Birthday Collective Haul - Reitmans, H&M, Torrid, Addition Elle, Taylor Swift

I had mentioned that I went a little ham in July for my birth month. Birthday money, sales, coupons, and discounts helped, for sure! This is the second part of my hauls, click here for the first part if you missed it. July is over now and I'm trying to reel in my spending habits. It was fun while it lasted! It wasn't that bad of a quarantine birthday for this introverted homebody who loves online shopping. Haha!

I'd say I was probably thinking of late summer and fall for this shopping batch, because my countdown has already started for autumn to get here.  Like if I just will for fall weather to be here enough, it'll come quicker.Cardigan weather is calling my name! Speaking of cardigans, I do have two of those featured in this collective haul. I'll link to what I can. Have you added anything to your closet for this fall?  Here's what I ordered!

I can't really link to some of these because Addition Elle has since closed their stores and website, but I can link to the ones that carried over to their sister site Penningtons.

• Long T-Shirt - Mostly for my physio sessions when I'm finally comfortable to go again. It's a longer length to pair with active leggings. 
• High Cut Briefs - I got 3/$18 and I think these might be the most comfortable pairs I own.
• Pleated Hair Scrunchies - I used my $10 birthday reward from Penningtons on these and got them for under $3 and free shipping.
• Block Heel Sandals - I don't have many pairs of dressier shoes and I couldn't turn down the clearance price. This color is gorgeous in real life - more reddish than the stock photo!
• Denim Skort - I'm kicking myself for not getting the darker denim version, as well. This is so comfortable and the shorts underneath don't ride up uncomfortably.

I had a $10 birthday reward to use up and decided I needed more masks seeing as I only had two prior.

• V-neck Tunic Sweater - On clearance for under $7, normally $60. I love a good tunic length for leggings and jeggings. This one is very lightweight and will be great for early fall or for layering.
• Diagonal Stitches Tunic Sweater - Under $10, normally $55! Love this one. Here's hoping I don't stain it the first time I wear it because that is soooo something I never fail to do with light colors.
• Face Masks - Such pretty prints! They are super comfortable and don't irritate my ears at all. No problem with washing them and the quality is great.

I'd order more from Torrid if the shipping wasn't outrageous. Sometimes they'll have bursts of $20 shipping, which is what I took advantage of. Usually it's closer to $40 US. And considering that the past few times my orders have come from within Canada, I find that harder to stomach. While I couldn't link to some of these since they are no longer on the website, they may still be in stores.

• Leopard Mickey Tunic Tee - I love Torrid's Disney stuff and I can't turn down leopard print!
• Faux Leather Bike Short - These are me branching out. I typically wear bike shorts under dresses, but I wanted to try the t-shirt and bike short trend. I thought these would be perfect for early fall.
• Leopard Stripe Bike Short - Same reason as above!
• Camo Leggings - I love camo, but I don't own a single thing in the print. I went with these because I think they will look pretty good with some of my longer black tunics and sweaters.
• Smoothing Briefs - They suck you in a bit, but they aren't as tight as say Spanx. Super comfortable and the top does not roll down.
• Logo Briefs - I guess by now you can deduce that I like the fit of briefs on most days. ;)

I think I used one of my rewards and a 25% discount on this order. If you shop at H&M at all, it's worth signing up for their loyalty card. You get points per purchase and more discounts sent to you.

• Long Gray Cardigan - I love their cardigans! I have a long leopard print one from last year and it has held up so well. They are extremely soft and fit just right.
• Long Black T-Shirt - I got this because I knew it would pair well with the cardigan and give extra coverage with leggings, but also because I thought it would work well with the bike shorts I got at Torrid.

Taylor is killing me with all of the collections of merch she is putting out. I took advantage of the first one, but I haven't with any of the others yet. The shipping costs are horrendous- this order's shipping was almost $40 US. I almost bought one of the $25 shirts this past week, but I knew it would be my luck that she puts out something even better and I . I'm steadfastly hoping for at least one "Peter losing Wendy" item. For obvious reasons (**cough** my namesake **cough**). I still don't have any of these items, because they said around ten weeks. Ugh, I am horrible at the waiting game.

I wish I had ordered more from the Lover merch (I got the glittery phone case) when I went home last year. Firstly, shipping is way cheaper. Secondly, she took it all off the site for now. Lover merch, I hardly knew you but I'm sure it will be back when she can finally tour the album. I'm loving what she's putting out for Folklore, though I don't think anything has topped the Reputation merch. If she puts out more for Folklore, it's going to have to really capture my interest and affection to pay the shipping rate. I also plan to get the vinyl, but I'm waiting for that to come to my local record store to buy.

• Cardigan - I had to. It's so beautiful and cozy looking. I haven't met a cardigan I don't like and this might just top them all. It's also available in the Canadian store but with the price change and still high shipping, it still made more sense to add it to this order.
• Meet Me Behind the Mall Cover CD - My favorite photo that she has released for the album.
• In the Trees Metal Mug - I love unique merch!
• In the Trees PopSocket - I missed out on the Lover versions, so I'm happy to be getting this one.
• Like a Moment of Time Sweatshirt - I have a Reputation pullover hoodie, but not a sweatshirt. Can't wait to wear this!
• Betty's Garden Tee - It could change, but Betty is my favorite song on the album. I realized all of my Taylor gear is dark colors, so I wanted a lighter one.

And there we have it! I got some great deals, a few necessities, and fun things. A perfect trifecta! Now, if you'll excuse me, The Killers (my favorite band, by the way) have put out their new album and it is beckoning me. I think the only thing saving 2020 right now has been the music. Let me know if there is a song or album you've been loving that I should listen to. I hope y'all are staying safe and well!