Between trying out a ton of new brands + products and being introduced to some AMAZING businesses + makers I wanted to round up my favorites from each month! I’ll be sharing the good, bad + ugly & hope this inspires (or warns you) about products to try!

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Janet + Jo Nail Polish: If you’ve seen my Instagram, you know how in love I am with these amazing polishes! Not only is Janet + Jo clean polish, it works freakin wonders. I usually would never spend much on polish but in learning what awful ingredients are inside PLUS the staying power of these polishes I’m not sure I’ll ever buy anything else! These get a 10+/10 in my book + are a wonderful way to support Black Businesses! (My current favorite shade is Work Wife!)

Pholk Beauty: I’ve been trying out lots of skin care options recently and Pholk is one of them! I tried out a few of their acne specific products and am happy with them! I currently use the Daily Detox Face Wash, Moringa Pore Teatox Mask and Honeysuckle Aloe Face Mist! The wash is so lush and really makes my skin feel clean - no residue or stripping oils, just clean! The mask is probably my favorite and I love that you mix it yourself so shelf life is longer! Lastly, the aloe mist has been a life saver in the sun + my sensitive skin! The only thing that took me off guard about the products was the more natural/earthy smells! They smell real - as natural + clean beauty products should, just something I’m still getting used to after using chemically/heavily fragranced products for years! 8/10!

Barefoot Blanket: Alright so if you’ve heard of this then you know these are highly coveted, highly raved about blankets. I think every blogger EVER has shared about these at one point or another so when I saw some on major sale at Nordy I bought one. If you don’t know about these, these “softest ever” blankets run for at least $100 (closer to $150 or even $200). I was excited to get mine after being recommended it SO MANY times by blogger friends? The truth & my opinion? They’re not worth the hype. I’ve bough softer blankets from Target for $25 so I just wasn’t impressed. Mine IS really cute and goes with our decor but I really couldn’t recomend purchasing for full price. If you really want it to say you have it - that’s your business. Be sure to at least get it on sale at Nordy or Nordstrom Rack. 3/10.

BooHoo: June was the first month I bought boohoo directly from them. I’ve thrifted NWT before but haven’t ordered from them directly so I did this time! I bought a mix of staples and fun things - a few skorts, a blazer and colette pants. Overall, I am actually selling quite a few of the pieces on Poshmark. The sizing wasn’t on point (despite measuring against charts) and the overall quality was even worse than I expected. I’m definitely at a point in my style/fashion journey where I value quality + sustainability way more than a cheap item. I can’t really recommend shopping here for more reasons than one but if you see something thrifting thats decent it may be worth giving the piece a new home! 5/10.

Aerie Swim: While this isn’t the first time I’ve bought Aerie Swim I did get a few new styles! I LOVE Aerie and think their (mostly) inclusive sizing is nice for a brand of their size/quality. I’ve bought a total of two one pieces and about 3 bikini sets from them and have loved them all! If you’re looking to try quality swim at an affordable price with options for just about every body this is a great place to start! I’ve linked some of my favorites below - many of which I own (though maybe in a different pattern/color) 9/10!