Popsugar Fashion Affordable Shopping How to Shop on a Budget I Challenged Myself to Spend $200 a Month on Shopping, and I Bought These 7 Things 9 April 2019 by Krista Jones Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. I spend a majority of my time at work (and outside work) online shopping and curating roundups. I love every second of it, but it can be a dangerous game for my bank account . . . and my spending ended up spiraling out of control. In an effort to be more responsible, I decided to put myself on a $200 a month shopping budget. The second April 1 rolled around, I already had my purchases lined up. This month, I'm headed to a music festival and girls getaway weekend, so naturally I was hunting for swimsuits, sunglasses, dresses and more. I managed to get everything I wanted for just $1 over budget, and hey — close enough, right? Keep scrolling to see everything I bought and get inspired for your own shopping trip. Related: 60+ Editor Approved Picks That Will Help You Hit the Refresh Button For Spring H&M Crêped Dress Image Source: www2.hm.com I can wear this H&M Crêped Dress ($35) with white sneakers, sandals, or even dressed up with heels. H&M Crêped Dress $35 from www2.hm.com Buy Now H&M Sandals Image Source: www2.hm.com These H&M Sandals ($10) are perfect for hanging poolside and come in tons of fun colours. H&M Sandals $10 from www2.hm.com Buy Now Reformation Kaia Tie Dye Tank Top Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com It took me awhile to get on board with the tie-dye trend, but after I saw this Reformation Kaia Tie-Dye Tank Top ($28), I knew I needed it. Reformation Kaia Tie-Dye Tank Top $28 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now POPSUGAR at Kohl's Collection Denim Cropped Jacket Image Source: kohls.com I've been ready to trade in my old blue denim jacket for awhile and this white POPSUGAR at Kohl's Collection Denim Cropped Jacket ($48, originally $64) is the fresh new piece I need for Spring. POPSUGAR at Kohl's Collection Denim Cropped Jacket $48 from kohls.com Buy Now Rhythm Zimbabwe One-Piece Swimsuit Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com I'm headed to Palm Springs with my friends soon and I can already picture myself wearing this Rhythm Zimbabwe One-Piece Swimsuit ($48, originally $80) by the pool. Rhythm Zimbabwe One-Piece Swimsuit $48 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Loves Me Not Flower Round Sunglasses Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com I wanted a pair of fun colorful glasses for music festivals this season and I love that these Loves Me Not Flower Round Sunglasses ($16) are so affordable and come in variety of fun colours. Loves Me Not Flower Round Sunglasses $16 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now Simple Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com This Simple Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace ($16) is the perfect summery accessory I can wear with all my other gold jewellery. Simple Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace $16 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now ShoppingAffordable ShoppingShoppableSpring FashionEditor's PickSpring