The other day my parents sat me down and said, “We think you need to make a budget.”

To which I replied, “A budget? I save basically everything I make.”

“That’s the problem,” they said. “We think you need to learn that it’s okay to spend money.”

Who am I to argue? I think the whole discussion came about because I told them I found a necklace at a thrift store for $3 and didn’t buy it because I didn’t want to spend that much. Anyway, so I don’t actually have a budget right now, but I did make a list.

This list is of clothing and accessories that I have wanted for a long time. I’m not going to go on a shopping spree, but if I happen to find something on my list, I am giving myself permission to buy it — even if it’s $20!

My list is as follows:

1. printed blue jeans
2. high wasted jeans
3. above the knee socks
4. redish/brown woven belt
5. chunky necklace
6. delicate earrings
7. Peter pan collared shirt
8. pinstriped tee
9. pearl necklace
10. watch
11. loose tank top
12. casual printed dress
13. black suspenders