Here's the Mail, It Never Fails...

...It makes me want to wag my tail.
When it comes I want to wail....MAIL! 

Tell me in the comments if you know where that's from. =)

If you saw my tweet earlier, you know that I received a package on my doorstep today. With the exception of bills, I love getting things in the mail and become embarrassingly giddy when something is addressed to me.

Here are the goods:

Kelly & Katie Jaylyn Leather Wedge in tan (DSW.com)

I've been searching high and low for some cognac wedges that I actually like. I didn't want to spend more than $50, and I scored these for $40 during a DSW sale. Sometimes I like the gladiator sandal trend. Sometimes I don't. These follow that look in a more understated way. Likely some of the cutest wedges I've ever seen. And pretty comfy too (so far).

Poppie Jones Quilted Mini Crossbody Bag in taupe (DSW.com)

I LOVE this bag. To appease my desire for a Chanel 2.55, I settled on this quilted, chain-handled little number. And when I say "little," I mean it. At 7" x 2" x 7", it's much tinier than I'm used to. For years, I've carried a series of oversized purses -- not quite diaper bag material -- but still heavy enough for my back and shoulders to notice. *Raise your hand if your purse doubles as a trash can!* So I sought a much smaller alternative in the hopes that I would be forced to carry less. Plus, the taupe color allows me to wear it with brown or black (I'm old school and don't like to mix the two). I haven't taken her for a spin yet, but I'll keep you posted on Twitter. =)

Any exciting purchases in your life lately?




I really should brush up on my knowledge of the FTC disclaimer thing, but in the meantime, just know that I've no affiliation with DSW. I just like their stuff. =)

Haul: Forever 21, Lush, Whole Foods

This past weekend led me to a glorious city about two hours away. Glorious because the mall has a Lush and there's a Whole Foods down the street from said mall. Two places I unfortunately do without in my small town. It's probably for the better though...my wallet happens to appreciate the distance, you see. ;) But this weekend, my friend and I set out on a small spree anyway. Here are the goods:

Forever 21

Woven tunic in a rich cream (not available on website yet). I love billowy, romantic blouses like this -- especially since I've been on the hunt for an off-white one for quite a while. The polka dots are silky and in the same color as the rest of the top, which is nice. Sometimes dots on clothing are all too reminiscent of Minnie Mouse. And while I love me some Disney, I'd rather not look like a child. The tassels are a nice touch, but I wish they were a bit shorter. The crochet at the top is actually what discouraged me from getting this blouse at first. I had visions of my grandma's tablecloth. But I'm so glad I tried it on!


Lush

I first heard of Lush after watching a few YouTube videos on the "Mermaid Cocktail," a stunning concoction for your bathtub -- think softening, bubbly turquoise water with golden shimmer swirling throughout. More on that in another post. =) I was in the market to feel a little luxurious so I picked up a new bath bomb. Enter Dragon's Egg:

From the website: "As you bathe in the whirlpool of vibrant, fiery colour and inhale the refreshing sherbet scent of lemon and bergamot, you'll feel like you're up and away on the back of your own dragon...Turn off your cell phone, shut the bathroom door and make sure you`re firmly in the tub before dropping a Dragon`s Egg into your bath-because the spectacular explosion of sights, sounds and scents demand your undivided attention! This mystical bomb fizzes into long sparkly tangerine coloured curls and crackles with more fiery exuberance than a real dragon. Well, if they were real that is."

The best part is that there's a little bit of Sunnyside bubble bar nestled inside the Dragon's Egg -- making the water swirl with that signature golden luster. Here's a video from Lush so you can see it in action. Can't wait to use this! Next thing I got from Lush (thanks Ash!) was an MMM Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt:

If that name doesn't envelop you in fantasies of cotton candy and frosting, I don't know what will. The actual bath melt smells absolutely gorgeous. From the website: "MMM melts into a pink, fluffy waterbed of marshmallow and moisturizing cocoa butter. Each Melting Marshmallow Moment is made with marshmallow herb, which produces a sweet, skin-soothing mucilage and marigold, which is equally calming for your skin. Mixing it with the Bath Bomb mixture means that Melting Marshmallow Moment goes the distance. It fizzes and melts slowly, releasing the softening, soothing cocoa butter and marshmallow into the water..."

Would make the perfect birthday bath, methinks. =)

Whole Foods
My obsession with WF began from afar. I kept seeing the name pop up on various blogs, but didn't have one near me to visit. When I finally set foot in the store last Saturday, I was embarrassingly giddy. Didn't let myself go too crazy, but I did pick up a few things I haven't seen at my local grocery store. Though I didn't photograph everything, here's my checkout list:

• Vega Sport vanilla protein packet
• Nature's Path peanut butter granola
• Siggi's vanilla yogurt (was excited to try this, and then promptly disappointed)
• Larabar: carrot cake
• Emmy's macaroons. Exhibit A:

 ...was going to show you one, but I dun et 'em. They are kind of what I imagine Fitnessista's macaroons to be. The chai spice flavor was spot on, and I wish there were more than three in the package. The trip to WF also subjected me to the best pistachio gelato I've ever had (from the bakery/coffee area) -- super creamy and reassuringly gritty from the pistachios.

Question: Are you a window shopper, or a "gotta have it now" shopper? I was the latter, but am slowly becoming the former (as evidenced by my self-control during this last trip). I think I will always dislike window shopping, but am smart enough not to put myself in tempting situations very often. 

Wow...long post. Be back tomorrow with another (shorter) update on my health/fitness journey! =)