It’s summer, and there is nothing I love more right now that hanging out on my patio (rosé in hand, probably). Last weekend, the patio hosted a super-fun graduation party on Saturday. We played Sunday volleyball. Then, post-vb we ordered Thai food and spent the next several hours just lounging around. It was perfect. The…
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Serumisouly | Paula’s Choice RESIST Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30
Y’all know I’ve long been a big fan of Paula’s Choice. Still my go-to BHA exfoliant and facial cleanser. Recently discontinued my fave mascara, which has led me on Mascara Quest 2017 which will obviously be discussed with too many pictures in an upcoming post. But this post is about the new Resist Smoothing Primer…
Punapple, or Inspiñarational Athleisure [Austin]
I am crying with laughter at this new company I just discovered (ok, discovered isn’t exactly right, as the not-unattractive founder emailed* me … so here we are). The ATX Pinery features screenprinted tees with silly/fun pineapple designs—livin’ la pura piña vida, if you will. I love it because it’s hilarious, they love pineapple puns—PINEAPPLE PUNS,…
The River | Feel Good Friday 061617
There’s a distinctly steamy, balmy, summery quality to summer nights at the lake. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t matter what lake or river, if you’ve got a dock and some water, there will be cicadas chirping quietly, water lapping softly, laughter punctuating the peace in welcome staccatos. Perhaps there’s a breeze that…
Research List: In Search of Better, Fewer
A few years ago I implemented a strict one-in, one-out policy for clothes-buying. It was successful, but I constantly wish I would pare down more: I have a few pieces I love, love, love, and I wear them ALL THE TIME. Why bother keeping the rest? Because I might, maybe, possibly want to wear them…
Fix Yoself with Honorary Celeb Smashwerx
This month, it’s my terrible ankle mobility and tight calves causing hamstring and achilles pain. Last month it was my SI joint near-constantly hurting. As the super active people I’m sure all readers of this blog are, we can always use rehab and exercises that don’t take forever and actually work. Enter Smashwerx. Dr. Trevor…
Activities | Feel Good Friday 060917
VB, FB, bike rides, yoga, Chalk, catch-ups, boy bonding with Nali pup—it was a great week of activities. Now I’m headed to the river! The river! Grateful for fun already had and fun anticipated … Also. I was feeling insecure about any number things—because I’m a girl, mostly—last night, so much so that I literally…
Upcycling Only // Poshmark
In a further quest to up my dirty-hippie game, I’ve long been trying to consume less. But as someone who loves fashion, how can I keep my wardrobe fresh without constantly buying new pieces? Enter Poshmark. I first mentioned the secondhand shopping app on last year’s Cyber Monday post. But it’s become a great way for me…
San Diego | Feel Good Friday 060217
Remember my grand plans for Memorial Day Weekend—staycation? I made it to San Diego. That was it. But it was perfect. The holiday weekend days stretched long and luxurious. I love my new Acoustic Ales hat—and their beers are amazing, visit the brewery if you’re in SD—and I’m so grateful for a(nother) friend with whom…
EMBA
So this is happening. Smart.ly’s Executive MBA Because I’ve always been curious, because I like to start and run businesses, because I’m a woman and feel like an MBA might help in my career, I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an MBA. But school full-time doesn’t make sense—and further, the stubborn side of…