We’ve gotten used to bad-quality fabrics that disintegrate before we pull them on. Now look at us: our closets are overflowing with clothes we’ve only worn once. Plus, the stigma of outfit repetition normalized having a different look for social media posts every. TikTokers have popularized absurdly frequent orders on fast fashion giants like SHEIN. However, the era of microtrends and the culture of hauls has gone too far. And haven’t we all panic-ordered a questionable look for a last-minute event, Halloween costume, or birthday party? No judgment here. Or maybe you simply can’t resist a good deal. But maybe you can’t help yourself when you see an influencer in a cute outfit that you can actually afford. I am the most comfortable I’ve ever been, and the white leather is less harsh on the eye. I wear these puppies daily with socks and stroll about my city. Many will chuckle at the Jesus of Nazareth 5000s, but make no mistake: these are my new favorite shoes. Birkenstock Arizona Slide Sandal - White Leather They’re my new go-to shoe for going out…especially since regular kitten heels are so painful. The best part about these shoes? They’re a bit stretchy and don’t have a “breaking in” period. ![]() It lets me live out my 70’s disco dreams in a pair of chunky wedge platforms. There’s nothing more summer than a cork heel, and this chunky platform is all the rage right now. I’ve been replenishing my summer shoe closet so I always have something to wear on beach weekends and nights out. ![]() Use them as a toning wipe, a DIY mask, or a spot treatment. I put these on for 10-20 minutes when I have hormonal acne around my chin and it’s cleared up the next day. Madecassoside inhibits inflammation and adds moisture to the affected areas, so it’s ideal for the times your skin is problematic. Famous for their sheet masks and cica products, I couldn’t resist their new blemish-fighting pads. I’m always on the hunt for new skincare products…and this K-Beauty skincare brand MediHeal was brought to my attention recently. You’ll never be able to skip this extra cleansing step. So do NOT try if you want a minimal, one-step routine. I am literally addicted to lathering up this luxe face oil on my skin like a precious little princess. It feels like silk on my skin - unlike other cleansing oils which leave a waxy residue. And double cleansing with this DAMDAM face oil has made my skin softer and clearer after just a couple of uses. And yet, I keep succumbing to this cycle - not because I’m a consumerist junkie (I like to believe that, anyway) but because sometimes, rarely, often never, a product does change my life.įor me, double cleansing was a game changer for my breakout-prone skin. I shake off the daze of influence and realize that this viral skincare product will not in fact change my life. Sometimes, the extra step will be quickly phased out after the novelty wears off. One thing about me? I will add an extra step to my skincare routine. Maybe it’s a cry for help but if I’m wrong, I don’t want to be right. If you’re wondering if they’re as comfy and practical as you remember from your own dirtbag days? They are. To recreate the peak teen experience, I bought them at a mall, remarked how I wa not like the other girls in the store (reader: they were 13, I am an adult), and have made them my entire personality since. No joke, I don’t think I have taken them off since leaving the Vans store. I bought a pair of Vans at the beginning of the month and I cannot stop wearing them. I’ve been getting back into guiitar bands. ![]() Like Timmy in Bones and All - all white tank and unregulated angst - or Lady Gaga at the 2023 Oscars - never not bringing the Drama - I’ve been embracing my core dirtbag. When I said it, I meant it: I’m in my dirtbag era. And if you’re wondering if they actually work? I’ve received compliments every time I’ve worn one. The hydro gel-texture makes them feel satisfying to put on. These face-hugging, Hydro-gel masks mold to my face and don’t slip.
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