On a shopping ban

I'm trying very hard not to shop. It's been a good two weeks. And then I realized there are some things I need. I hate how you have to spend money on work clothes! It's summer and it is hot. I have some work summer clothes, however some of them don't fit at the moment. I have gained a bit of weight (I guess) since meeting my bf almost 11 months ago. I am working out more now and I think I am shaving off some inches but I am not quite where I want to be. I want to get back into those clothes!

In the meantime, I have to go and buy a few things to make it through this season. I feel like I have been wearing the same clothes over and over again. I am going to do some outlet shopping with my mom this weekend. I know I shouldn't since I am trying to save as much money as possible, but as I explained before, I do need some things. I have a small list - 2 skirts, 2 day dresses and a pair of gladiators. My current gladiators are on their way out. Let's see if I can stick to that.

So of course Nordstrom's is doing their anniversary sale. I looked on the site and didn't find much in terms of clothing, but of course I found a handbag. I went out to the store to check this bag in person. Unfortunately it did look like an old lady bag in the store, but I figured that that particular bag was thrown around a lot. It was just laying on one of the sale tables. I ordered the bag in two colors. Here it is.

Elliot Lucca Cordoba Belted Tote:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/elliott-lucca-cordoba-belted-tote/3174527?origin=category&resultback=0

For some reason I am unable to lift the pictures. I bought it in the snakeskin pattern and the portobello color. The Nordstrom I went to had the portobello colored bag. So the good news is that I may end up returning both. Savings! (lol)