Guys... it had been 13 months since my last brow appointment. I've taken care of so many other appointments, but let my brows get neglected. Let's just say they were a hot mess even with all of my over-zealous tweezing attempts. I've got a little extra pep in my step now after popping into European Wax Center for a much needed clean up.
Everything was super clean, and I felt safe. So, if you've been waiting like I did the wait is officially over! At first I was skeptical of getting my brows done since they have to get so close to your face, but I was masked up and so was the brow specialist. She had on a mask plus a face shield, and I could tell she was a pro! They mean it when they say they are experts in wax, and experts in clean!
*Walk in and strut out*
**This blog post is in collaboration with European Wax Center, however all opinions are my own.
I can't believe it took me so long, but I finally hopped on the bodysuit wagon. I dipped my toe in the pool withthis turtlenecked beauty and wonder why I waited so long. Plus, I feel like I'm making Kelly proud! She has the BEST bodysuit collection, and I was officially influenced!
I paired it with my new favorite skinny jeans - eat your heart out Gen Z! Let's not forget the "trends" you think are oh-so-hot right now is what we rocked in middle school. So, I'll take my side part and skinny jeans and you can keep your Tide Pods thank you very much. Now, I'm just craving a night at the movies or trip to Blockbuster, and an ice cream sundae at Friendly's after.
In other news, I recently had a cavity filling fall out - while eating pretzels no less. So, I finally got myself to the dentist. I was SO good about keeping up with my appointments in 2020 despite the pandemic (and my initial fear that if I left the house to do anything other than to pick up groceries that I'd get sick - I have definitely gotten over that fear thankfully), but for some reason I skipped the dentist.
I had been going every 6 months for cleanings, but I had a cleaning scheduled right when everything shut down which meant it was canceled. I never made a new appointment even though I had my annual women's health visit, my physical at my primary doctor, annual bloodwork done, and even my annual skin cancer check at the dermatologist. Welp - the filling falling out is what finally brought me back. I had an exam and needed a deep periodontal cleaning which is not cheap nor is it comfortable. I was also told that I would need either a root canal and a crown in the tooth where the filling came out or to have it pulled as the former would only be a temporary fix. I'm not happy to say the least, and have decided to pull it and just get it over with. If you're new here - I had the same exact thing happen about 7 years ago on the tooth directly below it. Thankfully, they have both been molars all the way in the back for vanity reasons - but having a tooth pulled is ZERO fun and neither is the recovery. So, here we go again. Keep your appointments guys! Don't skip them, take care of your health especially in the middle of a global pandemic. SO important!
Is it spring yet? I know I know... I live in Florida, and it's actually been gorgeous out lately. But we have another cold front moving through soon, and I'm kind of ready for those groundbreaking florals Miranda Priestly was talking about.
I'm also ready for some bold brights again, and fell in love with the sweet peplum ruffles on this dress. It was a total impulse buy while submitting my recent Target Drive-Up order, and I'm not upset about it. At all. I mean it was only $15. We've had some warmer days recently, but with the temps dipping back down again soon I decided to also style it with a denim jacket when it's chillier.
We had a quiet weekend, and tackled some "spring cleaning". We painted the downstairs bathroom a shade of light blue called Seaside to bring some fun colors back into the house (is anyone else over all the white and gray everything?), and I even cleaned the microwave - the microwave guys! Maybe it was the leftover buffalo chicken dip from the Super Bowl that exploded in there or maybe it was because I was "spring cleaning". Either way - it's clean and I'm proud of myself.
I also made heart shaped pancakes for Valentine's Day breakfast, and Lil' Miss and I baked a heart shaped cake for dessert that evening. Strawberry with extra sprinkles of course!
I may be a little late to the game because hello 2nd week of February, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite purchases from January. Some have been total game changers, and others I wonder where they were all my life.
Can we first talk about how much I want this virus that shall not be named to go away and never come back, yet I love love LOVE working from home every day. It's been amazing not rushing out the door each morning, working in loungewear, and having more time with my family. It has been absolutely priceless. Why some people are trying to rush going back into the office is beyond me. It's working so well, and so many people are much happier without the commute and are more productive at home. The fluorescent lighting and incessant chit chat at the office is for the birds! Why it took me over 10 months of working from home to finally purchase a new office chair is another question. Insert this beauty, and yes she's rose gold. I almost went with the chrome, but then realized I would have regretted not going with the rose gold.
This dress which was perfect for brunch al fresco. It was made for french toast and mimosas - if not then it should have been! Now I'm just waiting for another excuse to wear it.
The perfect basic tee and jeans. It had been a WHILE since I picked up a pair of jeans that weren't distressed or had holes in them. As much as I still love my distressed denim, I am also loving the sleek look and fit of this new pair. Plus, they're comfy which is key because other than a dinner out here and there I'm living in athleisure.
New sneaks for Lil' Miss - girlfriend tears up her school sneakers on the playground - she seriously has a talent for it. So a new pair were in order, and she loved that these were sparkly. Another Prime win!
Whenever the day comes again where we hop on a plane and go somewhere fun, I'll be ready with a spinner luggage set in rose gold of course. My husband and I hadn't purchased new luggage since our first big trip together in 2009. It was time. Our old sets racked up a lot of mileage and saw some incredible places around the world, and I can't wait for the new pieces to see even more.
I used to brag about how much an amazing sleeper Lil' Miss was. Other than the first several weeks when she was a newborn which are ROUGH with a capital WOOF - she's been an angel. She started sleeping through the night around 8 weeks, and had been a trooper ever since. She always went to bed and down for a nap without a fight. Fast forward to a few months ago where she started resisting bedtime, and getting up earlier and earlier. Showing up at our door crying or slamming things around in her room. We finally caved, and are trying one of theok to wake clocks. She's excited about it, but still left her room to play in her playroom along with some loud (yet adorable) singing before it was "ok to wake" errrr leave her room. Hoping it begins working better soon. If you've tried this method - has it worked?
Luna (the new pup) has been growing so fast, and she has snapped not 1 but 2 retractable leashes so far. I decided to try out a more heavy duty retractable leash, and I could immediately tell it would hold up better. So far so good! Plus it was $10 off and free shipping on Prime. Another win-win!
Current Score: Luna 2 and Us 1
What were some of your favorite January purchases?
It's no joke out there! I've always been a self-proclaimed germaphob, so this pandemic just furthered my vitamin taking and over zealous handwashing habits - ha! Every little bit helps, and I was excited to try out Rae Immunity Dropswhich have a great blend of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Zinc - three of our best friends forever and always. I add a dropper into some sparkling water, and enjoy a glass mid-afternoon before cooking dinner.
Convenience is key - I happily added the drops to my recent Target Drive-Up order and was also able to apply a 15% off Cartwheel discount. Not only did I not have to go inside the store, but also enjoyed some extra savings.
Hello February! January felt like the longest yet quickest month ever, if that makes any sense. It dragged on for what seemed like forever, but I'm also astonished that we are entering a new month. I met up with a few girlfriends at a new to us brunch spot downtown, and we enjoyed amazing bites, mimosas, live music, and fresh air on their gorgeous outdoor terrace. Have I mentioned lately how much I love living in Florida? The weather was perfection in the low 70's and not a cloud in the sky - perfect day for brunch al fresco.
It was the first time in a looooong time that I got dressed up, and it was the perfect excuse to break out this pretty number(which is Prime eligible!) for brunch with the girls. I have a feeling it'll be seeing more brunches and dinners in the future.
