I know it sounds weird, but gift cards have always sort of stressed me out. See, they regularly prompt me to buy something that I didn’t need in the first place, and worse, I always end up spending more (sometimes far more) than the actual credit amount. On the other hand, when I attempt to avoid falling victim to this trap, I find myself sitting on the cards for months on end, forgetting about them until they expire, or worse, I lose them. Which brings me to today’s task.
Back in 2021, I was given a very generous $200 gift card to Shopbop that, thus far, has gone untouched. (Luckily, this one never expires.) It wasn’t until after I added 50+ items into my cart during what was supposed to be a casual online-shopping peruse last week that I remembered that I had it. So, in an effort to actually use my gift card and not go over my $200 limit, I decided to cut everything from my cart that surpassed it and round up all of the drool-worthy picks that remained inside my budget.
My sunglasses collection is massive, and yet I can’t stop coming back to these.
These are an obvious contender.
I’m obsessed with miniskirts. I can’t help it.
And just like that, it’s midriff season again.
My friend’s wedding is coming up and the race for a dress is on.
I love jeans just as much as the next person, but sometimes, nothing hits quite like a pair of leather pants.
And the reign of retro sneakers continues.
Do I use my entire budget on this one top? I’m finding it hard to think of a reason not to.
The fact that this gown is in my price range will never fail to amaze me.
I’ve never really been a bodysuit person, but this one has me rethinking everything.
You can never have too many pairs of Levi’s.
I am, in fact, screaming.
Because my current Uggs have seen better days.
Summer awaits.
I know it isn’t necessarily the exciting choice, but gift cards seem like the perfect opportunity to stock up on basics.
I mean, duh.
I’m smitten.
I’m calling it: These are the new New Balance 990s.
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
*Me every day, all summer long.*
I’ve been very into silver jewelry lately.
This shopping haul is changing my entire stance on bodysuits.
Staud bags are unmatched.
Andrea Iyamah is *the* brand to know right now.
I’m oddly obsessed with wearing knee-high socks with loafers.
Need.
This one just shot to the top of my list.
An open back will always tempt me.
I’m always down for a sheer moment.
Pretty doesn’t even begin to describe this necklace.
For the vacation I haven’t yet planned.
Birkenstock has never failed me before.
No, I will not be wearing this as a sleep shirt.
Gray tanks are underrated if you ask me.
I’m a sucker for cashmere.
It’s true, these really are icons.
Hello, luxury. How is this dress $78?
I saw Lucy Williams wearing a suit just like this on Instagram, so naturally, now I want one too. Shop the matching Nomi Bikini Bottoms ($85).
I’ve never not needed a new pair of Chucks.
To be worn as a top as well as a swimsuit.
Orange you glad you stumbled upon these? I know I am.
This is the kind of dress that can be slipped on for any occasion, from a dinner date to a wedding. Speaking of weddings, I still need a dress for the aforementioned nuptials.
I never wear color, but something about this dress is calling out to me.
Best flip flops. Only flip flops.
I don’t want this set. I need it.
A warm-weather must.
Check my drawer for proof: This is the only bra I wear/will ever wear. Shop the matching Anouk Boy Thong ($38).
