A $7 Sheet Mask, A $90 Tulle Skirt, & 22 More Things I Bought This Month

Nothing gifted, and nothing over $100. Look at that!

Without question, September is one of my biggest months for spending. Between NYFW prep and transitional weather woes making my closet feel inadequate, I tend to overdo it, reassured by the knowledge that I can always return anything that doesn’t end up working out. But this season, pretty much everything did — great news for my wardrobe, but my wallet? She’s still in shock.

I kid; nothing I snagged this season was all that pricy. In fact, out of the 24 buys below, the most expensive items are still under $100. So hey, there’s that! While I’m not the biggest proponent of going all in on fast fashion, I’m experiencing a shift in which my size and taste are both a bit fluid. So, this month, I focused in on both basics and a few special statement pieces to get me through until I can really hone in on my wardrobe wants and needs going forward. Make sense?

With that, read on for everything I bought (nothing gifted!) and didn’t return this month.

And by the way: If you’re reading this and you’re a paid subscriber, shoot me a message if you’d like to receive a free box of beauty goodies. My PR closet needs a clean-out, and you get first dibs, naturally. (Don’t worry, non-paying subscribers, you’re next!)

Courtesy of Old Navy.

Excellent Autumnal Workout Garb From Old Navy

In January, I dropped a boatload of money on workout clothes. Then, I worked out! Now, those clothes are too big, but I don’t feel like spending an arm and a leg all over again. Cue Old Navy with some great sets in fun fall colors.

First up, the CloudComfy High-Neck Longline Sports Bra ($12.49, was $24.99) and Extra High-Waisted CloudComfy 7/8 Leggings ($13.49, was $26.99) in a really pretty evergreen shade. This set will be more of a Hot Girl Walk go-to than a gym staple, as the CloudComfy material is a bit softer than I like for full-on sweat sessions.

For workouts, the PowerSoft line is more my speed, and the Light Support PowerSoft Twist Longline Sports Bra ($18.49, was $26.99) and Extra High-Waisted PowerSoft Twist-Front Leggings ($20.99, was $34.99) have such stylized details. I love the twisted front of the sports bra, and the subtle dip at the waistband of the leggings, which I also picked up in black. I wore this set today, and while the top isn’t the most functional for heavy-duty workouts (I wear a jacket overtop when I train), the look was 10/10.

Courtesy of H&M.

Goth-Chic Separates From H&M

This might merit a full B List of it’s own in the next few weeks, but reader, get thee to an H&M! Their A/W 2024 collection is extremely strong, and I sussed it all out in person to get a feel for quality and fit. On a quest to find a sheer, ruffled look that felt Chloe, but still me, I landed on the Tie-Neck Chiffon Blouse ($34.99) and Voluminous Skirt ($74.99), two gorgeous separates that might feel overly boho, were they not done in edgy, versatile black.

I also snagged this looks-expensive Snake Chain Necklace ($34.99) (there’s matching earrings, but fair warning, they felt heavy!) and this Sequined Organza Skirt ($49.99), which has that sheer two-layer look that’s been trending on and off the runways.