ANOTHER HAUL: CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPHOLIC?

Hi my shopaholics! So yes I have indeed caved again to the higher power called impulse shopping. I go into a store needing two things and I leave with two bags. Needless to say, I have a haul! So let's get started!

1. Batiste Flirty and Floral Dry Shampoo ($7 at CVS)

So I originally thought they only carried this dry shampoo at Urban Outfitters which made me pretty sad since I don't have one around. But I saw this at CVS and I had to scoop it up. It smells nice and it works a lot better than any other dry shampoo I've tried. Two thumbs up! 

2. L'OReal Ceramide Shampoo and Conditioner

This is the black bottles with gold caps in case you can't find it! These work really well and they smell really clean, if that makes sense. My hair is noticeably less frizzy and under control! 

3. Neutrogena Wave Pad Deep Cleanse

I have a Neutrogena Wave, which is like the Clarisonic Mia microdermabrasion thing. And I got a refill on the cleansing pads. Yayyy. I do recommend getting one though, they work really well on dry skin.

4. Maybelline Gel Plush Mascara

I really don't like this mascara very much. It has a flexible wand which has no purpose and it takes so long to put a few coats on. And you can't even do the whole index card trick when you're trying to put this on.

5. Freeman Cucumber Peel Mask

I highly recommend the Freeman line for masks. This cucumber one leaves your face feeling soft and clean while taking off all the dirt and oil. 

6. 9 Feet Long iPhone Charger

This is seriously the best invention I've ever seen. It's way better than the flimsy three feet charger that allows no movement when you charge your phone. And this charger comes in a nice myriad of colors. I found mine at CVS but I'm sure they're sold in most stores.

7. Tie Dye Scarf

So I got this as a gift from one of my friends for my birthday (THANK YOU!) and it's a really pretty yellow/purple/peridot tie-dye infinity scarf that will look so nice with a tee. 

8. Striped Sunglasses

I got these as a gift too and they're just oversized, neon striped sunglasses! They go really well with every outfit.

9. Maxi Skirt 

I got this from TJMaxx, it's just a plain black maxi skirt made of really nice material. I can also pull it up to make it an effortless strapless dress so yay.

10. Kate Spade iPhone Case 

So if you know Kate Spade, all the cases are $40 which is depressing. However I walked into TJMaxx and there was this case that I've been looking at for ages and it was just $16. I felt like it was fate calling my name... And my otterbox tore so I definitely needed it. It says "He said, she said #talkischeap" and i really like it!

Okay so that's my big collective haul! Hope you all have a great day! 

Sweet Sixteen Gift Ideas

Hi my wonderfuls! Hope you're all having a great start to 2013! So this is THAT year, the year when we complain that we can't drive, we can't get jobs, we have no life, and we turn sixteen! So these are just some gift ideas for people I would get them. And sorry guys, I don't really shop for guys so this is girl gift guide, say for like a sister, girlfriend, friend, etc. And it doesn't have to necessarily even have to be her sweet sixteen, these would work for a normal teenage birthday.

1. Techie friends (electronics lovers!)
Okay so this first one is for all those techie girls out there, slightly obsessed with their phones, laptops, etc.

These are a few of Kate Spade's iPhones cases, they're super cute, really sturdy, and made to last. She also has iPad cases and laptop cases, you know the drill. And the design is definitely unique, and it would be easy to find one to match everyone's certain style and likes. There also are really cute ones with phrases and hashtags, and they are so adorable. Okay, now on to the other part of the gift; I would most likely get one of the phone cases along with these beauties. 

These are the Monster Beats by Lady GaGa in case you are unfamiliar with these, and these can be a bit pricey, but really worth it. So for the gift, I would throw together the phone case, the earphones, and a card and I'd be all set for the tech-loving friend. 

2. Fashionista 

This one can be tough especially if you don't know their sizes or style so I have a few options that don't require clothing (unless you really know they want something!). 

Lauren Conrad is so well-known for her put together style and how she can effortlessly pull off everything! She's kind of my biggest fashion idol. But her book Style is a really interesting fashion book; it's chock full of tips, styling guides for different tastes, and just outfit ideas along with some other things. It's perfect for that girl who adores fashion and is always looking for a little outfit inspiration. 

                                                                                                                           
Jewelry helps enhance the outfit and you can do no wrong here. Anything is good here; I have a few pictures of Betsey items and a Tiffany necklace. Other ideas could be a Pandora bracelet or a Dogearred one; they're really unique and very pretty. One last idea for the jewelry tester could be a couple months' subscription to Jewelmint, which is an online service that sends you a piece of jewelry every month for a certain price and if you like it, you can keep or return it and not pay that month. It would be nice for them to see a few pieces and decide on what they like. For fashion, it doesn't have to necessarily be clothes, it can be books, jewelry, scarves, gift cards to stores they like, etc.

3. Comfy Lover

Comfort is my favorite thing on this planet and I just enjoy gifts like this.

So good ideas would be onesies (since everyone apparently loves them right now), soft blankets, movies to watch, candy, a mug with hot chocolate mix, anything the person generally likes can be changed into a gift.

Well these are just some ideas, I'll put up more at a later time! Tell me what you think about these ideas and I hope this helps you! You can find something for everyone, these are just some suggestions! Have a good day!