OOTD – Sunday Shopper

OOTD – Sunday Shopper


Ever wish sweatpants were fashionable? Dear reader, meet the tapered sweatpants. Okay, they had some fancier name online at Asos, but that’s basically what they are. Paired with thrifted platform wedge sandals and loose floral tank, I took the usual … Continue reading 

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First Product Review!! Own Lifting Eye Cream


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Howdily doodily stranger! Or at least I feel like a stranger… its been ages since I’ve had the time to sit down, BREATHE, and actually enjoy writing! After finals week, I had to take a break from typing. As much as it pained me to be away from my blog, the bright computer screen pained me more. 

You can never be too sure about finals. Sometimes you get As on the exams you thought you bombed, and sometimes you bombed an exam you thought you crushed. But the one thing about finals that is for certain? Sleep deprivation. So even once exams were over, the bags under my eyes didn’t quite express my level of excitement. 

Luckily I recently received Own’s Lifting Eye Cream to test and review. After only a few days of use (applying to the under-eye area once in the morning and once before bed), I definitely noticed improvement. The darkness circles were fading, my skin tone evened out, and I even felt more awake just from applying this soothing, moisturizing cream! However, tests always face the problems of correlation versus causality, so it is quite possible that the disappearing eye circles was simply from catching up on sleep. 

So here is my two cents on the product: if you believe you have dark circles and under-eye bags, give this product a try! It quite possibly could work for you, and if not, at least it is moisturizing. If you are looking to get rid of crows feet and wrinkles, the product description claims to improve these issues as well, however I cannot vouch for that as I don’t have crows feet… yet… :[  

To give this product a go, you can purchase it by clicking here and receive 30% off your first order by using the code CLAIFABBO1. Also, be sure to check out the site’s reviews and product details for more information. 

Ahh, it’s good to be alive, awake, alert again– and actually look it, too!

 

 

Good Ol’ Pair of Flares


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These Free People jeans made an appearance in my fall post Black, White and Blue all over. If I didn’t say it then I’m saying it now (or again), they are my favorite.

Many people don’t question the fact that flares went out, and stayed out, of style for some time. But they have made quite a comeback, and I believe that if you find a pair that fits your body just right, they are more flattering than skinnies. Plus you get a neat, throw-back to the 70s look with a trendy, personal touch– such as rich royal blue and neon.

Sweater- H&M, tee- F21, booties & bag- Marshall’s

Weekend Traveler, and The Best Bag You’ll Buy This Year


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This was quite a busy weekend for me–more so than usual. With a visit from my California cousin to tour UVA on Thursday, my sorority spring formal on Friday, and a trek to the University of Richmond on Saturday, where I got to spend a brief but wonderful 24 hours with my best friend from home, I saved quite a stack of school work for me to attack this glorious Sunday. Luckily, my drawing class assignment is to sketch landscapes, so at least I can enjoy the sun for a little while before strapping myself to a library desk chair.

I am a person who feels more confident and focused when I can be organized. I used to think keeping my work organized was all about maintaining neat binders, labeled folders and color-coded notes, but a recent purchase (bought during an online-shopping stress-reliever session) has brought a whole other level of organization to light, and its one that I can certainly get on board with!

I ordered the Zara Office City Bag about a week ago– I was in need of a new carry-all bag that was big enough to hold my computer and some books, but I would’ve been happy with a simple tote or bucket bag (or so I thought). I stumbled across this bag while searching on Lyst, and its simple, goes-with-anything style is what first drew me in. Then, I noticed its interior design: 2 rectangular compartments, complete with card holders and zipper pockets, separated by a zipper-enclosed middle compartment, 2 more of which also frame the outside of the bag (see images below). This means you FIVE whole compartments to keep your things separate and organized. Rather than reaching into a bottomless pit and hoping to grab the desired item, I can see right where I’ve placed everything.

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By seeing all the things I need stored in an orderly fashion (including my macbook, notebook, sketchbook, pencil case, art pencil case, research book, chargers, wallet, and snacks), I can keep my mind orderly as well. And with an adjustable (detachable) shoulder strap, complete with shoulder pad, I can comfortably make the walk to the library without feeling like I’m hauling a sack of bricks. It was also the perfect overnight travel bag for Richmond!

Beautiful and streamlined from the inside out, I feel ready to tackle anything with this bag by my side– be it work or travel. This bag will take me through exams no problem, and then fulfill its name as my Office City Bag on the streets of New York this summer :) This bag places high on my list of recommendations, and definitely number one for my favorite purchases of 2013 (so far, that is…)