And now for something completely different! 😂

Since I’ve come back from my little blogging break, I’ve realized that I don’t have to do things the way I’ve always done them—I can try stuff that is more interesting to 2021 me! So I think I’m going to revamp my budget posts and just highlight a few fun things I’ve bought in the past month.

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Clothes

I don’t usually go to Kohls, but I went last weekend because I was in desperate need of a new pillow. Not only was I successful on that front (hooray, no more upper back pain!), I also found this cozy top to boot! I don’t love dip-dye (I wasn’t into it when it dominated dELiA’s catalogs either 😬), but I do love this lavender-blue moment that seems to be happening in the world.

I also got an Aerie half-zip pullover from Poshmark. I love the color, and it’s very soft. Perhaps most importantly, though, I can get it over my head easily. That’s clutch when you wear glasses! 😂

Accessories

When I saw these super sparkly C&C California headbands at TJ Maxx, it was love at first sight. I especially like the one that’s a mix of different colored sparkles. Unfortunately, I can’t find them online to link to. I want us to all be sparkly princesses together, dammit! 😞

I also picked up this headband on sale at Kohls because I liked that the braid isn’t huge or super puffy. However, the headband itself is very loose? Like, if I bend over, it almost falls off my head? Def never had that experience before! While I appreciate that it won’t hurt my ears, I’m also nervous to wear it on a windy day!

Beauty

I said last month that fancy on-sale lip gloss is one of the things bringing me joy in this dark time, annnd sure enough, I picked up a few more this month. (In normal times, I have a tiny bit of self-control. I think.)

I got the Bare Minerals Buttercream gloss, and I LOVE it! So much so that I went back for another! It’s creamy, non-sticky, and smells faintly of cupcakes—a perfect trio! I only wish I’d gotten it in colors that aren’t basically clear, haha. (I got Forbidden, a pinky nude, and Totally, a tan nude.)

I also picked up Lorac’s Alter Ego gloss in Socialite, which I feel like has a little more color payoff—and a stronger cupcake smell. It’s also a little bit sticky, but not terrible.