I bought some of these things in December but since I purchased them after my “What I Bought in December” post they are appearing here. Also you’ll notice I added a couple new sections. One is called “What I Returned”. I’m going to try to hold myself accountable for wasted shipping. As I mentioned in my New Year’s post, I plan to pay a carbon tax at the end of the year. I know it’s better not to ship things back and forth (which I’ll also try to do less), but the least I can do is pay a carbon tax that’ll fund ways to reduce carbon overall. Another new section I’ve added is called “What I’m Selling/Sold”. Like I said before, I’m going to try to find a way to support my family with what I love doing (writing this blog). So I’m going to renew my efforts over on the Closet Sale page. I’ll be selling some of my beloved items along with other items I’ve reviewed. Any items that were gifts by the brand is disclosed. In the past I’ve sold my stuff through ebay, but I wanted to give you guys first dibs (and thanks for supporting me again through my closet sale lol)!

What I Bought

Secondhand Frame Jeans and Veronica Beard Tee from the RealReal: In December, I purchased the exact same pair of my favorite jeans from Frame as a form of insurance (review of it coming soo). I loooove my old pair so much and it’s beginning to show. Plus it was only $25 on TRR! I added the Veronica Beard tee because I’ve been curious of the brand but so far I’m not particularly impressed.

Victoria Beckham AB Primer: reviewed it here.

Wunderkin Hair Bows (for Emi): We got some of these handmade bows from a friend for Christmas. And they were so cute I went and bought more. These bows have a lifetime guarantee (they’ll fix ones that get undone). Also I’m happy to support a woman-made, USA-made small business.

Vintage Chanel wool skirt suit (from the RealReal): I talked about it here

Ulla Johnson cotton top (from eBay): pictured up top

St. Agni Paris woven leather mules (from the RealReal): also in the photo up top

Refills for conditioner, body lotion, and other zero waste body products from The Good Fill

What I Was Gifted

Everlane Perform Leggings: I’ll go into it in my review but let’s just say I might have been a tad too optimistic when I asked for a size small in these…because I’m not. I purchased a pair in medium ankle length myself (with referral credit so thank you again and always for your support of this blog).

What I Returned

Cuyana Recycled Cashmere sweater: I did like the sweater but I also had a similar one from Everlane (my fave: the waffle cashmere crew) and I don’t need two. Better to make do with what I have than buy new, right? I do plan to do a full review of this in a later post.

Everlane Cheeky Jeans: Even though I ordered these in the shorter ankle length, the fit through the butt and hips were weird. I find that I don’t really fit into Everlane jeans and I think I’m going to either stick with my current collection of 4 jeans, or purchase them in person from a thrift store. Also I’m not planning on reviewing these jeans so let me know if you have any questions about them here.

Janessa Leone wool hat from the RealReal (their current selection here): Wore it in this review here, but decided not to keep it because it was a tad too small. Also not doing a review on this.

Louis Vuitton Pallas from Fashionphile: featured it in my Insta but in the end I decided not to keep it because I didn’t love love it right away (not planning a review of this). Plus I just don’t think I’m a monogram kind of bag lady.

What I’m Selling or Sold

(selling over on my Closet Sale Page)

Helmut Lang Jacket: I’ve loved this jacket for years but I have to admit it’s just too small for my shoulders now. I’ve given up the idea that I’ll somehow get back to the same size that I was in my 20s.

Everlane Mini Tote Bag (sold): Love this bag but I have too many small bags.

Everlane Soft Tote: I also have too many totes so letting go of this one (tbh if I didn’t already have the Celine cabas I would probably keep this one).

Mansur Gavriel Mini Ocean tote (sold): Like I said, too many small bags.