Today actually hit the 70s! In Vermont, that’s a BIG freakin’ deal! So of course sandals are a must and that means one thing: PEDICURE!
Even though I’m super excited that the weather is nice, I have to be realistic. I know the temperatures will dip again, so I didn’t go too fancy with my feet, but my life needed a little perfection in it so, I went with Formula X for Sephora in Perfection.
For my mani I wanted to embrace spring and love A Crewed Interest by Essie, it’s one of my absolute favorites and just really reminds me of spring.
Still haven’t gotten my first official pedi of the season but when I do, you’ll know! Anyone else rockin’ sandals yet?
Although I truly enjoy living in Vermont, I have to admit that I miss having a Target in state. I mean Walmart is great, but it’s no Target.
All these Target collabs kill me, because if I can’t get it online, then I usually can’t get it. However, while I was visiting my parents, I figured I’d try my luck to see if anything from the Peter Pilotto for Target collection was left or made it’s way to clearance…
I was also happy to see that Merona and Mossimo have really stepped up their game!
I ended up not getting anything shown above (and I really wanted those tux inspired pants), but I would have gotten it all, if it had all been my size and I didn’t have bills to pay.
I did end up getting a couple of things…
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So…yesterday was my Monday (I had Monday off). Yesterday was also Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.
Ben & Jerry’s is from Vermont. I live in Vermont. So naturally, I had to partake!
Not only did I make it with just one minute to spare (the event ran from noon until 8 pm), but they had my absolute FAVORITE flavor left. And sugar cones.
BEST DAY EVER!
If you’re in the area or ever looking for something to do, you should go on the factory tour!
Do you love Ben & Jerry’s? What’s your favorite flavor?
On my style page, I mentioned that I had submitted outfits to the Redbook’s Real Women Style Awards. I am SO excited to share that I was selected as one of the 25 semifinalists for America’s best-dressed women…I even made it onto a Redbook promo!
Voting goes until May 12th and the 10 finalists will get coverage in Redbook Magazine’s September issue!
Help spread the work using the hashtag #RBKBestDressed, and make sure to vote (…for me)!
Every now and then, I like to give my nails a break from color. In part, this is so they can get some light and breathe a little. That being said, I think my nails look kind of blah when I paint them clear. So I don’t anymore. At least not technically.
Instead of one alternative I use is Nail Glow by Dior. I love that it makes my nails look brighter. Whereas, clear polish just makes my yellowish nails look shiny…
Now, this is something I NEVER thought I’d do. I’d seen people do the “big chop” and thought how brave of them, or that it looked great on them, but that I couldn’t pull it off. I had already transitioned and had been team natural for about a year, but my hair wasn’t in the best condition, as I took a very, shall we say, Solange approach to my hair (with much different results).
Whenever I considered cutting off my hair, I would shoot it down. When I transitioned, I had grown out my relaxer and then cut off the relaxed ends, so I never did anything even remotely close to a big chop. I had gotten my hair cut shortish in the past, but that was because I’d asked for a Rihanna cut without being on top of the fact that she’d since cut her hair from a bob to a reverse mullet/pixie…big mistake on my part. People said it looked great but I just wanted it to hurry up and grow out.
I cried every morning for months.
So when the school that I work at held a fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, my manfriend thought I was crazy when I told him that I wanted to be a shavee and go completely bald. He reminded me of how I’d hated my hair being really short and did not want to go through months of my misery. Got to love him! He even came and took pictures.
But this was different and for a really great cause. No tears, and it makes me happy to know that I stood (well sat) in solidarity with children who don’t get to make the choice to have or not to have hair. So I did it. And I’d do it again.
Leather makes me feel like such a badass! I love wearing my moto jacket or (in this case) my faux leather panel skirt. They both add a little edge to my look.
What do you wear when you want to feel a little rebellious?
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1. My nickname is Bet. Other than that, I go by Bethany. Beth, not so much…
2. I have four pets. Two chihuahuas, Koda and Max. A cat, Hiccup (formerly known as Valentino Gronkowski). And a parakeet, Donatello. Yes, they are all named after cartoon characters. Even my parents’ dog, Bruno, was named after Cinderella’s dog…
3. My favorite color is leopard.
4. I want to be Mindy Kaling in my next life. Or spend a day with her in this life.
5. Trying/learning new things is my “high”.
6. I love to paint my nails. Last summer I challenged myself to paint my toe nails a different color everyday for a month. #nailedit
7. To relieve stress I shop or do yoga…both are surprisingly effective.
8. Bubble baths are my happy place.
9. I (not so) secretly want to live in NYC at some point in my life.
10. I run on Dunkin’.
11. I’m not a huge fan of talking on the phone, but when I do I can stay on FOREVER.
12. Outside of themed 5Ks, which I do for fun, I run to clear my head.
13. My favorite band is Paramore and I’m going to see them this summer!!!
14. I’m a rom com kind of girl.
15. Zara is my weakness.
16. I would eat meat lovers pizza. Every. Single. Day.
17. I wish I had a photo booth in my bedroom. If anyone could make that happen, I’d love you for like ever.
18. I am the epitome of my zodiac sign.
19. Scrabble is my favorite board game. I even have a mini that I keep in my bag…just in case.
20. Getting ready in the morning is my favorite part of the day, but also the most stressful.
21. Victoria’s Secret Coconut Passion is my signature scent.
22. My shoes are my most prized possessions.
23. One of my proudest accomplishments is becoming a VIB Rouge member.
24. When I need a change I dye my hair. Have plans to change it up again this weekend…
25. I sing in the shower. Full out concert status.
26. I over use ellipses…
27. This year I will turn 25…for the fourth time.
28. I take A LOT of selfies.
Did you find anything shocking? Do we have anything in common? I’d love to know!
In case you weren’t already aware, this year’s Pantone Color of the Year is Radiant Orchid.
This past summer, I went on a quick Walgreens run and who can leave without a buying a nail color and a magazine? I grabbed Sinful Colors in Tempest, thinking that it was a perfect nail color. At the time, I had no idea just how right I was!
