When I say it's an ultra mini haul, I mean it. My cousin's wedding is this weekend, and I really needed a dress. I'm not all that into dresses, and the few I have are tucked away. Since I have the
Nordstrom debit card, I thought, "Why not spend where I can get some points?" I did a search, filtering for black dresses only. This sounds morbid, but since I go to far more funerals than weddings, I wanted something multi-functional. There were so many cute dresses to choose from, and I came upon the
Topshop's Drape Tunic Dress ($75.00, but some of the colors are on sale for $40.00). It comes in a few colors: light blue, cranberry, olive, black, and white (I think). Originally I was going to get the olive color, but that limits the occasions where it would be useful.
After I placed the order, I figured it would go one of two ways: 1) I would love it, or 2) It would make me look like a whale in a tent. Luckily I loved it! Rarely do I purchase anything but tanks & solid tees online in the event that the article isn't meant for me. I digress. After reading the reviews, I opted for a size smaller, which was a wise decision. My chest fits in large sizes, but my body fits in medium. Due to the shape of the dress, it's a bit oversized everywhere, and I ordered a medium. Fits all my bits perfectly. I probably could go down to a small, but didn't in case it shrinks. The fabric is flows and sheer-- far more than the photo shows, so I will be getting a slip of some sort. The great thing is that this dress can be gussied up with some accessories, or worn during a casual outing. This tunic dress is the best of both worlds.
Nordstrom was also having a promotional offer, and I was in need of dry shampoo. I really like the
blowpro dry shampoo &
conditioner.
They are $20.00 each; the bottles are quite large, and the product
lasts for ages. With a $40.00 purchase, Nordstrom throws in a hair care
sampler bag that includes some deluxe samples, including the
Invanti trio from
Aveda.
I love being able to try new things. You never know what your new favorite product will be if you don't branch out a little. This sampler comes with packets of various shampoos, conditioners, and styling products that are also great for travel.
What is your all-events go-to outfit? Is there anything you can't travel without? I will have a "what's in my carry-on" piece up when I return. Or who knows, maybe I'll post it prior to leaving if I have time.
Stay beautiful!
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