough clothes, isn't it?^^
    Plus tees are always useful, so you can say to have done a good deal!
    Love the way you pair the colors in your outfits!
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  24. I love how you styled all the tees! I am totally a t-shirt and maxi skirt girl too. :)

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  25. Those tees look lovely and you wear them so well. I can't blame you for starting a rainbow of them in your wardrobe! xxx

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  26. I have bought no clothing this year. And probably should.
    You are rocking your t-shirts.

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    1. And here's me thinking I should probably take a few months off from buying clothes!

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  27. They are all cute purchases! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  28. Love these tees and you look gorgeous in these outfits!

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  29. I love the tees from cotton on. I only recently started buying from them after seeing them in the mall.

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    1. It's great you have Cotton On in the US too, I thought it was just an Aussie store!

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  30. You just can't go wrong with a good tee though! I really need to restock a few of mine too, I've about worn some of them out. I also need a new wallet, mine is SO old!

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  31. Having a rainbow of tees sounds like a great idea. 😁 I love it. Plus, how fun are they to wear?!

    www.fashionradi.com

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  32. You are SO good at making sure you wear everything. I really need to keep better tabs on that, but turning the hangers all one way or something like that (and then I'll know what to part with/donate at the end of a season). I really need more solid colored tees.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  33. You are SO good at making sure you wear everything. I really need to keep better tabs on that, but turning the hangers all one way or something like that (and then I'll know what to part with/donate at the end of a season). I really need more solid colored tees.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. I'd love to put the hanger trick into practice one year! I'm more focused on my 30 wears goals at the moment though, and enjoying that challenge with my wardrobe! :)

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  34. It sounds like you got some good deals! You wore them really well too.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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  35. It's so good to see you again! :) I love a good tee, so I am totally down with these purchases, haha. Especially that first tee--love the mauve-y shade! I recently got a sparkly wallet, so I know the excitement of finding a good wallet, haha. OH! And I scored a Rebecca Minkoff Three Zip Crossbody on eBay for $20! Definitely made me think of you! :)

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    1. Oh my goodness I'm so jealous of the 3 zip find! I love those bags but being discontinued it's not an easy style to locate!

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  36. All cute shirts and I'm sure you'll get a lot of wear from them all. I didn't go quite that 'crazy', but I did buy 4 of the same sleeveless shirt that I can wear as an undershirt. Mine were different colors too.
    Grace & Peace, Iris
    www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com


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  37. Thanks all for your kind comments :)

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