Recent Purchases ~ Polishes, Clothes, K-pop

Been away for a while, but here's a compilation of some random things I've picked up over the past few weeks! I've certainly had more time to shop around (and spend money) since classes are finished, and I'm just waiting for one final on the 24th.

Here's some polishes I got from Superstore recently.
I've been looking for more neutral shades lately... I'm really wary of stained, gross, yellow nails these days, so every time I go to pick a colour to paint my nails, I always end up reaching for those neutral shades. I decided to cater to that habit and pick up these polishes. Essie Romper Room, Spin the Bottle and Angora Cardi (I swear I've picked this one up to look at it a billion times, can't believe I haven't actually gotten it until now). I haven't worn any of these yet, so I'm not sure how well they suit my skin tone and whatnot.

Next up is this t-shirt from TopShop. They're having a pretty big sale again, and I had my eye on a few things, but I only really liked this t-shirt enough to buy it.

TopShop grey graphic tee, $21, TopShop @ The Bay

Next up is this black and white polka dotted chiffon top that I got from The Bay. I had my eye on this for a while, and finally decided to purchase it the other day. I can foresee myself wearing this a lot, probably when it gets a little warmer.... Anyway it's super cute, glad I picked it up.

Dex black & while polka-dotted hi-lo chiffon button up top, $25.35, The Bay

Phew, so on  Friday, I hung out with Cindy after she got off work and we went to the Plenty warehouse sale downtown at the Convention Centre. I didn't really know what to expect, but I found a few things that I liked and picked them up.
It was definitely smaller than the Aritzia warehouse sale held annually in the same building, and there were a lot of repeat items, but it was still worth the trip!
The first item I picked up is this sorta poncho-like cardigan. I fell in love with the colour but it only really looks good unbuttoned with the sleeves rolled up and a tank inside. I'm actually not sure how often I'll wear this... but it was only $15 and it looked good when I tried it on, so I decided to buy it in the end.

Propaganda purple cardi, $14.99, Plenty warehouse sale

Next up is my favorite piece I picked up from the sale! It's this cute little patterned chiffon blouse with red details. I only saw one and tried it on. It looked good so I decided to buy it.

Creative Concepts patterned chiffon blouse, $24.99, Plenty warehouse sale

 Lastly is this black hi-lo midi skirt. Cindy actually brought this and tried it on, so I tried it on after her. It seemed like it would be okay when I tried it on at the sale, but I'm honestly not sure how often I'd wear this. At least it was no where near original price! It definitely hits below the knee, so it's definitely more flattering on a taller person.

Monk & Lou black hi-lo midi skirt, $19.99, Plenty warehouse sale

Oh, other than buying these pieces, I also saw a top and a dress that I've purchased before from Plenty at the sale.
It was these pieces...

 Sigh, well it did make me sad a little bit... seeing as the prices were lower than when I purchased them. But considering how long I've had these two pieces compared to seeing them at the sale two days ago? Yeah... it doesn't really matter that much :P

Okay! Lastly is this album that I picked up today. I'm supposed to have a whole bunch of K-pop stuff shipped to me soon... (hopefully next week, it's been like 3+ weeks, I'm getting tired of waiting ;~; they'll probably take around a month to arrive... -sigh-) Anyway I pre-ordered this from KR for $35. It's pretty close to the online price, so I thought I'd just buy it from KR.

If you didn't know, Infinite released an album full of instrumental tracks for most, if not all their songs. That's what this "The Origin" album is. Surprisingly, I'm enjoying the music more than I thought I would. I've been listening to the three discs all day. Of course, it's a hassle to have to switch the CDs, but I like that feeling of listening to music off a physical, concrete object. Only sometimes though, only sometimes.

Anyway, I think my favorites would have to be the instrumentals for Can U Smile (Acoustic Ver.), BTD (Before the Dawn), Because (Sungkyu's solo), Paradise, The Chaser, Be Mine, Come Back Again, That Summer, Nothing's Over and Man in Love. Haha you can say that I'm really indecisive... or that I'm just a huge fan of Infinite's music. :)

The packaging for this album is really something... It's like a grand package. I think there's two versions? And the only difference is the colour of the coin inside. There's a silver one and there's a gold one. I ended up getting the silver one. I sorta wish I got the gold one, but oh well. What can you do? It's not like I'm going to buy multiples just for that coin :x

I love how they re-designed the infinity symbol again.. It's so pretty! Serious props to Infinite's graphic/packaging designers.

The album comes with three discs (white, black and gold), with the instrumental tracks divided between them. It also comes with a coin and a booklet with hand written sheet music. I'm not really sure what instrument the sheet music is for, and my little brother, who's more familiar with music than I am, couldn't tell either. Sigh either way, I probably wouldn't be able to play it anyway, so it doesn't really matter. But it is a neat little addition to the package.

Alright, that's all for now! Man I've missed blogging. I think I might do a music/drama update for my next post... I've been spending my free time indulging in those, of course. :P
Okay see you next time! Bye!

~♔Josephine ♥

Recent Purchases ~ Clothes - End of the semester shopping therapy.. :P

 Hello again!! I have some clothing purchases this time :)

Every since Plenty started having their seasonal sale, I've been eying SO many pieces from there! Needless to say, I've visited the store an idiotic amount of times.. lol.... I just keep buying the stuff from there! Especially since it's on sale >< I've never bought anything from there for full price... cuz it's ridiculous lol. Just sayin'~ if there's a sale, I'm definitely gonna take advantage of it :p

Propoganda floral print sheer top, $31

 On the same day, I bought the same top in a different print... xD

Propoganda floral print sheer top, Plenty, $31

Can't wait to wear these for fall!! The prints are so cute :) I don't have many printed pieces in my closet so I'm glad I bought these ^^

More recently, I made another visit there.. since their additional 25% off sale started.. =_=

Propoganda polka dot beige sheer top, Plenty, $23.25

 There was an extra 25% off from the $31 sale price.. YES I bought the same top in a different print again! I love the cut of this top xD It's so flattering on me, I couldn't help but buy three.... god I swear I'm not crazy :s

PGD dark gray pullover, Plenty, $19.50

 Last thing I got from Plen+y.. for now LOL. I tried this pullover a bunch of times, but finally decided to get it. Just a comfy staple for cooler/colder weather :)

After raiding Plen+y, I headed over to Zara and found this top!

Zara dark gray light weight 3/4 sleeve top, $11.99

I fell in love when I tried this on.. it's just SO COMFY! I can definitely wear it now, on the cooler summer days :D

Phew~ Alright that's all for now! I'll probably be back after I'm finished my last final on Tuesday. Until then, take care ^^
~♔Josephine ♥

Recent Purchases ~ Clothes + Polishes

Damn... I dunno if it's because it's summer and I hate the fact that I have to be in school.. but I seem to relax through retail therapy a lot in the hotter months @__@
Haha, anyway, here are some of the things I've purchased during the past little while.

Here's some stuff I got from The Bay ^^

Dex mint green tank w/ lace detailing - $29 w/ 40% off = $17.40, The Bay

Dex peach tank top, $34 w/ 40% off = $20.40, The Bay

Dex pink chiffon blouse, $39 w/ 40% off = $23.40, The Bay

Ugh this is super pretty! I couldn't resist getting it >.< It's also available in a lighter pink colour, but I prefer this one :) The Bay was having a 40% off clearance of a lot of the stuff.. so of course I had to get some stuff.

Also bought some stuff from other stores.. they're all having their summer sales right now.. I'm definitely terrible at resisting sales.. haha

H&M white chiffon blouse, $15, H&M

I also went to Plenty recently.. they decreased their prices even more! 50% off most stuff now.. so I picked up some stuff xD I'll definitely go back soon to check on some stuff that caught my eye, but I didn't feel like spending the money for it lol.

Ribbonluxe Riley scoopneck top in 'Sienna', $16, Plenty

 I picked up the same top in black too:

Ribbonluxe Riley scoopneck top in Black, $16, Plenty

Now for polishes!!

Sally Hansen Perfect Pear-ing, Crushed, Strobe Light & Disco Ball (sorry I forgot how much they were! something around 2.50 ><), Superstore

 I went a lil crazy at Walmart too... lol T.T

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Mint Sprint + Snappy Sorbet (2/$7), Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Sun Kissed, Mellow Yellow, Golden-I & In the Spotlight ($2.27 each), Walmart

 And I also picked up this essie polish yesterday at Superstore :P I wanted to get it last time, but it was limit 4.. they had a sale on their essie's again >.<

Essie The Girls Are Out, $7.97, Superstore

 Okay -phew- that's it for now! I think I'm gonna have another post up real soon :) Cya!
~♔Josephine ♥

Recent Purchases ~ Wallet + Polishes + Clothes + Shoes

Hello again blog world! :) I've been collecting a few things from here and there and I finally have time to make a post ^__^!

First off is my new wallet!

Kate Spade New York Cobble Hill Lacey Wallet in deep pink - $119 + 25% discount = $95.20

I bought this off gilt for a discounted price :D Also got a 25% discount... so yup, pretty awesome. I love the stripey pattern inside, it's such an adorable touch. Also pink is my favorite colour, so I don't think I'll ever get sick of this :)
It's too bad Cindy told me that the Kate Spade writing on the front rubs off :( I'll try my hardest to preserve it.. even though I just seem to wear out a lot of the stuff I own a lot quicker than other people.. Sigh.

Next up are some polishes...

Sephora by OPI Go My Own Way, Sephora, $6 & Essie Cute As a Button, Walmart, $7.96

 I said I would probably go back and get the Cute As a Button next time on my previous post, right? Well I did go back to get it xD Yippeeeee~ And all Sephora by OPI polishes are half off ($6) right now, so I thought I'd pick one up too.

Went to RC with Cindy a few days ago and picked up this hi-lo navy maxi skirt from Plenty. They're having their spring/summer sale :D I have a feeling they'll lower prices more in a bit, so I'm definitely gonna go back to check a few times in the next few weeks.
Anyway I can't wait to wear this :) Now I still need to find a maxi dress....

Comme Toi Navy Hi-Lo Maxi Skirt, Plenty, $37.80 (sale)

I've been eying these shoes for about... probably over a month now, and the other day when I went to the Bay, they were having an additional 25% off their sale shoes, so I though I might as well pick them up! I've tried them on sooo many times.. probably like on 10 different occasions? LOL Well I'm not sure about that, but if that's true.... wow... geez I go to the mall a lot lol.

Franco Sarto Cicero Pumps in Black, The Bay, $74.99 (sale)

 Sorry if the lighting for these pictures are sorta wonky. I was working with the yellow lighting downstairs and it never turns out well. I tried to fix them up in PS.. I tried.

Franco Sarto Cicero Pumps in Black, The Bay, $74.99 (sale)

That's all! I'll have a new nail post up real soon :)
~♔Josephine ♥

Recently... Accessories/Clothes/K-Pop!

Hello again! It's been a while since I've posted... I wanted to wait til I did a bit more shopping over a bit more time to post xD
I went to Metro to sell a textbook and go grocery shopping with my mom and lil bro yesterday, so I didn't really get to walk around the mall.. But my little bro and I also went to RC and night market (the new one) after, so I did quite a bit of shopping yesterday~

Braided Bracelets - $10 for 4, Richmond Night Market (New one)

 Here's what they look like on!

 I really like the right most one.. maybe cuz it looks the most delicate and subtle? Haha.. Oh well I saw these and I thought they were cool.. but I had to get 4 cuz they were 4/$10 so I picked these out. I gave the second from the right to my older bro cuz I offered him any of the 3 on the left.. And he picked that one. I think these can be unisex so I gave it to him. Plus I really don't think I'm gonna wear all 4 of them enough... So oh well :p They do look quite cool, though. I think they'll transfer well into the fall too, even though they do look a bit summery.


Aside from the NM bracelets, I also got some stuff from F21.

Top - Feather Friendship Bracelets, $5.80 each, Bottom - Chain Bracelets, $4.80 ~All Forever21

 I got the feather ones and the chain ones on different occasions :p I think the got the feather ones last Thursday? Not sure.. but that was my first time driving to Metrotown alone!! I was so excited xD I didn't hit anything, so that was fine. I saw/passed by an accident on Imperial & Willingdon when I was going home though.. I thought it might've been a bad omen.. but nothing happened so I was fine xD

Anyway, here's what they look like on.

I don't LOVE the feather ones, but I think they go well with some other stuff I have. The chain bracelets are really pretty though, they look really delicate and subtle.. Right up my alley ^_^

Alrighty.. Next up is clothes!! 

Moon Beige & Navy Skirt - $12.49, The Bay

 I looked at this skirt quite a few times.. but I never decided to try it on cuz I thought "when would I ever wear this...?" That stopped me from buying it xD But the price tag said $24.99 and there was a sign that said "ADDITIONAL 50% OFF" Soooo for only around 13 bucks.. I got it! That's like.. F21 price man. @___@ Plus it looks really nice on... I thought might as well. I better wear this though, or else it'll be a waste of money :x

Propaganda Floral Skirt - $27.50, Plenty

I bought this last... No... last-last Thursday.. When I passed my road test :DDD I went downtown with Susan and got this from the Plenty downtown... It's such a cute pattern... I will wear it during the fall.. Hopefully I don't get too lazy to xDD

Creative Concepts Long Sleeve Dress - $23.60, Plenty

I bought this dress yesterday too ^^ The Plenty at RC is going through a renovation, so they're having a renovation sale at a temporary location inside the mall. I went with my lil bro and he said it looked nice when I tried it on... And I liked it too ;o; Don't really have anything like it.. So I got it! Plus... It's even cheaper than the previous skirt.. omg o-o" So worth it LOL I love how it looks on.. But the waistband is a little low for my taste. It makes the top part more baggy, which is okay, I guess. It still looks cute on. I can't wait to wear this when it gets a bit chillier xD Maybe.. late summer/early fall? Super appropriate for fall ^^ It has little bows on the pattern so it's really cute :D

Phewwww we're already at the end of the post! I also got this BAP CD the other day I drove to Metro :D Now I have all 3 of their albums up to date! Wewt! I don't like No Mercy much, but the rest of the songs on the album are cool, so I figured it's worth it to purchase :p I also ordered a Korean magazine.. but I'm too lazy to take a picture of that loool.
Alrighty that's all for now! Bye bye~

~♔Josephine ♥