Happy Hour

Can you link some denim jackets you like/have?

Zara is my go to for trendy jackets and I love my denim one. I really love this one in the army greenish color, too.

Have you tried any new skincare products? Any new recommendations?

I’m on an Allies of Skin kick and trying some new peptide products through them but otherwise I keep it pretty simple with my Prequel cleanser, vitamin C, toner pads, tretinoin/retinol and azelaic acid.

Do you have a lip SPF you like?

I alternate between these two:

Do you use eyelash/brow serums still and do they work?

I am currently testing this one because of the price (and yes I think it works) but I think the best is RevitaLash. I also use Rogaine nightly on my scalp (when used religiously, it’s a miracle worker) and use a q tip to rub it in and then use the leftover q tip and take it over my brows. My brow girl said she saw hair coming through the follicles that I thought were damaged long ago when I over plucked in high school.

How many days do you strength train and how do you plan your workouts?

I get this question frequently. I aim to strength train 3-4 days a week (ideally 1 upper body, 2 lower body, and 1 full body). I have used the Peloton platform for years and really enjoy the classes and instructors. I have done many of the splits (a hypertrophy strength training program you repeat 4+ weeks) which are a great way to build strength, but I often get bored after a few weeks.

I also try to throw in 1-2 days of HIIT/SIT (10-20 minutes max) and 1 day of pilates. I try to listen to my body and adjust my workouts on what my body needs. I also walk a lot (most days I get 12,000-18,000 steps) and play pickleball 2-3 days a week. Sundays are ideally active recovery days.

I’m looking for a new foundation brush. I’m done using sponges or my hands!

I really like this brush!

What kind of laundry detergent do you use? I’d like to start using something with less chemicals, but also makes my clothes clean and smell good? Too much to ask for?

I’ve tried some of the natural ones like Branch Basics in the past which I didn’t feel like got my clothes clean enough. We honestly just use the Costco pods, but I recently ordered these laundry sheets that I’ve heard great things and they are much less “toxic” 😉 I’ll update how they work!

Can you link that ruffle tank from Target again? How is the sizing?

Here! Alix has in white and Heather dark blue, but the yellow and pink are also very cute. We love the built in bra too. I would size up in the tank. I (Alix) got a small and it fits fine, but I think a medium would be a little more comfortable.

xx, A + H