What I Bought to Update my Spring Wadrobe

So each season (though potentially unnecessary) I love to incorporate a few new pieces each season. Here's are some fun, inexpensive pieces that can not only work for the spring/summer, but transition well into fall! 

First up were these loafers from Target. While a pretty obvious dupe for the Gucci loafers, I've been eyeing a nicer pair of slip on shoes that can be dressed up or down. I was initially going to purchase from ASOS, but at $50 it was more than I wanted to spend on a trendy item. The Target version also come in wide width (hallelujah) and for the price I couldn't pass them out. I also like to buy "cheaper" versions before splurging on a better quality pair to see if I actually get use out of them.

Jenela Loafer $24.99

Last summer I purchased a short sleeve denim dress from Old Navy and wore it at least once if not twice a week. I figured because I wore that one so much, I could incorporate a newer version into my wardrobe. I wanted something that was a lighter wash and came across this one. I love this shape dress and knew it would go with everything. I'm hoping to get as much wear out of this one this summer. I also like that with the thin material, I can throw a shirt or dress over it to change it into a skirt and give it a whole new look. Denim dresses also translate great into the fall/winter.

Sleeveless V-Neck Shift Dress $32.99 (On sale for $15!)

My final addition was a new purse. All of my purses are black and for summer I wanted to get something that would still go with everything but not be as boring as a black bag. I browsed around for a while online and finally decided on getting was very out of my comfort zone, but I realized because I wear so many neutral colors, it would actually end up matching with everything. I randomly strolled into H&M before work one day and came across this gorgeous red crossbody bag. First of all I love how this looks very "designer", but only cost $18. I first was going to gravitate towards a neutral tan, but decided to get red on a whim and I am obsessed. It's the perfect pop of color that won't break the bank!

Red Shoulder Bag $17.99

The Skincare Product that Changed the Game

Good Genes, Sephora (1oz for $105, 1.7oz for $158)

When I first heard about chemical exfoliants... I shuddered. Chemicals on my skin? Of course I then realized that everything is a chemical at heart. In comes Good Genes. Sunday Riley packaging alone has always intrigued me and being surrounded by customers purchasing this product at Sephora regularly, I was curious. As someone who had used St. Ives apricot scrub in the past as a face exfoliant, I was due for an upgrade. Because of the high price point, I picked up two initially as a 100 pt perk at Sephora so I wouldn't have to spend money but also had enough to see if there were results. Well I blew through those quickly and was hooked! At first I thought, okay it's just the lactic acid and tried The Ordinary's version, but after seeing no results I knew Good Genes was different. This is the most expensive beauty product I've every bought for myself but was worth every penny. Ever since using it my skin has been more glowy, even, and takes in moisturizer better than ever before. I incorporated this into my skincare routine (which I will be doing a post on... but Good Genes needed it's own spotlight) every other night after toner and then follow up with the Fresh Rose face mask for extra hydration (Sunday Riley recommends using the Luna Oil... but I can't comment on how effective that is). I highly recommend this product if you have the budget for it! Sephora also sells it in a set with the Ceramic Slip cleanser for $28, as well as a set with the Luna Oil for $85 if you want to try both but don't want to drop over $100 on one product.