Day #286: Poshmark Finds, Part 2

Hey all! Here are my latest Poshmark finds:

Michael Kors Brown Patent Leather Heels

New: $77

Cost me: Nothing, I traded an old ring for these. 

Lane Bryant Coral Top

New: $42

Purchased for: $12.50

Blue Mossimo V-Neck Sweater

Purchased New: $24

Purchased for: $12.50

Old Navy Fur Collared Vest

Purchased New: $40

Purchased for: $7

Old Navy Cut-Off Shorts

Purchased New: $33.94

Purchased for: $14

Old Navy Racerback Tank

Purchased New: $12.94

Purchased for: $6

Old Navy Racerback Tank

Purchased New: $12.94

Purchased for: $6

American Eagle Tee

Purchased New: $15.94

Purchased for: $6

Torrid Ruffles and Lace Top

Purchased New: $34.50

Purchased for: Nothing! Included in the trade for the ring.

American Eagle Hoodie

Purchased New: $44.95

Purchased for: $25

Old Navy Sweater

Purchased New: $24.94

Purchased for: $12

Old Navy Vintage Baseball Tee

Purchased for: $24.95

Purchased for: $12

Lane Bryant Zebra Sweater

Purchased New: $44.50

Purchased for: $10

If purchased all new: $432.60

Purchased for: $123.00

Then minus, my Poshmark earnings from my clothes I spent around $55.

Not too shabby!

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Day #277: Poshmark addiction.

My newest addiction is Poshmark. I love this app. I have listed some of my old items that I don't wear anymore or have never worn, but I have also found some super cute clothing items at very discounted prices!! I have been looking for some nice outfits to wear when I teach. I don't get dressed up much and in my new position I can still wear scrubs. So, on the days when I teach it is nice to get gussied up sometimes! Here are some items I purchased VERY cheaply.

Simply Vera black patent leather heels

New: $42

Gently used: $14

Not a bad deal. I love Mary Jane style shoes and thick heels. 

Wet Seal Top

New: $25

Lane Bryant knee-length skirt

New: $40

Purchased both (gently used) for $19

Value of all 3: $107

Purchased for: $33

Not too shabby I'd say!! Much better than the local Goodwill. Generally, they do not have items that fit me and anything that does, usually isn't the nicest OR my style. I am seriously addicted. 

Shop my closet on Poshmark, by clicking here. I will be adding new items this week!

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Day #33: Discount Shopping

Today was a mostly productive day. Spent the first half of the day cleaning and organizing. Second half I spent trolling around the internet. The dining room is coming together nicely, just need to get the china cabinet in and we should be done! I also started working on the craft room. I have made progress. My desk can officially be used as a "Creativity Station". I have lots of jewelry orders to get caught up on!

Clutter and Organization Tip of the Day:



Have lots of old magazines or pages of magazines just laying around? Buy a cheap 3-ring binder and plastic pages to store articles that you want to keep! I have home decor, recipes, organization ideas, etc all stored in one convenient binder. Decreases clutter and helps you stay organized!

Also, found the treasure of the internet: Coach Handbag Outlet-ONLINE STORE Beautiful Coach purses for $58...perfect for you girls on a budget! I personally have 43 on my wish-list. Yes, I will keep dreaming. 

Another fun discount internet shopping site: My Discount New deals added daily. Cute, fun stuff!

Also, I've moved the blog over to tumblr...let me know what you all think: Big, Beautiful & Broke Blog

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Until tomorrow,

Big, Beautiful & Broke... Chelsea

Day #28: Happy Home

Came home from work today to a nice, cut lawn and all the laundry done! Hubby = AMAZING! He also cooked a yummy, delicious dinner...(perhaps, he has been reading my blog, eh?) It was great surprise! I think our chore list will work out just fine!

Since I am spending more time at home and less time out in the world spending money, I have been trying to fix the house up a little bit using cheap-ish resources. Luckily, we have some gift cards from the wedding so I was able to do a bit of online shopping yesterday. I purchased some pretty blue curtains for the living room and some cute throw pillows for the couch...need to decorate up the place a little bit! Before and after pictures to follow.

So, we've been watching The Newsroom, a television show on HBO. It chronicles actual events that happen 2 years ago (BP oil spill, Gabby Giffords getting shot in AZ, riots in Egypt, etc). Some of these events I remember, some I had no idea happened. So, I've decided to watch the news more, or at least pay attention, and read articles about worldly events and not just about gossip. So, I get on CNN and learn that Jesse James Jr has bipolar disorder. Really? This is front page news? Who cares? Bah, I'll continue watching/reading the news despite this.

I have also been "pinning" a lot on Pinterest. I found a great site the has budget tips: Cut Your Spending

Here are some that I plan to work on:

• If you shop online, start with Ebates.com – you’ll find coupon codes and earn cash back on every purchase!
•  Always plan meals, make a list and try to grocery shop once a week.
• Plan Ahead – Are you guilty of running errands every single day or making two trips to the store because you didn’t make a list? There’s more to life than errands, and planning ahead will save you both time and gas money.

That's really it at this point. The other things we are doing I've already talked about...like not eating out as much, etc etc.

Does anyone else find this to be true?

Until tomorrow,

Big, Beautiful & Broke... Chelsea