Hey there, friends, itβs me again! Itβs been a hot minute since Iβve posted here, but Iβm working on a β2017 Goals Updateβ post that will hopefully go up later this week and talk a little more about that.
Until then, just for a quick update:
My dream for this blog was to never have it be a chore, and to not have to constrain myself to feel like I βhaveβ to do anything. That being said, I donβt stick to a strict posting schedule, I just post when and how I want to, and I plan to keep it that way! Since my last blog post, Iβve been working extra hard on my InstagramΒ (and I just hit 900 followers, which isΒ so exciting), which is practically like a second blog. I post on there more frequently if youβd like to keep up with me on the daily!
My next post will go into more detail about my goals for this blog from here on out, but while youβre here, Iβll give you a sneak peak ;).
I want to try and incorporate more style/fashion/beauty and DIY on my blog, along with my usual thoughts, faith, and inspiration posts that are the heart and soul of KristenShane.com. I want to keep the inspirational/life posts the center of this blog, but I want to add in some more outfits and other βgirlyβ things that are another huge part of my personality.
Thanks for the sitting down for the little chit-chat with me! Stay tuned for another post soon if you wanna read alllll about whatβs been going on with me.
Without further ado, my Sunday Shopping outfit & haul!
I havenβt been feeling as much like myself lately, so I decided yesterday was going to be a βlook-good-feel-goodβ day, and that it was. I did full makeup and hair for once, put on a cute outfit, and headed out shopping (retail therapy, anyone?!).
I stopped first at Ross, and ended up finding two trendy shirts that I looove. One is pictured below, and I also found a garnet off-the-shoulder top that will be perfect for game days in the fall (go βNoles!). The blue pinstripe top was $10.99, and the red one was $9.99! Iβm all about saving money and creating my perfect wardrobe for less!
Next, I treated myself to a trip to Ulta. Iβm re-vamping my nail collection and picked up a new top coat from Sally Hansen, and yet another light pink nail polish. This one is the Sally Hansen Fast Dry in their new shade βPink Blinkβ. Pinks and brights are my summer staples for nails! (Okay, and pink isΒ my life-staple for nails & beyondβ¦)
I work as a summer camp counselor, and we swim on the daily, so I needed a new waterproof mascara, and I found this one on sale for $3.50!!! I usually go for this one, but for that price, I couldnβt resist trying a new one out!
Iβve been working to find a good bronzer that works for my skin tone, and I found this one from NYXΒ and went with the medium shade. So far so good!
All NYX products were BOGO 50%, so I got another shade of my favorite lipstick ever, the NYX Lingerie matte liquid lipstick. I already have the shade βRuffle Trimβ, but this time I bought βBedtime Flirtβ, which turned out to be similar, but a little lighter, which I like! If you like matte lipsticks, I definitely recommend these (and theyβre only $6.99!!). They wear great with a little chapstick or lipgloss on top, and I would recommend researching swatches to find your shade, as they all look pretty similar in the tube!
Finally, hereβs my outfit of the day!
Iβm wearing this mint Vineyard Vines whale shirt that Iβve had for awhile, but you can find similar ones hereΒ and hereΒ (this oneβs adorable and one sale!!).
My shorts are a favorite of mine; theyβre the Loft Riviera shorts in navy! I have so many pairs of these shorts in different colors, in both the 4β and 2β inseam. Theyβre great quality, fit well, and are on sale right now!
I styled this outfit with my favorite large bag (would you believe itβs a Longchamp-dupe and was only $36?! Find it here), these trendy sunglasses, my go-to Jack Rogers in platinum, some Alex and Ani bracelets, and some of my favorite other everyday jewelry.
I love doing outfit & beauty posts like these, so let me know if you enjoyed it and would like to see more like this from me!!
Have an amazing Monday, friend. Thanks for being here. Youβre amazing. Keep doing you.
Xoxo,
June 12, 2017
I love this look, itβs so fun and stylish!β¨Letβs follow each other darling.β¨Love from lensembledujour.wordpress.com
June 12, 2017
Thanks so much! Just followed you π
June 12, 2017
Love this, beautiful girl!! Both your outfit and the makeup updates – I’m definitely gonna go looking for that lipstick this week! Thanks for sharing, I’m so excited to read your goals update soon! π
June 12, 2017
Thanks so much, Allie!! I heard about that lipstick from another blogger, and it’s so great, you gotta try it!! π my goals should be out soon, thanks for reading friend!
June 12, 2017
You have to make your blog work for you. A blog should be a home away from home, a little digital home, and everything in it should reflect your personality and passions. At least, that’s how I treat mine. I’d love to know your secret to getting Instagram followers!
June 12, 2017
I totally agree, Vivienne! I think some people feel like they “have” to post certain things, and I don’t like that! I’ve had a few people asking me about Instagram tips recently, so maybe I’ll do a post about it! The biggest things are engaging with others & using hashtags to work for you! I probably engage (like, follow, comment) with 3-4 times as many people and posts as what I get back!
June 12, 2017
Loved this post! I really love the sunglasses! The link for the tote didn’t load for me though. I’m not sure if the link is incorrect π€·π»ββοΈ yes, you should keep doing outfit of the day and shopping haul posts! x- Chelsea
June 13, 2017
Thanks, Chelsea! And thank you for letting me know about the link, I just corrected it and it should work now! Thanks for the encouragement, I appreciate it! I hope to keep doing more posts like this one π
June 13, 2017
No problem! Yes, the link is perfect now! No worries π
June 13, 2017
Loved this haul! That blue stripped shirt is SO cute!!
Xox, Rebekah
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June 13, 2017
Thanks so much, Rebekah! π
June 14, 2017
Love this
June 14, 2017
Thank you!
June 16, 2017
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June 17, 2017
Loved reading this! Also, super cute outfit!
June 21, 2017
Thanks Allison!!π
June 20, 2017
Love your haul, I also have Ruffle Trim and I have been loving it so far. I want to try the NYX bronzer, I have heard good things about it xx
June 21, 2017
Ruffle Trim is my favorite!! I’ve only used the bronzer a few times so far, but I like it! NYX is always pretty consistent quality for the price!
July 10, 2017
Love that t-shirt, the back makes it so fun!