This is a major throwback to the good ole days when everyone would share their monthly beauty or lifestyle favorites in a blog post or on YouTube. I L-I-V-E-D for those back then! I feel like they aren't as common now (or maybe I'm just not seeing them?) but they were some of my favorite videos to watch. I'm still just as nosey today and curious about what everyone is loving. In a way I guess a lot of Tik-Tok is like that? People share a lot of what they do and use daily, it's just more vlog style.
I think I got out of the habit of sharing my favorites because I didn't always have new favorites every single month. For me it only makes sense to call it a favorite if I really love or am obsessed with something. Typically once I find a favorite, I stick with it which can get boring month after month, lol.
Right now happens to be one of those times where I have several newish items that I've been constantly reaching for + enjoying over the last few weeks and months.
+ HATCH RESTORE ALARM CLOCK - I bought the Hatch Restore Alarm Clock in the summer last year (I'll link my unboxing post here) which has a lot of features to help you create a good sleep schedule. I love the sunrise alarm but more recently started using the manual color changing feature. It has presets but you can also set the light to almost any color which I've been using to help me relax, de-stress and even go to sleep. I switch it up depending on how I'm feeling. I love using green + blues to relax/de-stress and orange and red colors for sleep.
There's something nice and calming about having all of the other lights off and just the faint glow from the clock. It makes me feel more relaxed and I look forward to every night now. Occasionally I'll also use the sound machine at night too if I'm having a harder time going to sleep or if I'm feeling more anxious.
+ ARITZIA TNA BUTTER LEGGINGS - I jumped into the Aritzia girly sandbox, ya'll. I placed my first order a few weeks ago and I finally get the deal-- at least with these leggings. For years I've heard people talk about the TNA leggings but I never gave it much thought or even really browsed on Aritzia. At the beginning of the year, I started looking up where to find high quality closet staples (tees, basics, etc.) and I kept seeing people mention Aritzia. $300 later (lol, she's a little fancy ya'll), I secured these amazing TNA Butter Leggings and some other goodies.
I haven't worn everything yet but the leggings have been in my weekly rotation. They are the softest, lightest fabric but super soft and definitely buttery. They also stretch and aren't too tight but they still give great shape and feel secure. I loveeeeee them and as long as they hold up, I'll keep buying them!
+ AGENT NATEUR ACID(WASH) CLEANSER - I've been really enjoying the acid(wash) cleanser from Agent Nateur. I purchased this awhile back and always liked it, however I think I've found a new love for it recently. I've been working on being more consistent with skincare (newwww year, new me!) and love how acid(wash) works. It leaves the skin feeling very clean and refined. It's an exfoliating product and leaves the skin with a bit of a tightening feeling but it isn't harsh or abrasive at all. As someone with very sensitive skin, that's huge!
I also think it just brightens and adds some life back to my face. I love it! After I cleanse, I usually follow up with the holi(trinity) or I'll just moisturize. Highly recommend Agent if you're looking for luxe, high-quality products that have clean ingredients.
+ SUMMARY DEODORANT - Alright we haven't really had the deodorant conversation in awhile. Last year I started a journey of trying to find the perfect non-toxic, aluminum-free deodorant. I'm not sure that the "perfect" one exists, but we're trying. Along the way, I've discovered that me and baking soda formulas don't mix. Since most "clean" deodorants have baking soda, that makes it even harder to find a good one. I finally found the Summary Purple Deodorant which I've been loving so far.
It has clean ingredients, 100% natural fragrance and no aluminum, baking soda, talc, parabens, synthetic colorants or synthetic fragrance. It also smells nice + glides on. So far, it's the best one I've found. I don't know if it's possible to find a natural deodorant that works quite as well as a regular one but I think some of the trade-offs are worth avoiding toxic ingredients.
+ THE BLACKLIST - The bf and I have been watching The Blacklist which is my current obsession. It's a thriller based around ex-government fugitive Raymond Reddington who partners up with the FBI to take down his personal blacklist. It's so good with lots of action + backstory. It's also impossible to not love Red's character-- he's definitely one of a kind. He's sharp, funny, quirky and a force to be reckoned with. If you like crime/action/drama, definitely watch. It's still current but Netflix has the first nine seasons for you to binge watch!
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What are you obsessed with right now? Let me know!
