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My June Purchases

06/30/15 | Costco, H&M, My Purchases

On Thursday I will be publishing one of my longest posts ever and it is one I have been working on for weeks, how to start a blog.  In writing this I have taken a look back at the evolution of Sparkles and Shoes over the last three years and came across a series I used to do eons ago, my monthly purchases (October 2012, November 2012, and January 2013). These posts are fun to critique now to see how much my photography and blog aesthetics have improved, but they also reminded me of the fun I had in putting them together so, monthly purchase recaps, welcome back. 

Considering that I have shifted my shopping philosophy to one of quality items over quantity, June was a big shopping month for me.  There were some things I actually needed, like the new workout tank, and others items that were just nice additions to my wardrobe. This month I have purchased the following items and note, the prices below are what I paid and online they might differ: 

June Purchases | H&M Wedge Heel Sandals in Powder Pink

 H&M Wedge Heel Sandals in Powder Pink $29.95  

June Purchases | Roxy Shore Thing Blue Printed Dress

Roxy Shore Thing Printed Dress  $39.50  $24.99 

June Purchases | Tory Burch Thea Zip Continental Wallet in Silver

 Tory Burch Thea Zip Continental Wallet in Silver $225.00 $157.50

June Purchases | Eyeshadow Juniors' Printed Racerback Tank Top and Rebook Workout Tank

Eyeshadow Printed Racerback Tank (similar)  $18.99  $12.99 | Rebook Workout Tank  $35.00  $9.99

And I thought about not including these items, but compared to my purchases two years ago I would like to think they add an element of maturity, thank you notes via snail mail are always a good idea and thick socks that sit well above my ankle?  Well, those have proven essential on my fitness journey. 

June Purchases | Thank You Notes and Puma Ladies' All Sport Low Cut Sock 6-Pack

Thank You Notes (similar) $16.00  | Puma Ladies’ All Sport Low Cut Sock 6-Pack  $10.00

These four items of clothing, pair of shoes, and two assorted items were great additions for June and look for a new post in this series at the end of next month to see what I pick up in the month of July!   I hope everyone had a great month, and believe it or not, great first half of 2015! 

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Comments

  1. Kelly Madera says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    First of all, your name is AWESOME 😉 Second of all, great looks. Especially love the neon zipper on the dress. Subtle but necessary!

    I’m blogging about similar things, check it out and let me know what you think: http://www.kellmenow.com

    XO K

  2. Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Such a cute dress, I can’t wait to read your post on how to start a blog. I would like to know how people do their pictures? Do you buy two pieces of white cardboard? I’ve always wondered this and people never take pictures of what they did to get their pictures 🙂

  3. ashanti brazil says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    lovely shoes! We love them 🙂

  4. Ellen Smith says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Wow! You’ve done a good bit of shopping.
    I love your work out tops.

    Ellen, http://fishnetsxd.blogspot.ie

  5. Welovefur says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I’m in love with this shoes
    I love your blog. If you want visit mine
    Xoxo
    http://Www.welovefur.com

  6. Jamie says

    June 30, 2015 at 11:23 am

    great steals. esp love that dress! xo
    jamie http://www.candystilettos.com

  7. Liz says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:56 am

    I love the wedges!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

  8. Pam says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:41 am

    LOVE the wedges…perfect summer shoe!

  9. thehautecookie says

    June 30, 2015 at 9:06 am

    you have come such a long way! I too often look backwards ever since I started blogging to see how much I have improved and what more I could improve on! U rock and i love ur blog! xO!
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  10. Samantha says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I can’t wait for your future post about how to start a blog! As I just started my lifestyle blog about 3 weeks ago, I am eager to read about starting a new blog from someone who has built a successful one over the past 3 years.

    ~Samantha
    Blue Eyed Adventurer
    A New York City Based Lifestyle Blog

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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