Sum It Up Sunday: January 27, 2013

I'm not sure how to start these posts, so welcome to  last Sunday of January 2013! It's so crazy to think about.  It seems like the beginning of the year was just a few days ago.  This week, my area has been graced with a little bit of snow.  It was enough to get a delay and an early closing, which allowed me to watch even more movies (I've watched at least 13 since the beginning of the year....) and listen to music.  I took a break from being unproductive and went to the Salvation Army yesterday.  I bought a black, velvet maxi skirt for $4 and a purple, pleated maxi skirt that was also $4.  Sadly, the purple skirt is not the size six it suggested, so I may turn it into a shorter skirt. I also went to Ross where I got $5 heels (!!) and a grey tank top with silver skulls for $8.

xx
Audinne

Haul

I can't believe half of the school year has already passed!  It's gone by too quickly in my opinion (mostly because exams are this week, oh my!)  My order from Forever 21 came in this week which helped to ease my anxiety.  I bought a pair of velvet leggings (I cannot properly express how much I love them) for $12.80, a pair of floral leggings for $8.80, an over-sized white tee for $, a black sweater for $, and a silver collar necklace for $.

My nerdy shirt from Qwertee also came in.  It was about $17 with their discount code.  I also went shopping on Saturday (instead of studying for exams..).  I bought a grey cardigan at Marshall's for $13 and an adjustable, velvet dress for $12 at Ross.

Have a great week!
xx
Audinne

Outlet Haul

On a cold Saturday in December, we volunteered to market free gift wrapping at our local outlet mall. After that ordeal, we went to Gap and went our separate shopping ways.

Charlotte Russe

Ross

A: I didn't get anything from Gap (I feel like it's too overpriced for basic items..); however, I went to Charlotte Russe, where I bought a $4 skater skirt and a really awesome collared crop top/bustier for $8.  Later, I bought a long sleeve button down shirt from Ross for $13.

Pants from Gap

Target

S: I agree with Audinne on Gap's prices. The prices are high enough to make do a double take whenever I look at a price tag. But after much searching, I found trousers that were on sale for $15. The little dot pattern on them is so pretty!  Later on, I went to Target and bought a striped Peplum top for $15, and a dress by Kirna Zabete with pleather detailing for $7. I'm not sure who Kirna Zabete is, but if I did I would tell her that I like her dresses.


xx
Audinne and Sydney

Black Friday Haul

We apologize that this post is super duper late.  This post kept getting pushed back because of homework and forgetfulness. Anyway, on Black Friday. we went to a really awesome mall that was about an hour away.  We bought stuff at a two story Forever 21, H&M, Love Culture, and Papaya, while checking out some other stores, like Macy's and Charming Charlie. The mall was not as crowded as we expected it to be since we got there around 8 a.m. Here are our hauls:

Forever 21 and Love Culture

Papaya, Burlington Coat Factory, and Marshall's 

A: From Forever 21, I got two skirts from the clearance section that were $4.50 each. At Love Culture (which is my new favorite store) I got a pair of black jeans and a pair of blue jeggings that were both $7.99.  I got the collared shirt from Papaya for $7. Later on, I went to Burlington Coat Factory in search of clothing for a wedding that I was attending, where I got a ring for $5.  Then I went to Marshall's where I got a $20 blue dress.  (Also, I'm not sure what's up with the lighting, but I apologize)

Forever 21

H&M

S: From Forever 21 I bought a cape for $20 and a peter pan collar dress for $6. I also bought a simple ball necklace for $4 and tights  for $6. From H&M I bought black trousers for $5, a sweater for $10, and a coat for $20. Later on in the mail I received my Heattech leggings from UNIQLO and they are literally the best leggings I've ever owned! They are very thin, but they keep you very warm. Check out the UNIQULO website for more deets on them.

Tips for mall trippin:

• Leggings + Camisole + Long Cardigan = Easier times in the fitting room! Because leggings and a camisole can be worn under every article of clothing, the cardigan would be the only thing you would have to remove. This combination will also keep you comfortable while still looking put together (and you can try on tons of clothes).

• Try out new stores. You may be pleasantly surprised!

• Always stop by a department store or Bath & Body Works to smell better. If long lines have you sweating, freshen up by sampling all the new fragrances.

• Always, always, always go through the sale items. Don't be turned off by clothes that are seemingly just "leftovers". If you take the time to go through each item, more often than not, you will find a diamond in the rough.

• Try stuff on if you can. Nothing is worse than buying something you thought would be amazing only to find out it makes you look like a 5 year old boy or an amoeba.

• Most importantly, don't stress!! Just go with the flow and try to have fun :)

xx
Audinne and Sydney

p.s
Sorry this post is so late. This is really all my fault, like really really all my fault. ~ Sydney