Summer Bucket List

learn to drive  i'm a city gal at heart...which means i can't drive.

ride a bike  test out those new citibikes

run  and get up off that couch. my goal for the year is to run a 5k.

go to central park  be in the center of it all and yet do nothing at all.

dine outside or al fresco, shall I say?

eat gelato  upgrade from mister softee to il laboratorio del gelato

visit a beach  get my tan on

getaway for a little rest, relaxation... and food

Must Have | The Wet Brush

Even though I love shopping for makeup, clothing, shoes, etc., one thing I've never been too excited to shop for is hair products. I'm a pretty simple gal when it comes to hair - my general routine consists of a wash every other day with the occasional need for a hair straightener when it gets a little unruly. I'm pretty lucky that my hair is pretty low maintenance but one thing that always frustrates me is how much of it I actually have! It's a pain to de-tangle after every wash and I end up combing out what seems like chunks of it. So when I heard all this buzz around The Wet Brush, I just had to try it. I've had multiple people tell me how much they love this brush for de-tangling. I purchased it on Amazon ($14 MSRP) and it comes in many fun colors, though I choose the basic black. It's just about the size of a regular brush but also comes in a travel size if you want one to bring along with you for trips.

Now, let me tell you, this brush is a game changer. It's really the perfect brush for de-tangling wet hair. I can't really explain why but it just works. The bristles are thin plastic and each are tipped with with a rounded plastic coating. They work their way through wet hair like magic, without any of the pain from the pulling and tugging of regular brushes. I also love the design of the brush itself. The entire brush is rubberized so it feels great in your hand.

I have yet to try this on dry hair but it would probably do the job as well. Do your hair at favor and pick one of these up! You can find them on their website or Amazon.com.

*This post is not sponsored and based on my own honest opinion.

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Happy Friday | Food for Thought

happy friday and have a wonderful weekend!

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What I'm Loving | March 2013

I don't know about you but the month of March seemed to go by pretttty slow. Maybe it's because I have a vacay planned for May in a sunny place and it just seems so far away. I'm definitely looking forward to April and the start of spring. This cold, drab weather is really no fun. Since I tend to hibernate in the winter, I haven't made that many new purchases this past month but here are a few thing I have been loving, new and old.

 

clockwise, starting from top left:

bkr water bottle in crush: a beautifully design water bottle with a great story behind it. ditch the plastic, go with glass. 

american apparel unisex circle scarf: this scarf served me well during winter. yes, it is essentially a big piece of fabric but it is so soft. I have one in the color tri-coffee but they're available in a bunch of different colors.

Bath and Bath Work Candle in Lavender Vanilla: vanilla and lavender are two of my favorite scents but together, they're even better.

Angie's Boomchickapop Lightly Sweet Popcorn: salty, sweet, and healthy to boot. I ate a whole bag in a day...and I don't feel guilty about it. 

Sam Edelman Lisel Bootie: love this bootie because it gives you a subtle pop of color and a little bit of height. they're also super comfortable.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush: i love every real techniques brush ever made. This one is great for foundation.

DIY | Turn Candle Jars into Storage Containers

I have a small obsession with candles (with a penchant for the vanilla and lavender kind) and I've accumulated quite a number of empty candle jars. I was browsing Pinterest not too long ago and found this quick and handy guide on how to clean residual candle wax from candle jars. From personal experience, I've tried a number of DIY's on pinterest that turned out not so well but this one definitely works and best of all, its easy. Now my cotton balls have a pretty new home. Definitely try this out, it works great with the candle jars from Bath and Body Works. 

Check out How to Remove Residual Candle Wax From Candle Jars by J. Angel on Snapguide.