Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Finals is for Hauling

Seriously nothing gives me a study break like online shopping.  It's terrible, I know.  But with the news I'll be heading to LA for the summer, I figured I needed some fun new summery things.  Granted nothing has arrived yet but these are the things I've purchased.

Voila, OPI's Thanks a Windmillion!  I purchased I Have a Herring Problem a few months back from the Holland collection, and I've been adoring it.  I've recently decided OPI is by far my favorite polish.  I have been struggling getting a nice finished look with anything else recently.  I don't own any colors like this, so I am so excited to have it.  It is set to arrive on the day of my last final! Cost: $7.30.  Well worth it in my opinion.

Okay the rest of the stuff is from Urban Outfitters, I basically stalk their sale section.  I debated getting this bag forever.  I love the dusty mauve rose color along with the studs.  It looks like a great grab 'n go back, but it was a bit of a splurge at $31.49.

Gah! Another bag.  This one rang in at under $12.  I am a bit afraid that the handles may be awkwardly small, but I loved the painted print.  If it's awkward, I'll be returning it.
I really love this tank.  I am such a sucker for black, but at least this has some white to break it up.  For only $8.99, I thought this would be a great top for LA.  

This top screams summer.  Blue, slouchy, and mildly see-through, I can't wait to rock it with my DIY high-waisted vintage levis shorts.  It looks so effortless.  Loves it.  Only $13.49! ;)

A long sleeve black dress for summer... yes.  Actually, I had been eyeing this dress for awhile, and it finally went down to $13.49.  SCORE!  I will probably bring it to LA anyways... I heard it can get chilly at night.  I love everything about this dress and it completely screams me.
I have a strong feeling I will hate this.  First it is white... which I avoid at all costs.  Second it is cropped.  I needed something to get me to $50 for free shipping so here it is.  I thought I would take a gamble since it is a cardigan, and I am a cardigan-aholic.  Mostly likely this will be returned...  Only $4.49... probably with reason.
Haha, last but not least another purse.  I have rarely purchased many purses in the past.  After I ordered the first two, I saw this one.  I love it.  It's edgy and kind of punk.  Plus, I've been wanting a bucket bag forever.  It was only $22.49.  This is the reason I will mostly likely be returning the blue one.  This has got me written all over it.

Well that's it for my haul.  So much Urban Outfitters!  If you are interested you can use the promo SPRINGIT for 10% your purchase.  I know it isn't much, but it makes a bit of a difference.  Free shipping over $50 too, and there are free mail-in returns.  That is what makes me such a loyal Urban customer. 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Welcome, Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog!  I am actually really excited to start this, and I hope I can share a bit of my daily beauty thoughts with you.  I am currently a 20 yr old college student studying engineering on the east coast.  I first got into beauty when I was in early high school as a way to cope with low self esteem.  Now,  I am not advocating beauty and a solution to poor self image.  But beauty can change the way you think and see yourself, so I want to share my success story with you.

I do everything beauty related from coloring and cutting my hair to applying daily makeup.  I mostly want to blog to share reviews and swatches of products, since that is what I rely on beauty blogs for too.  I also want to share with you my beauty regiments, and how they have changed my self image and life for the better.

My favorite beauty products are lipsticks, particularly reds.  As far as hair care, I am always searching for good conditioning treatments and serums.  I guess those are my specialties.  This blog won't feature much high end skin care or foundations, since those aren't really my thing.  Lastly, I am only a college student so (hopefully) a majority of these products will be very affordable.  However sometimes a girl has got to splurge!

I'm in the middle of finals now, but I will be returning shortly with real posts.  Until then,
xx