Lust List

1. Crochet-trimmed maxi dress from Forever 21, $30

2. Canvas sneakers from H&M, $13

3. High waist slim fit pants from H&M, $16 each

4. Kimichi Blue cross-back skirtall from Urban Outfitters, $50

5. Lace underwire bra from H&M, $15

6. Revlon 2" rose gold round brush from Ulta, $14

7. Shoulder bag from H&M, $24

8. Real Techniques Bold Metals blush brush from Ulta, $24

9. Cateye sunglasses from H&M, $8

10. Crepe shirtdress from H&M, $28

11. Rimmel Provocalips in Play With Fire from Ulta, $7

12. Ciaté Beautiful Cuticles from Ciaté, $12

13. Embroidered top from H&M, $30

14. Tunic from H&M, $28

15. Essie Naturally Clean polish remover from Ulta, $6

16. L'Oreal Infalliable Pro-Matte foundation from Ulta, $15

17. Abstract grid print pleated shorts from Forever 21, $20

18. Greenwich thigh hi socks from Free People, $14

19. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in rose gold from Ulta, $38

20. Sandals with fringe from H&M, $25

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Lust List

As people who know me will attest, I'm never one to deny myself something that I really want. It might take months or years of (usually failed) saving, but I will eventually get most things that catch my eye. Even people like me need a lust list, though, and this is mine. 

(Spoiler alert: I will own a lot of this by the time fall is done.)

Product of the Day

Technician Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner

Over the years, I have built of so many shampoo and conditioner samples. I just find the little sachets really inconvenient, slippery in the shower, and only last me one use on my full head of hair. But this Fekkai shampoo and conditioner set came in adorable little bottles, lasted me three showers, and made my hair silky smooth each time.

 

Product of the Day

Medium Hold Hairspray

I bought this hairspray on a whim when Target first introduced the Toni & Guy line about a year ago. After hearing so many good things about the Sea Salt Spray from Zoe a few years ago, I thought I would give this a try. I use hairspray a lot to hold my curls during the winter, and I use this one almost exclusively to do so.

Beauty Haul

I'll admit it: I'm usually stingy on my hair care so that I can spend more on makeup, music, and clothes. But lately I've been switching up my hair products from just the basic Herbal Essences Smooth Collection shampoo and conditioner I usually use. My hair thanks me, even if my wallet doesn't.

Product of the Day

Hot Flex Creme

I got a sample of this so long ago from my hairdresser that I thought I would never use it. But thanks to the product clean out happening this summer, I tried it at a horse show in Springfield, Illinois--the perfect place to test drive a product that says it will prevent frizz and keep the luster in a 'do.

Product of the Day

Prime Style Extender

Before going to the Vampire Weekend show at the Summerfest grounds, I took the rare opportunity of a day shower to try out this neat little product. I recieved it in a sample pack and finally got the chance to test it. I've mentioned before that I liked the Ouidad Heat & Humidity gel better than this, but that doesn't mean this product packs a punch of its own against the damp Lake Michigan concert air.

Product of the Day

Deep Repair Masque

And now for a shining review of the Macadamia hair masque! I love this particular masque because it makes my hair light and shiny without being heavy, which other masques have done in the past. Plus, this one smells nice! 

Product of the Day

Heat & Humidity Control Gel

I got a free sample of this from one of my many beauty purchases, and this summer, I'm finally getting around to trying everything. I'm not sure I would purchase a whole bottle of this, but I thought it did a good job of what a de-frizzer should do.