I just realized that my shopping ban can’t truly go into effect because I have to buy a baby shower gift and a birthday gift for my best friend…but those don’t technically count, right? Because I’m buying for other people. Sigh. I will continue to work to not shop for myself. That’s the goal.
EDIT- would you guys be interested in me having a blog sale? I’ve been going through my closet and I seriously haven’t worn some of the stuff in a long time (or never!) Let me know and I will post some for sale items. Thank you!!! 🙂
My lovely H and I both needed shorts. I own 2 pairs of shorts. One white (cargo style) and one pair of denim shorts (from Abercrombie, sigh.)
I wanted plain black shorts. Without all kinds of pockets or belts or pulls. Just plain.black.shorts. It took me SO many stores to find them but I finally found a cute pair at Buckle, which is great because I’ve never shopped there before.
I got the only size they had left (29) but they actually fit nicely because I can wear them low on my hips. I like them. I think they were $32.00. I tried to buy on sale ladies, but no other stores had what I was looking for!
Next up, this pretty Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow
by Bobbi Brown. I got the color Navajo (buy it here). I had tested out these cream shadows a few weeks ago and decided to come back to them when I read about them on The Beauty Bite blog. When I came home, I realized exactly why I love the color. It’s basically the cream version of MAC’s eyeshadow in “blanc type” which is what I currently use on my entire lid/brow bone area to brighten it up (it’s the only e/s I wear for the day.)
by Bobbi Brown. I got the color Navajo (buy it here). I had tested out these cream shadows a few weeks ago and decided to come back to them when I read about them on The Beauty Bite blog. When I came home, I realized exactly why I love the color. It’s basically the cream version of MAC’s eyeshadow in “blanc type” which is what I currently use on my entire lid/brow bone area to brighten it up (it’s the only e/s I wear for the day.)
See how close they are? Here’s some more photos:
I love the texture of the product from swatching it. I’ll report back once I’ve used it for awhile but I have a good feeling about this one. I love love love Bobbi Brown’s Longwear Gel Eyeliners so I can imagine I’ll love this product too! It’s great for summer when makeup tends to just slide right off if you’re outside for awhile.
Next up, some purchases from Forever 21 with fitting room pics too! First, I’ll show the dress I didn’t get:
I thought it was super cute but I have something really similar to it, a dress I wore to my cousin’s wedding:
See? Very similar. I didn’t “need” it. Moving on, the next dress I bought was this cute party dress. I’m going to wear it the next time I go out. It’s low cut and is quite fitted. It’s from the LOVE21 collection (XXI’s more contemporary line.)
The color is gorgeous and even more beautiful than it photographs. On the hanger it’s not much, but on it looks nice:
I really love the neckline on this dress. I think with a great pair of heels and a cute clutch it will be perfect!
The last item I got at Forever 21 was this pretty black dress/tunic with these cool sleeves that kind of are like lace, but not really. Not sure how to describe them. This was one of those pieces I took into the fitting room “just to see” and I ended up loving it the most out of everything!!!
It looks kind of blah/odd on a hanger, but on, I just love.
Right after lunch (at Panera, YUM!!!), we stopped in at Old Navy because they were having lots of sales. I picked up a hot pink sports bra for $3.97 (down from $15) and a tank top for about $6.97.
I think I did pretty well today 🙂 I’m really excited to wear that black dress. I’m not sure what I’ll wear it with yet but I’ll figure it out!
Before I go, I wanted to share my nail polish fail from yesterday. I used the new glitter nail polish I got at Sephora (That’s Bouquet With Me) over OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark and well… it doesn’t look great. My husband said my toes reminded him of a bowling ball/ “the kind of nail polish strippers would wear.” Hey, at least he was honest.
Excuse the messy paint job:
It’s a bit more Halloween than “daily wear” to me, so I’m redoing it tonight. I tried!
By the way, I used the new Kate Spade bag today and it felt amazing to not have to carry a massive bag with me when I went shopping! So glad I got it!
Hope you all had a lovely weekend!
xoxo,
Veronika.
Love the black dress/tunic and the blue dress is super cute as well.
I really like the green/blue F21 dress. Can you tell us what size you are wearing, would like to order it online. Thanks!!
Joanna- it's a small. They only had small on large. The small fits great. It's fitted around the bottom but I think that's how it's supposed to be 🙂
Those dresses are all adorable! I can never find anything good at Forever 21 – I guess the one near me just doesn't have a very good stock. And I love that pink bag!!
Omg. love that blue dress!
That blue dress is great, as are all your other pieces, but just I love pieces that are simple with interesting lines.
Janice
Fun dresses! Good finds.. The black dress will be fun to wear and mix up with different shoes/accessories. I think I need a new smaller purse too, I like that to have for shopping. Successful weekend of purchases!
I love the blue F21 dress. It gives you a nice shape and is sexy but classy. Good buy!
Love the blue dres!!!!! and yes post a blog sale were the same size for the most part I would buy soo much!!!
I like the forever 21 dress alot. I would be very interested in a blog sale too!
I would love a blog sale!!!
love the black dress and the blue dress! id be interested in a blog sale!!
Love both f21 dresses! What size is the black one? Do you think it would like ok on someone shorter…like 5ft? Or would it be too long? Also I am interested in the blog sale…you have great taste!
I'm another one in for a blog sale! I would love to spruce up my closet with some of your gently used clothing! We all know you take good care of your clothes, and it would be a nice (cheaper!) way to get some fun new items!
The black dress is a medium!
Love the blue dress and the pink purse! Simply gorgeous! And yes a blog sale would be perfect since I live in houston as well 🙂 .btw, ur blog is so fun to read dat I went through every single post ! U r so pretty and classy xoxo
I love both of the dresses that you bought at Forever. I can't wait to see how you style the black dress! It is so hard to find shorts that are not full of details, buttons, and weird stitching. I think the ones that you found at the Buckle are great!
I have your Old Navy tank top, got it a while ago on sale. It's very comfortable, cute with leggings. I'm interested in a blog sale too, purses included? (I'm a bag whore)
The blog sale is a great idea, I hope you include some jewelry! I love that black dress/tunic, it's my fav purchase you've made since I started following the blog:)
Good find on the shorts too. I've never bought anything at Buckle, seems a little young for me and a bit overpriced. Lots of my students shop there though;)
You can't go wrong with ON graphic T's and tanks. I just stocked up when they had their recent sale, so comfortable.
The dresses look great!
If I could wear your size, hell yeah! Maybe I should get something super small like you wear as inspiration to lose weight!
I am love love loving that tunic from Forever 21. I think it might just have to have it 🙂 I am also loving the cute Old Navy stuff. Perfect for yoga or lazy afternoons. Glad you had a successful weekend.
And about your potential shopping ban, here is my theory… Moderation is the key. It's just like a diet. Crash diets where you totally deprive yourself don't work. In the end, you end up cheating and then feeling bad about yourself. I think "shopping diets" are the same. Don't go cold turkey, just cut it down a bit, and set a realistic goal. That way you won't be beating yourself up when you shop a little for things you really love! Just a little insight from another shopping dieter 🙂
Have a great week!
allison- what a great approach. thanks so much for posting that. You're right, i'll never 100% be able to not shop at all, but I could set limits like once I've spent "X" amount, I have to stop. Good idea! thank you 🙂
Cute stuff from weekend shopping. I REALLY the blue dress. I am also thinking about getting a smaller purse… my shoulder hurts after a while because I stuff so much stuff into my purse I have now! Not sure I can go pink though– pretty bold for my black/white wardrobe : ) The pink purse is super cute though. Also, a blog sale could be fun and a good idea : ) Hope you had a good weekend!
-R
I always love checking out blog sales!
But if you sell your hair? The rest of your people need to *step away* from the blog!!!
;)))
Cute Stuff! I would definitely shop your sale. How about Ebay (this way you get paid through paypal and it stays organized)? Post the link.
-Sarah
I got that black tunic dress at F21 on Friday! I can't wait to wear it! The top was just so interesting!
Im totally in love with your F21 finds! Look so luxe. The lacey one reminds me of something I saw at Shopbop for WAY more! 🙂
I think a blog sale is a great idea.
That being said, I absolutely LOVE that blue F21 dress. Is this the same one:
https://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=love21%5Fdresses&product%5Fid=2000001118&Page=all&pgcount=20
And if so, can you tell me what size you got…I would probably need one size bigger and I want to order for my vacay!!
kristen yes that is the same one and i got a size small. 🙂 it's fitted but the top part is looser. The bottom is very fitted so I'd go for a medium if you don't want it too tight. I got mine as a going out dress so i didn't care how short/tight it was.
I love that blue dress! It looks awesome on you! I'm tempted to buy it myself!! 😉
I love all the dresses from Forever 21, specially that first one that you did not get. I might have to go to my near by store and see if they have it.
Great purchases!
PS – I just checked out the link and it looks much better on you than on the model.
Cuteness, might be ordering that blue number for graduation.
The black tunic with the lace-ish sleeves – looks like it might be sheer? What are your thoughts on dressing it up for drinks? Is the fabric too casual, or does it just need a slip?
and here's a super personal question that if you don't want to answer you totally don't have to of course… what are your B/W/H measurements? I feel like we're kinda close in proportion, except I'm shorter, so whatever fits you will just be a smidge longer on me… I dunno…
It's sheer and needs to be worn with a slip for sure
Kristen I'm 5'10 and 34d, maybe 25 or 24 waist and 36 hips
You are 5'9 and your breasts are clearly fake. Your waist is likely 26-27 inches.
Lol anon I know my boobs are fake… Not really sure what you're getting at lol