Mint green everrrrythang (my most recent obsession)

Couldn't sleep a few nights ago and built this.

My most recent obsession, succeeding makeup (almost)

Some refer to the color as seafoam, I've seen it more as mint?

Different companies that sell products in this color have labeled it as aqua, or just green, lmk if you've seen other names xD (greatly appreciated to aid my search for more mint green items, not that I need anymore of course)

I've always liked mint green, but this spring it seems to have become the IT color and everyone and their grandma is making products in this color. Accessories, clothing, you name it.

Notable favorites include:

Forever21 makeup bag (only $7!) - for some reason, it makes me very happy because it's puffy

Hot Topic Mint Green sunglasses

Coach Legacy Penny crossbody

BCBG Peeptoe Pumps (haven't gotten to wear them out yet, but they're so cute! Got'em on clearance at Macy's)

Calvin Klein career dress (once again clearance at Macy's, one of the few benefits of working there)

Wet Seal mint green v-neck

Victoria's Secret mint green thermal ($12 during their semi-annual sale, whoo hoo! Surprisingly Cali is still cold this time of year, for a little bit anyway)

Mint milk green tea from Snowflake Teahouse in California

I don't know if I ever mentioned this on my blog, but I LOVE milk tea. Mostly green milk tea with fruit flavors but I like to branch out and try everything. Next time I go to SoCal I am definitely hitting up all the milk tea places there. <3

Oh also I do actually like mint flavored things, not just for the color LOL

Etude House Juicy Cocktail gradation nails kit (Ebay)

Glitter is extremely difficult to remove, tried it once unsuccessfully and haven't attempted since. As you can tell the base polishes are very sheer. I still need to work with the glitter more to make it look like a pretty gradation

Sunglasses from Hot Topic. Buy one get one 50% off

These are actually well-constructed, I used to buy sunglasses from NYS but their quality has deteriorated in recent years, never again!

Cutest flats ever!

Can you say "the cutest flats ever"?

Peachy-pink color from Zigi Soho (never heard of that brand, but apparently they sell it at DSW as well)

These were $32.90 at my local Nordstrom Rack. They're kind of pricey for flats, but the material looks sturdy, possibly real leather although it doesn't say on the box. I've never tried these types of "stretchy" flats but they seemed very comfortable and stayed on when I tried it on at the store.

If you've tried these types of flats that hold on to your foot, let me know if you get blisters on your heels, because I had a huge problem with normal flats for that.

What the box looks like. It has no label of the material... I wonder whether it's real leather.

Mini TJ Maxx haul

Kenneth Cole Reaction shoes ($34.99)

Since these are wedges, they're a lot more comfortable than heels, but I find that the straps near my smaller toes had a lot of friction, looked like it was going to give me blisters -_-

Kathy Von Zeeland bag ($39.99)

It's a little bit expensive for what it is, but I do really like her bags; they're 100% vinyl, sadly not leather... But good quality nontheless

I like the ones with the magnetic closure, the zipper ones kill me -_-

I actually got a $100 gift card from Citibank to TJ Maxx when they had this program going, so I basically got this for "free" by putting my money in there, haa.

Till next time :)

First Impression: Sketcher's Shape-Ups

 Top view

Side view

Claims:

Improve posture

Strengthen back

Firm "buttock" muscles

Tones and firms thigh muscles

Firms calf muscles

Improve blood circulation

Tighten abdominal muscles

Reduce knee joint stress

I purchased this for $49.99 at Costco, I know they're sold at Macy's but idk where else, probably in all the department stores and select shoe stores.

Pros:

Comfortable

Gives ~1 inch height (as you can tell from the side view)

Cons:

Limited selection of colors and style, all look kind of bulky

Verdict:

I think this is a great concept, and most comfortable walking shoes aren't that pretty anyway, so anyone in the market for new comfortable sneakers should give this a try. Idk if it really helps your body that much, but I do feel a slight workout in my legs when I walk with this on campus (mind you, there's a lot of walking done at school)

I know that there are branches of this Shape-Up line that's very expensive, like flip flops and some other type of shoe; so if you have the money to spare maybe try those out in stores?

Till next time :)

Will update if new thoughts come up