Hey beauties! Today I decided to do a post on Forever21, because pretty much every girl I know shops there. And I don't blame, because I'm guilty of spending hours in that store, too. Phew! Sometimes it can even be a tiny bit exhausting.
I compiled a list of my favorite things at Forever 21, things that are amazing quality and I highly recommend; then a list of things that I don't recommend buying there, and checking out another store to get the same item for a better buy or quality. Hope this "shopping guide" helps some of you "21-aholics"! Enjoy!
Things I Like
-Their jeans and denim. Talk about wallet-friendly! A lot of people complain that they aren't good quality, but my 3 pairs (and counting!) of Forever21 jeans from 4 years ago are still up and running. And with no tears. That's a feat even my $100 Levi jeans can't beat.
-Necklaces and accessories. This is honestly the whole reason I shop at Forever21; they have the best jewelry selection in the whole mall. $5 for a huge cluster of 20+ bangles? Count me in. The only thing I'm a stiffy about is their dainty necklaces, which around 7-8 of mine had their chains loosened and I had to attempt to hot glue it back together.
-Clothes. Their clothes! Forever21 probably has the cutest, trendiest clothing. You can count on them for putting the coming season's hottest trends up, before they're even trendy.
-The little things in the baskets near the cash register. I am always wowed by the adorable items I find in the little wired baskets by the cash register. Fuzzy slippers, strawberry ear plugs, vintage picture frames, and even mini makeup sets! It's the hoarder's haven galore.
-Eye shadows and makeup. Their makeup is extremely cheap, which turns down a lot of people, but they are amazing quality. The eye shadows are extremely pigmented and the colors always turn out amazing - I still prefer my MAC swatches over the F21 ones, but they serve as great little travel makeup, makeup on the go, or for quick, emergency fixes.
Things I Don't Really Like
-The nail polish. If you know me at all, you know that I'm not a huge fan of Sally Hansen nail polishes because I feel they're extremely gloppy after one use. I wouldn't say Forever 21 nail polish is exactly "gloppy", but I would consider it "runny" and slightly "gluey". I feel that it's great if you're looking for a cheap prix-fix for OPI or Essie, but you're much better spending your money on one, good quality polish that will last you a couple months rather than 5 not-so-good quality polishes that will last you a week.
-Shoes. They aren't terrible, but they aren't the best, either. I recommend going to other stores like Wet Seal or H&M if you're looking for shoes that will last through a hike or a long day of walking around the city. (Anyone has to admit that the selection at F21 is cute - but unfortunately they're better off for school or grocery shopping.)
What are your favorite (or least favorite) products from Forever 21?
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Credits
"XXI"; Forever21; Levi; MAC Cosmetics; Sally Hansen; Wet Seal; H&M
{1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7}
Things I Like
-Their jeans and denim. Talk about wallet-friendly! A lot of people complain that they aren't good quality, but my 3 pairs (and counting!) of Forever21 jeans from 4 years ago are still up and running. And with no tears. That's a feat even my $100 Levi jeans can't beat.
-Necklaces and accessories. This is honestly the whole reason I shop at Forever21; they have the best jewelry selection in the whole mall. $5 for a huge cluster of 20+ bangles? Count me in. The only thing I'm a stiffy about is their dainty necklaces, which around 7-8 of mine had their chains loosened and I had to attempt to hot glue it back together.
-Clothes. Their clothes! Forever21 probably has the cutest, trendiest clothing. You can count on them for putting the coming season's hottest trends up, before they're even trendy.
-The little things in the baskets near the cash register. I am always wowed by the adorable items I find in the little wired baskets by the cash register. Fuzzy slippers, strawberry ear plugs, vintage picture frames, and even mini makeup sets! It's the hoarder's haven galore.
-Eye shadows and makeup. Their makeup is extremely cheap, which turns down a lot of people, but they are amazing quality. The eye shadows are extremely pigmented and the colors always turn out amazing - I still prefer my MAC swatches over the F21 ones, but they serve as great little travel makeup, makeup on the go, or for quick, emergency fixes.
Things I Don't Really Like
-The nail polish. If you know me at all, you know that I'm not a huge fan of Sally Hansen nail polishes because I feel they're extremely gloppy after one use. I wouldn't say Forever 21 nail polish is exactly "gloppy", but I would consider it "runny" and slightly "gluey". I feel that it's great if you're looking for a cheap prix-fix for OPI or Essie, but you're much better spending your money on one, good quality polish that will last you a couple months rather than 5 not-so-good quality polishes that will last you a week.
-Shoes. They aren't terrible, but they aren't the best, either. I recommend going to other stores like Wet Seal or H&M if you're looking for shoes that will last through a hike or a long day of walking around the city. (Anyone has to admit that the selection at F21 is cute - but unfortunately they're better off for school or grocery shopping.)
What are your favorite (or least favorite) products from Forever 21?
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Credits
"XXI"; Forever21; Levi; MAC Cosmetics; Sally Hansen; Wet Seal; H&M
{1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7}
