With the money I received from the holidays, I spent basically all of it on clothing and accessories to dress up my wardrobe a bit. Because I was away for half of my winter break on vacation, I did a lot of online shopping due to the inability to physically go to the stores I wanted to visit. So, here is a small haul of all the items I ordered and the stores in which I purchased them from.
1. Crossbody bags - As spring approaches and then summer, I discovered that I needed a few crossbody or shoulder bags for when I go out with friends or on day trips to the beach and whatnot. I have one main purse that I use every time I go out, and I bought a few crossbody bags just so I wouldn't have to use my one purse every time I went out. I visited my favorite websites, Urban Outfitters, H&M, and Express for good quality but not as expensive bags, and settled on Forever 21. From that store I purchased two crossbody bags, a black quilted cross body bag for $14.50, and a black faux leather crossbody for $10.50. These two bags can be dressed up or down, and they appeared to be capable of holding the necessities (phone, lipgloss, money, sunglasses, etc.), and were at a reasonable price, so I bought them online. I am sure they will be perfect for spring and summer!
*Update: I went to Urban Outfitters today and looked at all the crossbody bags they were selling, and picked one out. It is small and able to fit feminine products, hair ties, lipgloss, and money but not my phone. However, it is perfect for summer trips, when out for lunch, or on a date. It was $42 and is a pink envelope type of bag, with a magnetic snap to close it. The chain on it is quite long, but it can be worn as a crossbody or just on the shoulder and is very casual. (I could not find the link to this crossbody bag, sorry!)
Here are the links to the Forever 21 cross body bags:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_handbags-crossbody-bag&ProductID=1049258713&VariantID=
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_handbags-crossbody-bag&ProductID=1000116948&VariantID=
2. 5SOS Merchandise - Speaking of the summer, I also nerded out completely and purchased a 5 Seconds of Summer football shirt from their website. I discovered the football shirts with the boys's last names on the back along with a number, and I fell in love with them, and purchased one for $30. I bought the Hemmings one as Luke is my favorite out of the band, and am contemplating buying the Hood one as well, as Calum is my second favorite. My friend purchased the Irwin one and will be wearing that to the concert along with my wearing my Hemmings shirt, so if you see two girls at the concert in an Irwin and Hemmings shirt, that is probably us!
Link to the shirt:
http://5secondsofsummer.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=65554_65686&pc=BGCT5O17
3. Victoria's Secret - I also went to Victoria's Secret (again) to buy some more intimates for myself. Although this is the place where I spent the most money it was definitely worth it, as Victoria's Secret products last forever, as I mentioned in last week's post. Their products are very flattering and comfortable, so it makes sense that I spent a lot of money there in the end. (I did not post the links to the products I bought because they are intimates)
4. Cabona's - I went to Tahoe during winter break, and my family and I went into Truckee for one of the afternoon to do some shopping. We went into Cabona's where I tried on this beautiful ring for $32, and I purchased it. Cabona's has really nice items that are on the more fancy and expensive side, but they are stunning and flattering. (I could not find the link to the ring I bought; sorry!)
1. Crossbody bags - As spring approaches and then summer, I discovered that I needed a few crossbody or shoulder bags for when I go out with friends or on day trips to the beach and whatnot. I have one main purse that I use every time I go out, and I bought a few crossbody bags just so I wouldn't have to use my one purse every time I went out. I visited my favorite websites, Urban Outfitters, H&M, and Express for good quality but not as expensive bags, and settled on Forever 21. From that store I purchased two crossbody bags, a black quilted cross body bag for $14.50, and a black faux leather crossbody for $10.50. These two bags can be dressed up or down, and they appeared to be capable of holding the necessities (phone, lipgloss, money, sunglasses, etc.), and were at a reasonable price, so I bought them online. I am sure they will be perfect for spring and summer!
*Update: I went to Urban Outfitters today and looked at all the crossbody bags they were selling, and picked one out. It is small and able to fit feminine products, hair ties, lipgloss, and money but not my phone. However, it is perfect for summer trips, when out for lunch, or on a date. It was $42 and is a pink envelope type of bag, with a magnetic snap to close it. The chain on it is quite long, but it can be worn as a crossbody or just on the shoulder and is very casual. (I could not find the link to this crossbody bag, sorry!)
Here are the links to the Forever 21 cross body bags:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_handbags-crossbody-bag&ProductID=1049258713&VariantID=
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_handbags-crossbody-bag&ProductID=1000116948&VariantID=
2. 5SOS Merchandise - Speaking of the summer, I also nerded out completely and purchased a 5 Seconds of Summer football shirt from their website. I discovered the football shirts with the boys's last names on the back along with a number, and I fell in love with them, and purchased one for $30. I bought the Hemmings one as Luke is my favorite out of the band, and am contemplating buying the Hood one as well, as Calum is my second favorite. My friend purchased the Irwin one and will be wearing that to the concert along with my wearing my Hemmings shirt, so if you see two girls at the concert in an Irwin and Hemmings shirt, that is probably us!
Link to the shirt:
http://5secondsofsummer.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=65554_65686&pc=BGCT5O17
3. Victoria's Secret - I also went to Victoria's Secret (again) to buy some more intimates for myself. Although this is the place where I spent the most money it was definitely worth it, as Victoria's Secret products last forever, as I mentioned in last week's post. Their products are very flattering and comfortable, so it makes sense that I spent a lot of money there in the end. (I did not post the links to the products I bought because they are intimates)
4. Cabona's - I went to Tahoe during winter break, and my family and I went into Truckee for one of the afternoon to do some shopping. We went into Cabona's where I tried on this beautiful ring for $32, and I purchased it. Cabona's has really nice items that are on the more fancy and expensive side, but they are stunning and flattering. (I could not find the link to the ring I bought; sorry!)