Collective Summer Haul: Fashion, Hair & Beauty, Etc.

I've been meaning to buy a basic white fitted top for everyday wear, and this was absolutely perfect for me. It's form-fitting yet super comfortable, the sleeves aren't too short, and the length's not too cropped, so I can easily wear it with low- to mid-rise shorts and jeans. It's quite pricy for a little basic piece, but it's difficult to find a top that fits me like this, so I'd say it's worth it.

Wet Seal Textured Cropped Tank ($12.90)

I kinda bought this mint high-neck top on a whim when I was shopping at Vegas. I don't know if it's just me, but I can never leave a mall or outlet empty-handed, so I grabbed this item at Wet Seal when it was on sale. 

Aeropostale Geo & Ditsy Floral Cropped Halter Tops ($5 each)

If you couldn't already tell in my Summer 2014 Trends, I am absolutely in love with halter tops. When I saw that Aeropostale was selling some for $5, I had to run to the store and grab more than one! I went with the floral print and black & white tribal pattern because I don't really own anything like these. Each was originally $22.50, so it's definitely an incredible bargain. I believe it's now only $2.99, so check them out while the sale's still going on!


I was pleasantly surprised to find $3.80 V-necks at Forever 21 because I've been looking for super laid-back tops lately. I'm very particular when it comes to the fit of my T-shirts, and luckily, this was the right one. I was tempted to buy 3 more colors, but I had to restrain myself as I'm trying my best to save up for the rest of summer.

Floral Vine Print Dress c/o eShakti

MIA Norway Chunky Sandals ($29.99)

These are hands down my favorite sandals by far. I've been desperately searching for super chunky heels but with no luck until I came across this beauty. I love the color combination, rustic appearance, and overall versatility of these sandals. I think they're perfect for both summer and fall, so I'll definitely be rocking these in the next few months! I can't wait to check out what the Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse has in store for colder seasons!

Hair

Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color in Ultra Light Sun Blonde ($2.99) A new season always means new hair for me, so I got a set of ultra blonde hair dyes from my trustee hair color line, Revlon Colorsilk. I'm very pleased with the results (click here to see!) although the vibrance has been fading overtime rather quickly because I never end up taking good care of my locks.

Salon Grafix Play it Big Volumizing Dry Shampoo

I'm in the process of growing out my hair because it's actually been getting longer at a faster rate than usual, and one of the most common ways I've heard of that seems to work effectively is to avoid washing it daily. So, I thought I'd invest in an inexpensive dry shampoo for now because I don't have much experience with it.

So the previous foundation didn't work out so well, and I'll tell you exactly why in an upcoming review. I decided to go for the second most raved about drugstore foundation, which worked a hundred times better for my skin tone. Stay tuned for a review on this one as well!

I couldn't even contain my excitement when I saw this in Ulta's new releases. I had to drop by the store right away, but unfortunately, it was already all sold out! I bought it online instead because I couldn't wait any longer after seeing all these amazing reviews by other bloggers. If you're familiar with Make Up For Ever's Aqua Brow which retails for $20, this is nearly an exact dupe for only $7. It's literally smudge-free and waterproof, and a tiny amount goes a long way. It's not a surprise that I'll do an in-depth review on this gem sometime soon!