Head to Toe {Under $100}

top | pant | bootie | cuff 

Like most women, I like simple and I like affordable. I also like bringing items into my closet that will, in mom speak, play well with others. This would be a great look for every day, mix it up with denim and flats and off to the park, throw on a blazer and head off to work. Working wonders on that shopping budget, you will get miles out of this look and best part, you've just been dressed from head to toe and under $100.

$400 vs $70: Why Budgets Make My Husband Happy

I haven't really shopped lately. I've been trying so hard to stick to a strict budget that I implemented myself and not my husband, thank you very much. These are the things I picked up within the last 6 weeks. Yes, only these three and they were all on sale.

• Watch: I wanted a gold watch. I wanted a Micheal Kors. I did not want to spend $250. I settled for a leather Anne Klein with a gold face that was $65 but when I ran into Macy's to browse the watches, I found this one on sale for $42 plus I had a few coupons. When all was said and done with tax, I paid $31. 

• T-shirt: You can never have enough. I live in jeans and tees but I didn't have a red one. I wasn't even looking for one but when I ran into DNA 2050 in the 900 North building (3rd floor for those in Chicago) simply to browse, I saw this one. They run small so I grabbed a large. It was $40 originally but on sale for $20 plus an additional 20% so I paid after tax $17. 

• Pants: I wanted a pair of grey leopard print pants from J. Crew that were $125. I was waiting for them to go on sale when I found these on clearance at Express for $19.99. It was a no brainer.

I could have easily spend $415 but I chose to be smart about it and spent only $67.99! Smells like a monthly challenge to me. Feel free to link in the comments any ways you all save, I would really love to know.