I’m sure you guys can imagine how excited I was when I received my first paycheck as a working girl! What made it even better was that it was unexpected; I didn’t think I would get paid until mid-July, but instead I got a paycheck at the end of June. Like any responsible young adult shop-a-holic, I immediately put some money in my savings bought myself presents as a reward for completing my first two weeks! I thought I would share my mini haul with y’all [notice the use of y’all because it rhymes quite nicely with haul ;)]
Lulu’s Harley Darling Structured Black Handbag
I had been on the hunt for a new wallet for a little while; I wanted something with more color (my previous wallet was black), smaller, and chic that would last for years. That’s why I decided to invest in the lovely wallet above, which I purchased from this new site called Suddenlee. The concept is really cool- first you add a little button to your browser’s toolbar. Then, when you are browsing online at any one of the 300+ stores they cover and you see something you like, you click the little button to add it to your Suddenlee shopping cart. You can add items from several different shops and their list of stores includes places like H&M and Zara that don’t have online shopping in the US yet. The absolute best part of the whole thing? Your item arrives the next day! For a shop-a-holic who sees something online, buys it, and wants it to arrive immediately, this is clutch! Sometimes the Suddenlee shoppers cannot find the item you want to order, which is what happened originally in my case. However, the customer service people I dealt with there were so lovely and helpful and helped me change my order and get it shipped to me as quickly as possible! Bottom line: I would definitely recommend this site!
This lovely bag from Lulu’s is my new work purse! I wanted something classic and structured with a crossbody strap. I found this fabulous purse at Lulu’s for only $40, although it was a little less when I used a discount code I had! I think it’s the perfect size to hold all the essentials I need for the day and I love that I can just sling it over my shoulder and look totally put-together; it definitely adds to my outfits!
After this little shopping spree- I had to reel it in! haha After all, I’m going to be apartment-hunting soon in the city and I’ll need the money for rent! Tell me: What have you bought recently?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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omgosh love this post!! hahahaha your new coach pouch is so cute the color is gorge!! but i REALLY love your lulu handbag.. the clasp is SO cool!!
Thank you so much Lisa! The color of the wallet is exactly what I was looking for! =)
your new wallet and bag are so gorgeous!
I love the color of the wallet, and the black bag will easily take you through fall and winter and will just be the chicest little black bag in sight!
Thanks Lyddie! I love that this is an all-seasons bag! :)
Great stuff!
I love the black bag:X
Amazing
Kisses from pepa:X
Thank you very much Pepa! :)
these are so pretty!I love them dear :)great purchases.
Thank you Despina!
i really love this!
Thanks Noura! =)
Oh, i’ve never heard of this site before! I think i’m going to have to check it out.
Congrats on your first paycheck! it’s always nice to reward ourselves isn’t it??
Cool! If you decide to use it, I’d love to see what you buy! Yes, I did feel I deserved a little treat :D
ohhhh i love love that new bag! and the look of your blog!! congrats on the paycheck :)
Thanks so much Krystal and thanks for entering the giveaway! :)
Well spent with your first paycheck! Love all the goodies you bought. The thick stitching on that Lulu’s back is super cool! :)
Thanks Jeanne! Yes, the details on this purse are my favorite part! =)
Aww I understand how excited you must be! I’m getting my first paycheck at the end of next week :D Great purchases xo
Thanks so much Gertrude! Yay for 1st paychecks! :D
I love your new theme! I’m away on vacation and just starting to catch up on blogs again.
I think we all go on the occasional shopping spree… and you did good! I definitely want to check out Suddenlee, it sounds great.
Thank you so much Alex! Haha, I think my “occasional shopping sprees” are a little too frequent! Yes, definitely check out Suddenlee- I really like it! =)
I would have done the same thing :) You need a shopping spree after all that hard work. I am definitely going to check that site out, it sounds awesome
Exactly! You totally get it! =)
congrats on your first paycheck! that’s so exciting. and that lulu bag is gorgeous. of course the coach on is too. but that lulu one is a lot of fun!
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Thanks so much Claire! Also, you shouldn’t be apologizing- I should be thanking you heartily for following and entering the giveaway! Which I am :D
thats nice that you got yourself some celebratory gifts! :]
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Thank you both! =)
I love both the purse and wallet! Comes next day huh? I’m going to have to check this out! Thank you!
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Thanks Cheryl! Yep, next day if they can find your item, isn’t that awesome?! :)
As a fellow shopaholic, I approve of this post 100%. I love the color of your wallet – so pretty! I definitely believe that spending your first paycheck is WAY more satisfying than putting it into savings. :)
By the way, thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I will certainly enter your giveaway and become your newest follower. Have a great day!
Haha, yay! High five to having a shopping addiction! :D Also, thanks so much for following and for entering my giveaway!
That black purse is to die for and you can never go wrong with Coach, Coach makes their stuff very durable. Congrats on your first paycheck (although my comment is late) and I always celebrate the same way, yay for paycheck, now go shopping.
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