Fashion Friday: Forever 21 Haul

Hello everybody!

Welcome to the first Fashion Friday!

Recently, I went to Forever 21 (my all time favorite store) and bought a few things.

So I got a pair of leggings, which I desperately needed.

I also got two plaid shirts... because you can't have too many plaid shirts. Honestly, I love plaid shirts, I won't ever have enough. 

This is a gym tank top. I got it because I'm trying to start working out more.... (probably won't happen??) But buying pretty work out clothes will probably, maybe, motivate me to work out more... just so I can wear the clothes.

And lastly, I got a denim jacket... because it's a wardrobe staple. I have another denim jacket in my closet, but it's a lighter wash. (Basically, I buy the same things, but in different colors/washes).

That's all for now. I can't wait for my next shopping trip!

Thanks so much for reading. I'll see you soon!

~Claudia

Beauty Tuesday: Mini Summer Haul

Hello everybody!

Welcome to the first Beauty Tuesday! So basically, I went to Walgreens and picked up a few things. It's a really small haul.

I decided to get two new mascaras because my old ones were running out. 

Maybelline Lash Sensation x

Mayblline Volum' Express Pumped Up! Colossal x

Neutrogena Makeup Wipes x

So, I've opened them already and used them a few times. So far, I think the mascaras are okay. I prefer my old ones (Maybelline the Falsies and Mega Plush). 

I like the wipes. They're good for days I'm too tired/lazy to properly take off my makeup.

That's actually all I got, haha. 

Thanks so much for reading. I'll see you soon!

~Claudia

Haul: Candles, Makeup Storage, and more!

Hello everybody!

I don't think I've ever done a homeware kind of haul, so I thought this would be fun. 

Candles:

I've never really been a candle person, but after watching Zoe for over three years (I think), I'm starting to catch her candle obsession. I haven't bought a crazy amount of candles like her, but more than I used to (which was 0).

The first two were actually birthday presents from Riv.

(Bath & Body Works x)

(Bath & Body Works x)

Right now there's a sale, so they're currently $11.25, but they're usually $22.50

I've been burning Sundress recently and I've found that the candle actually smells stronger when it's not lit. So instead of lighting it, I just leave the lid off. 

I bought Magnolia at Marshalls for $5.99 and I'm totally in love with the smell. It smells a lot like tea.

Makeup Storage:

I needed a place to put my makeup in a somewhat organized fashion. So I bought this from Amazing Savings for $2.99:

(Similar x/x)

Okay, so it's not exactly organized... but it's better than just lying around, scattered all over the place. 

(Michael's x)

I've seen a lot of people use mason jars to hold their makeup brushes and I just think it looks so cool!

I actually really want the painted mason jars you see on etsy (x), but this is way cheaper. I bought two from Michael's for $1.99 each.

Other:

I have been looking for this kind of bag for ages. The first one that I really wanted to buy was a white lace one from Icing. Unfortunately, I didn't buy and have never found one that I love as much. But this one is close.

So that's my haul. I would love to buy more candles and makeup storage things, so if you have any recommendations, please leave a comment below. 

Just a heads up, next week's post is going to be a lot shorter than usual, as I will be in D.C. and studying for finals at the same time. 

Thanks so much for reading. I'll see you soon!

~Claudia

Twitter: x

Instagram: x

Haul: Lancome

Hello everybody!

Originally, I was going to make a post about baking cookies. Unfortunately, they failed miserably. Well... maybe no miserably. They just didn't turn out the way I wanted them to. Once I perfect my cookie making skill, I'll make a post on it. Until then, I'm stuck eating my failed cookies.

Last Thursday, my mom and I went with my sister to look for her prom dress (she didn't find one). We went into Macy's to have a look around. At their makeup counters, they always have some sort of deal where if you spend a certain amount of money, you get free gifts. Normally, I ignore those kinds of things. First of all, I can't afford them, and second, I'm not spending $46 on a moisturizer. But my mom did. So she bought Lancome's Bienfait Aqua Vital. x

This is an oil-free, gel-cream moisturizer. I've tried it once so far and I think it's pretty good. It keeps my face moisturized the entire day.

It came with a 6-piece gift. x

- Definicils Mascara

- Lancôme Signature Reversible Tote Bag (solid pink/printed) and matching wristlet

-One night moisturizer:

High Résolution Night Refill-3x Cream: Anti-Aging

Rénergie Lift Multi-Action Night Cream: Lifting and Firming

Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream: Moisturizing

- Cleansing or makeup essentials:

Crème Radiance Cleanser & Tonique Radiance Toner

Crème Mousse Confort Cleanser & Tonique Confort Toner

Summer Picnic Eye Shadow (golds and neutrals) and Blush Palette and Le Crayon Khôl Eye Liner in Ebony

- One lipgloss

Juciy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss (Simmer or Moulin Rouse)

- Définicils Mascara

I picked Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream: Moisturizing, Crème Radiance Cleanser & Tonique Radiance Toner, and Moulin Rouse.

Obviously Lancome is more expensive than the things I buy. Would you have bought a $46 moisturizer for these things? I'd love to know. I don't think I would have. But hey, if my mom wants to pay for it, I'm all for it. (I'm such a bad child.)

Thanks so much for reading. I'll see you soon!

~Claudia

Twitter: x

Instagram: x

Haul: Prom Makeup Part 2

Hello everybody!

Here's part 2 of my prom makeup haul. If you haven't already, here's part 1 x.

I got the first 3 things from Target:

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 20 Sand $5.49 x

I found this concealer a bit too light for me, so I bought another one, as you will see later.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 300 Golden Beige $9.99 x.

At first, the foundation is the color it is in the bottle, but after a while, it becomes a lot darker. 

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen in 001 Blackest Black $5.99 x

I love liquid eyeliners the most. They give you a nice crisp line. They don't get smudgey like pencils do and they're easier to put on than gel (at least that's what I think).

The next 3 things are from Harmon's Face Values. 

Essie in Aruba Blue $8.49 x

I love Essie nail polishes. They last forever, even without a top coat. They're just more expensive than the nail polishes I usually buy, so my wallet cries every time I buy one.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 25 Medium $5.29 x

Like I said before, Sand is too light for me. Unfortunately, the next shade down is Medium, which is too dark for me. So I have to mix the two shades together, which is such a hassle! 

Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover $6.49 x

I've just always used this remover, so I bought another one.

The last product is from CVS.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 004 Sandstorm $5.69 x.

I have heard so many YouTubes talk about this powder and how much they love it, so I just had to try it out.

So that's all the prom makeup I've bought. My prom was last Thursday, so I'll probably write a post on that later.

Also, Riv (x) and I posted another podcast on our blog, The Little Black Bookmark (x). Feel free to check it out. This time we talked about books we read in middle school. x

Thanks so much for reading. I'll see you soon!

~Claudia

Twitter: x

Instagram: x

Haul: e.l.f.

Hello everybody!

Since it's spring break, I thought I'd give you a mid-week post. 

It's almost prom at my school, so I went to Target and bought a ton of makeup. I've been there about three times just to get makeup for school. So I've split the entire haul into e.l.f. products and non e.l.f. products. 

I'm not a huge makeup wearer, so I didn't have all the things I want to wear to prom, hence, the shopping spree. 

What I really like about e.l.f. is that their products are cheap and usable. They work.

So here's what I bought:

$6.00 x

(Lol, you can see my Mickey sweater)

$3.00 x

$3.00 x

$3.00 x

$3.00 x

$3.00 x

$1.00 x

There you go! Keep your eyes out for another haul post soon!

Thanks so much for reading. I'll see you soon!

~Claudia

Twitter: x

Instagram: x