My Updated Wish List/ To-Buy List :) (As of December 2014)

A quickie this week; an update from my last updated wishlist! I've been feeling the need to write this all down for later reference, so I thought I would just update here. Again, this is for myself, but if it gives anyone ideas, great :)

Makeup
concealer (for blemishes and dark eye circles)
nude lipstick (Fairest Nude by L'Oreal??)

Skincare 
face mask

Fragrances 
Première by GUCCI
Chanel Chance eau Tendre
Especially Escada

Tools
Epilator for hair removal (expensive, but saves money and time long term ;)
Personal MicroDerm
Showerhead Filter (ETA 9-6-14)
Something like this hair curler (ETA 11-6-14)

Clothing
cardigans like this one :)
denim jacket
black leather jacket

Accessories
handbag for uni and going out
Chanel inspired crossbody bag, something like this

Collective Haul ft. Black Friday 2013!!!

Pre- Black Friday Haul

I bought Michael Todd True Organics Clear Bi-Light Acne Treatment on a whim when it first came out with 50% off!

 

Bed, Bath, and Beyond  

I usually go to BBB to stock up on some items (and find some new goodies!) that are cheaper at BBB than drugstores (RA, Walgreens, CVS). So...

 

I repurchased my 2 favorite St. Ives products; body wash and body lotion.  

 

I wanted to try the Suave Dry Shampoo and

bought another box of Polident Denture Cleaners (future post iA).

 

 

I repurchased a mini Purell hand sanitizer for my bag and

BB cuticle cream.

 

I needed a new toothbrush and

empty spray bottle for a DIY face mist (future post iA).

 

I wanted to try Out the Door top coat and I'm still on the hunt for

my perfect concealer, so maybe Loreal True Match Crayon Concealer in W 6-7-8?

 

Walgreens

 

I love the color and print of these scarves AND 2 for $10 is such a steal!

 

I bought oats and honey for a DIY face scrub/ mask (future post iA).

 

Black Friday 2013!!!

 

 JCPenny

 

I finally found a navy blue colored scarf and since I've been

obsessed with the olive green color, I had to get the scarf too... 



I wanted a pop of color, so I got blue gloves and another basic black. These are so fuzzy and keeps my hands warm!

I wanted another Made for Life velor hoodie in a different color, so I got one in Windsor Purple. 

 

Macy's and Sephora

 

I went to Macy's and Sephora to redeem a gift card and voucher.

 

I chose this silver sun burst pin to prevent my headscarves from flapping in the wind at the side.

 

 I finally found Flora by Gucci @ Sephora, so I redeemed this with my voucher. I also asked for a sample of J'adore by Dior.

 

Flora is going to be my winter scent since I think it is warm on me. I love light floral scents in general, so this is perfect!

 

 Bed, Bath, and Beyond

This couldn't be a Black Friday haul without going to BBB for 20% off everything before 12 noon! Again, I restocked on some necessities so I won't feature those again, but here are some of the other things I got.

 

I LOVE this wristlet by Allegro! I carried this alone and will put it in my handbag for uni. You might be able to tell that I have a thing for sequins...

 

Random

 

I got Nivea (hand) cream to try, another Cococare Almond Oil, and an orange Sinful Colors nail polish.  

 

 

That's All Folks!

My Updated and Extended Shopping List :) UPDATED: 3.15.14

I am making this list for myself so I can come back here when I am ready to buy and remember what I have been eyeing ;) But of course, this may be useful to others somehow! This list is an extension and update to my last mini "wishlist" I include different categories like skincare, fragrance, clothing, etc. Here is what I came up with so far :)

UPDATED: 3.15.14

Makeup
I'm on the search for a good nude lipstick (Loreal Fairest Nude?)
Setting spray

Skincare
L'Oréal Paris Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution (Bioderma dupe?)
My Beauty Diary Mask
Slow It Body Lotion from European Wax Center
Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial

Fragrances     
Especially Escada

Tools
Makeup brushes, especially for the eyes
Epilator for hair removal (expensive, but saves money and time long term ;)

Clothing
Denim jackets and skirts
Leather moto jacket
Trench coat for Spring and Fall
More maxi dresses ;)

Accessories
Bag for uni. and going out
Affordable Channel inspired crossbody bag in black, something like this

Outfit of the Day (OOTD)- Abstract Maxi Dress

Today's post will be something new that I hope to do more of in the future iA. As you can read from the title, this post will be an outfit of the day (OOTD). The point of this is to give readers here an idea of ways to dress cute and with style for a certain occasion/weather/etc., especially for Muslimahs ;) But of course, anyone can pick and choose whatever I have to offer here to fit their taste.

Except for the pieces in the first picture, everything else was bought on previous shopping trips, some many years ago, so they might not be available currently. Nonetheless, similar pieces could be searched for if one wants. I will add where I got each piece from in case it may be helpful. As always, click on the images to enlarge them. Enjoy!

I've been wanting to try maxi dresses for a long time and finally bought a few last weekend, so in this post I will be featuring one I call my "abstract" maxi dress that I wore today while out volunteering at a school. I paired this dress with a long sleeve pink top (to make it hijab friendly), both from Burlington Coat Factory. I added black leggings from JCPenny under my dress for coverage.

Because this is bright and colorful, I decided to tone it down with some black pieces, since black is also mixed in the colors of the dress and I prefer black as a neutral color on my skin tone. I added a thin, black "bat" cardigan from JCPenny. I wore this for a few minutes in the morning, but took it off for the rest of the day since it got hot. So, the pink long sleeve was useful. Layering with light cardigans is a great idea to take into the fall season, rainy days, or any other breezy mornings if one prefers.

For my headscarf (hijab in Arabic), I wore a black long scarf that had silver threading throughout from Kmart, just to add some detail amongst all the black. With this scarf, I wore a black undercap and added a pink headband for a pop of color.

 

My final black pieces included a crossbody bag I got years ago from a local boutique and a pair of open-toed wedges from Payless.

 

  



The only accessory I added to complete my look was a pair of bracelets I got on vacation from Bangladesh.

 

 

Overall, I was satisfied and comfortable and look forward to wearing other maxi dresses. I hope this post is helpful to others :)