Shopping Archives - Page 9 of 12 - Twenty Something Plus

February 5, 2016

Splurge or Save: Straightening Hair Brush

During my 12 Days of Christmas Wish Lists the hair wish list included a $300 straightening brush by Dafni. While a lot of hair tools aren’t cheap, I just couldn’t justify spending that much on something I wasn’t even sure would work that well on my hair type.

But, thanks to a boutique deals website called Jane, I was able to get my hands on a much more affordable one.

It has rubber ball tips to help prevent burning your scalp. I broke one of the rubber tips off the first time I used it, to me it wasn’t a huge deal, but it is something worth mentioning.

Also worth mentioning, the temperature is in Celcius, not Fahrenheit, so you do have to keep that in mind when setting it. I’m not great with number and really not good with converting degrees, so I’ve been setting it to the highest temperature and then turning it down a few from that. It gets pretty hot, but definitely takes more that a few seconds to heat up.

More to keep in mind is that I have course chemically relaxed hair. It works well with my hair, but if my hair were natural, I don’t know that it’d be all that much better than just combing and using a flat iron.

I still haven’t tried the $300 version, because, well, it’s $300. But I can say that a straightening brush for around $20 is very much so worth it!

Shop this post:

February 1, 2016

Who What Wear x Target

Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links.

It’s not just their clearance, Target is totally winning the collab game.

Oh Joy.

Sugar Paper.

And their most recent launch with Who What Wear is what style bloggers’ dreams are made of. Especially those on a budget. Everything in the collection is under $50!

When I say that I have been waiting for this, I mean I literally marked it on my calendar and counted down the days.

As much as I may have wanted to, I couldn’t buy it all.

Here are my Who What Wear x Target purchases:

Stripes, black, and tees are the three things that are constantly on repeat in my wardrobe. So, this striped black tee didn’t stand a chance not to come home with me. It was also the last one in my size, praise hands emoji!

Allover Printed Tee | $17.99

Again with the stripes. And I have been needing to grown up my winter wardrobe some. This sweater lets me do just that, while also staying true to my taste.

Bateau Sweater | $27.99

Not so much for winter, or what I would typically buy, but I love the elegance of this tunic! It’s something that I’d put on my vision board if I had one just for clothes.

That may have to happen…

V-Neck Tunic | $24.99

This cape blazer screams NYFW and is something I would have thought I’d never own, especially not for under $50! It’s the first piece that caught my eye in the collection and the main reason I swooned so hard over it. I had get a sales associate to take if off the display for me.

Cape Blazer | $39.99

The trench vest looks like a couple of jackets and other military style vests I have. I have been obsessed with the style ever since my dad gave me one of his old jackets from his days as a Marine. I wasn’t going to get it, but the manfriend looked at it and told me it looked like me. I mean, how could I not after that?

Trench Vest | $39.99

From what I’ve heard, there will be more like this to come. If that’s the case I may be in trouble…

January 20, 2016

January 2016 Loves

Disclaimer: The numbers in this blog post are affiliate links.

I’ve been trying a lot more products lately, and I’m really glad that I have. Here’s some that I have found and love so much that I just had to share!

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

I prefer body was to a bar of soap. But I hate how much body wash it takes to lather up. Not the case with this one. And it smells like it’s a super expensive luxury spa product! I first tried it when staying with family and, well, I dare you to find one that I’ll love more.

I’ve come across a ton of makeup brushes that I like to use, and after trying one from Real Techniques, I wanted to try more. I picked some up at Ulta Beauty and I’m hooked. I even snagged a pack of travel sized ones for an upcoming giveaway…

As someone that swore by makeup removing wipes, I didn’t think I’d ever use anything else. I was wrong. Going through so many was getting a bit ridiculous, so I decided to take advice from The Feminine Files and try using cotton pads instead. I really like using micellar water, but I need to find better quality cotton pads.

How many times have I said that I don’t like chocolate and then share about a chocolate candy bar? Probably too many to count. Here’s another one! If you haven’t seen the Snickers Crisper bars in stores, keep looking! SO GOOD.

Baking isn’t something I do every time I do my makeup, but I may do it a little bit more now that I’ve tried using a loose powder. I don’t know what I was thinking before.

Learn and do better.

January 7, 2016

3 Investment Pieces You Need for the New Year

Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links.

I am far from rich, but having a few quality investment pieces is something I kind of pride myself on. Treat yourself, right?

Instead of new year, new me, why not same me, better stuff?

You’re probably getting sick of my obsession with totes, but a big sturdy one is a must-have. I cannot tell you how nice it is to travel and have your mind at ease knowing that everything you need is right there with you. Or even to go to work or an event with your laptop, planner, notebook, etc. all in one bag. I’ve also has a cheaper bag break under pressure. Not exactly my idea of fun.

At least in New England, the temperatures have dropped. If you live (or even plan on visiting) somewhere cold, you should have a warm coat. One with a hood is also probably a good idea, unless you have a winter hat. I like wool. I also prefer one that is just a little bit big, so I can wear a few layers underneath.

As someone obsessed with heels, I have tons of different pairs. But all you really need is at least one good black pump. I don’t care what brand they are as long as they make you feel good. Just make sure you can walk in them.

Now, I am not saying that you should go out and blow your whole paycheck on the most expensive things you can find.

What I mean is, if you want something nice, you don’t always have to settle. Save!

Shop these pieces:

December 18, 2015

Splurge or Save: Blur Primer

Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links.

Now that I’ve discovered Ulta Beauty, Iet’s just say that I won’t be VIB Rouge for 2016.

The range of brands (and more specifically, the price range) is just way more vast.

Like, I love my YSL blur primer. But if I didn’t get it in a VoxBox, I doubt I would have tried it. I mean I would have wanted to, but probably not enough to buy it. At Ulta, I found out that there is an NYX version of the same product for WAY less!