This week totally got away from me but I wanted to pop in today with some favorites worth discussing!
Glossier at Sephora!
Glossier is now available at Sephora! I’ve been writing about my favorites from Glossier for a few years now so it’s really nice to have it available in-person at Sephora.
If you are new to Glossier, here are my top picks:
Also from Sephora, I recently bought the Ilia Lip Oil. It feels really nice on the lips and the color stays put. I’ve been alternating this lip oil with my favorite Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plumps. I never loved a gloss as much as I love these from Tarte!
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Fashion Favorites
I think I like these shorts with the matching top from Aerie for summer days at the beach, or after the beach.
I don’t know how it’s Friday already but I will take it! All week I was on call for jurty duty but each day at 5:00 PM when I called in, I was told by the recording to call back the next day. Well here we are at the end of the week and I didn’t have to appear and have been released from “duty” — I’m a very happy person!
I have a few favorites to share from the week, let’s take a look…
Glow Bar
I had my monthly 30-minute facial at GlowBar a few days ago — I these appointments so much! It’s just 30 minutes during which the esthetician decides which treatments your skin needs at that moment. Every appointment at Glowbar follows a format but looks a little different in terms of treatments and products used because your skin may require more or less hydration or exfoliation — I love the personalized attention.
Glossier Lip Balm
I placed a new Glossier order to restock what I think is the best lip balm – Glossier’s Balm dotcom.
I like to have several tubes available to me at all times. One for my gym bag, one for my makeup bag, one in my bathroom, and at least one unopened on reserve.
I ordered the Balm Dotcom trio which lets you pick three types while saving a few dollars. I chose two more unscented plus a birthday cake version for the light scent and sparkle.
These two tubes below were actually both in my makeup bag at once – in winter espcially, I can never have enough.
Oh! And I also ordered a Body Hero Exfoliating Bar for the shower! I will let you know what I think of it – I’ve heard great reviews but never bought it to try for myself until now.
Now is the time to shop lululemon’s We Made Too Much section for winter running accessories. Grab them on sale and use them this year or put away for next winter!
Okay first, Stoney Clover. The fuchsia launch last week has me viewing the site every day trying to decide which pouch I might need. The open top with the mirror is a style I do not have – yet. But the classic small is always so useful to have in my Stoney Clover collection.
I do like the keychain wallet even though I have one in another color — the bright pink is so pretty.
Also! Stoney Clover brought back the classic clear mirror open top now too! I’m debating between the bubblegum and the flamingo pink.
Shopbop has many items from Stoney Clover including the fuchsia collection too.
Do I need another water bottle from lululemon? I like this color combo a lot. The amount of compliments I get on my lulu water bottle at the gym isn’t even normal at this point. People love mine so much and how it always matches my outfits. I like that these water bottles look nice but they also wash really well – considering I use it every day, they are really worth the investment.
I did recently buy the Lawless Forget the Filler Overnight Lip Plumping Mask. I definitely like it and recommend it but I still really like the lip mask from Tatcha too. The Tatcha lip mask is a little thicker – which I like at night! I put the Lawless one on in the morning before leaving for the gym, so I do use it as more than an overnight lip mask. I like the cooling sensation it offers while also hydrating the lips. The Tatcha mask does not have a cooling sensation.
I’m considering the Makeup By Mario Plumping Lip Serum because I tried on the petal shade and it looked pretty. But still not sure — I like the Tarte gloss and I think it stays on longer. And It’s not like I need a new lip gloss right now!
It was easier to get a table this week so I was very excited. My friend and I both had the veggie bowl (shocker) – it was delicious. I could see by looking around at what everyone else was eating why the restaurant is so popular – the pancake stacks, waffles, various bowls, and burgers really looked so so delicious.
Favorite Fitness
This week feels like a blur to me. I know I took a barre class on Monday and ran both Monday and Tuesday, but it all feels blended together.
I did get to the Thursday morning yoga class yesterday which is such a good one — her flows are a little more challenging but I can keep up which makes me happy.
Favorite Fashion
This isn’t the best time of year for shopping because it’s a bit early to think about spring and I already have the winter clothes I need. I am going to Florida soon but I really don’t need to buy anything for the trip.
Bloomingdale’s is running a long weekend sale with an extra 40% off a lot of already-on-sale items.
J.Crew has a long weekend, Epic sale with lots of discounts to take advantage of — use code EPIC.
Stoney Clover launched their Valentine’s Day collection yesterday – some pieces are already sold out but grab what you can while you can!
Favorite Find
I’ve talked about Olive & June nail polish products in the past (and you can get a lot of them at Target!) but right now, my favorite finds from Olive & June are the hand serum and hand/foot scrub. Both products are made with quality, clean ingredients and get the job done. The scrub is not harsh and leaves my skin so soft and smooth. And the hand serum – I love it! It adds a fragrance-free silkiness to my skin before I add moisturizer on top — no dry skin for me, that’s for sure!
I have a quick round of favorites to share so let’s jump right into things.
Barre
I took two barre classes this week and love them so much. While I said last week that I just cannot pick a favorite Equinox class, I’m always so happy during barre — really brings me back to my Pure Barre days.
Both classes used 2 lb weights and a ball, along with bands, blocks, and straps. So much variety for those little isometric movements!
Big sales going on at Shopbop. I’m a sucker for skirts like this. You really have to dig around and sort the sale to find what you may like. A few Stoney Clover items are included in the sale – always worth checking out.
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Beauty
I bought this facial roller at Target recently and really like it. I was using a Gua Sha but I dropped it on the floor and it cracked in half.
I get monthly facials at Glow Bar for the last six months and really love the results and experienced. I asked the esthetician the other day if she feels facial rollers/gua sha tools are really worth the hype and she said YES. It’s a really small investment of time and money so it’s worth trying if you haven’t.
There’s no denying that 2022 was the most turbulent year of work I’ve ever had in my life.
Literally beginning January 1, up until last month, work wasn’t the same as in the past.
It was a wild year but an incredible 8-year career at the company. For someone like me who never cared AT ALL about having a career, I learned so much over the years, became a director of marketing, and managed worldwide teams — many who are now lifelong friends.
Even though work really took center stage for me in 2022, I did have favorites throughout the year that are worth highlighting!
3 Trips To Florida
I can’t believe I made it to Florida three times this year! Two of those trips were solely vacations to see Heather while one was work-related and coincided with Heather because we work in the same industry. You just can’t make it up that we both ended up working in the events industry — life works in mysterious ways for sure.
I’m already planning my next trip to Florida for early in the new year. Stay tuned!
Joining Equinox
I said this in Monday’s post — joining Equinox was the best decision I made all year. I love how it all worked out too. With the change to my job, I actually have the time to try all the classes at various class times vs only the classes early in the morning. I’m a lady of leisure for now and loving every second!
But don’t ask me to pick a favorite class, because I can’t.
5 Favorite Beauty Products
I narrowed down my top 5 favorite beauty product finds from 2022 — not easy to do and this is in no particular order!
I continue to use what I bought during that collaboration but really took advantage over the summer at the beach by using the Stoney Clover beach towel, pouches, and beach bag!
In addition to the Target collaboration purchases, my favorite Stoney Clover purchase of the year was the pink terry hat with embroidered pearl letter M that I got for my birthday. I lived in it all summer!
Favorite Food
I can’t end this post without picking a favorite food from the year. My quick response is a bagel with vegetable cream cheese. Definitely my favorite post-run meal!
Have a great holiday weekend and a very happy new year. 🙂
P.S. – my blog turns 10 in January, it’s crazy how time flies!
Oh my goodness, I have so much to catch up with you on regarding recent purchases and Friday Favorites!
I don’t even know where to begin so let’s just jump right in, starting with workout apparel.
Sit down, this is a long post filled with great finds!
What I Bought From Lululemon
I ordered a few new things from lululemon and was very excited when they arrived on Wednesday!
I bought another Sculpt Tank, in white. I love these tanks for running and for spin.
I have the Energy Long Line Bra in sonic pink but wanted another one so I bought it in black. It looks nice on its own or with something over it.
I have the Energy High Neck Longline Bra in white so this time I chose the Moonlit Magenta (which looks like a bright lavender). I wear this bra on its own (so nothing over it).
And this Hold Tight long-sleeve top, which is not for workouts but for every day, is already my favorite and I haven’t worn it yet. It fits incredibly and is soft, stretchy, and just perfect.
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What I Bought From The Gap
With cold weather approaching, I realized that I needed some tops that I could throw on over tank tops and sports bras either at the gym or to and from the gym under a jacket.
I’m still a huge fan of GapFit for certain items and after ordering a bunch of long sleeve tops at a really great price, I’m here to say that you need them too.
While rattling off the above list makes me feel like I’m a beauty product junkie, I’m still not done taking advantage of the sale. I’ll go through my bathroom counter and cabinets today to see what else I need or should stock up on in order to save money.
I will share the rest of what I grab next week (likely makeup) but if you get anything during the sale at Sephora, make it the Tarte Juicy Lip Plump!
I hate that I haven’t had time to put together a Friday Favorites post in a while so I decided to share my current favorite workout apparel and accessories of the moment today!
Favorite Workout Apparel
Sculpt Tank Top – This is by far my favorite top for running. Obviously, you can’t wear it for outdoor running when it’s cold but it’s great for the gym (and then again in the summer).
Emulate Bra – Best sports bra for running and high-impact activities.
GapFit Breathe Twist Back Tank Top – I love these tank tops from the Gap for spin, barre, and pilates. They look really cute over a colorful sports bra, fit well, aren’t expensive, and keep me from feeling sweaty.
Another Mile Vest – I LOVE the new purple colorway of this Another Mile Vest. While I won’t be running outdoors as much this winter since I now belong to Equinox, this vest is worth the investment. You will have it for years.
Alosoft Hooded Runner Long Sleeve – I always say I love this top more than the lululemon Run Swiftly — it has a hood that makes all the difference.
The sherpa belt bag from lululemon keeps selling out but then is quickly restocked — so cute for winter!
For a gym bag, I actually got lucky and found that I had one in my closet to use from Henri Bendel. However, I think this packable tote from Alo Yoga would be perfect, or this Side-Cinch Shopper Bag from lululemon. Obviously, I use a Stoney Clover small pouch in my gym bag to hold things like my lock, deodorant, AirPods, hair ties, and everything else.
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Last Week’s Workouts
Monday – 3 Mile Run + Spin
I had time this morning for a spin class (which had a pitbull theme to the ride- so fun).
Tuesday – Melissa Wood Health Combo
It was raining again and a truck overturned on the expressway which closed the road right where I exit for Equinox. I realized it wasn’t worth the traffic nightmare to rush myself to the usual 7:00 AM class that I like so I stayed home.
28 Min Spicy Pilates Sculpt (1 lb weights)
10 Min Arms (body weight)
Wednesday – 5 Miles
Yet another morning of rain (five days in a row now!) but it was light enough for me to want to run outside. I needed air by this point!
The instructor I really like was subbing for today’s one-hour barre class so I changed up my usual spin choice and took barre today. It was so great, I am just so happy to be back to doing barre.
Sunday – Pilates (ring)
I slept a bit later so I missed the start of the usual Precision Walk treadmill class that I take before pilates. I did, however, get to Equinox with enough time to walk on the treadmill on my own prior to the start of pilates. The instructor from Friday’s class was subbing for today — love her.
Oh boy have I had a crazy week at work. I’m ready to share some favorites with you today as I’m really happy that it’s finally the weekend!
Friday Favorites
This unplanned matching moment made me really happy when I sat down to stretch the other morning at the gym.
YES to this! This is exactly why I do not know how to cross streets anywhere but here!
This really only becomes a problem when you are driving in the city — it’s very annoying and difficult to drive when people keep walkingbut as a pedestrian, you just keep walkingand don’t care.
We had dinner at Dos Caminos the other night. I hadn’t been to Dos Caminos in a few years but had the naked grain bowl with the cauliflower taco filling which is similar to what I ordered last time too.
Favorite Finds:
I got the last Pixie Blush Stick at Target last weekend and yes, it’s as good as the reviews you may be seeing everywhere lately. Grab it before it’s sold out! It looks really good with the must-have e.l.f. Halo Glow Filter which I mentioned recently.
The Cookie ChRUNicles 