Target polka dot and Madewell denim

Sorry for the super uncreative title of this post but I feel like I sap my creativity during the work week. So here is what I bought recently.

I ordered the Merona mint polka dot "lawn shirt" online last night after deciding I needed yet another polka dot top. I eyed it in store a few weeks ago but felt I had too much polka dot in my life already. However, after seeing it on Mix Match Fashion I decided I had to have it. It became tricky to find in store so I was happy I was able to order my size online.

I also took advantage last weekend of Madewell's 40-off sale items, which was an instore promotion. I am on the fence about Madewell --- which is a good thing because my J. Crew addiction is already a problem. I don't own many Madewell items -- just some button down shirts and a pair of flats. However,  I always wanted a pair of their denim jeans, which typically cost $100 or so. I was able to buy a pair of the "rail straight" jeans for $40. They are stretch jeans, so I sized WAAAY down from my normal size. Although this "vanity sizing" gave me a smile for all of 5 minutes, I was happy I didn't order online, which I almost had.

On a side note, I am quite please so far with my (lack of) January spending. I am hoping I can stay this disciplined at least until Spring/Summer.