5 things I’ve Been Loving Lately

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1. Lime-flavored ANYTHING

Forget about lemons. Limes are where it’s at, man.

So sour… So good! I was into key lime pie a few weeks back (haha, I know, I shift gears often), however now I’m all about lime candies as well as — OOH! — limeade!

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It’s like lemonade however made with limes (obvs). There’s a location in town called Rustic Bakery that makes a excellent limeade that’s nice as well as tart with a great bite to it, as well as sometimes I’ll get one there with lunch.

In fact, I’m drinking one right now.

Well…I was drinking one, however I just completed it! *slurp*

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2. Clinique Cheek Pop in Ginger Pop

Current preferred blush right hurr. This pop is a genuine gem. It’s a $22 peachy brown nude in Clinique’s long-term line, as well as it buffs out beautifully on cheeks.

Lasts all day, too.

I assumption I failed to remember about it for a while, however I just recently re-discovered it while “shopping” in a drawer.

3. hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick in Vintage

Hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick in Vintage, $30
Another beauty I hadn’t used in a hot minute, however I’m making up for that now!

Doesn’t this pinkish brown have type of a ’90s vibe to it? (I used it in yesterday’s winged liner tutorial). I like exactly how this neutral/nude works with darker skin tones, particularly (if you’re a lighter lass, inspect out hourglass Grace).

4. George Michael’s flexibility ’90 video

Speaking of the ’90s, I checked out a truly fascinating story in the August problem of appeal about this video, which stars a few of the biggest supermodels from the age (apparently, it took a while to get Linda Evangalista on board).

Like, did you understand that it was shot by David Fincher? Yeah, the guy who directed The Social Network, The curious situation of Benjamin Button, fight Club as well as Gone Girl? Netušil som!

The article talks about what went on behind the scenes while they were shooting the video, like exactly how in Cindy Crawford’s bathtub scenes, there was no water in the tub, as well as she was propped up on a box so her head would hang just right over the edge.

I like the song, too! keep it on deck if you ever have to leave a sh*tty job.

Yes, I speak from experience.

5. Mossimo yoga Capris

I discovered these Mossimo yoga Capri leggings last weekend at Target, as well as all I have to state is, “Where have these been all my life?!”

They’re soft, comfy as all get-out as well as only $14.99! I bought a gray pair, which I plan to wear during bouts of high-intensity relaxation in my house.

Gonna go back soon for the black!

So, capri pants… For everyday, out-and-about wear, I’m not a huge fan of the method they look on me, however I’m totally okay with them for working out, yoga as well as for lounging around.

Weird, I know. I believe it has something to do with the more fitted look of most workout capris? They make me feel less like I’m…about to leap out of a clown car.

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5 things I’ve Been Loving Lately

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just a few things I’ve been into as of late
Some people were born to sing (En vogue shout-out!). Me? I was born to make lists. here are 5 things I’ve been loving lately.

1. amazing August mornings

June and July were brutally hot here in the Bay Area, and if you didn’t have air conditioning, it was like living in an armpit.

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Cloudy August mornings = yes
Lately, though, like for the past two weeks, it’s been cooler here. Borderline cold. and what a welcome change. I am NOT hating on those overcast mornings in The lady Sanctuary!

The lady Sanctuary… I have coffee out here in the mornings sometimes.
2. The September 2017 issue of Glamour

I’ve been a glamour subscriber for a year, but #realtalk, it’s been months since I’ve been able to sit down long enough to read an issue from cover to cover because of the baby.

Thoroughly enjoyed this

She’s up in my business, LOL! I’ll be two sentences into an article, and she’ll come over, place her little soccer ball in my arms, and say, “Bah?” which is her word for most things that aren’t ma, dada, cat and wow-wow! So then I’ll put down the magazine and we’ll play “Baby world Cup.”

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This happens, oh…15 times a day, give or take.

The cuteness! Nemôžem odolať!
I wouldn’t have it any other way, but I miss reading time. So I’ve been making an extra effort to read at least 20 minutes every night in bed.

Last night was the September Glamour, and I thought I’d be able to get in a few articles before I fell asleep, but it was so good that I couldn’t put it down. It has it all — makeup, perfume, fashion, accessories — ya know, the usual girly stuff. but there’s also some in-depth pieces on personal finance, sexual assault on college campuses and planned Parenthood.

It’s a better magazine that I remember. It’s refreshing to read a women’s magazine that isn’t completely filled with fluff, ya know?

Bozoma Saint John negotiated a $50-million Pepsi deal for Beyoncé.
There’s a terrific profile in the issue on a woman named Bozoma Saint John, one of very few black female C-suite executives in tech, who negotiated a $50-million sponsorship deal with Pepsi for Beyoncé. I thought it was just very interesting.

3. finding stuff at Target for 50% off

There’s a pretty economical kids line at Target called cat & Jack, which is great, but then when their things go on sale for 50% off, it’s FREAKIN’ FANTASTIC.

I saw these cute tops and bottoms for babies and toddlers the other day, so I grabbed some tops for $3 each and jeans for $6. ÁNO!

I feel like a rockstar when I can save $$$ on buying her clothes because 1) that’s more I can put into her college account and 2) she outgrows everything sooooo fast.

4. The multiple toothpaste life

I grew up in a prudent family where everyone shared the same tube of toothpaste, and we used that sole tube down to the very last drop.

So, I thought that was the only way to live until about a month ago.

Imagine how shook I was when I realized — gasp! — that one can actually have different tubes of toothpaste in the medicine cabinet — like tubes for whitening, sensitivity, gum health, or even different days of the week!? think of that. I know this sounds hella lame, but the concept of having more than one tube of toothpaste completely blows my mind.

Two tubes of toothpaste… MIND BLOWN!
It started when I asked my dentist for a whitening toothpaste recommendation, and he suggested something from Arm & Hammer, so I bought a tube of their truly Radiant bright & strong in Fresh Mint.

I like it a lot (it keeps my teeth bright!), but some of the sensitive spots on my back teeth started bugging me, so I bought another tube, Colgate Sensitive, to help.

Now I alternate between the two and feel like I’m living a life of champagne wishes and caviar dreams.

5. This 20-minute cardio HIIT workout

I found this terrific HIIT crazy Cardio workout by Christine Salus on YouTube this summer, and I’ve done it once or twice a week since June.

It’s quick, effective and BRUTAL (in the best possible way), and you don’t need any fancy equipment. You can even do it in a hotel room while you’re traveling!

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My favorite part is the bunny hop sequence.

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The last one for 2017!

1. wintertime sunrises

They’ve been epic here in NorCal lately. Red, pink, orange and violet-tinged clouds nearly every morning. The other day I ran outside at 6:30 in pajamas, a down coat, wool socks and flip-flops to take this photo because 1) #noshame, and 2) the sky looked like a sci-fi Van Gogh painting.

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One of my neighbors drove by on her way to work, and I could see she was laughing at me.

I hope it was laughing in a good way, LOL!

2. This “Fleetwood Cat” tee

ERHMAHGOODNESS. Cat-themed band tees are a thing! Did you know this…? I did not know this.

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My world is forever changed.

This one is from Etsy seller JackalopeClothing.

3. The real techniques Contour brush ($8.59 in a four-brush set at Target)

It’s b.o.m.b. for blending under-eye concealer.

I’m normally a “blend with your fingers” gal when it pertains to under-eye concealer because of the whole body heat thing making it a lot more pliable, but I recently found this brush at the bottom of a drawer I was cleaning out (long story, but I lost it a while ago), and now I remember why I was all about it for so long.

Here it is with some bottles of MAC Fix+.

The incredibly soft tapered brush head fabulously feathers out the edges when you use it with under-eye concealer, so it looks like real skin. It’s part of a four-piece set of face brushes for $8.59 at Target ideal now.

4. Homemedics total comfort Ultrasonic Humidifier warm & amazing mist ($79.99)

For years and years I heard that sleeping with (next to, LOL) a humidifier is meant to make it so you catch fewer colds. I poo-poo’d it, but then I got one, and man! — the difference is night and day.

Well…I got sick first, and then I starting using it, but I used it every night when I was sick this week, and my nose and throat didn’t get sore or dry out, and and I coughed way less than usual, so I slept better and got over my cold quicker.

This is the one I have from Costco.

5. Doing core exercises in the morning

I’d been doing them in my HIIT class for a while (but I generally cheated and half-@ssed them), but now I do them for real in the morning.

If you don’t have any core strength (ME), these feel like torture for the first week — I’m talking absolutely dreadful — but now I’m addicted to how good they make me feel. My back feels so much better than it used to and my hips and hamstrings don’t feel as tight. Also, weirdly enough, I’m a lot more flexible, especially when I rotate my spine and turn left and right.

I’ve only been doing them legit for a few weeks, and even my pants fit a little better. It takes me about 10-15 minutes in the morning.

Here’s one of the videos I use. It’s a 10-minute Pilates core workout with a different core step every minute.

It’s BRUTAL, but it’s over quick, and before you know it, you’re drenched in sweat and done for the day.

When I first did this one I couldn’t do half the moves, and I’m still nowhere near being able to do any of them perfectly yet, but it’s a process…

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Si na rade. What have you been loving lately? Inquiring minds want to know.

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1. Perfume two-a-days

This concept came about during a chat in the comments last week with Pamela (hey, Pamela!). I was feeling a bit blue that day, as well as we were speaking about the uncertainty surrounding these crazy present events. Something Pamela stated stuck with me…

We are all feeling the exact same lows in one way, shape or form. just remember, you cannot manage whatever around you. however you can manage exactly how you respond to it. I respond with a spritz of perfume.

So one thing I’ve been doing, as well as it has assisted me feel like I have a bit bit of manage over life in general, is using my perfumes in what I phone call “perfume two-a-days.”

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First thing in the morning after I rinse off after my workout, I spritz one perfume, as well as then I spritz a different one in the evening after my shower before I go to bed.

Last night’s scent was TOCCA Graciella, as well as this morning’s was MAC velvet Teddy Shadescent.

This evening’s will be Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana, me thinks…

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2. Nudestix cream Lip as well as Cheek Pencil in Mystic

One positive thing about being stuck at house so much is that I’ve been raiding my stock as well as rediscovering so many great things I utilized to like (and still do, apparently!), like Nudestix Mystic. This pinkish brownish semi-matte lipstick has pigment for days, as well as it doubles as a cream blush.

Mystic on my lips
It’s one of those all-around neutrals that goes with everything.

3. Oatmeal raisin cookies with chocolate chips

I’ve never lost my damn mind over or passed out from sheer ecstasy while eating an oatmeal raisin cookie…UNTIL NOW. I’m normally nonchalant about them since oatmeal isn’t high up on my listing of preferred things I eagerly expend my calories on (it’s like they’re as well healthy or something).

Anyway, I made some at home, as well as they turned out BOMB. So, my tune has officially changed.

Turns out that oatmeal raisin cookies can really be truly delicious, particularly when you make ’em from scratch as well as add a sh*t ton of chocolate chips.

The primary reason I made them is since I was under baking duress, since there’s been a flour shortage right here in the area (people have been hoarding it), as well as I only have one bag of all-purpose flour left in the cupboard. however I was determined to #stressbake as well as didn’t want to utilize as well much of flour, so I provided these cookies a try since the recipe needs less than one cup of flour.

Who wants a snack?
Crazy about ’em!

4. Watering can outside activities for youngsters (and adults!)

If you understand somebody who needs to keep hectic for a while, take that person outdoors as well as provide them a watering can. Then, let them water anything as well as whatever in your yard. THEY will FREAKIN’ like IT. I can’t believe I didn’t figure this out up until now, however much better late than never I guess.

If you can, provide them two different watering cans for variety. I did this with Connor this morning, as well as she had a great ol’ time.

Added bonus: now El Hub doesn’t have to water the front yard.

5. This choreography video to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”

Who are these amazing dancers, as well as why aren’t you as well as I (virtually) dancing with them right now?

We should be, really, since it appears like so much fun! Side note: The person in the background using the leopard shirt as well as the cutoff black shorts is my new style guru. ?

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What have you been loving lately?

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