Get It Gorgeous

Christmas is coming fast and finding cute yet affordable gifts can be really difficult.  Luckily I know of some really awesome gifts that anyone could fit into their tight budgets.  Plus they're perfect for the ~sPiriTuaL~ girl in your life.

Only $12.50, buy it here.

Only $12.50, buy it here.

Only $12.50, buy it here.

Only $7, buy it here.

Only $7, buy it here.

Only $7, buy it here. Much Love, Claire

After I got my first job I bought a bunch of stuff every time I got paid.  I never thought about how often I would use the item, or if I even really needed it.  I just knew that I wanted it.  Now I'm in the process of downsizing everything that I own.  Which is a daunting task all by itself, but it's necessary.  I like to make four piles whenever I go through my old things: stuff to throw away, stuff to donate, stuff to sell, and stuff to keep.  The only thing that is difficult is deciding where to sell my items.  There's so many options! If you're in the same boat, I'm writing this post to help you out.

1. Sell at a local flea market/Have a garage sale

This option works out if you need the cash ASAP and have a lot you could get away with selling.  Although you may not get as much money as you want and you have to spend a lot of time setting it all up.

2. Sell on eBay

I've actually sold a lot on eBay.  It's easy to use and I don't have to spend a lot of time worrying about if my stuff will sell or not.  I usually price everything starting at 99 cents and do the auction style.  Some items do make a decent amount of money, but sometimes they sell directly at that 99 cent price.  Also one of the biggest problems I've dealt with are buyers scamming me.  eBay is what you make of it though.

3. Sell on the app Mercari

I discovered this app over the summer.  It's my favorite way to resell my items.  You set your price, a buyer will choose to buy it, and then you both rate each other after the buyer receives their item.  Mercari will stick up for both buyers and sellers if a dispute ever arises.  When you have at least $20 sold you can make a direct deposit to your bank account.  They also have a lot of cute stuff for sale.  You even get a $2 credit to buy anything you want when you sign up.  Just use the special code TBDDWK when you download it here.  It's definitely my favorite option and I've had it work out really well for me.

If you have any other tips, leave them in the comments!

Much Love,
Claire

Lush Cosmetics has to be one of my all time favorite companies.  They make their products in the safest, most ethical, and healthiest way possible.  So I definitely don't mind spending some money there.  I'm also very lucky to have a few stores near me, so I can go whenever I please.

Once they came out with this perfume, I decided I wanted it.  Even before they rebranded my favorite perfume, Lust.  I absolutely loved the solid perfume push up sticks.  Although I still love that I can get solid perfume from them at all.

So let's go over Sikkim Girls! Let's start with the bad.  I don't really like the packaging.  I mean yes it's aesthetically pleasing, but not very practical to me.  I feel like I'm wasting most of the product on my finger before I transfer it to my wrist and neck.  Hence why I miss the push up tubes that allowed me to apply the product directly.  Okay, the bad part is over.  The number one thing I love about this product is the scent.  I suppose it's because I love the smell of jasmine.  This is compared to their scent, Lust, but it is muskier and a little bit more mature.  Finally, the longevity between uses and wear.  I know I've already used this dozens of time, and I still have plenty left.  I might even have trouble using it up before it's expiration date.  Especially since I only need to apply once in the day, the scent lasts all day.

Overall I definitely recommend this product.  It's amazing if you love Lush, jasmine, or all of the above.  You can always buy it here if you want it.

Much Love,
Claire

Hey everyone!

Currently my life feels like it's in shambles.  Okay, not really, but in a way.  Let me explain.  So I'm a full time student majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Management at an amazing school.  On top of that I am a part time manager at a retail store.  Add to that my extreme involvement in my sorority, an Etsy business on the side, tons of concerts on my calendar, and you get what is now my life.  I used to love blogging.  I still do.  Finding time for the little things has been difficult for awhile now.  I'm sure everyone can relate.  If you can't relate, well then I'm jealous because you probably get to sleep whenever you want.

I'm just hoping that I can get back to what I love and what makes me happy.  Wait, no.  I need to stop hoping and start doing.  As a pisces, I'm quite the dreamer, but I strive to be a doer too.  Let's see what the future holds.

Much Love,
Claire

Oh and I didn't make it very far in the squat challenge.  Redo soon?!

Alright so I'm on Day 3 of Pop Sugar's 30 Day Squat Circuit Challenge.  I already feel the pain.  Well between that and standing all day at work.  Anyways I made a calendar that you can download here and edit the dates on if you want to start it.  The calendar also has picture of each of the work outs.

Right now my measurement for that area is 48".  I am working on losing weight/toning my body.  We can talk about that more in depth another time though.  The point is I am doing this challenge and I invite you to join me in this challenge.

Here's to a new you!

I currently should be sleeping.  Instead I'm starting this back up.  So about a week and a half ago I went to Mad Decent Block Party in Brooklyn.  Seriously the best time of my life.  I will do pictures in another post.  I looked like a 90's glitter princess.  Anyways I will share some great music!



I still don't know why this exists, but it has a nice beat??