Happy Thanksgiving, Mes Amies!

Today is black Friday with lots and lots of sales. 

With that in mind, I thought today would be a good day to give you a fair and honest review of The Dyson Air Wrap.

This is a review by someone who A) Purchased this with their own money and B) Is not trying to sell you anything or earn "commissions" from your shopping. 

The flat brush attachment helped me to achieve flat iron like sleekness. 

The round brush attachment is my favorite so far.

The air wrap attachment is really so innovative. It sets your hair so perfectly. ITs unlike any other curling iron in this aspect. Your curls will NOT fall flat.

Also, it gets very warm, but not hot. You can put your hand on it while its at its highest setting. It wont burn you. If you tried that with a regular curling iron, you'd have blisters.

What I do not like is the size of the airwrap barrels. They are small and produce a tight "mom curl".

The largest one is capable of making a great, beachy wave, you just need to know how to manipulate it.

However, if Dyson eventually makes a wider barrel attachment, I will buy it.

All in all, I am loving this airwrap. No buyers remorse.

I'll do another review/ update in a few more weeks.

Have a fabulous Friday !

XO,

SheShe 

Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!

It would be blasphemy if I didn't pop on here to send you Thanksgiving from Plymouth, MA where it all began.

Be safe today, but give and receive as much love as you can.

XO,

SheShe  

Hello, Mes Amies!

How are you today? This post is about the purchases that I bought this month that I'm absolutely loving.

Since I purchased these things, two of them have gone on major sale. While I'm going to go for price adjustments, you can just score the big deal from the go.

Leith Fringe Sweater $59.00              Find it Here  

I know, I know... I said before I was done with straightening my hair. Its a girl's prerogative to change her mind. I like mixing it up.

Living proof is one of my favorite brands. These two products reinforced that for me.  Bouncy, shiny , frizz free hair!!

Ralph Lauren Quilted Jacket  $100.00              Find It Here 

This is now 60% off !! I LOVE this coat. I needed a medium weight jacket for this time of year.

Its odd, growing up September and October were autumn month with autumn weather here where I live. Now, September might as well be August, October feels like September. November used to be a winter month. Now, November is flat out a fall month.

This coat is warm enough for chilly weather, but not too heavy. I'll be wearing this again non stop in the spring.

Sorel Joan of The Artic Shearling Wedge    $250.00 (check for sales )Find them Here 

Did I need these? No. Did I spend two weeks talking myself out of these? Yes. Did I hold my resolve? Nope. Am I glad that I caved? Oh heck YES.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these boots. They are warm and cozy, yet adorable. I can wear them for hours on end comfortably.

Kate Sommerville  Exfoliating Treatment $85.00-$175.00   Find It Here

Whoa. Game changer alert. I bought this just hoping for a new exfoliator. I was blown away by how much it has reduced the size of my pores. After 2 weeks, I saw that it has made those under-eye "resting lines" all buy disappear. I'm "shook". Seriously though, this has earned a permeant spot in my arsenal. 

Okay, that wraps things up for today.

I hope that I can continue to bring these monthly roundup posts  your way. I have touched on this before, I have dramatically cut down on my shopping. I already have FAR too much.

However, as long as I do have purchases worthwhile of sharing with you, I'll continue to do so.  💜

XO,

SheShe

Happy Friday, Mes Amies!

How was this week for you guys?

To me, the holiday season begins tomorrows!

My hubby will be setting up ALL of our outdoor decorations tomorrow. ( We are the house that has cars stopping out front to look at all of the lights.)

Also, we'll be putting up our trees tomorrow.

I know that there are some people who will chime in "But, what about Thanksgiving!?"

To them, I say this. Its quite possible to enjoy Thanksgiving when there is a beautiful Christmas tree glowing from the other room. There is a reason Thanksgiving through  New Years is called "The holiday season."

On Sunday, I'm going to start getting all of the doughs made for my Christmas cookies. I do a batch or two per week starting around now and just put them into my large freezer in the basement. This way, as Christmas draws near, I just need to thaw out the dough and get baking.

What about you? Are you just focused on Thanksgiving this week? Or do you see Christmas/Hanukkah as being right on the horizon as well?

XO,

SheShe

                                   * All images courtesy of Picjumbo free stock photos.*

Happy midweek, Mes Amies.

The holiday season is obviously looking quite different this year. Somethings will remind the same through. One of those things is that typically ,there area lot of photos taken this time of year. Whether it be professional pictures for a family card, or Instagram stories from socially distanced holiday gatherings. You likely will be photographed more this time of year than any other season.

With that said, there are things you can do to make sure you look your absolute best in these photos. That is what we are here to discuss today.

-          Do not wear foundation with an SPF in it.

As responsible adults, we've been trained to wear SPF every day to protect our skin from harmful UV rays and to keep it looking youthful and wrinkle-free. Somewhere along the line, SPF-infused makeup became the norm, which is typically a very good thing. However, this NOT a good thing when it comes to photography.

The ingredients used to protect our skin from the sun, such as the ones in your favorite foundation are very good at reflecting light. In fact, that is their whole purpose. Therefore, when these products are photographed with a camera flash, they reflect the incoming aggressor and unleash a whole lot of trouble. Namely, SPF flashback.  It’s NOT a good look. That is where that washed out white face look comes from.

Keep an SPF free foundation in your arsenal for times like this.

-          Wear false eyelashes

Even if the fake lash thing is so not you, wear them for photos. In pictures, false lashes do not look like false lashes. In most photography, natural eyelashes do not even show up. Putting on a pair of falsies makes your eyes look larger and more open.

-          Wear lipstick, in a berry shade

I’m not a big lipstick person, but I know that it is necessary for pictures.

As for why a berry shade, it is because this color family makes teeth appear whiter.

Obviously, the specific shade which is best for you will depend upon your complexion. However, if you stay in the berry family it will make your teeth appear several shades whiter.

-          Use matte eyeshadows

Shimmer eye shades are lovely. However, they just do not photograph as well as matte shades.

A shadow that only has a slight shimmer on the skin, can and often does look like it’s a full on highlighter once flash photography comes into play.

-          Don’t skimp on blush

I know…I know. This one is tough. Who wants to go off into the world looking like Clowney?

A camera’s flash softens the colors on your skin by about 50%. So, that nice subtle blush application will literally not show in your pictures. You run the risk of looking entirely washed out.  Its okay to slightly heavier with your application this time.

If you have any tips for how you look great in photos, PLEASE share!

XO,

SheShe

Happy Monday, Mes Amies.

I don't know about where you live, but here in Coastal Massachusetts where I am, its now starting to feel and look more like winter than it does fall.

That along with covid still being here has me in lounge wear so much more than ever before.

Lets hunker in for the winter. Lets get some top self cabernet, espresso and 'bad' Hallmark movies. Lets do this.

Here are a few of the things I'm living in and loving.

Lazy Morning Pants $40.00

These lounge pants are the most comfortable ever. I have 4 pairs of these and wouldn't mind having a couple more. The cotton is SO soft.

UGG Karolina Robe $130

We have a three season room. In the winter, I try to utilize it as much as I can in order to have as much unobstructed daylight. Often, I'll put this robe on and go out there to drink my morning coffee.

Butter Socks $9.00

Another thing that I cannot have too many pairs of. Soft as butter, hence the name. So warm perfect for extra cold evenings.

Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardi $130

We've talked about this before. You don't know that you need a cardigan for your pajamas until you have one. Then, you don't know how you ever got by without your pajama cardi.

Open Back Camo Top $33

I'll admit...there have been times that I have gone to bed in this. The morning comes, I thrown on a sports bar and hop right onto our eliptical.  Its cool and comfortable enough for both.

Are you stocking up longue wear or hoping to be back in REAL clothes soon?

Let me know!

XO,

SheShe

Happy Weekend Eve, Mes Amies.

Was this week gentle on you? I sure hope so.

Next week, we'll be 1/2 through November. Wow. 

Around these parts, the leaves have all pretty much come down. We went from looking like fall to it looking like winter. 

When I saw that today's Friday Five was about winter, I thought "If the shoe fits..."

As always, I'd love to see your answers too.

1.     1. What are your feelings about winter?

Oh, I am NOT a fan. Nope, not at all.

2. What is your go-to drink in the winter? (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

 Lattes and coffee. As for alcohol, a really good Cabernet can help warm me up. I like that. 

3. What are your favorite things about the winter?

When its over! Aside from that I love when Christmas lights are up everywhere. I love when we get a random snow day and get to stay in pajamas all day.

4. How do you deal with the wintry blues?

I get as much fresh air and sunlight as possible…the sunlight part is especially hard to do here in the northeast.

5. What are your least favorite things about the winter?

The fear on driving on black ice covered roads, worrying about animals and people who do not have shelter from the elements, how it becomes dark at 4:00 pm, how its dark for nearly 3 hours after I wake up, bone chilling cold, sidewalks that are covered in snow and ice….

Okay, I need to stop. This is going to get me depressed real quick if I don’t stop NOW. Its Friday, its supposed to be fun and happy.

Okay, that's it for today.

XO,

SheShe

Hi there, Mes Amies.

How is this week going? 

Today, I'm here to tell you why you need a Sous Vied. If you are saying "What the heck are you talking about?", no worries.

The name is far more intimidating than the process. A Sous Vied is a device that cooks by a controlled water bath. 

Essentially, you put your item in an air tight bag and then put that bag into a container of water. Nope, Sous Vied cooking is NOT the same as boiling.

What makes  sous vide cooking special is the precise temperature control that is made possible by a specialized sous vide machine. This computer-controlled device warms a water bath to any low temperature you set, and it can keep it there for hours or even days, if necessary or wanted. 

You literally cannot over-cook your foods. With sous vide, there's no guess work. If you put a steak in a bath set at 140°, there's no chance that steak will go past that temperature. The steak is cooked to a perfect medium-rare throughout, and that's thanks to the sous vide's secondary function, water circulation. Constantly moving water ensures that there are no hot or cool spots in your pot. Gone are the nerve wracking nights of cooking costly cuts of meat with fingers crossed and baited breath. 

• A sous vide precision cooking device
• Packaging for your food, like resealable bags or canning jars
• A container to hold the water

Source: William's Sonoma

Recently, my hubby asked for a prime rib. I made it for him with my sous vied.

He said it was the best he'd ever had.

I keep mentioning meat, however that only scratches the surface of what this can do. Desserts, fish, eggs are all made better with this.