Give yourself $500 to spend on fashion and beauty essentials

It’s officially Jaylin season, which means it’s my birthday this month. It’s not the end of the month yet, but we’ll be spending the weeks leading up to it celebrating. That includes spending time with friends and family, throwing lavish parties, and buying things that your heart desires. Last year they went a little overboard and she ended up spending nearly $1,500, but this year he’s strictly on a $500 budget. Beyond that she doesn’t have a penny. I put together 8 fashion and beauty items that I plan on gifting myself, and they totaled $499. These include her J.Crew tweed mini dress that went viral on TikTok, Chanel matte lipstick, and Topshop pinstriped skirt.

8 Birthday Recommendations from Fashion & Beauty Editors:

Lee Legend Mid-Rise Flare Jeans

I usually don’t need an excuse to go shopping, but the fact that Lee’s legendary mid-rise flare jeans are on sale for $21 during my birthday month… Must Add to cart. Available in black, medium and dark wash colors, and sizes 0-18 in both short and long fits. Featuring a snug mid-rise fit, classic button and zip closure, and flared legs, they pair well with both sneakers and heeled boots. The 99% cotton denim contains 1% spandex, which gives it a bit of stretch to give your butt a nice lift while providing all-day comfort.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche Lipstick

I love wearing a bold lip color during my birthday month. So when I saw an ad where Margot Robbie was wearing Chanel’s Rouge Her Allure Velvet Nuit Blanche Lipstick, I knew I had to have this as my new signature for the month. It comes in eight highly pigmented shades, from pink to warm brown, and comes in a minimalist black and white case. Formulated with shea butter and jojoba oil, it moisturizes your lips with a classic matte finish. It feels like a second skin on your lips and can be worn for a long time.

J.Crew Sophia Sleeveless Dress

One of my favorite things about March is that the weather is finally starting to warm up from frigid temperatures and I can treat myself to fun spring-ready dresses like this J.Crew Sophia Sleeveless Dress. I’ve been drooling over it ever since I found it on TikTok. feed. The colors are black with white accents and pink, and the sizes range from 00 to 24. The dress has a classic square neck design, buttons along the front, a zipper closure at the back for easy on and off, and contoured seams for a close-fitting bodice. It opens in an A-line shape depending on your height and hits the middle of your thighs. Made from a warm wool and polyester blend, it’s fully lined for extra coverage.

Shop more of my birthday fashion and beauty picks below.

Topshop Tailored Pinstripe Maxi Skirt

Merit Great Skin Extra Glow Serum

Madewell Split Crew Neck Cardigan Tank