Pretty Little Things I'm Excited About Right Now

That first summer I was newly pregnant with baby 3 and ran from one air-conditioned place to another while trying to remain decent in my clothing selections. I also created the “Texas chignon” I called it, which was a little low side bun (that wasn’t so cute with my fine hair). It was less a fashion statement and more a survival mechanism.

I remember doing an Instagram story one morning with my face all bitten up by mosquitos and just laughing. Hi, ya’ll (I still don’t feel comfortable saying this after 7 years here-is it being part Korean)! HA!

I kind of decided that Texas summers meant soggy hair, sweaty natural deodorant life and essentially wearing a bedsheet so that I would be covered but have air flow.

So much has changed over these past seven years! Since I began my health journey last August, I got into the habit of joyfully getting ready every day. That means hair curled, concealer, cheeks, lipstick and brows.

OK WOAH this is botox for your hair. The only thing is-you only need a teeny bit and after a few weeks of trial and error I decided that half a pump is enough for me. When I used more, my hair was so moisturized that it would not hold a curl for more than a day even after hairspray. I like a three day hairstyle.

When I used just half a pump, it makes my curls look softer, and my hair looks more vibrant! WIN!

Specifically, I put the half pump of product in my hair after washing it and before blow drying. I do that at night usually and then the next morning is when I'll curl.

That saves me time. I like to break up my beauty into small bits.

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So now for the dress. Oh my gosh, this thing is so comfortable. I was so cool out and about shopping at Whole Foods and going out to dinner with the family in 101° today!

I bought it a few months ago, and the only size they had left was x small which ended up being way too tight. I saw him back in stock and gave it a go in SMALL this time and so glad I did. I want to wear this every day.

The best part is that it has the pads inside and like a built-in shelf bra so no bra necessary no worries about braw lines.

Next, I got these jelly shoes to wear with jeans and they are such a win! A quick Amazon order too.

OK lip gloss! The lawless one-I got the strawberry milkshake and then for the Callaway I have echo.

I actually layered them on top of lipstick and they are giving summer popsicle lips! So fresh and pretty.

I want to share a really personal side of this whole shopping and being excited about looking my best again. It’s not something I share lightly.