The Shopaholic Tag

Hello all! Today I am doing a tag post. I wasn't tagged but I still wanted to to do this tag because I do love to shop. WWelcometomycloset on YouTube is who created this tag.


Questions

1. Would you consider yourself a shopaholic? Yes and no. Yes because I often find myself looking around in various stores. But no because many times I leave without buying anything. 
2. How would you classify your style? I don't know honestly. I have only recently gotten back into fashion and clothes after a period of not really caring about what I wore. 
3. What store can't you leave without buying at least one thing? Target! Target has everything though. So many times I am just buying something like soap or mouthwash. 
4. Where do you find the best deals? Target has great deals. Especially their clearance items. I just picked up a tank for $2.40 (70% off). Also Old Navy when they are having sales and have coupons. I had a pretty successful shopping trip there this past week. I was able to get the shorts I needed that were on my Spring Wish List. I also love Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret semi annul sales that happen in January and June. Those two stores also send out coupons, often for a free item with no purchase necessary. Definitely sign up (I believe you can do so in store at the registers). Right now I have a coupon for a free pair of underwear (VS) and a coupon for free travel size item (B&BW). I'm excited!
5. What designer are you willing to spurge for? Honestly I don't have anything designer. I do though sometimes spurge on Lauren Conrad's clothing line at Kohls. 
6. Do you have a go to shopping outfit? Not really. I just try to wear something comfy. If I am smart I will try to remember to wear something that is easy to take off if I know I will be trying on clothes. 
7. Whats your guilty pleasure? (not including makeup) Perfumes and body sprays. However, recently I have been good and I haven't been buying any. Also I seem to have way to many t-shirts. And yet I still keep buying more.
8. What is one staple clothing you can not live without? I have these tank tops that I wear under my shirts. Even in the summer. I just feel weird when I am not wearing one. I like them because most are a bit long so they give the layered look. Also if a shirt is a bit to short for my liking I can still wear it and feel comfortable.
9. What is a trend you hope never goes out of style? Is lace a trend? I think it is. I love lace and lace dresses/shirts. 
10. What is a trend you loved that passed to quickly? I honestly don't know cause like I said I have only recently gotten back into fashion. I  didn't pay attention to the trends before.
11. Who is you fashion icon? Lauren Conrad. I love her style and her clothing/jewerly line.

 I tag everyone who wants to do this tag. Let me know in the comments below if you have done this tag, I would love to read/watch them. 

Till next time,

~amber~

Outfit Of The Day: 3/14/13

Hello all! A quick outfit of the day post for my outfit from yesterday. I had to go to the dentist :( so I just wanted something simple and comfy. It has gotten cold here again in the northeast after a few days of warmer weather so I went with my purple sweater. It has two cute buttons on each shoulder which I forgot to take a picture of (sorry).  I just paired that with some jeans and my black boots which I love and have been wearing all winter. I wore my everyday jewerly, had my hair in a ponytail and did very simple makeup. 

  Sweater: Old Navy

 Tank: Target

Jeans: Old Navy

Boots: Target

Till next time,

amber

Spring Wish List!

It still feels like Winter in the northeast but Spring is not that far off. So today I thought I would share my Spring/(Summer) wish list. 

• Shorts- When I lost weight last year instead of trying clothes on so I would know exactly what size I was and what fit me best, I just bought a size (or two) smaller. So now I  have a bunch of clothes (shorts) that still don't fit me quite right cause they are still to big. I will most likely still wear some of these shorts but I really want to get some shorts that fit me just right. 
• Bathing Suits- I did the same thing when I bought bathing suits last year only going down a size and not trying anything on. Then when I was wearing the bathing suits I noticed especially the tops that they were just a bit to big. And I definitely don't want a to big bathing suit (visions of losing my top). So now I have to get new bathing suits for this year. I like to have at least two, to switch off if one is wet or dirty even though I don't always get to go swimming that much some years.
• Everyday Sandals- I bought a pair of black gladiator sandals two summers ago and I wore them almost everyday for both summers. Still going to wear them this year but I want to get another everyday pair since they are starting to get a little worn.  I want a pair in another neutral color that I can pair with many outfits, are flat and comfy to walk in and preferably has a zipper rather than a buckle.
• Toms Or A Style Similar. I think these would be a good Spring/Summer shoe but I don't think $50/$60 for actual Toms is in my budget. So I may end up going for a less expensive similar style. For colors I am thinking either black or gray.
• Athletic Sneakers- Again mine are getting a little worn. So I am on the look out for a new pair. 
• A Light Short Sleeved Sweater- I want something to throw over tank tops in case I don't want completely bare arms but still light enough that I can wear it in summer. I again I am looking for a neutral color so that it will go with many outfits. 
• A Few Spring/Summer Blouses- I have tons of t-shirts but I don't have that many nicer tops (blouses). So in my shopping travels I will be keeping my eye out for some nicer blouses.
• Crossbody Purse- I like having a smaller crossbody bag for Spring/Summer. The one I got at Target last year ending up ripping by the end of the summer. So I am on the hunt for a new one. Not sure of the color but I had white last year so I probably won't get it again. 
• A High Low Dress/Skirt- If I happen to find one I really like I may jump in on this fashion trend bandwagon.

 That is a lot of stuff! Good thing I saved gift cards from Christmas time!

What is on your Spring wish list?

Till next time,

amber

Bargain Buys: Valentine's Socks & Clearance Jewerly

I just had to share the bargains I picked up today. I was at Target and I was in the sock section when I came across a entire section of Valentine's Day socks. There was no clearance sign, actually there was no price sign of any kind. So I grabbed a pair and checked it on the price scanner. I love the stores that have price checkers. Makes things so much simpler if you are wondering a price or wondering if something is on sale. Anyway back on topic, I checked the price and found out that the socks that were once $5 each were now..... drum roll........ only 50 cents! How can you pass that up? I couldn't, here are the ones I got:

I thought the black and white stripped with the red heart were really cute.They came with a pair of red with white polka dots which I realize you can't really see in the picture (oops, sorry). The long fluffy pink and gray ones I got cause I just loved the colors. I am not a big pink person but I really like this pick. Its soft and not overwhelming  And then I just had to get the Eiffel Tower slippers. I had seen them on YouTube but as much as I love Paris stuff I wasn't gonna pay the $5 for them. But 50 cents, yeah that I can do that.

My Target had a bunch of the Valentine's Day socks left plus a bunch of other clearance socks. I know each store is different but I definitely would try checking out your local store to see what they have if you are looking for some awesomely cheap socks.

When I was in the Old Navy outlet they had a bunch of clearance Jewelry for $1.99. I picked up two things. A pair of earrings and a bracelet:

Most of the clearance jewerly were over sized earrings. I am not a big fan of big jewerly I have always preferred smaller more dainty pieces.  So I was happy when I found the earrings and bracelet above. 

Old Navy also had tons of clearance clothes I just didn't end up finding anything I wanted. 

Stores have tons of clearance items right now as they make room for Spring and Summer, so it is a great time to shop for that bargain.

What are some recent clearance/bargain buys you have found? Let me know in the comments.

Till next time,

amber

Outfit Of The Day 1/26/13

Here is my first outfit of the day post. Hoping to start doing these regularly. This is just a simple outfit that I wore on Saturday when I was out shopping/ having dinner/ seeing a movie with my bf.

Sweater: Lauren Conrad, Kohls

Black Undershirt: Target

Black Long Sleeve Shirt: Old Navy

Jeans: Gap

Scarf: Kohls (I think)

Boots: Target

(Thanks to my bf for taking the two above pictures for me.)

In addition to my normal everyday jewelry I wore these cute Paris earrings from Old Navy.

Till next time,

Amber

Happy 2013!

Hello everyone! I know its been awhile but as I expected December was crazy with work. Now that it is January I am going to have a lot more time to blog. I am hoping to (some weeks may be more and some may be less) post twice a week. Most likely Mondays and Thursdays.

I want to mention a new Page I am going to have on this blog. It is called Amber's Bookshelf. I will explain about the challenge I have set for myself on the page. But basically I am going to keep track of all the books I read (start to finish) in 2013. I also will then link any of them that I do reviews for.

I am also excited to have joined ipsy (MyGlam) for the this year. A birthday present from my mom (thanks mom!). I can't wait to do what's in my ______ glam bag and review posts. Speaking of my birthday, look for a post all about how I celebrated and what I wore for my birthday dinner with my bf in the next week or so.

 Happy New Year everyone!!

Till next time,
 Amber

September Favorites!

I was going to do this post yesterday and have it posted but I was super lazy and spent most of the day watching the first season of Gossip Girl (now I am hooked). So I am doing it today. September went by fast, but I am happy that now its really starting to feel like fall.  I didn't do a favorites for August so I wanted to do one for September.

Beauty favorites:



1)Maybelline Mega Plush Volum' Express waterproof mascara in very black. This is my second time buying this mascara. I ended up liking it enough that when it came time for me to get another mascara cause the one I was using needed to be replaced I picked this one up again. I use two coats as I have mentioned before and I stuck with the waterproof formula.

2) Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in original. This is my first high end eyeshadow primer (I haven't tried my Benefit mini one yet). I do like this one. Even though its $20 for a small tube you  end up using very little product so I can see this one tube lasting for a very long time.

3) Wet-n-Wild Walking On Eggshells trio. Love this trio and I loved the $2.99 price. I wear this trio a lot for work since its a more neutral/natural look. I have to say I am impressed with the quality of these eyeshadows as well.

4) Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Beige. This is another one of my neutral/natural go to eyeshadows I wear to work. I think its a great shade to have in your collection.





5) Maybelline (can you tell I like Maybelline products?) Baby Lips in Peach Kiss. Still loving this one.

6) Revoln Just Bitten  Kissable Balm Stains in Precious. This was my first time trying these and I ended up liking them quite a bit. I got two, a darker red one which I haven't worn much yet and this more natural color which I love to wear with the Baby Lips Peach kiss layered over it  which I  think  gives it a little something extra.

7) EOS lip balm in Sweet Mint. I didn't think I would like this flavor, not sure why, but I ended up loving it. I keep this on my night stand and use it all the time before bed, in the morning, etc.





8) Maybelline Color Show polish in Impeccable Greys. I was pretty impressed with this polish and I love this color. Definitely think I will be getting more Maybelline polishes.





9) Bath & Body Works, Into The Wild. I got this scent at the semi annual sale because I think it was like 50% off and it is one of the scents they have discontinued ( you can still get it on their website). Its not necessarily a fall scent but I like it.

10) Victoria's Secret, Passionate Kisses. This body spray is cherry & vanilla. I also picked this one up at VS semi annual sale for like $4, so I don't know how you could get it now, unless you use maybe ebay or something. This one smells a little more  fallish (making up my own words) to me.





11) Remington Hair ties. I ended up really liking these hair ties. They look pretty on your wrist and in your hair. It gives a basic pony tail a little something extra.

Non beauty favorites:





12) Gap 1969 jeans. Gap had a sale one day buy one get one 50% off. I thought that was pretty good sale. I picked up two pairs the dark ones (pictured) and a lighter blue pair. I have been wearing the lighter blue ones a lot and I just love the way they look on me. I have had their jeans in the past and I have always really liked the quality of their jeans.





13) Green tea & honey. As soon as I felt the weather getting a little cooler I broke out my green tea.  Sometimes I end up having 3 to 4 cups a day. Green tea with honey is just so yummy.

For some reason I can't think of any song or movie favorites for this month. I also didn't really go to many movies this past month.

Till next time. :)

I fell in love with a sweater

So yesterday instead of cleaning I decided to go to Marshalls. I have only recently gotten into shopping at Marshals, TJ Maxx (found my current purse there), and Home Goods. Marshalls ( & TJ Maxx & Home Goods) are the type of store(s) were you need to have the time to just browse, there is so much stuff to look at that if you don't have the time to really look you may miss something. A bunch of things caught my eye but I ended up leaving with only two.

This sweater:



This sweater caught my eye so I decided to try it on. It fit perfectly! I love this sweater! It is so soft and it has sleeves that can be super long if want(which sometimes I like in the winter to keep my hands extra warm) or rolled up if you prefer. Also has this cute patch detail on the sleeves:



I think this will be a great sweater to keep me warm for the fall/winter. The brand is between me & you and it was only $16.99.

I also spotted this really cute cat placemat:



For months I had been looking for a placemat for my cats food dishes. I ended up getting one last month at Walmart. But when I saw this one I couldn't pass it up cause it is so much cuter than the one I got at Walmart. It is also bigger than the one from Walmart which is better since I have 2 cats and I have a extra food dish for them. It was only $3.99, another reason I couldn't pass it up.

Till next time. :)