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It’s no secret that I love to shop. Sometimes, though, this isn’t the best for my wallet. However, lately I’ve been trying to be more intentional about what I buy. This means purchasing things that I truly love, rather than just buying something I only like because it’s a good price.
For clothes, this means I want to cut down on my fast fashion purchases and move more towards higher-quality, investment pieces. I’ve really been finding my personal style this year, and I’ve found that it’s not exactly something I can get for cheap at Target or Forever 21. My tastes lean more towards unique items found in curated collections, boutiques, or smaller brands.
Below, you’ll find some things I’ve bought over the last few weeks. There are a few fashion items on this list, but it’s mainly other items like books or beauty items too! I’ve done a roundup like this previously, so here’s round two of it. I hope to make this a regular series that I post from time to time.
Ouai Detox Shampoo | Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner | Business Minded by Carly Riordan | Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand | Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams | Normal People by Sally Rooney | Floral Collared Midi Dress | Unbelievable by Katy Tur | Tuckernuck Ivory Shirt Dress | People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry | Burnout by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski | Blue Floral Puff Sleeve Dress | Peepers Blue Light Glasses | Stoney Clover Lane Tote and Matching Pouch | Teal Floral Ruffle Dress | Rainbow Tweed Matching Jacket and Skirt | The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm | The Inkey List Retinol | Blue and White Toile Mules
A Few Notes
On the books…
Target was doing a buy 2 get 1 free sale on books. Normally, I actually read ebooks on my iPad but I’ve been wanting to have more physical copies of books. These are all titles I’ve wanted to read for a while or that have come highly recommended to me, so I felt that buying them was a safe choice. I’m especially excited about Business Minded by Carly Riordan, which I hope will give me some insight on treating this blog like a business! Carly is a blogger I’ve been following for years, so I’m very excited to read more of her long-form writing in her first book. And also, Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams has been on my list forever. Stacey Abrams is one of the most incredible political figures of our time, and I can’t wait to read her words on how we can build civic engagement and become a better country.
On the skincare items…
Both items from the Inkey List (the cleansing balm and retinol) are repurchases. The Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand comes recommended by my friend Melissa (@melissa_albano on Instagram). She posted that it’s helped her acne scars immensely, so I immediately placed an order for it. Truth be told, one of my biggest insecurities is acne scarring. Hoping that this works to reduce them for me!
On the dresses…
Remember how I mentioned that I was finding my style? Well, it’s filled with classic pieces, flowy dresses, grandmillennial florals, and beautiful colors. I absolutely adore each dress in this roundup. They feel like they’re just perfectly me!
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