Wednesday 3 November 2021

What I Bought In October (and How I've Worn It) Preloved Finds: Nobody Denim and Chloe Bag


Despite saying last month that I was almost exceeding the amount I spent last year and I shouldn't buy anything for the rest of the year, I had a very big spending month this month, with four things purchased. A special reveal video for one, as I bought yet another handbag (that's now 5 bags this year if you're counting 😂).


Chloe Handbag Reveal:




What I Bought In October:





Why I Bought It:


Aside from the jeans, another month of preloved buys. While I have bought a few things this year (and have definitely exceeded my 2020 fashion spend) the jeans are my first retail buy since February which I feel pretty good about! As much as I love the Nobody Denim jeans for how they are ethically and Australian made and designed, they are also on the expensive side. $239 retail price for these jeans I couldn't justify, but on sale for $97 they are perfect! Was really thrilled to stumble across these in the David Jones sale.

Since I added a denim skirt to my wardrobe that my sister no longer wanted a few months back I've been thinking about getting another, so this black Nobody Denim one was perfect, and an absolute bargain preloved on eBay.

The dress and bag were just lucky finds! As I mentioned in the video, I'd gone to the first local Glad Rags second hand market to support the organiser, and just wanted to have a little browse. The navy dress seemed like a great basic. At only $5 I was pretty pleased with my purchase and started making my way out when I stumbled across the Chloe small Paddington bag on the edge of a stall. I was very excited to realise it was authentic and that it was only $90! What are the chances?! The prices vary a lot online as it's a 2006 bag but some are still pretty exxy! I used to have a couple mini Paddington bags back in the day, and I used to authenticate Paddingtons too so I was super pleased to confirm it was real and grab this bargain. 

I wasn't expecting to spend so much at the market, the bag was the item that pushed me over my 2020 fashion spend limit, but I knew I'd have so many regrets if I didn't snap the bag up. Didn't even haggle for the price, just wanted it to be mine! 😂



How I've Worn It:




Surprisingly, the jeans got worn more than I expected as we had a few cooler rainy spring days than we normally would in October. I was hoping to get one wear out of them before it got too hot but cooler days meant I managed to hit the "wear twice in the month I buy it" rule with these jeans, and everything else I bought. Of course the bag got worn a few more times, the neutral cream goes with everything!



How I'm tracking With My Annual Fashion Spend:


So far I'm $85 over the amount I spent in 2020, and I have two months left in the year and another Glad Rags preloved market coming up... Still under my 2019 spend at the moment though. It will be interesting to see my spend at the end of the year. It's the first time since 2018 and when I started tracking that I've increased my fashion spend from the year before. 
Since I spent so little in 2020 on fashion I think it was going to be hard to meet or spend less than that amount this year, with everything opened up and so few restrictions in Queensland. It was a good goal to aim for though!


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49 comments:

  1. Amazing looks, like always
    My fav is the orange dress, i love it so much
    thank you for sharing
    I hope you have a nice and amazing week
    kisses ♥

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  2. That bag is super cute! You really got some great items this month even if it put you over budget. Sometimes you need to take advantage of those amazing finds!

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    1. True, I just had to snap up that bag bargain!

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  3. love your budget tracking and how you pick items that are extremely usable for many outfits. I wear jeans a lot all year round no matter the weather.

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    1. Sadly it's just too hot and humid in summer for jeans here!

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  4. I like the idea of tracking my spending on fashion over a whole year to find balance. That's a really good idea. I think I would have to figure out what I spend now and then move on from there. The bag is adorable and that was a steal of a deal on those jeans, like 60% off!

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    1. Yes I started doing it a few years back and my goal has been always to spend less than I did the year before to find my lowest budget, I think 2020 is it, haha!

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  5. Both great buys! I always love a great pair of jeans and everything else is great too! They'll definitely be pieces you can wear for years.
    I think I'm under last year's spending this year (but that's because I'm not counting my huge Prada spend since it came out of my clothing splurge fund, haha)
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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    1. I'm so impressed you are still under last year spend! it was definitely my lowest spend year ever since I started tracking, it will be interesting to see how far over I go!

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  6. You got some great buys in October! The Chloé bag is gorgeous and a great find, and the jeans were an amazing bargain
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com

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  7. You look great in all of those outfits. I hope you have a nice week Mica.

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  8. Hello!! It looks so nice.

    Blessings!!

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  9. I love watching shopping video haha!
    I can't spend a lot either, but at the same time I really want to do some shopping haha :)

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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    1. I need to get better at filming them! I used to do one very month I bought things but gotten out of the habit of it now!

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  10. Super! Great outfits! You are very beautiful) Thank you very much for the post!

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  11. I think 2020 might be considered a bit of an exception, and so I'm not surprised you've already exceeded last year's amount. I definitely bought far less than usual in 2020 as well. Those jeans were a bargain, and so was the bag. No need to feel guilty as I'm sure both will be well used! xxx

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    1. Yes it was definitely an exceptionally low spend year, even if we didn't have a very high number of lockdown days here!

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  12. Really, nothing should be compared to 2020. It was a year like no other in recent memory.

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  13. Es muy bonita y me gustaron los outfits, saludos:D

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  14. 2020 was an unique year for sure. You cannot compare to that. Most people bought more this year that's why a lot of stuff are not in stock. With that said, you made great purchases!

    https://ahleessa4realz.blogspot.com/

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    1. Interestingly enough I've bought less things, they have just been more expensive, haha! I haven't seen many stock shortages here, but I haven't been focused on shopping a lot.

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  15. wow!
    so cool looks, love them all!!

    http://www.itzytrendy.com/2021/10/catrina-20.html

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  16. I think we all have an interesting 2020. I used to lvoe the paddington bag. I'm surprised at the price. I splurged on a wallet recently and love it.
    FASHION TALES

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    1. Yes I got so lucky, couldn't believe it was real for that price, such a score!

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  17. Hello, I follow your blog and leave a comment on the post. Follow back and leave comment on last post. ❤️ Than you! ❤️
    https://sarapokorni.blogspot.com/?m=1

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  18. I love your bag! The big padlock is gorgeous. I really should start tracking my autumn spend too!

    Corinne x

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  19. That handbag is super cute!

    mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com/

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  20. I just love how thoughtful you are about the items you purchase - and how dedicated you are to making sure you use each and every piece in your day-to-day life. You inspire me to me more mindful about my shopping habits! You are amazing <3
    the creation of beauty is art.

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    1. Glad I could inspire you! I find it an interesting challenge to trick stick to spending less each year, even if I blew it this year!

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  21. That Chloe' bag is a super deal alone!
    Anyway you are so good on keep tracking of your shopping, I'd never do the same!
    Anyway guess that 2020 was really a unique year for everybody: who spent more, who spent less, but definitely it cannot be a term of comparison for the shopping (especially fashion shopping)...
    Very nice outfits, Mica!
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes it is a hard year to compare with as it was such a unique year!

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  22. I really like that handbag, it's so gorgeous and all of these outfits are so cute.

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  23. You have such a great collection of bags, this one is another great addiction! 2020 I def. did not spend a lot with nowhere to go! But, I have spent more this year!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  24. It sounds like you're still doing really well in terms of spending and the items you picked up are lovely. That bag really does look so versatile.

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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  25. Well done! And really, who cares if you're a little over - this is just a personal challenge, and I shop way more than you (no shame or guilt there!). Love that purse and such a great bargain too!

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    1. Oh definitely no guilt! :) just feeling a little bad I broke my good run of spending less each year till this year, haha! But Impressed I've bought less items despite spending more, making me think more about my goals for next year!

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  26. Sometimes things like the bag come up and you can‘t say no - it isn‘t an opportunity that you‘ll get often.

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    1. True! I just had to snap the bag up at that great price!

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  27. Thanks all for your lovely comments!

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