happy friday friends! back with a new ’10 random things i’m loving’ blog post for you guys today!
one. shark blow dry brush
i shared this blow dry brush on my stories and tiktok the other week and so many of you guys now love it as much as i do! it has quickly become my new favorite hair tool because you can use it on wet OR dry hair, so it’s especially amazing for travel! it has a wet hair setting so you can round brush your hair, and then a heat setting that allows you to curl or smooth everything out! SO easy to use and gives you the perfect amount of volume! i love a ‘one stop shop’ kind of hair tool and this is it!
two. hair extensions!
i haven’t had hair extensions since 2020…and have been really dedicated with getting my own natural hair long and healthy again. so i honestly didn’t want to get extensions put back in because i feel like my hair has finally grown out and i didn’t want to do anything to damage it. BUT THEN, my hair girl got extensions and they looked SO amazing! she told me about this type of extensions called ‘k tips’ that look SO natural and cause little to no damage to your hair! so i decided to go for it and i am OBSESSED. i mostly just wanted them to add some fullness to my hair. i was also getting bored with my hair and wanted a change…but didn’t want to chop it during pregnancy. it’s just the change i was wanting and i’m so happy with how they turned out!
three. ‘upon waking’
i just bought this new morning devotional and have been loving it. i was kind of stuck in a rut of not wanting to have my quiet times in the morning and this devotional has helped me get back in the habit of spending the first part of my day with Jesus. even if it’s just for 15 minutes! i love how jackie writes and each day has been super encouraging to me!
four. clunky birkenstocks
i’ve never been the biggest fan of birkenstocks, until i saw this new clunky style come out this year and couldn’t wait to try them on. they’ve probably been my most worn pair of shoes so far this fall! i love that i can wear them with jeans or sweatpants or loungewear. they’re so comfy, AND you don’t have to wear socks with them. i think the chunky style just makes them look a little more cool / elevated than the traditional birkenstocks.
five. david’s protein bar
i shared these protein bars on my stories a few weeks back and omg…they are still rocking my world. i a SUPER PICKY about my protein bars. i don’t want them to taste fake or chalky. i want them to have a LOT of protein in them, and satisfy my sweet tooth. these check ALL MY BOXES and more. they have the BEST macros i have ever seen in a protein bar – 28g of protein (WILD) and only 150 calories! so they are the perfect little mid days back and taste SO good. the cake batter and cookie dough are my two favorite flavors!
six. lux unfiltered eye masks
y’all know how much i love a good eye mask in the morning. i was so excited when lux unfiltered released this new eye mask and couldn’t wait to try it out. i’ve probably tried 20 eye masks in the past year, and these are FOR SURE in my top 3 faves. they are instantly cooling (even moreso if you keep them in the fridge!), and help to depuff and hydrate underneath your eyes. they also don’t slip around like alot of eye masks do! the cooling factor acts as a cold plunge for your eyes, leaving your under eye refreshed and revitalized! (these would also make for such a great christmas gift!)
seven. “nobody wants this”
i just finished watching “nobody wants this” on netflix after all my girlfriends were raving about it and omg…LOVED IT. it takes A LOT for me to get really into a show. i lose interest very easily haha but this one sucked me in from the start. i love that it had like classic rom-com vibes. the storyline was cute, and i loved the cast! i can’t wait for the next season to come out!
eight. prada shoulder bag
i’d had my eye on this prada bag for a while, and finally pulled the trigger and it was LOVE AT FIRST TRY ON. potentially one of my favorite bags i’ve ever purchased. i love that it’s not a bag everybody has. i love that it’s super chic + cool but also SO practical for an everyday mom bag! the size is perfect, you can switch out the fabric strap for a leather strap. carry it by the handles, on your shoulder, or crossbody. it’s definitely a splurge but it’s been worth every penny for me. i’ve carried it every day since i bought it!
nine. brow peptide serum
i’m not gonna lie – anytime the skinny confidential comes out with a new product, i’m gonna try it haha. they just released this brow peptide serum and i have been LOVING it. y’all know i love finding products that can kind of double as skincare and makeup and that’s how i feel abotu this serum. it promotes brow (and lash) growth, but also fluffs your brows up and shapes them at the same time. i use this in the morning as a part of my morning skincare routine and also at night before bed! i’ve only been using it for like 2 weeks so its too soon to say if it’s helping my brows grow, but the ingredients in it are legit (and clean) so i have no doubt i’ll be noticing full and healthy brows soon!
ten. monday body activewear
i bought my first activewear set from monday body a few months ago and i am SO impressed with the quality! the fabric on their leggings / bike shorts is SO flattering, sculpting, moisture wicking…at a price point that’s pretty reasonable! i’ve worn this set for everything from high to low impact workouts and LOVED it so much! definitely a new favorite activewear brand in my book and i’ll for sure be continuing to purchase from them.
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hope you all have a great weekend! thanks for reading!
xo Lauren
