Get Your Haul On!

Hello, lovlies!

Here we are once again in our wonderful world of fashion; this time bringing you the details of my latest shopping haul.  As you know I am not yet a youtuber because I lack the proper filming and editing equipment, but as all fashion and beauty gurus, I still love to shop and share what I've found with other like minded people.  So I decided to post a blog about it instead.  This is not me trying to brag or anything, and all these items were not purchased in a single trip, but have accumulated over a period of about two months.  Please be respectful.  

I wanted to get this blog up as soon as possible in case there were items that you liked so that they would still be available in store and online.  Everything that I purchased from Hot Topic is from their current line and will be available for purchase.  Also, they re having a buy one get one 50% off their entire store; definitely worth a look.

The first thing I grabbed were several pinup style dresses because these are exceptionally flattering and come in a great array of varying prints.  They look adorable with high heels or chunky boots for a throwback nineties vibe. 

$39.50

The first one is a simple checkered pattern with an extremely flattering waistline and cute detailing along the bust.  It was $39.90, but I had a 30% off coupon and everything was buy one get one half off. 

$39.50

This next dress I simply could not pass up because Belle is my favorite Disney princess and it seems that the only princess anyone ever makes in pinup style is Ariel; so this was a must.

$39.50

This one is very classic and looks great one.  It's just a skull and rose tattoo pattern with white polka dots and a bow on the bodice.

$39.50

I fell in love with this one because it was off white and I don't look very good in straight white and it said 'Sweet Poison" with a gorgeous skull and rose pattern.

Next are skirts.  Currently my favorite kind of skirts are high waisted ones with a lot of volume.  I have a lot of circle and mini skirts and wanted something a bit fancier that I could dress up for going out and when I felt like getting fancy.

This first one is definitely my favorite and is from The Book of Life collection that I high recommend checking out since everything is adorable!!!  This skirt is a wonderful lolita style with a lot of poof and crinoline underneath.  It is comparable to a Japanese brand, Baby The Stars Shine Bright but those skirts cost around $300.  This one ended up being $14.00.  Original price is $32.99, and they are currently 30% off. 

$32.99

This next one is from the exact same line and I fell in love with it because of the vivid colors and gorgeous drape.  Also, with this skirt, a M fit me perfectly but I had to get a L in the one up top because it was too small.  Keep size in mind and remember to try on!

$32.99

Finally, this skirt was from a brand called Wind Time which sells a lot of steampunk inspired clothing.  I really wanted this piece because it was a lot longer than most "mini" skirts that Hot Topic has and almost reaches my knees.  I got an XL because the only other size they had was a M and that was way too tight on my waist.  And the resown you see a red dot on the hem is because the cashier forgot to take of the detector and when I left it didn't go off.  This has now happened to me twice.

$39.00

After scouring the skirts I knew I wanted some tops to go with them and this adorable blouse is also from The Book of Life collection and is extremely flattering.  What I really like about it is that it works well for a small bust, which I have.

$29.00

Another reason I went to Hot Topic was because I had seen on Instagram that they were doing a collection with Joan Jett and I really wanted in on some of those pieces.  First I grabbed this tank top with faux leather panels on the side.  It is a great punk piece and looks fantastic with high waisted shorts. 

$24.50

I was a little disappointed with this sweater because the tag says that is reversible, but when you reverse it you have your tag hanging out like you're just wearing your shirt inside out.  Even still, it is incredibly soft and hangs nicely on the body.  Definitely go a size up when purchasing though, because it runs small.

$29.00

As some of you may know I am a HUGE Black Butler fan and when I saw this all I could think of was Ciel Phantomhive.  I adore this vest and all I need for a costume is some black silk shorts, a white undershirt and thigh high stockings.  It was a win win purchase.  And the ruffles on the back look amazing.  Perfect for any Gothic enthusiast looking for the perfect Victorian vest.

$49.50

Now that sums up my trip to Hot Topic.  I highly recomend going there if you have a chance to in the future because they have some really fantastic items that are really well priced and are great quality.  I love thier clothes and what they stand for and will always continue to shop there; probably even when I'm fifty!

Next was a trip to my local Plato's Closet.  Now, I have a true love hate relationship with this store because I used to sell with them and I always thought that they were never really consistent with what they purchased and seemed to differ between person to person rather than having a buying code.  Also, the service is definitely not star quality as well as the condition of some of the items which was rather disappointing.  However, I found a few pieces that I really wanted and figured I'd just suffer through this once.

I adore crosses as a fashion motif and so when I saw this Forever 21 sweater I snagged it.  On most of their Forever 21 sweaters I noticed that there was a rather large amount of pilling on the sleeves and sides; something I figured I shouldn't be seeing.  But, I decided that I would just remove the pilling with a pumice stone since I really loved these items.

$12.00

The same story with this one; loved the crosses, but it had pilling.

$12.00

I could not believe my luck when I found this sweater.  This a Kate Spade New York that is adorable!!!  It has three quarter length sleeves and a bow detailing up the front.  I think this is perfect and I plan on wearing it as a top with a lolita outfit.

$14.00

Another Forever 21 sweater with massive pilling.  I wouldn't have purchased this if it wasn't an awesome long sleeved sweater crop top.  I swallowed my pride and got it despite the pilling,but did make a complaint to the store and they gave it to me for half off.  This crop top hits perfectly at the waist and looks amazing with short high waisted skirts and platform shoes.

$5.00

The last sweater I got my mother actually bought for me because she really liked it.  I love hounds tooth but sometimes get bored with just the black and white combination, so I was thrilled to find this one with the black and awesome bright colors.  Plus it had no pilling!

$10.00

When I saw this Forever 21 blouse I thought that it would be perfect for a really sweet pastel goth look.  It is quite sheer, but looks great with a black tank top underneath and tucked into a black leather circle skirt.  

$9.00

 And finally, a favorite go to; leopard print!  This blouse is a huge 14/16 from Lane Bryant, but I loved the colors so much that I couldn't pass it up.  I figured that I could use it like a kimono to cover up shoulders and still look put together.  Cannot get enough of the pink and red.

$14.000

Well, that's a wrap on this particular clothing haul!  If you enjoyed it, please let me know.  As for going back to Plato's Closet, I am not sure if I ever will because of the customer service and poor quality of the items on display.  They have cute things, but sometimes there is just too much wear and tear to justify the purchase.  So, we will have to see.

If you have any questions about these items, comment and I will do what I can.  Until then, happy shopping and be true to you!  <3 <3 <3