Gimmes Update: Gots and Nots

I thought it would be fun (and a bit ghastly) to see what Daily/Weekly Gimmes I eventually purchased. I probably should have waited for the one year anniversary of the blog, but I was bored. I wish I could say that I only bought these things . . . but that would be a baldfaced lie.

The Weekly Gimme: Rag & Bone Newbury Booties

$495, Shopbop

I don't know what I've been doing. Honestly. I keep meaning to post, but then I get sucked in by terrible television and cakes and napping. Unemployment makes the days seem longer and yet also shorter.

Anyway, I'm in Hotlanta right now and I just went shopping yesterday. Got a really cute tweed suit set from Banana Republic and some black jeans from Madewell. And my first pair of Loubies!! Just the Simple 100s in black, which is the perfect foundation for a designer shoe collection.

Speaking of classic shoes, I've got my eye on these Rag & Bone Newbury booties. They're classic and pretty much every who's who has a pair. The only question is whether I should get them in black leather or a dark suede. I might even go off the reservation and get some hunter green suede booties.

Target x Phillip Lim

You guys. September 15 cannot get here soon enough. I literally would buy everything in this collection, but I'll hold off until the prices are released. I think the Target collabs get better and better and is one of the things I'll really miss about the US. (Why won't you ship internationally, Target?)

Well, I see a lot of boxes in Scot's future if Target keeps churning out collabs as good as this one.

Review: EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream

$3.49, Target

I have A LOT of reviews to catch up on. I also have a lot of books to read (Cuckoo's Calling, American Gods, Infinite Jest, etc.). I also want to just buy stuff (since I haven't really purchased anything since the first week of July, because of my inability to stay in one location (peripatetic!), but I can't buy much because I'm very limited in terms of baggage space.

I know, I have it hard.

Anyway, this is the shave cream I've used for the past two years. (One bottle has lasted very long, but mostly because I take a lackadaisical approach to shaving--I also use Scot's razors when I am too lazy to replace mine). I tried this brand because I love their lip balms, and because its hard to find a non-foaming shaving cream for women. (I really hate the kind that puff up because I suspect those bottles are not great for the environment and the always dry out my skin even more than normal).

I never tried dry shaving, although the bottle says you can. It provides a nice slick shave, and did not dry my skin out. I would say it's a great value, and is probably the best drug store option. I like the mild, vanilla scent. I didn't find the cream moisturizing, because I still need to lotion-up pretty aggressively post-shower.

The bottle design is pretty good--it's non-slip with little hand grippies. Also, you don't need to pick up the bottle to dispense any cream, since it's a pump top. 

tl;dr: great choice for the price, nice smell.

The Weekly Gimme: H&M lace dress

$69.95, H&M

Argh. I'm so annoyed with myself for sitting on this dress and not purchasing it right away. Now, of course, it's unavailable in my size. My only option is to buy it at a 66% mark up on eBay or wait for it to come back in stock. Detroit, being Detroit, does not seem to carry any "fashion" items at their H&M's . . . 

It's a bit wedding-dressy, but I love the vintage look of it. I might not have anywhere to wear this dress, but that's never stopped me before. 

Freedom!

As celebration of my completion of the New York Bar Exam, I decided to purchase the Army Green OG Bag for myself. Now, all I have left is to pack up my ridiculous amounts of clothing, shoes, and books onto a boat for London and then I'm back to Detroit.

Also, I ate at The Capital American Eatery in Albany yesterday night with friends, and it was pretty good. I only mention it because it's owned by Chris Pratt (yes, that Chris Pratt), which I thought was pretty cool. It has a really nice atmosphere, a great drinks list, and very reasonably priced food that is locally sourced. The service was great, considering it was their soft opening. If you're in Albany, you might as well check it out (since there's really nothing else there . . .)

Hopefully, once I'm done packing up, there will be time to post some product reviews.

The Weekly Gimme: Madewell Transport Tote

$168, Madewell

I have never been more miserable in my life. Seriously. Why is the bar exam during the summer, when people are probably making moving arrangements? It's absolutely awful. 

I like the simplicity of this tote. It doesn't have a zipper, which makes me uncomfortable, but as a shopper, it is elegant and sleek.