Ah, it’s Wednesday night. The sure sign the week is coming to a close. I’m pumped this week for so many reasons:
- I went on my first post-surgery run! It wasn’t long, but it felt freaking awesome to get back out there. 2.5 miles down, many many more to go.
- Voyage Chicago featured me as a trailblazer in Chicago – rewriting the narrative for entrepreneurial women. I was so blown away to be nominated!!
- It’s summer in Chicago which means lots of visitors. Last weekend my college friend and her hubby were in from Orlando and this weekend my friend from Atlanta is in. We’re thinking of trying the Upside-down (read: boozy) Tea Party at the Virgin Hotel.
- Tomorrow I’m going in to be fit for a bridesmaid’s dress for an October wedding. I get to choose between two dresses and I’m leaning toward the low cut one to show off the new girls a little. 😉
Okay I could keep going, but on to the things I love …
In The Moment: Things I Love on July 26, 2018
1. Rebecca Minkoff Clutch | 2. Tea Tree Conditioner | 3. Korean Face Masks | 4. Laura Mercier Lipstick | 5. Green Juice
Rebecca Minkoff Dreamy Leo Clutch
I found this clutch at Nordstrom outside of the Anniversary Sale while I was looking for smaller purses after surgery. Such an amazing design but flawed in function. There’s no strap, and I’m not holding a bag with my hand while walking around Chicago. So pretty though!
Tea Tree Lavender Mint Conditioning Leave-In Spray
I went to an event a couple weeks ago at Kelly Cardenas salon and this magical potion was in the swag bag! I’m obsessed and use it every day. My hair was getting dry at the ends from all the coloring, and this has given them some life again. When my hair is wet, I do three sprays of this product into my hands and apply to only the ends of my hair. Then blow dry as normal. So much softer hair.
Korean Face Masks
Last weekend, we took our visiting friends to Chinatown where I discovered a Korean beauty store – in fact, it was just called Korean Beauty. And in this store I found walls upon walls of sheet masks. Like, pretty much my dream come true. I left with almost twenty masks to try (you’re welcome) with ingredients from caviar to horse placenta. I’ll keep you posted!
Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Lipstick
It seems I’m all about beauty products these days! This one was purchased in my quest for the perfect everyday lipstick. One of my favorite bloggers to follow – Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere – recommended it, so in my Amazon cart it went. I got a fun bright shade (Bring it) and it just came in the mail tonight. Looks good on first swipe, but can’t wait to really test it tomorrow!
Green Juice
I’ve been killing the farmer’s market game this year – I’ve barely missed any open days (Wednesday and Saturday in my neighborhood) except for rain. Sometimes on Wednesdays I even go twice – once before work and once at lunch. I’ve fallen in love with a green juice that’s kale, lemon balm, apple cider vinegar, and honey. It’s the first thing I get every time I go. Now, I just need to figure out how to make it at home!
What are are your favorite things this week?
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