Korean Skincare Haul

TJ Maxx and Marshalls are two American stores (BTW - they're owned by the same parent company: Marmaxx) that have lower priced seasonal inventory. Twice a year these two shops have yellow tag clearance sales for a couple weeks, where certain items are at its lowest price for the year!

When prices are at its lowest, that's when I start searching for skincare products that I can try/use for the next year! All the products shown below don't expire until 2023 or 2024!

However, this buying style doesn't work if you don't like using new skincare products, because their inventory is unpredictable.

This yellow-tag sale I hauled:

1. Mulberry Blemish Clearing Toner
2. Farmstay Collagen Water Full Moist Emulsion
3. AmorePacific Vintage Single Extract Essence (dupe for SK-II's Pitera essence)
   
4. Missha Time Revolution Artemisia Ampoule
   
5. Pretty Skin Vitamin C Ampoule
   

I'll post an update skincare routine if/when I unbox these!

Sustainable Fashion Haul

Shopping is one of my hobbies! Even during COVID19, I can't stop buying 😣 But we call it supporting our economy and retail therapy, so it's fine, right?!  And if I shop secondhand it's more environmentally conscious, because it decreases the natural resources used to make new clothes (like water), and prevents fast fashion from filling our landfills!

One of my favorite thrift shops is Clothes Mentor. The shopping and buying concept mirrors Plato's Closet, but the merchandise quality is higher and aimed at a more mature crowd (there's no Forever 21 at Clothes Mentor!).

My local Clothes Mentor did their yearly $1 clearance sale, so of course I had to check out the goods!

 

  I snagged 3 pairs of black shoes and a J.Crew scarf for less than $5 after tax!

 

BEWARE: If you don't like stickers/labels that remove cleanly, shopping secondhand might drive you crazy!

 

Black Patent Vera Wang Lavender Flats - size 7

 

Black Matte Vera Wang Lavender Flats - size 7

 

Black T-Strap Nine West Kitten Heels - size 6.5

 

As with all thrifted items, I wash/clean before using! I usually put the items in my freezer to effectively kill any bacteria/virus. However, for this haul, the items froze outdoors for a couple nights during a deep cold spell (Thanks Midwest Winter!). Then, I washed the scarf and cleaned the shoes with disinfectant wipes before wearing.

Plato's Closet

I've made it a mission to visit my favorite stores while here, and my first stop yesterday was to an Antique Mall, then straight to Plato's Closet. I was lucky enough to have a friend drive, and even luckier that on Game Day Plato's gives 15% off school gear.

But in even better news, with a valid student ID you get 15% off all items. Here's a moment where being a student is wonderful!

I spent most of the day sweating my face off, which is fine considering that was my exercise. 

For the whole week.

Even now I think about these vintage Chinese Laundrys! The heel shape and Mary-Jane style is so charming, I can't believe they didn't immediately leave with me. Perfect fit and so 'Clueless' I'm looking for a chance to go back and snatch them up!

Made it to Plato's Closet and tried on a million things. The selection was relatively large, and this dress made it amongst my favorites. However I couldn't make up my mind about it... so instead I bought:

All the detail and SCALLOPED BOTTOM I couldn't NOT take this back with me... !

Cynthia Rowley top, Victoria's Secret PINK leggings, University of Kansas t-shirt

Each item was less than $6, what was I supposed to do? I think it a rarity I only left with these three items!

KC Haul

Ohh boy, this is long overdue, but I finally have everything sorted. Including the receipts (which I conveniently threw into one bag and plan to tackle in a few with some tissues and ice-cream).

As most pictures end up, the colors on some items are off. However do take my word on them!

Top Row (left to right): Victoria's Secret PJs, Gap Jeans, American Eagle Midi shorts, Abercrombie&Fitch Navy shorts, Polo Ralph Lauren shirt, Gap shorts

Bottom Row: Abercrombie&Fitch plaid sleeping shorts, Victoria's Secret Lace underwear, Old Navy Gingham sleeping shorts, 'Live While We're Young' ONE DIRECTION CONCERT tank, Forever21 dress

The water bottle, dog, and bag came with my Victoria's Secret purchase. The dog's not as useful as the bottle though, haha! I had to get cute pajama stuff though, I'm not comfortable enough to wear holes around the dorm..

The anchor belt is Gap and the black, buttery, 'Made in Italy' belt is thrifted.

Gold Circle Ring (thrifted), American Eagle heart bangle, Sterling Silver cuff (thrifted), Gap Neon Crystal Bracelet

I am completely aware that the size on the shorts is for the world to see, is it so wrong of me? I figured it's no big deal, it's clear I'm no model and I admit, I love food. 

This dress is too cute. I had to show the deep V back! Currently my horizontal stripes collection is growing exponentially. I understand I must stop. I cannot. Man, I need to stop.

Love Pink

When my sister and I went to Victoria's Secret's Semi-Annual Sale, it was madness.

Madness as in I grabbed way too many things and very nearly bought all of them. As my wallet thanked me for not doing so, I delight to share with you my haul ♥

Halter Mesh Bra, 'Flirt' Nail-polish, Navy lace bandeau, Summer Daze Spray (WHY DOES THIS SMELL SO GOOD?!), PINK Spring Break: Jasmine Lime Self-Tan Body Mist

The bandeau, surprisingly, is super versatile! I've been wearing it every weekend with my low-cut, sheer tops. Really helps me keep cool and the lace is too cute.

However, I had a problem with the nail-polish..

It was flaky, too liquid-y, and overall a poor polish. I reckon it might have been the base coat that ruined it, however the polish itself still wasn't all that great.

Sore and sad, I went to exchange it for a 2-in-1 Base Top Coat. Course it does not end there, and I ended up being sucked into an even greater sale (after several days Beauty Products are 75% off and All Bras have an extra 20% off!).

Frozen apple & sparkling cassis smells divine and the left container is a mousse. It looks so good, I would eat it >if it did not caution against it<. The new polish isn't quite oxblood colored, but it sure lives up to its name, 'Do Not Disturb' (and let us not ponder on its name, please).

VS Semi-Annual Haul

What I hauled from the Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale!

THIS SMELLS AWESOME!

This scrub works! My elbows are smooth now!

Can you believe all this cost me less than $20!!

What did you haul from this sale??

'Twas 87º & Father's Day...

and boy did we have a surprise for my dad!

Since young he's had an interest in aviation, so we planned a surprise flying lesson for him. Needless to say, we were ALL excited about it!

I find it hard to buy a gift for my dad, since he's not into fashion, cars, cooking, you catch my drift. Gifting him with a once-in-a-lifetime experience like piloting was perfect.

Sporting my newly dressed hat and 1/3 of the latest, great haul from Goodwill. Can you believe someone would donate these babies?!

Shirt: Ralph Lauren//Dress: Forever21//Hat: here//Bag: Antonio Melani//Wedges: Chinese Laundry//Braided Bracelet: Gap//Cuff: gifted

Birthday Haul

What I got for my birthday!

Gifts not pictured: food

Recent Shopping Scores

I scored some great stuff over my spring break!

Read more to see my actual purchases!