Good morning, Friday. It's been a while and I hope to be back to blogging on the regs very soon. Watch this space and my social media jams for updates on my retool/redesign/whole new world. I'm hoping to launch something new in the Springtime, which seems like a perfect time for some much needed renovation. I'm a workin' on my blog moves, and keeping my tools sharp right here, and right now.
But today I'd like to kick it old school and break you off a classic little five spot for Friday. I was talking to my sister last night and she told me she missed these little Friday musings so here we go:
Converse Chuck Taylor Shoreline- OK this one is big and I have just ordered mine from Nordstrom so the jury is still out. I say it's big because I have yet to find a pair of Chucks that look cute on me and don't make me feel like Bozo. Reading the reviews online sold me on this updated sneaker, now with an elasticized back and a tendency to make the feet look less gigantic. I'm an 8 1/2 so not exactly Big Foot but always feel Chucks make my feet look huge. I got classic white and am excited to pop these on my feet. I'll let you know how it goes. I love a fresh pair of kicks for the Spring.
A kick cropped jean- So far, this silhouette has evaded me. Reason being- the waistline is a bit high and tight for my tastes but love the look of the shorter flared jean with flats or sneakers and a chunky sweater or simple tank in warmer months. I've seen chicks rocking them all over the place, and I wanted to opt in, without breaking the bank. American Eagle is my secret weapon (I guess not so much anymore) for trying trends with little fiscal risk. I got these and really like them. Very cute and weight is good to wear right now. Plus they are on sale which is always great.
Oribe Cleansing Creme for Moisture and Control - This. If you buy one thing this month buy this. That is- if your hair gets puffed from regular shampoo and your texture is more coarse or somewhat prone to frizz, you must check out cleansing cream. I've been a fan for a while now but Oribe makes one that smells amazing and lathers like shampoo- my biggest complaint so far about this type of hair cleanser is the lack of suds. Plus i love the green bottle and the fact that my hair looks way better with a little crunchy texture than perfectly straight. Divine.
The Splendid Spoon- I know you're out there wondering about this whole soup cleanse vs. juice cleanse thing. The bad news- it's not cheap. Not even close. The good news? It's a delicious and satisfying way to work something healthy and nutritious into your diet. I found out about The Splendid Spoon after some dental work and have been ordering it weekly ever since. For $95 a week, you get six soups and a one day cleanse. The idea is to swap out a meal on a regular basis (I take mine for lunch), and do one cleanse day a week. The soups are vegetarian and vegan and absolutely delicious. They are super filling and flavorful and find this a good way to shake up your metabolism and not feel starving or depleted. Soup is good food. Expensive, but delicious. I believe they deliver nationwide too, as do some other soup services, so check them out. I love their mushroom with steel cut oats soup, and cleanse items like Cauliflower Coconut are absolutely delicious.
Neighborhood pick: Anor Spa for a facial- I have to give a shout out to a spot I discovered recently when my skin was crying out for attention from winter neglect. I was feeling super irritated and my under eyes were drying out from allergies, radiator heat, and general crappy conditions. The tiny spa is on Pacific by Henry here in Cobble HIll, Brooklyn and man- what a revelation. I loved their Healing Rosacea Facial- it totally chilled my skin out and used delicious natural products that smelled like roses. And for $95, it was a pretty good deal. I guess that's the magic number- soup, skin, it's all 95 bones. But seriously- this was a great option and will absolutely return when I need it. My skin looks and feels much better. I also picked up a great eye cream from ilike, an organic and soothing cream from Hungary made from fruits and vegetables. Sometimes eye creams are too strong for me and irritate- this one does the exact opposite. Love.
So there's your Five for Friday- and don't you just love the opening photo from 1967's Bazaar? I thought it a great homage to Super Bowl Sunday- courtesy of Geoffrey Beene. Fab.
And that's what's up this Friday fiver. Yours, in odd numbers and great picks. XO