Shopping Haul | Target & SHEIN

I recently ordered some new pieces from Target and Shein and they arrived last week.

Target was running a special online for buy one swimwear piece, get one for 50% off.

So despite not remotely being in swimsuit shape I ordered a few to try out.

Honestly, I figured if I felt OK in one of the new ones I picked up I would have some hope for myself when I hit the beach in June :/

One shoulder bikini top in olive and black

Scalloped bandeau bikini top in black

Keyhole neck bikini top in black

Scalloped hipster bikini bottom in olive and black

All of the pieces are mix and match which is great in my opinion!
Clothing shopping is hard as it is, and swimsuit shopping is even worse :(
But getting to pick tops and bottoms in different sizes make me like it a bit more :)

At the end of the day I am keeping the keyhole top and black bottoms.
I liked the olive suit, but the top isn't as adjustable as I would like it to be.
Same goes for the bandeau style top.

So on the bright side I have a suit I am comfortable in now!
That doesn't mean I am going to stop eating healthy and working out!

Countdown to the beach  - 15 weeks!

Did you pick up any new swimsuits from the Target sale?
Any other shops?
I would love to hear what you have scored in the comments below!


If you follow Jen (why wouldn't you?), you saw that she recently tried out some clothing from Shein.

I also decided to give Shein a try.

The prices are amazing, but you definitely have to read a lot of reviews to figure out if the item is worth it or not.

And even then you might still order a dud :(

So here is what I selected...

This Leaf Print Dress is super cute, but a bit see-through :(
The size was a bit more fitted than I would like, and I didn't like the short ruffle sleeves on me.

Sending it back

I see similar tops to this Grid Top all over the place and love them, but never spend the money.

So I decided to give this one a try for the price.

It fits fine, but again is a little more sheer than I would like.

I don't want to have to wear a cami with it every time I wear it, and this definitely requires that.

Sending it back

I totally went out on a limb with these Ruffle Waist Shorts.

I am a curvy girl.

Higher waist things don't always look that good on my shape.

While the fit is fine on these, the style does make me look bigger than I am (nobody wants that!).

Sending them back

I had hopes for this Lace Knit Sweater but it is huge, not soft at all, and hangs really weird :(

Sending it back

I am not a ruffle girl/girly girl at all!

But this Ruffle sleeve top was cheap and is kind of trendy without be crazy.

And you all know I love navy!

It is pretty sheer, but the reviews stated that so I knew that ahead of time.

It is shorter than I anticipated though...think crop style :/

(this 39 year tummy isn't sure about that)

But I am decided to give it a try for the price.

I think it will look super cute with shorts this summer :)

I tried it on a couple more times before submitting my return and decided to send it back as well.

I will definitely give Shein another try in the future.

Those prices are great, and shipping from China only took a week to get to me (My order didn't qualify for faster shipping).

A couple things to remember if you decide to order from Shein...

Read the reviews! Read A LOT OF THEM!!!

Check the size chart, find your size, and I personally would suggest ordering up a size. In my opinion these are juniors sizing.

Remember these are not designer quality pieces.

Most the items in my opinion are for trying out a new trend without the hefty price tag.

Have you ordered any items from Shein before?

I would love for you to share your experience below :)

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