Streak Week Three

Happy Monday everyone!  I have to admit that this was kind of a boring week for training.  I'm still doing well with my streak (on to day 21 already!), but my runs have all felt like junk miles.  I don't really have a plan or pace in mine when I go into them, I'm just going running to tick the day off my calendar.  Doesn't really make for an interesting recap!

This weekend I finally decided on a fall goal race and signed up.  I'll talk more about my plan and goals later, but (spoiler alert) I'm doing the Buffalo Creek Half Marathon at the end of October.  My official training doesn't start until mid-August, but this week I want to start following more of a structured plan!  I ran 20 miles the past two weeks, so I think I'm in a good spot to start building a solid base for training.  More to come!

Here is a mini recap of my week in training, which (as I said) is pretty boring!

Monday - Friday

12 total miles

All easy miles, mostly on the treadmill at lunchtime.  It's been really gross out lately (either super humid and hot, or pouring down rain).  Luckily, Dan is back from his work trip which means I can start running in the morning again!  When he's in town, he drops me off at work around 6:15.  This way, I can stop at the gym and get in my run and shower before work starts!  When he's not here, I take the bus which doesn't get me to work until 7:30.  I'm looking forward to becoming a morning runner again!

Saturday

5.15 miles / 11:09 pace

I met up with a few friends (Jessie, Steff, Becca [not pictured] and Carrie) for a morning run.  We ran a lap around the North Park Pool, then headed onto the trails.  Jessie led us on a great trail, with some decent climbs but the trail itself was wide and easy to run on.  We were all DRENCHED at the end of this run thanks to the sky high humidity!  

Sunday

4 miles / 9:27 pace

I went out for a run early in the morning, and it actually went pretty well!  It was still humid out, but it was nice and cool.  I was happy to see my paces back in the 9 minute range!  It's crazy how these paces used to feel easy, and now I'm struggling with them.  I'm hoping that slogging through these runs now make my fall race feel easier, because it's been tough!

Stand-up Paddle Boarding / 1.5 hours

I was so excited to try out another paddle boarding class with L.L. Bean- SUP with your pup!  When I took the SUP Yoga class a few weeks ago, the instructor told me about this class and suggested that I signed up.  I went home and signed up for a class immediately!  Dan and I already got kayaks this year, and are planning on getting paddle boards as well, so I just wanted to learn how to manage it with a dog.  I learned a lot of good tricks and Selma did an amazing job.  We didn't fall in at all, and she was loving the water.  It was definitely a fun class, and now I can't wait to get my own board!

Are you struggling in the heat/humidity lately too??

Have you ever gone on the water with your dog?

Top Five Friday : Reunited

TGIF everyone!  Today is a very happy Friday for me, because Dan is coming home from a work trip!  He left right after we came home from Mexico, so it's been a very long three weeks without him.  We have a lot of fun plans after he comes back, but are also spending a lot of time relaxing too (he had to work 15 hour days every day for the entire 3 weeks..eek!).  Besides that- I have a lot of fun and different things to share with you all for my Top Five Friday post!  I hope you enjoy and manage to relax this weekend!

linking up with Erika, Heather, and Friday Five 

Song

Anything by Wisin

It might have to do with the hot, hot, HOT weather we've been having lately, but I can't stop listening to Latin/Spanish/Carribbean music lately.  One of my favorite genres is Reggaeton, which is kind of like Latin hip hop.  Wisin is one of my favorite artists, and I have been listening to his albums (El Sobreviviente and El Regreso Del Sobreviviente).  They always make me want to dance and put me in the best mood!

Podcast

Homecoming

This was definitely one of my favorite podcasts last year, and I'm so excited that the new "season" is out!  There's only been one episode so far, but I'm already completely hooked.  It's picking up where the last season left off, with new characters being introduced.  This year, the creators are also coming out with a companion novel, and a series is in the works with Amazon (with none other than Julia Roberts set to star).  Check it out!

Product

Madewell jacket

I have been looking for the perfect utility jacket for what seems like years- I had one that was ok, but not perfect, that I bought for really cheap from HM back in college, but I had to get rid of it last year.  Ever since, I've been looking for a replacement.  I wanted to get a jacket that I loved instead of just one that was good enough, which I knew meant that I would have to spend a bit more money.  I originally found one from Gap that looked great online, but ended up being awful in person.  Then, when I was running errands at the mall, I happened into Madewell to look around, and found THE jacket.  I knew as soon as I saw it that it was the one, and it looked even better on!

The material is really high quality, and the color is the perfect shade of green.  I love the fact that it has a zipper, along with plenty of pockets (that don't make the jacket too puffy).  The sleeves are the perfect length, and the size is just right for me.  It was expensive, but I know that I'll get so much use out of the jacket and be able to wear it for years to come!  Sometimes, waiting for the right piece is worth it!

Shows

Big Brother - It's been so hard for me to keep up with the show this year!  Since they air a few times a week, I feel like I'm always trying to keep up.  So far there aren't too many stand outs for me, and the big disappointment of the season (for me) is not getting to see Christmas actually compete in any physical challenges this summer!  I hope she comes back in a future season so we can see her school all of the "super tough" guys.

America's Got Talent - To be honest, I'm not that overwhelmed by any of the acts this year.  I'm kind of getting tired of the abundance of sob stories and singers (which makes me sound like an awful person...it just seems like this year EVERY contestant has an awful story).  Maybe I'll change my mind after the live shows start, but so far I'm not impressed.

SYTYCD - I'm loving the format for this year, but I can't believe we'll only get to see 10 dancers in the live shows!  It seems like there are a lot of super talented dancers this season, so I'm really sad we will have to see a lot of them go home.  I have a few favorites so far- Kaylee, Dassy, and the Russian duo (ahhh their dances give me all the feels!).  Can't wait to see the teams get formed and the final 10 get chosen!

World of Dance - Can I just come back as Eva Igo in my next life?  She is SO incredible, and just takes my breath away every time she dances.  I think she should win the entire competition (and if she doesn't, I'm rooting for Keone and Mari!)

Friends from College - Pretty much the only non-reality show I'm watching currently!  I just started watching this Netflix series, and I'm obsessed with it.  So funny and clever and unique.  If you haven't watched it yet, get on it!

Random

Simple Habit app

To be completely honest, I've never been much of a meditator.  I'm much more of a skeptic, and even though I love doing yoga, I always skip out on the quiet meditation at the end of a flow.  In college, I took a tai-chi class (which I loved), but during our 10 minute meditation at the beginning of the class, I could never get my mind to relax (might also be because it was an 8AM class which meant I was just trying to stay awake).  I've been having issues sleeping lately, so I decided to just give it another try by downloading a free app, and going through a nighttime guided meditation.  Now, I'm a complete convert!  I'm not sure if it's because the meditations are guided, so I just listen along and don't find my mind wandering, or the fact that these are more "active" (lots of tensing the body and relaxing to get your body to get ready to sleep), but I'm loving it.  There are so many options you can use to customize the meditations- from length to activity to mood- that I know I will always find the perfect one for me.



What do you like to listen to in the summer?
Favorite shows?
Do you meditate?

Streak Week Two

Hi everyone!  What a week this was...last Sunday I looked at my calendar to prep for the week and was shocked to see something planned every day.  Usually I like to keep it easy during the week and go CRAZY (aka stay up until 9:30pm) on the weekends.  Not this week!  It was a lot of fun, but I'm ready for a more laid back week coming up.  I hope you all had a great one as well!

Here's a look at how my week of training went.  This was my second week doing my run streak (and first full week).  It's been going well so far and I'm enjoying getting into a routine.  You can see by my paces and lack of structured workouts that I'm keeping this very easy so I don't burn out!  Lots of runs with Selma or with friends!  I think I might add in a speed workout this coming week, just because I'm craving something different.  I also decided on a fall race (more to come on that later) so I'm hoping to start base building so I can get right into training once August rolls around.


Here's the weekly recap!:

Monday

1 miles / 10:00 pace

It's still been storming like crazy around here, so I just ran a mile on the treadmill at lunch time.  I had an eye appointment, so I couldn't do anything more than a mile (which was fine with me).  Selma's not a fan of the rain, so when I got home I just tried to keep her calm, which meant cuddling her on the kitchen floor while I tried to make dinner.

Tuesday

4 miles / 9:32 pace

Not gonna lie- I just wanted to watch some Wimbledon action (it was the women's semifinals) so I ran on the treadmill during lunch.  I was originally planning on only running 3 miles, but the match went long and I had to stay to finish it (then walked about a half mile).  

Wednesday

1.25 miles / 9:25 pace

I woke up feeling stuffed up and tired out (almost like I'm about to catch a cold) so I just kept this short and easy.

Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga / 1.5 hours

Photo from LLBean- def did not look like graceful

This was actually something that I had on my 30x30 list, and I'm so happy that I finally got to go!  I signed up for a class through LL Bean at the nearby North Park (where I always run).  I ended up being the only person in the class, so I got a private lesson.  It was pretty challenging, and we went through a normal yoga class- lots of sun salutations, some hip openers, crow pose (!!!), and some back bends.  I somehow managed to stay on the board the entire time- even if I was shaking like a leaf the whole class.  Afterwards I got to paddle around a bit and enjoy the relaxing water.  It was the perfect night and such a fun and challenging class!  I already signed up for another class with LL Bean (it's a doggie paddleboarding class if anyone wants to join me!).

Thursday

3 miles (untimed)

I went to the park with Selma and we did 3 miles together.  As you can tell, she was very happy to go :)

Friday

2 miles / 9:38 pace

Another run with Selma!  This time we stopped for a puppy ice cream for her.  Well deserved treat!

Saturday

5 miles / 10:33 pace

Thanks for taking a post-run pic Steff!

I met up with Maddie, Steffany, and Jessie for a lap around North Park on Saturday morning.  It was pretty humid out, but thanks to random breezes and some shade it actually felt great!  The five miles just flew by with all of the chatting, and I was happy to have a group to run with instead of running alone!

Sunday

4.75 miles / 9:18 pace

Out of this week, Sunday was definitely my busiest day!  I knew the only time that I could get in a run was in the morning, so I set out to run on the trails in Frick Park.  I used to live in that neighborhood, so it was great to get back to my favorite running places.  I finished up at Mellon Park, where there's a free concert every Sunday.  I met up with a friend to listen for a while, then headed back to his house for lunch.  

After that, I went to meet up with Sarah (and got to see their incredible house in person...check out their blogs to see how amazing it is) for some beers.  We went to the nearby Hop Farm Brewing, which was a stop on my self- made "Tour de Beer" list!  They had a nice selection and all of the beers were available in a 5oz pour, so I was able to make my own flight.  I headed back home to take Selma out, then rushed out again to meet up with my family for dinner!  I got back home around 5:30, and spent the rest of the night meal prepping for the week and took a nice, relaxing bubble bath.  Perfect way to end a busy (and fun) week!

3 Days in Isla Mujeres

A few weeks ago for my birthday, I went on a trip to Mexico with Dan, my mom, and sister.  I've actually never been to Mexico (even though it's a quick and cheap plane ride away and I minored in Spanish), so I put it on my 30x30 bucket list.  What better way to cross that off than to do it on my 27th birthday?  I'll be recapping my trip in two parts, for the two different areas we visited.

The first part of our trip was to a tiny island off the coast of Cancun, called Isla Mujeres (or Women Island).  To get here, we took an Ultramar ferry from Puerto Juarez, about 30 minutes from the airport.  There were seats on top of the boat (where we sat and got to listen to a live singer/guitar player) or inside the cabin.  The ride over took about 30 minutes, and we were surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

Once we got on the island, we were able to rent a golf cart (which, along with motorcycles, is the main transportation we saw).  The island is really small, being only 4 miles long and less than a half mile wide.  There are two main roads that run down the entire length of the island, from the north (Playa Norte) to the south (Punta Sur).  Most of the touristy stuff is near Playa Norte, with a few cross streets and a pedestrian-only area, and the more residential area is in the south.

Most people come over to the island for day trips to visit the beautiful beaches, the Turtle Farm or Dolphin Discovery, snorkel in Garrafon National Reef, or enjoy the incredible views.  It was a great way to kick off our trip, and we had a lot of fun!  Something to note is that every where that we went accepted both USD and Pesos, but made their own conversion rate.  We always asked for the price in both currencies, then figured out which price was better.

Here are a few highlights from Isla Mujeres:

Sleep

The entire reason why I decided to go on this trip was because I saw the Seashell House on Airbnb (ps- you can save $40 on your trip by signing up with my link!).  One of my 30x30 bucket list items was to stay in an over-the-top, amazing house, and as soon as I saw this one I knew it was it.  

The house is located right by the south tip of the island, in a more residential area.  There are two houses (both shaped like shells) and a pool.  The bigger shell has a living room, kitchen (which was stocked with beer, wine, pop and water), two bathrooms, bedroom (with a super comfortable king bed) and balcony that overlooks the pool and Caribbean Sea.

The smaller shell has another king sized bed and bathroom.  Everything in both houses was seashell themed, and it really felt like I was stepping into a different world.

Eat

Maria's Kan-kin - Sea-side hotel with a great restaurant.  Great service (we got complimentary flan at the end of the meal) and fresh seafood.  We walked along the beach while we waited for our food and got to see an amazing sunset.

Mango Cafe - Really fun place that has a great breakfast, complete with a bottomless Mexican coffee bar.  I got the stuffed poblano chile which was HUGE and the perfect way to start the day.

Basto's Grill - Tiny restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food.  I got the tomato and cactus quesadilla- delicious!

Barlito - Cute little restaurant in the Marina Paraiso hotel.  They are known for their cinnamon rolls, which are stuffed with almonds and raisins.  The grounds are gorgeous (with lots of iguanas roaming around) and the food is delicious!

Chedraui - The largest grocery store on the island.  There's lots of parking, and they sell just about everything.  It almost felt like a Super Walmart!  

Explore

Punta Sur - The southern tip of the island.  For a small fee, you can explore the trails and walkways that wind all around the point, as well as a statue park.  The views make it worth it, and you can see "Cliff of the Dawn"- the most eastern point of Mexico.

Dolphin Discovery - Huge park that has dolphin, sea lion, manatee, sting ray and shark encounters.  If you don't want to do that, you can still enter for a small fee and have unlimited drinks, buffet, and relax by the pool for the entire day (this is what Dan and I did while my mom and sister did the encounter).  We somehow were given a private cabana to lock up our bags and have some privacy, which was amazing!

Playa Norte - One of the most picturesque places on the island.  Lots of vendors, music, restaurants and more in the area.  Gorgeous white sand beaches and crystal clear blue water.  We parked on Calle Vincente Guerrero (right by the Ixchel Beach Hotel).

Calle Miguel Hidalgo - Pedestrian street in the heart of town.  Find any souvenir you want and try out all the fun restaurants!  This is also right by the ferry, so we explored the area while we were waiting for our departing ferry to come.

Next up I'll be sharing what we did while we were in Cancun!

Have you ever been to Mexico?
What's your favorite part of traveling?

First Streak and Weekend Highlights

Hi everyone!  Guess who's back with weekly running recaps?  It's going to get really interesting, because I decided to start my very first run streak!  In case you don't know what that is, you basically just run every day for a set period of time.  The minimum (at least for me) will be to do a mile a day.  I'm also making it a goal for myself to run with Selma at least once a week, and run with other people at least once a week.

You might be wondering why I'm doing a streak, or how long I'll be doing one.  I always like trying out new challenges, and I've always been interested in trying out a streak, but the timing never worked out.  I decided to do mine from the 4th of July until Labor Day (exactly 2 months) which is happening at a perfect time for me.  Right now, I'm not registered for any races, and have no racing plans.  I'm one of those people who needs to have a goal in mind in order to keep training, so without any races coming up I knew I had to do something to stay accountable, and decided on trying my first streak!

So, I just finished my first week, and I'm happy to say that it's been going great so far.  I'm definitely easing back into running after taking some time off after my last race and vacation, so I wasn't pushing the pace or mileage yet.  Here's a recap of how the week went, along with some fun things I did this weekend:

Tuesday

2.4 miles / 9:26 pace

This was my first run back after my vacation, so it was pretty rough!  Since it was the Fourth of July, I decided to run 4k (not quite ready for 4 miles yet) and felt pretty good.  It was hot and humid out, but I was happy to be out there again.

Wednesday

2.5 miles / 9:49 pace

Selma and I headed to the park to go for a run.  It was another hot day, so after 2.5 miles Selma was done.  We stopped to swim for a while and then walked the final half mile to the car.  

Thursday

3 miles / 9:50 pace

This was my first "speed workout" in a while, and I decided to take it on the treadmill since it was pouring all day (side note- why has it been raining SO MUCH lately!?  Anywhere else, or just Pittsburgh?).  I did this as a progressive run, starting off at about 10:30 pace and speeding up to 7:30 pace.  It felt great to run inside, out of the humidity, and to go a little faster!

Friday

1 mile / 9:11 pace

I took this run easy and just got a mile in (which is apparently the minimum that counts for a run streak).  I'll take it!

Saturday

2.33 miles / 10:01 pace

I had a busy day, so I decided to get my run out of the way super early (like 6:30!) so I wouldn't put it off.  It felt good to get out there before it got too warm, and I just took the pace super easy.

After I got home, I got ready and headed out to meet my family for a trip to Falling Water!  This was an item on my bucket list, so I was really excited to go.  The house was just as breathtaking and amazing as I expected, and our house tour was really interesting.  If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by.  I definitely want to go back sometime and spend some time hiking at Ohiopyle while I'm there as well!

Later in the night, I met up with some friends for the weekly Jazz in the Park concert at Riverview Park.  The City Parks have all kinds of events during the summer, and this is one of my favorite ones to go to.  There's an hour and a half of jazz music, followed by a movie in the park.  They were showing Captain America, and next week is Rogue One (if anyone wants to come along let me know!!).  Best of all the events are always FREE!

Sunday

5.5 miles / 10:20 pace

I met up to run at North Park with Jessie and Maddie, then later picked up Amanda. It was a nice, fun run with some friends, and the miles just flew by!  No one really cared about pace, and we just ran what felt good, and walked whenever we felt like it.  

After we finished our run, we met up with some other local runners (and some bloggers) for mimosas and brunch at OTB at the Boathouse. It was great to meet some people that I've been following on Instagram for a while, and catch up with other girls that I haven't seen for a while.  

For my first week (which was only 6 days), I ran about 17 miles.  Not bad!  I'm hoping to bump that up to 20 miles next week, and see where we go from there.

Have you ever done a run streak?
What races do you have coming up? I need ideas!

Top Five Friday : Summa Summatime

Hi everyone! It's Friday, which means it's time to share favorites.  I feel like it's been such a long time since I've done one of these posts, so I'm excited to share what I've been loving this week.  Enjoy!

linking up with Erika, Heather, and Friday Five 

Song : Moonlight by Grace VanderWaal

If anyone else watched America's Got Talent and fell in love with the winner, you have to listen to this song!  Grace just came out with a new song, which has her unique signature sound and ukulele of course!  This is a fun song for summer that reminds me a bit of Florence and the Machine.  Give it a listen!

Podcast : Happier in Hollywood

One of my OG Podcast favorites is the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast.  She hosts the show with her sister, Elizabeth Craft, who is a writer in Hollywood and worked on shows like Angel and The Shield.  Elizabeth recently launched her own spinoff podcast with her writing partner, and it's been a lot of fun to learn about a completely foreign industry, as well as learn some work hacks for my own job.  Plus, who doesn't want to get a behind-the-scenes look at what Hollywood is REALLY like?

Product : Salad Spinner

I've been getting a LOT of lettuce, spinach, collards and herbs in my weekly CSA box, so I decided to finally get a salad spinner.  I didn't think it would make much of a difference, but now I find myself eating up all the leafy veggies all the time.  It's so much easier to wash the produce and spin to dry rather than trying to towel dry, and then I can just leave the lettuce in the spinner until I'm ready to use it!  I found this one for super cheap at Home Goods, and it works really well.

Show : World of Dance

This is definitely my favorite show of the summer!  I love the format- after getting through auditions, solo dancers and team acts go head to head to move on to the final rounds.  There are so many talented people on this show (including FikShun from SYTYCD and the Jabbawockeez!), and I've been loving following along.  My favorite acts would have to be Eva Igo and Keone and Mari. 

I also have to mention that Big Brother is officially back for the summer!  I'm still getting caught up, but there are a lot of people I'm excited about (most of all PAUL IS BACK!) and I'm interested to see how Christmas does in the competition since she's a CrossFit athlete.

Random : Summer Albums

Have to add some more new music in here, because so much good stuff is coming out!  Calvin Harris just came out with Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which is full of amazing collabs from some of my favorite singers (just a sampling includes Future, ScHoolboy Q, Migos, and Kehlani).  DJ Khaled also recently released Grateful, which features a lot of the same artists, but a completely different sound.  My favorite song off that album (and probably my song of the summer) is Wild Thoughts. So good!

What's your song of summer?
Who else loves Big Brother?

What's New With You? Linkup #18

Hi everyone and welcome to the July What's New with You linkup!  Can you believe it's the second half of the year already?  2017 has already been a great, fun year and for this month's post I wanted to share all of my favorites from January through June.  Make sure you link up below (and check out Kristen's blog as well!)

Fashion

Express Minus the Leather Jacket - I've talked about this jacket so much on my blog, but it's seriously my favorite and most-worn item in my wardrobe.

I originally got it for a trip to Europe, and I wear it constantly!  It's the perfect jacket when you need to wear something but don't want to wear a heavy jacket (so, most of fall and spring, as well as parts of summer and winter!).  It also makes anything that I'm wearing look about 100 times cooler, which is a nice bonus as well.

Lululemon Love Tee - I love all of my Lululemon pieces, but this is probably my favorite.  The cut of the top is really flattering, and it can be worn to workout, paired with jeans, or even tucked into a skirt for a more formal look.

This is my favorite shirt to wear while traveling because it's long enough to be worn with leggings, and is insanely comfortable.  Plus, since it's so versatile, I can wear it multiple times during my trip.  There are always new colors and patterns coming out in this top, so I know I'll end up buying another one (or two, or three) anytime they're on sale!

Gibson Twist Front Cozy Fleece - Out of all of the clothes that I wear, this one might get the most compliments.  I like to wear basic pieces most of the time, and I love the fact that this light-weight sweater is a basic with a (literal) twist.

It makes it a little more interesting and exciting, but can be worn with just about anything!  Plus- the fabric is INSANELY soft, which makes me want to buy all of my tops in the same fabric.

Food

Vegan Gyros - It's been about a year since I went vegan, and I've tried a lot of different recipes.  Most of them have been pretty good, with a few failures here and there, and a few standouts.  By far my favorite recipe has been this one for vegan gyros.  I mean- just look at how good the picture looks!

Gyros used to be one of my favorite foods, and I was definitely missing them when I stopped eating meat!  Plus, tzaitki sauce is just amazing, and I would eat it up as a dip.  I knew I had to try this recipe, which was surprisingly easy (even though you have to make your own seitan), and was shocked at how similar the taste and texture was to my beloved gyro!  I make it about once a month to get my gyro fix- in fact, I'll be making it tomorrow on Snapchat if you want to follow along! (my username is gretchxo :)

Miso - This year has been a game changer for me in the food work, mostly because I finally discovered MISO!  I was definitely missing out, because I've been adding this to just about everything lately and it just takes the food to a whole other level.

It's such a simple, healthy ingredient, especially for vegans and vegetarians!  If you haven't given it a try yet, I highly suggest picking some up on your next trip to the grocery store.  This is the recipe that got me hooked!

Homemade Almond Milk - Earlier this year, I made it my goal to start making my own nut milks, and it's been a game changer for me.  It's so much easier than I expected, tastes amazing, and is cheaper (and healthier) than store bought.

Plus, I love the fact that I can mix and match flavors, and re-use the almond pulp for other recipes.  Basically, it's a win/win/win/win!  This is the base recipe that I use, but now I try out different flavor combinations and different nuts!

Beauty

Aveeno Daily Scrub - I have really sensitive skin, so it's hard for me to find an exfoliator that's gentle enough for me.  Usually they make my skin really irritated or cause breakouts, so I was excited to find this one from Aveeno.  I have really good luck with products from Aveeno, which seem to be more natural and gentle.  Plus, they always smell like a spa.  I love how soft this scrub makes my skin feel, without any irritation at all.  Even though this is a "daily" scrub, I only use it about once a week.

Loreal Extraordinary Clay Hair Mask - I have oily roots with dry ends, and when I saw this new line from Loreal I was SO excited.  You just smear this mask all over your roots, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse it out.  You're left with gorgeous hair that isn't oily at all, and stays that way for a week.  This is seriously a game changer for me, and as soon as I finish my first jug I'm buying about 10 more (just in case they ever discontinue it).  I also tried the dry shampoo from this line which I love, and am planning on testing out the shampoo and conditioner next.

Loreal Lash Paradise Mascara - I am a HUGE mascara fan (mostly because it's the only makeup I regularly wear lately), and this one definitely caught my eye.  It's been compared to a very popular (and inappropriately named) mascara from Too Faced, and I think I like this one even more!  It has a drier formula, which helps it go on smoothly with no clumps, but gives amazing length and volume.  I love it!


Your turn!  Let me know what's new with you!!

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