Retail Therapy

Yesterday was payday at work and it was probably my biggest check I've earned so far.  I've been feeling extremely exhausted from working so many hours so I decided to pamper myself a bit and go on a mini shopping spree with Diane.  We were originally supposed to go karaoke at the KTV in City of Industry, but we didn't wake up early enough for their happy hour =( But it's okay...some shopping therapy didn't hurt either =P

Since I'm sick of South Coast (I feel like that's my second home!), Diane and I headed over to Fashion Island.  I wanted to check out the Juicy store since they're currently having their friends & family sale.  After much debate, I decided to splurge and purchase this pink velour jacket:

 

I love the design on the back!  Usually, I stay away from any kind of designs because I think they're flashy...but I thought this was cute.  And it's baby pink!  Lol...yes, I know I know, how girly...

I've been eyeing it for awhile and could never bring myself to buy it because it's on the expensive side.  But since I'm earning a bit more now, I wanted to treat myself.  Life is short, so you should indulge yourself once in awhile! That is my philosophy (which usually causes me to end up broke haha). 

I love the Urban Outfitters at Fashion Island because they have a wider selection of merchandise.  I wanted to buy some new tights but it was a bit pricy there, so I ended up getting some at Forever 21:

I am in love with this necklace I bought too ~ hopefully it doesn't end up rusting too soon...

Afterwards, we wanted to try some cupcakes from Sprinkles.  I've never tried their cupcakes before so I had high expectations since I've heard many rave reviews about them.  When we arrived, there was a really long line outside!  It reminded me of the insane long lines at 85 degrees bakery and I was hesitant about waiting...I mean, they're just cupcakes...are they that worth it?  But we decided to wait since it was our first time and all.  One cupcake was $3.25 (expensive imo)!  We ended up getting a box of four ($13) because we couldn't decide on one flavor:

I chose the Black & White (which is just chocolate with vanilla frosting) and red velvet; Diane chose the milk chocolate cupcake and also a red velvet.  I only ate the Black & White one because I was too full...one cupcake is so filling!  Now I know why they cost so much... So what's my verdict on the infamous Sprinkles cupcakes?  They're actually quite delicious!  The texture is very smooth and soft, and I like how the frosting and cake just melt together in my mouth.  Also, I like how there isn't a mountain of frosting on the cupcakes, unlike Mrs. Beasley's!  Man, just eating all the frosting on Mrs. Beasley's cupcakes is filling...and their frosting is just gross.  I remember BBW used to always receive free leftover cupcakes from them because they didn't want to just toss them at the end of the day.  This was what I brought home one night:

So many cupcakes!  And at no expense!  I'm surprised I'm not fat from sugar overload. 

Anywho, I basically just spent way too much money today.  And I need to purchase some contacts soon too (great...more money...)! If only I had a garden full of money trees...

<3,
Juju