Haul and FOTD


That bag does resemble the Mulberry Alexa in some ways, doesn't it? It is a brand-less bag without designer name or label and is made of leatherette. When I saw it selling on Ebay for about $30, I knew it would be perfect for carrying my books. I did buy it because it reminds me of the Alexa. Shame it is not the real deal, but I wouldn't carry bulky college textbooks and exploding pens in an expensive bag anyway, so this seems to be a good choice.

I also got the Osis+ Dust It Mattifying Powder off of Ebay because they don't sell them here. I'm not sure the Osis+ powder is doing anything for my hair so far. I've rubbed a bit of it onto my roots for more volume, but my hair goes poof for only 10 minutes before going back to normal. I blame the heat, but let's give it another try.

I bought these adorable ZIGIny flats to brighten up my dark dreary outfits from time to time. Plus, they come with the most adorable shoe sleeves and box. I'm a sucker for nice packaging. But aren't we all?

I picked up the softlips lip balm in raspberry because my other lip balms were running out and I always need to have a billion lip products all over the place. And also because I love raspberry and SPF lip balms. I always get a few of the softlips to throw in my bag, pocket, drawer, etc.

And that's it for my little haul. My favorite purchase? Why, the bag, of course. I can never buy too many bags.

Today's Face:
Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer in Ivory, Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF15 Foundation in Light, Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel, NARS Blush in Orgasm, Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil, Urban Decay Primer Potion, Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow in Bronze Ambition, Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow in Brown to Earth, Sephora Eyeshadow in Aspen Summit, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Onyx, NYX Round Lipstick in Jupiter, NARS Lip Gloss in Strip Tease, Prescriptives False Eyelashes Mascara, Bobbi Brown Brow Pencil in Mahogany



What have you been shopping lately? What are some essentials you'll be getting for the Fall? I'm super excited for my favorite season of the year. xx

23 comments:

  1. i love that bag! i was just thinking that it looks like a brand name bag, then i started reading your post. and yup, it sure does look like a mulberry bag. love it! :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  2. i love Soft lips, truly the best chapstick. Those flats are super adorable

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  3. Love the bag and I absolutely loves Oasis Mattefying powder gives me so much life I always spray some hairspray to set it last all day. My hair is thin and long though, your hair might be thick.

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  4. omg!!! that bag is stunning!!! looks like the alexa one!! i'd buy it too than get the expensive ones for carrying books to school! :D

    Animated Confessions

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  5. i love you fotd so pretty!

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  6. i love both the bag and the shoes. i've been trying to find a bag similar to that one for school. i gotta keep looking. hahaha. :D

    Carrie
    http://www.readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  7. I love the bag and you are looking gorgeous in these pics

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  8. hi kat! I tagged you in my recent post :)
    http://ticketstoparis.blogspot.com/2010/08/im-it.html

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  9. great haul! and OMG you're so gorgeous!

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  10. OMG I love the bag!!! Perfect for books, I think im gonna go to Ebay Right now lol! NIce Look, so pretty and clean, you have gorgeous skin!!!!

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  11. Thanks everyone. You girls are really kind.

    Carrie and Aranza, I think the bag is still selling on Ebay. I bought it from a seller called me-show, if you are interested. The problem is that it ships from China so it will take a few weeks depending on where you live.

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  12. That bag is gorgeous, what a bargain!

    http://make-me--beautiful.blogspot.com

    xx

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  13. oh my you're so pretty! love your cheekbones! i really like those flats they look like real ballet shoes cause they have a flat front hehe you can pretend you're a ballerina when you wear them lol

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  14. the bag is my fave too, it looks so much like the alexa - such a good price too! x

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  15. Great haul! I like that shoes

    http://becksmakeupcorner.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-first-giveaway.html

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  16. Gorgeous bag!!!! and loving the flats

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  17. Oh I love the mulberry inspired baggy you got! Target is going to release a collab collection with them soon (in case you weren't aware) :)

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  18. That bag is gorgeous! What search terms did you use on ebay?

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  19. Sorry, I wish I could remember :(

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  20. Do you think the ebay seller has anymore? I am looking for something more "professional" looking for grad school. You mentioned that you planned on using this bag to carry books. Is it durable enough to hold a laptop and a few notebooks? Thanks for responding so quickly to my earlier comment!

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  21. I found a seller who sold similar bags. Username: angel_in_us

    I don't think the bag is very high quality and wouldn't depend on it to carry a laptop. I think it's more of a "toss in a few notebooks" kind of bag. If you plan to carry textbooks and heavy stuff, I don't think it is durable enough. :(

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  22. Thanks so much, you're awesome!
    psst.
    Don't tell anyone but I spent a big chunk of my evening looking at bags on ebay instead of doing school work.
    :)

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