Consignment Shopping!

Heya Aspiring Gurus!

I went shopping for maternity clothes last week and found a few great pieces to add to my wardrobe. Some of the clothes will still work after pregnancy as well, so that’s a plus. The first store I went to was the Salvation Army and it wasn’t what I was expecting. It was HUGE and had such a large variety of everything. I was simply amazed and the prices couldn’t be beat either. It smelled dirty and like cigarettes though. I felt bad for the homeless people hanging out in there. I will be going back next week for more clothes for my dad. He got two pairs of jeans and one was from J Crew. It was 138 USD full price and he got it for 5 dollars. You cannot beat it, when you have a hard time affording quality clothes. I wish I would have gone sooner. The polka dot top comes with a built in tang top. I bought all of the items for 29 dollars, including my dad’s two pairs of jeans.

The last store I went to was called The Victorian Rose. It is a vintage consignment shop and the old ladies who run the place were very helpful. I got a lot of great finds for a great affordable price. The prices were just as low as the Salvation Army, which I wasn’t expecting, especially since I found two designer finds. I got a lighter wash version of the really dark jeans that I bought at the Salvation Army, but they are in the wash so no picture on that pair. Instead of the black tummy piece it has a tan tummy piece with the light jean wash. The pastel banana yellow blazer is by Anne Klein and the dress is a BCBG dress by Max Azria. The black top from Tokyo comes with a built in camisole. I bought everything for 17 USD.

Actual color

I absolutely love everything that I got and will now be comfortable in my pants. I can make so many outfits with all of these clothes, while being in comfort. Some of my own clothes still work, so the possibilities are endless. Do you shop consignment?

With Love,

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August Favorites

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I have five more work days at Kmart before I am done with that chapter of my life! I am so excited! Tomorrow, I also start my food diaries, which is kind of scary. As soon as I finish my current workout program, I will post my new one and share with you on how I am keeping fit under the lifestyle category. I am thinking about starting a series called The Weekly Roundup, where I can just talk and chat with you guys about my week and what happened. Would you be interested in that? I feel like I could write a whole post with stories about my week and the on-goings, not that my life is really exciting or anything. Here are my favorites of the month.

Skincare:

Dr. Brandt Pores No More

I feel like this really minimizes my pores and makes them ALMOST invisible. It certainty makes them unnoticeable. I would repurchase this primer, because it also makes me less oily throughout the day as well, which is really a bonus. This is a small bottle and I do not know when I can afford to buy a full sized one of these. The full size is 45 USD for 1 fl oz. I think that I will purchase this though. Probably in October or November and I can justify it as a Christmas present to myself.

Novelty:

Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub

I really love using this scrub every night/morning. It is really moisturizing and gentle enough for twice a day use. It is very minty and refreshing. I am totally guilty of licking this off of my lips, despite the fact that it has exfoliated my lips and might have bits of my skin in it. I cannot help it! It is SO tasty! Does anyone else sometimes sneak a bit from the jar and just eat it? I do not do it often, but I have been known to do it. I do wish that the scrub was a bit moister to apply easier on the lips. It isn’t a huge drawback though.

Music:

Hilary Duff Chasing The Sun Music Video

I love the song and the video. It is so carefree and happy. I cannot help but sing along and it has really been stuck in my head for the whole month. I even have my favorite parody for the song as well. I cannot believe how much Hilary Duff has changed in this photo and in the music video. She doesn’t really look the same. She looks more mature and her features changed a bit. She is almost unrecognizable. Am I the only one who thinks this?

Lifestyle:

New Job

I am loving that I am going to be starting me new job soon! I just cannot stop talking about it!

I never have many favorites, but that was it for this month. I hope you all enjoyed it!

With Love,

Selena Hannah xoxoxo

 

Interrupted Service

Heya Aspiring Gurus!

My internet is going down soon and I don’t know when it is going to be back on again. It fould take anywhere from 2 weeks to a month. I am going to be missing you guys so much! I will not be picking up where I left off on the retail diaries. It will have a big jump in days. I have to make this quick because my internet is going off in 10 minutes. I love all of you and hope you will hang in there with me. I might be able to get in an occassional post on my day off if I can get to a library.

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

The Retail Diaries: Day 16

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Today was a very good day at work. I didn’t really have any problems today in regards to people or sales. I was put on a register that had a broken deactivator, so that made things a bit interesting. The deactivator behind me on number 5 was working though. I was on number 4. It made me think of I Am Number 4 for some strange reason. Lol. I don’t have much to say about today. A lady I checked out complimented me on my ring, which was nice. I just had a really pleasant day, which is really rare. I’m on the waitlist for an Ipsy bag and I really cannot wait to start getting my bag!!! I really want it to be soon. I’m trying to earn my Dr. Scholl’s badge on Influenster, so a complete review is in the works. I have a few reviews that will be going up as well as some other posts. I’m really trying to keep things interesting. Let me know if you have any suggestions and what posts you are really loving. Until my next post!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

The Retail Diaries: Day 15

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I had an interesting day at work yesterday. I had to get up early to get to work on time. I had to be there for 9:15am. OMG! LOL. Anyways, I got to work and worked the register like I normally do. Two hours into work, I get moved from my register to in front of the store (inside of course, it was a bit chilly out!) to try to get people to sign up for my store’s rewards program. Needless to say, I did it for 30 minutes and got to go on break with no sign ups in hand. I only had two potential sign ups and one walked right out the door after asking him. I had a nice sandwich at break and worked my register again. I was on number 6 in case you were wondering. Yes, the devil’s number, I know. I actually got one sign up at the register and I got two people to purchase smart/replacement plans. I had a really amazing day, amid people being somewhat rude. I had one lady, who complained about the buy one, get on 50% was misleading, because she couldn’t get a second shoe at 50%. The shoe was already on sale. The buy one, get on 50% off is only for regularly marked shoes. Another young girl complained about the makeup being 50% off. It was not. The makeup was buy one, get n 50% off. People just do not read the signs. I love the people who once you ask them, if that is it for their purchase and if they have any coupons, and they say no. That suddenly they now have coupons after you totalled up their order and they want to add a coupon and an additional purchase. I cannot add anything on and they get upset at me, because they never head of that before. They never did it at my store then. UGH! Other than that, I had a good day. It was a holiday, so I got paid time and a half, plus I got paid an additional 75 cents and hour, because I sold a one year and two-year smart plan. I made a lot of money yesterday. I signed up for Ipsy. Hopefully, I will get a bag soon and be off the waitlist. I’m sorry about not blogging on Sunday. I ended up at the ER, because of an intestinal blockage. I was given morphine for pain and a prescription to get things moving. I need to go back to the doctors and reevaluate my maintainance drugs. I have IBD, which is Irritable Bowel Disease. I can get physical abnormalities that can only be fixed by medication. I actually had “stool” blocked up in my intestines that was making me ill and put me in the hospital. If I hadn’t gotten to the hospital sooner, I could have torn my intestines and needed to have surgery. IT is definitely not a light matter. Anyways, on a lighter note, I received my Snapple sample today. It came with four teas, so I cannot wait to try them and give you all my impressions of it. Until my next post!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

The Retail Diaries: Day 14

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I’m writing today’s post on time. Yay! I went to work at 11 am today and worked until 4 pm. I had some problems, because of those damn Republicans! No one with food stamp cards can use them. The whole system is down, until they are done with their temper tantrum over Obama’s heath care plans. I really think this whole political system is royally fucked and messed up to the extreme. Excuse my French. Food stamps and programs such as WICK should not be cut. These people and children cannot afford to feed themselves and have a home to live in. The government is crushing the average poor American and it is sickening. I felt so horrible turning these people away with no food. There should be some way to help these people. It’s just sad. I had a rude lady at work today, who was too impatient to wait for a price check then left when the manager was going to talk to her. Basically, she was lying about seeing a different price that didn’t exist. I went shopping after work. I bought my dad a pair of jeans for his birthday. They ended up being 10 something with my discount. I bought Maxwell House Dark Roast coffee, another package of Kleenex Hand Towels, and a Garnier eye roller. If you guys want, I can give a first impressions about the eye roller. I didn’t really buy enough for a decent haul, so I mentioned it here instead. I made my Lush wishlist todah, which I will be posting about tomorrow. So excited for unboxing!!! Until my next post!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

The Retail Diaries: Day 13

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I have another crazy story for you all today. I was having a great day at work and had a yummy lunch of Cheese itz! Yes I know, not very nutritious, but I did have Tang! It was amazing. I couldn’t find Tang mix in forever. I love it so much. Anyways, I had a rude guy in my line near the middle of my shift after my break. He was grimy and dirty in his uniform. I think he was a mechanic and he started swearing at me, because I was asking him a lot of questions. It’s my job to ask questions. I could be fired for not asking them. The company that I work for could be sued for discrimination, if I don’t ask my questions. My boss P came over and talked to the guy. He basically told him that he couldn’t abuse the cashier (me) and if he continued to do so he would be asked to leave without purchase. So, he just mumbled under his breath and paid without incident. I hate rude people, but what am I to do? My mother and brother left for Maine later that night and I was happy. For once, I’ll have a peaceful weekend without my mother yelling and without the stress of being around her. I’m looking at a few apartments that are new. I’m hoping to get out and move out in the next couple of months. It’s really hell living the way my dad and I am. I want to end this on a more happier note. I will have another post up tonight and I had Chinese today. I know. You’re jealous. Until my next post!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

The Retail Diaries: Day 12 & Shoutout to @fleurdeforce!

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I know it’s late, but I just finished watching all of my new youtube videos and the Katy Perry music videos that I never saw before. Both of those things I really loved today. I am particularly enjoying Fleur’s Vlogtober, I love her videos and these are just the best uncut videos of her just being her. Her youtube name if you don’t already know is Fleurdeforce. She is such a sweet inspiring woman and I love that she got married to Mike. He’s the perfect guy like my John. Maybe there will be wedding bells for me as well. Anywho, work went well today….or so I thought. Near the end of my shift is where I got into a wee bit of trouble. I’ll start with the goods first. I got my discount card to my work!!! It is 10% off all merchandise, but a whomping 25% of clothes and shoes!!! So, Danielle you may want to go shopping with me, if you are ever in the neighborhood or the next time we meet we can plan to do some shopping. You know where I work. She’s in the need to know. If I work there for 90 days, I’ll get an actual card card instead of a paper one. I’m actually looking into different jobs, now that I have lowered my car payment. I’m paying for it and my living expenses get picked up by my daddy. I just have to buy for all the things I want, the car, certain food items that aren’t necessaries, gas, and thats pretty much it. I don’t make a whole lot and I’m trying to save. But I think I’ll be working retail for at least the end of this year, so there are many more episode posts to go. Anyways, onto more good. I got my discount card early. I’m supposed to get it the 20th and then wait 90 days from there, but my bosses P and C were so enthused by me that I am offically unnew. It only took 11 days and now I’m considered one of the regulars! So happy. I really kinda wanna keep this job even if I get another and just work weekends or day offs that I get. I really like the discount…I keep on degressing, but that’s why you all love me! 🙂 I had a lady’s check get declined and she had to leave and come back to buy her purchases. The big thing that happened today was that this lady came in with a loaded car and started throwing items at me asking the prices of everything. She was asking and throwing things faster than I could work. She was very rude and inconsiderate. She asked another cashier to take her son to the bathroom. Then, she argued with me about prices, but I was very firm about not being able to manipulate prices. When I totalled her out, there were replacement plans that she could buy, but she couldn’t understand me. There was a tiny language barrier, but she was speaking perfect english BEFORE she came into my line. Then, she paid for her purchase and tried giving me two pennys for a donation. The minimum is a dollar and it’s virtual, not physical. Then, she got fustrated with me and said she was late for an appointment and left two items of her purchase. Basically, what she was trying to do was to swindle me out of money. She was trying to confuse me in order to confuse me enough to the point that I would give her more money…It didn’t work. My boss C talked to me and told me that if another customer makes me feel uncomfortable again, she would assist me and ask security to watch the cameras. Later, she told me that the lady was trying to steal people’s cell phones. She would ask to borrow their phone then try to walk off with the phone. So, that part of my day wasn’t fun but the rest was great! Until my next post!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

The Retail Diaries: Day 11

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Today was another great day at work. I breezed through the day with lags in customers than at times, a large volume of customers that my line is six people long. I learned how to do a 30 day order and scanned 30 gift cards. It is insane about how many gift cards I scanned. Anyways, I had a few customers argue about prices in  the store, resulting in some voiding of transactions. Apparently, you cannot buy prepaid cards with a credit card, even if you use it as debt. I didn’t see the girl at work today. I hope I see her soon. We get assigned wacky hours, so it could be awhile before I see her again. My discount card is ready to be picked up tomorrow, so that gets me very excited to start saving even more money. I am a big purchaser at the retail store that I work for. If you read my blog, you might be able to guess it, but I am not at liberty to confirm it. I really am enjoying my week. My Dr. Scholl’s Active Series insoles compliments of Influenster are really making a difference with my feet. They aren’t sore anymore! It makes me super happy to have less pained feet. I really love them for standing for long periods of time and walking. Well, that’s it. Until my next post!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo

FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED THE INSOLES FOR FREE FROM INFLUENSTER FOR REVIEWING THE PRODUCT. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND I AM IN NO WAY INFLUENCED TO ALTER MY HONEST OPINION.

The Retail Diaries: Day 10

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Yesterday, I had a really great day at work. I didn’t make any mistakes and even made a few new friends at work. One of them shared a candy bar with me. I tried paying her half, but she wouldn’t let me. She said that friends share things. I don’t like oweing someone anything, especially people I don’t really know. I know she was being nice. The next time I see her in the break room, I’m going to buy a candy bar and ask her if she wants some. That way I don’t feel awkward about this sharing. I always feel awkward when the sharing is one sided with someone I don’t really know. If you’re my friend, I can understand sharing a lot better, because it comes naturally in a friendship. Maybe she was trying too hard? Or am I taking this all too far/seriously? I don’t know. Maybe I take things too seriously, but this is how I am. Deal with it. Lol. That’s it for now. I’m writing today’s post after I eat. See you guys soon!

With Love,

Hannahxoxoxo