tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753550061205015942024-03-14T02:45:08.971-04:00JennifHsieh | A Personal Style + Life BlogA personal style and life blog brought to you by a twenty-something year old semi-cat lady and her emotions.Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.comBlogger1189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-75316985938000070562018-08-19T11:02:00.003-04:002019-03-08T12:41:51.657-05:00The Summer of Aperol Spritz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The past few weeks of summer have been unbearably hot and humid and I don't think I've seen so much sweat in years - most of it sneakily hiding behind my bangs. I've had bangs for the past ten years but boy is this heat making me rethink them for the first time in a while.<br />
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Aside from my accumulating sweat, the heat has also made it hard to want to spend much time outdoors or leave any sort of air conditioning to see my friends. But let me tell you, really good food and good drink can drag me out for an evening and put up with the weather. A few friends and I ended up spending the evening at <a href="https://www.sohogrand.com/dining/gilligans/">Gilligan's</a> with a couple Aperol Spritz pitchers, good conversation, and menus to fan ourselves with. I've only just discovered this bright orange drink this summer and I've been obsessed with it ever since (and now all my friends have jumped on the bandwagon). Screw the heavy beers and the fifty-ingredient cocktails - I didn't know there could be a more perfect summer drink until now, and I mean that with all my being. <a href="https://www.aperol.com/en-us/aperol-spritz-ritual">Learn more about them here</a> and find out what makes an Aperol Spritz and Aperol Spritz.<br />
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It’s finally Friday and it’s finally going to hit the 70’s this weekend (the temperature, not the decade - although I am channeling those vibes with this lewk). I AM SO EXCITED. So excited in fact that I didn’t have time to shave my legs but who gives a fuck, I’m gonna wear them bare anyway. It’s too beautiful out to care about any of this grooming shit. Amirite, fellow hairy leggers?<br />
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I’m going to be ringing in the weekend tonight by getting a lamb platter from my local halal cart (the best one in the whole damn city - I swear) and catching up on This Is Us and crying on the couch. But then tomorrow I’ll be heading down to South Jersey to visit a friend’s new house and experience even WARMER weather. Hallelujah, Mother Nature has come THROUGH for us east coasters. My mom shorts are coming out of hibernation and I am here for it.<br />
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What are you guys up to this weekend?<br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-50088167297013074112018-04-10T22:11:00.000-04:002019-03-08T12:42:17.810-05:00Swing High, Swing Low<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been living in our current apartment with Jeremy and the kitties for almost three years now and we've really grown to fall in love with our little five block radius. If you walk a block or two up north, you hit the subway station, our local pharmacy, the best halal food in the city, our kick-boxing studio, and our gym. If you walk a few blocks south, you hit an enormous grocery store where we do all of our Sunday meal prep. Then if you walk a block or two east, you hit a little mini-suburb (which is nice when I'm tired of the city), complete with an Applebee's, a Panera, a P.C. Richard & Son, this playground, and ~*~ <i>a movie theater </i>~*~...that accepts Moviepass. </div>
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So naturally, Jeremy and I have been seeing movies right and left recently, which works out nicely with all the killer movies that have been coming out. Earlier this week, I sucked up my fear of horror movies and went to go see <i>A Quiet Place</i>. If you haven't seen it yet, <b>GO SEE IT. </b>Some how, John Krasinski has convinced me that I might just like horror movies, which is baffling considering the emotional and stressful rollercoaster ride he took me on with that storytelling. Anyone else see <i>A Quiet Place</i> yet? </div>
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-89855599367702422282018-04-08T16:19:00.001-04:002019-03-08T12:42:31.170-05:00Bare Thighs and I'm Feelin' Alright (AKA Freezing)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't let my bare thighs fool you; it's still freezing over here in New York City and mid-April is getting closer day-by-day. It's hard to believe the first day of <i>summer</i> is just a little over two months away and spring has yet to make it's oh-so-anticipated appearance. Meanwhile, everyone I know in the Southwest is in the middle of almost three-digit temperatures, which is actually baffling to me. <i>Is there no middle ground anymore?!</i><br />
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On a non-weather-related note, Jeremy and I have gotten into the habit of going to open houses lately, even though we're not seriously looking to buy anytime soon (mainly since demand is so high when it comes to buying in New York City....just as high as the asking prices). Looking at listing after listing, I wondered to myself, will it ever be possible to buy in the city without being filthy stinkin' rich? (Read this in the voice of Carrie Bradshaw.)<br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-75074661447803438162018-04-05T10:49:00.003-04:002018-04-05T10:49:37.843-04:00That's a Load of Bull Shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’m loving the return of the graphic tee these days. I remember back when I used to work at my local dELiA*s (shout out to the alternating caps); they used to have a full on graphic tee wall (where I learned to perfect the skill of folding a t-shirt) and they were all the rage. I would spend my salary buying shirts that had the weirdest things on them: food pyramids, Dr. Suess drawings, and vintage brands. Then came a lull period in the early 2010’s. Well, bless the last two years for ramping them back up again, this time focusing on typography and badass sayings. I’ll take ‘em. <i>I'll take 'em all!</i><br />
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Also, can we talk about that fact that when these photos were taken this morning, it was 32°F, which is unusually low for an April 5th? Don't let my short sleeves fool you - I'm freezing. Mother Nature needs to get her act together because by April 25th, thanks to <i>Miss Congeniality, </i>I expect the weather to be "not too hot, [and] not too cold, [where] all you need is a light jacket."<br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-48237720892031319702018-03-25T19:03:00.000-04:002018-03-25T21:57:49.145-04:00Finding Greener Pastures with Allbirds <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new <a href="https://www.allbirds.com/collections/womens?size=8">Allbirds</a> tree runners arrived on my doorstep earlier this week and the sun shined down from the skies above onto my poor, tired, worn out feet.</h4>
Allbirds is known for creating shoes that are extremely comfortable while maintaining high standards of sustainability. When it came to sustainability, it was pretty easy for me to see.<br />
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Their latest collection is made from ethically sourced FSC-certified Eucalyptus fibers via a 3D-knitting process (here's where your mind is blown). Eucalyptus tree fibers use only 5% of the water and 3x less land, and have an overall environmental impact that is 17x smaller than conventional materials (here's where your mind is blown again).<br />
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But how about comfort? <i>That</i> I would have to put to the test myself. So, Jeremy and I decided to spend our Sunday journeying from Long Island City, to Greenpoint, to Williamsburg, and back...all by foot and ferry. Let me tell you, Allbirds doesn't kid around with comfort; from their wool soles to their lightweight materials, my feet babies were walking in Cloud 9. Screw it, <i>Cloud 10. </i> I could have walked twenty more miles in these two tree runners and still not be sore.<br />
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We spent our entire ferry ride from Long Island City to Greenpoint fighting the strong East River winds (most of the photos were outtakes with my hair straight up in the air). Then once we stepped off the ferry into the graffiti-covered streets of Greenpoint, we found ourselves fighting the wind tunnels that formed down the larger avenues. Finally, we found cover at <a href="http://www.baoburg.com/">Baoburg</a> and stuffed ourselves with the most delicious shrimp dumplings, roti with curry, and pork belly bao buns that left us with a spicy kick to the stomach.<br />
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With full stomachs, Jeremy and I proceeded to stop by <a href="http://www.shopfoxandfawn.com/">Fox & Fawn Vintage</a> for some afternoon browsing before walking through McCarren Park towards North Williamsburg. Williamsburg always tugs at my heartstrings because the amount of dogs populating the streets is through the roof; enough so that I can ignore the hipsters lining the streets and learn to love the neighborhood. We sped walked through women in ironic camouflage jackets and men with silver hair and blue tips, making our way back to the waterfront to catch a final ferry ride back to Long Island City.<br />
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And all this time, my feet were majoring kicking the butts of those Brooklyn streets. Now how will I ever go back to wearing heels? <i>Allbirds, you are here to stay, my friend. </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I bought this dress for an upcoming trip, but I still have a month and a half until I jump on a plane. So here I am, impatiently wearing it and trying to make it work for these winter temps with layers of clothing. Soon enough I can wear it alone in all of its sleeveless glory. <i>SOON</i>. Until then, my “always-growing-but-never-<wbr></wbr>fully-complete” sweater collection will step in and do the trick.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />These days I feel like all I can think about are bachelorette parties, whether it’s in anticipation of my own upcoming trips or the three I’m either planning or helping to plan. If I have to look at another “Same Penis Forever” banner my head is going to explode (just kidding, keep them coming, penis jokes are forever hilarious). It’s the first time in a long time where I’ve had to plan weekends so far in advance - I pretty much have my entire year booked up - and I know more weddings are yet to come in 2019. Now I know why my friends used to complain about wedding season so much in the past. Actually, it’s more like a decade from the looks of it, rather than a single season. Gotta BRACE MYSELF. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m starting to feel super, super antsy this winter, especially since the rest of March is stuck in those 30°F temps. Usually we try to plan a lot of weekend trips but lately, since we’re saving up for the wedding, an epic honeymoon, and other people’s weddings, we’ve been opting to stay at home base in Astoria. But there’s still a little part of me that’s like, fuck finances - let’s jump on a plane! If I indulged that little part of me though every time it made a fuss, I’d be broke in no time, heh.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the meantime, Jeremy and I are trying to catch up on all of our travel guides that we just put off writing for so, so long. I mean, there’s still Portugal and the Azores posts from December 2016 that we need to publish (speaking of, shout out to that one Azores itinerary getting all the love on Pinterest). Then our Japan trip from almost a year ago. And our adventures in Copenhagen and the Faroes last September. Hopefully we’ll take our Netflix down a notch and get back on track while we’re hibernating. Whoops. (c" ತ,_ತ)</span><br />
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I love how graphic tees are making a comeback since it’s been about ten years since they were last “in” in my book (where fashion mainly consisted of what was sold at dELiA*s, where I worked at the time). But now instead of weird obscure illustrations and vintage brands, it’s all about typography and badass phrases, and I’m 100% here for it. <br />
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Jeremy took one look at this shirt, pointed at himself, and went, “That’s us.” I’m taking that as a sign of approval. This weekend the two of us are heading into Jersey to celebrate his mom’s birthday and visit both of his brothers’ new homes. One of them just got two little bb kitties that look similar to Jeff Goldblum (the cat, not the actor) so I’m unofficially dubbing them his cousins. Bubba’s still the weird, old, grumpy uncle of the family who’s got outdated views of politics.<br />
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On Sunday we’ll be topping it off with a trip to Medieval Times for a friend’s birthday. I’ll just ignore the fact that I went just two weeks ago with my friends from work and do it all over again. When it rains [knights], it pours, m’ladies. 🤷🏻♀️<br />
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What are you guys up to this weekend?<br />
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It's been on my mental to-do list to invest in a high-quality, black backpack (something I consider a staple piece) for the past five years and somehow I've never gotten around to it. I've been using the same black, fabric backpack from the sale section of Urban Outfitters for the longest time and it's become a sad, worn out clump of fabric. Don't get me wrong, being someone who hoards everything for the "nostalgic value", I love that little backpack to death. But is it going to last? Absolutely not.<br />
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So when this <a href="http://www.radleylondon.com/handbags/backpacks/">Radley Backpack</a> showed up at my doorstep, my heart skipped a couple of beats and I fell to my knees and praised the backpack gods. Just touching both the smooth and textured leather and seeing the rose gold details...I knew this was a relationship that would last me years and years and years. And surprisingly enough, even though this guy looks so thin, it's able to fit my DSLR without bulging at the front which is so hard to find in a leather backpack. Guys, that's <i>huge</i> for me. <!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><br />
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Radley, I'm pretty sure you and me are going to get along just fine. <span style="font-family: "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", NotoColorEmoji, "Segoe UI Symbol", "Android Emoji", EmojiSymbols, "EmojiOne Mozilla";">🖤</span> Get ready to see this guy all over my Instagram feed in 2018.<br />
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Throughout my life I've been battling the asshole known as hormonal acne (oh hey, oily skin) which has led to my current day battle with its cousin, acne scars. I've tried countless face washes over the years where salicylic acid was my best friend and I've been to the dermatologist for prescription creams. A lot of these would work for short periods of time before my hormones realized what was up and started fighting back. So finally, fifteen years after puberty first started kicking in, I've gotten my skin into a pretty consistent place of being <i>relatively</i> clear for an extended period of time. <i>How you ask?</i><br />
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I know almost everyone and their mothers are slowly jumping on the bandwagon here, but I can't stress enough how much these products have actually changed my skin for the better. Reading through countless articles to learn more about this phenomenon, a few things stuck out to me:<b> (1) </b>Korean skin care philosophy focuses on prevention instead of quick fixes and <b>(2)</b> Korean consumers are willing to spend so much money on skincare products which in turn brings in more $$ for research and development...bringing their innovativeness to the forefront.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>While the typical Korean skincare routine involves ten total steps, I started off small, focusing on my main problem areas:</b></span><br />
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<li><a href="https://botanicfarm.us/product/grain-ferment-cleansing-water/">Grain Ferment Cleansing Water</a> ($15) - I use this to take off my make-up for the day and <i>duuuuude</i> it's incredibly lightweight, not oily at all (which is a problem I've had in the past), and so damn effective. 1-2 pumps of this water on a cotton ball gets my whole face make-up free without having to vigorously rub my face. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.peachandlily.com/products/tea-tree-balancing-foaming-cleanser">Tea Tree Balancing Foaming Cleanser</a> ($22) - Next, I clean my entire face with this cleanser, which is incredible for my oily T-zone. My face feels dry afterwards without being dehydrated and the tea tree helps mildly treat my acne. </li>
<li> <a href="https://www.peachandlily.com/products/snail-recovery-gel-cream">Snail Recovery Gel Cream</a> ($14) - To treat my acne scars and help diminish their appearance over time, I apply a thin layer of Snail Recovery Gel cream (it's not gross - I swear - the snail extract works wonders). </li>
<li><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/y2Pd">Clinique Moisture Surge</a> ($12) - This might be the only product that's <i>not</i> Korean Beauty (although I'll probably swap it out over time), but a tiny bit goes a <i>long</i> way and these help moisturize my dry cheeks. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.peachandlily.com/products/acne-patches">Acne Spot Dots</a> ($5) - For any active breakouts, I'll smack on these acne dots overnight that'll treat and reduce inflammation within hours (and also keep me from picking at those nasty buggers).</li>
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<b>2-month results: </b>I get breakouts less frequently, redness in my t-zone has decreased, and most of my acne scars have faded away. I'm also able to control my oil better throughout the day which in turn helps my foundation stay on my face longer. Korean skincare, I give you <span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "segoe ui symbol" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla"; font-size: 16px;">⭐</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "segoe ui symbol" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla"; font-size: 16px;">⭐</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "segoe ui symbol" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla"; font-size: 16px;">⭐</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "segoe ui symbol" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla"; font-size: 16px;">⭐</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "segoe ui symbol" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla"; font-size: 16px;">⭐</span>. Bless you.</div>
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My go-to retailers are <b><a href="https://botanicfarm.us/about/">Botanic Farm</a></b> and <b>Peach & Lily</b> (<a href="http://fbuy.me/fdZ3U">click here to get $10 your first order</a>), who make it so easy to figure out the right combination of products for your skin type. If you try it, let me know - I'd love to hear about your Korean skincare journey too and exchange tips!Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-26624622264061608282018-02-27T22:33:00.004-05:002018-02-27T22:41:51.095-05:00Dynamic Duo: 6 Years Later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been approximately eight years since <a href="https://thepleblife.com/">Jasmine</a> and I published our first ever <a href="http://www.jennifhsieh.com/search?q=dynamic+duo">Dynamic Duo</a> post and it all started with a little white bow and a giveaway.<br />
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Fast forward to today (past some cringe-worthy outfits) and here we are, still on opposite coasts but rocking completely different styles and living completely different lives. It's been a while since we last did one of these for many reasons (busy schedules, less frequent blog posts, a changing blogger arena), but we're throwing it back and styling up the same item, this time choosing the same <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/zWhl">Kent Cardigan from Madewell</a> (albeit in different colors).<br />
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I'm getting major inspiration from Jasmine and I'm about to wear every single one of my damn graphic tees with this cardigan next. And really, every single item I own in my closet, if we're being honest. This shit is DELIGHTFULLY soft.<br />
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It's still an adjustment for me, a few years later, to remember that I no longer have a home in New Jersey to go back to. So every time I visit my parents' new home in the Californian suburbs, I make the effort to just wander around the town, looking for little areas to photograph like I used to in Jersey. When I went to visit this past January, I managed to come across a little fence literally just off the side of the road along a new development (they're building like <i>crazy</i> over on the West Coast) and <i>screeeeched</i> the car to a stop in order to grab some shots. <i>Worth it.</i></div>
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Our second day in California, my dad planned for us to make a day trip out to Half Moon Bay (apparently it's soon to be taken up by tech bros in the next couple of years). We grabbed some sweet, sweet seafood over at <a href="http://www.samschowderhouse.com/">Sam's Chowder House</a>, with views overlooking the bay, and then walked along the Half Moon Bay Jetty during low tide. Felt like a scene out of a Rom Com wearing my <a href="http://www.tobi.com/product/62673-tobi-two-of-a-kind-midi-dress?color_id=90338" rel="nofollow">black midi dress</a> and this <a href="http://www.tobi.com/product/66260-tobi-in-between-rib-sweater?color_id=95443" rel="nofollow">cozy knit sweater</a> from <a href="http://www.tobi.com/" rel="nofollow">Tobi</a>.<br />
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Gave my <a href="https://shopemancipation.com/products/presence-tee">Presence Tee</a> some love on our third day in California, which started off super slow and involved a lot of detours as we looked for hiking areas nearby that weren't blocked off by construction. Then we just ate a lot of food and lounged around like a bunch of bums. More days need to filled with absolutely nothing.<br />
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The next day we paid a visit to UC Berkeley and wandered around the campus grounds, taking in the incredible architecture and the grounds, which featured big ass plants like the one I'm hiding behind. I affectionately call them dinosaur plants because I'm pretty sure these were around in the prehistoric ages. This look was definitely my favorite of the bunch - do you ever have an outfit that just feels 110% like you? This was one of those outfits.<br />
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On our second to last day, I made Jeremy and my parents grab lunch at In-N-Out burger to confirm that Shake Shack is indeed better (although to be fair, <i>I don't think they should be compared </i> because they are NOT in the same realm). We got some shitty fries covered in crap and deliciously cheap burgers - same as always. Then my dad decided to surprise us and drive us all to <i>The Mystery Spot - insert ooh's and aah's</i> (read more about it and shop the look in <a href="http://www.jennifhsieh.com/2018/01/the-mystery-spot-hiking-trail.html">this post</a>).<br />
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On our final day in California, we made the trek up to San Francisco and spent a day in the city, which was a bit nostalgic because I lived on the outskirts of San Francisco for two years when I was much younger. It's the first time I've been back with my parents since the age of 7. We wandered around Chinatown in search of bubble tea and then made the drive up to the fog-covered Golden Gate Bridge. I'm already itching to go back again next year and these concrete streets of New York City have me dreaming of California vibes and sunshine.</div>
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-2450831190894857902018-02-16T18:57:00.001-05:002018-02-16T18:57:15.382-05:00The Year of the Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm super excited to ring in the Lunar New Year tonight with Jeremy. Since my family is on the west coast (and my extended family even further beyond that), we don't really do anything huge to celebrate. However, I'm going to whip up a hearty bowl of noodles (which represent longevity) and I'm going to try to convince Jeremy to watch Mulan with me for the seventieth time. Oh, and do a load of laundry. Boy, this celebration is going to <i>wipe me the fuck out.</i><br />
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Speaking of Lunar New Year, it's the Year of the Dog (my dad's year) and I'm pretty bitter that there's no year of the cat - considering that I'm now a cat person. There are a ton of stories out there to explain why, but my favorite one is the one that blames the rat. Having ridden the New York City subways for one too many years now, I'm well accustomed to those bastards. Legend has it that Buddha was having a meeting to give all the animals a year in the Chinese zodiac; the rat didn't bother waking up his friend, the cat, and so the cat missed the meeting. This not only explains the lack of cat in the zodiac, but also why cats hat rats, the shadiest of all specimen.<br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-3987879841636720582018-02-12T08:35:00.001-05:002018-02-12T09:51:17.753-05:00Rainy Sundays in Astoria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend was full of rain showers, which made it hard to want to leave the apartment, but I couldn't be too mad about it because it was also warm enough to be bare legged for the first time in months. I'm starting to think our national treasure, Punxsutawney Phil, is just full of shit and there <i>won't </i>be six more weeks of winter. Screw you, you troll of a ground hog. Well, unless Mother Nature has a trick or two up her sleeves and <i>she's</i> the real troll here by trying to get our hopes up and Phil is just trying to warn us. Or maybe, <i>just maybe</i>, I'm overthinking all of this.<br />
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Jeremy and I grabbed our cheap corner store umbrellas and headed up to Ditmars, the more widely known area of Astoria, to stop by an open house for a co-op apartment. I always loved looking at different homes for some reason - a trait I think I got from my dad, as he’s always getting us to go to open houses just for fun. After pretending to be rich enough to buy in the city, we grabbed a quick brunch at Flattopps, the coolest restaurant-dance club I know. I mean come on, there was a live DJ playing sick remixes at 12:30 PM. INTO IT.<br />
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Also, HELLO CIRCLE BAG. It's been a hot second, yeah? As the weather warms up, this circle bag will be starting to make more and more appearances again and take back its reign from the always present <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bed0cyOnXgz/?taken-by=jennifhsieh">red beanie</a> on my Instagram. <i>Prepare yourselves.</i><br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-43751943652827388372018-02-11T10:05:00.000-05:002018-02-11T10:05:08.538-05:00Channeling my Inner Cool Mom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week I tried to channel my "I'm not a regular mom. I'm a cool mom" vibes, ignoring the fact that I don't qualify to be either since I'm not a mom yet...unless my cats count as kids, and I don't want to go down that path (for now). I've got that turtleneck on which shows I'm cozy yet practical and those flare jeans that I kept from my "younger, crazier years" that still fits with the fashion that the kids are into these days.<br />
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Well, at least this is what I hope I'll look like as a mom, as I have a feeling I'm going to be the type that lives in her sweats, forgets to wear a bra, and throws my hair into a top knot. Wait, never mind, that sounds like my Sunday night going out to the movies.<br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-34426265436654155252018-01-30T21:15:00.001-05:002018-02-10T10:20:34.801-05:00The Mystery Spot Hiking Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Adventuring around the suburbs of California means you're going to spend a <i>lot</i> of time in a car, driving along massive highways; but, it also means you're going to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful hiking paths, parks, and attractions.<br />
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While visiting my parents a few weeks ago, my Dad suggested that we visit The Mystery Spot, which is a visual illusion–based tourist attraction near Santa Cruz (I'm part of the small percentage that believes it's not an illusion at all, but aliens). But what I loved more about The Mystery Spot aside from the natural phenomenons, was the little hiking trail hidden behind the parking lot. It wasn't <i>mind-blowing</i> or anything, but there was something so perfectly quaint and peaceful about it, despite being only a couple hundred feet away from the throngs of fellow tourists. Bless you, Mother Nature.<br />
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Also, even more props to Mother Nature for the incredible west coast weather allowing me to bring back sweater weather with this cozy little number. You the real MVP.<br />
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It's been almost three years since my descent into becoming a full fledged cat lady and, as I had only taken care of fish before, there was a <i>huge</i> learning curve for me. For the first few months, I assumed that all cats were low maintenance and that all I had to do was make sure they weren't hungry and that their litter boxes were cleaned. <i>Boy, was I wrong</i>.<br />
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While Jeff Goldblum was a bit easier as a domestic short-haired cat, Bubba had a bit more complications as a senior Himalayan-persian. From breathing difficulties to adult acne to daily brushings to dental surgery, he's definitely been one to keep an eye on. But the one issue that our veterinarian flagged for <i>both</i> cats was watching their weight and making sure they were hydrated, both issues that come with dry food. <b><a href="https://petobesityprevention.org/">59% of cats are overweight</a></b> and 30% are obese; additionally, <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/190481/kidney-disease-a-leading-killer-in-cats">chronic kidney disease</a> is the number one cause of death for cats. As Smalls' nutritionist, Dr. Susan Lauten, says, "it's the food, stupid."<br />
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So...Jeremy and I started to transition the cats to wet food.</h4>
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While we avoided the brands run by larger corporations ("Big Pet Food") that seemed to focus mainly on using the most cost-effective ingredients (i.e. Iams, Purina, Friskies, etc), we still weren't finding a brand where the wet food actually looked like...well...food. Sometimes I would open up a can of wet food and have to keep my gag reflex in check as I slopped it out into Bubba and Jeff's food bowls.<br />
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And so here's where <a href="http://smalls.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1020">Smalls</a> comes into play. The Smalls teams invited me and Jeremy into their Brooklyn kitchen where they cook everything from scratch, with love and human-grade food (seriously, <i>we even got to make our own batch). </i>They're incredibly passionate about their mission and even more transparent about their process. I even text them about my Smalls shipments and get immediate responses, which is mind blowing in the world of customer service waiting times.<br />
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I didn't realize I would get so emotional getting to make our kitties their own food but I just felt so much love watching Bubba and Jeff eating a meal we made with our own hands...which is something so rare when it comes to raising your own pets. We've even customized their own recipes and portions as Jeff is still a young chap and Bubba's in his senior citizen discount years.<br />
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I've already seen Bubba's <b>energy levels increase</b> and Jeff's breath is improving as well.<br />
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If you can't tell by this essay I'm writing, <i>you guys I'm so in love with Smalls.</i> Of all the brands I've worked with over my 8 years of blogging, this is the one I can't stop gushing about. <b><a href="http://smalls.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1020">Get 50% off your first week trial</a></b> and I promise you, feeding your cats will never be the same. They always send over a packet of chicken liver powder to sprinkle on the food (Jeff always tries to break it open and eat it all at once) and bonito flakes (Bubba mews so loudly when he hears the bag open) so your cats are able to gradually get hooked on Smalls.<br />
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Seriously, this is one decision you will <i>not</i> regret and while I'm still on this adventure of learning how to take the best care of Bubba and Jeff, this is the one decision I've made in a long time that I feel so proud of. Feeding them has become a bonding experience and a way of showing them how much I love them and want to smush my face in theirs for as many years as I possibly can.<br />
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<br />Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-53039190716573022152017-10-12T22:24:00.000-04:002018-02-10T10:20:56.246-05:00Traveling with Sudio Sweden<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFBWXBebcWYtZcSYzEFJrYhWmNGmx1-VIePp7lnWU68t0Tt5i2ELms4IyJDoHP2DUed_dC2GTbpfTGU-JhsMq6UEhZoR_9gArvdea6v9MfUUaRufjSeq3CYPcuKGJlctywGbEMvRx_o4b/s1600/B_0R6A7972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFBWXBebcWYtZcSYzEFJrYhWmNGmx1-VIePp7lnWU68t0Tt5i2ELms4IyJDoHP2DUed_dC2GTbpfTGU-JhsMq6UEhZoR_9gArvdea6v9MfUUaRufjSeq3CYPcuKGJlctywGbEMvRx_o4b/s1600/B_0R6A7972.jpg" /></a><br />
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When I was growing up, I made it a habit to listen to music as I went to bed each night. It started with children's songs and eventually I found myself blasting Britney Spear's while singing along to the lyric booklet, lit by the glow of the nightlight. To this day, I can barely do anything without music in the background, whether I'm typing away on my computer at work or falling asleep on the subway ride home. So boy, <i>were wireless headphones mind blowing</i>. </div>
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I partnered with Sudio Sweden to test out their Vasa Blå <a href="http://bit.ly/JennifSudio">wireless headphones</a> for a few months, taking them through all my travels, whether locally or globally. It's a game changer. I use to think wireless headphones were only for runners who didn't want their wires smacking against their faces with each step. But now, suddenly I don't have to untangle wires when I pull them out of my bag or have to worry about pulling them out of my ears when I'm running out of a subway car (or trying to transfer between flights). </div>
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<br />Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-70268164356413869092017-09-25T22:43:00.000-04:002017-10-02T18:04:49.653-04:00Ain't No Denim High (Waisted) Enough<div style="text-align: center;">
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Shop this Look: <a href="https://www.shopcalico.com/products/knot-sisters-it-aint-me-tee">"It Ain't Me" T-Shirt</a>, <a href="https://www.shopcalico.com/products/get-high-skinny-medium-wash">Get High (Medium Wash) Jeans</a>, <a href="https://www.shopcalico.com/products/tippy-sunglasses">Tippy Sunglasses</a><i> (all c/o <a href="https://www.shopcalico.com/">Calico</a>)</i></div>
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A few months ago I tried on one of my old pairs of low-waisted jeans and I spent the entire day pulling them up to avoid showing everyone a glimpse of my butt crack. This is why it's absolutely baffling to me that I ever wore "super low rise" jeans back in high school. I remember when it was lame to wear skinny jeans, let along high-waisted jeans. Combine both of them and you're automatically shunned by your peers (oh, the cruel world of teenagers and puberty).<br />
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But here I am, investing in jeans with waists so high they almost touch the sky. Hell, give me jeans with waists up to my neck; <i>I'll take 'em. </i><br />
<i><br /></i>Incredibly thankful to the Shop Calico team for hooking me up with my new favorite jeans, which is a very difficult feat to achieve (as all those have hunted for the perfect pair of denim know all too well). I just feel <i>so damn good</i> in them, and self-confidence is really all you need. Gonna go strut my stuff all over the city with these bad boys. Swagger on fleek (as the kids these days would say).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jeremy has a love of hiking and a fear of heights. I, on the other hand, am lazy...and also have a fear of heights. However, lately we've been putting in the effort to try to push ourselves more and more, especially when it comes to our travels, so we can experience new adventures (the cliffs when hiking through the Faroes were no joke and there was plenty of vertigo happening). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So when I partnered with Keds to launch their new fall collection, I leaned into their campaign daring us to be adventurous. To make a splash. So we threw our inhibitions out the window (well, more like tucked them into our back pockets), I laced up my <a data-redactor-span="true" href="http://bit.ly/JennifShopScout" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #256bc9; text-decoration: none;">Scout boots</a>, and we made the difficult journey up Breakneck Ridge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And boy, those hiking experts didn't lie when they said it was difficult. At certain times I felt like we were straight up rock climbing rather than hiking as we tried to scale up the mountain. Thankfully the grip on the bottom of these boots kept me on the rocks as I tried to muster any sort of upper body strength to pull myself up. And bless those Ortholite insoles; with a total of 4 hours of steep rocky hills and slippery downhill slopes we were going a bit loopy by the end of the trail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But despite it all, by the time we got down to the village of Cold Spring (scratches and bruises included), we were feeling pretty damn accomplished (and ready for water to be poured on our heads). Here's to pushing ourselves to being a little crazier, for better or for worse. </span></div>
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-45302549087444929922017-07-21T08:23:00.000-04:002017-07-21T08:23:00.728-04:00Peace, Love, and Black & Brown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>H&M</b> Black Turtleneck Sleeveless Top, <b>Target</b> Corduroy Overall Skirt <i>via Poshmark, </i><b>Call It Spring</b> Tan Suede Mules, <b>The Guild L.A. </b>Sunglasses</div>
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Whoever came up with the "Never mix brown and black" rule, back in the day, was a total butthead.<br />
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Now that we got that out of the way, I have a more important update to share. <i>I finally got my own <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWxSfnxnxbH/?taken-by=jennifhsieh">coffee table</a>.</i> Okay, so it's more of a "we" than an "I", but <i>I've</i> been lusting after this coffee table for years now. The last coffee table we had was one of those Ikea carts we found on the side of the street; I made Jeremy help me lug it up the stairs and I shoddily painted it gold since the turquoise color didn't match our decor. So this, this is a <i>big</i> deal for me, especially since it's my first ever investment piece of furniture that I'm going to have to take immensely good care of and make it last for years to come. Coffee table, you and I are going to have a beautiful life together.<br />
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<br />Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-21239452416738780802017-07-11T23:07:00.001-04:002017-07-11T23:07:54.947-04:00To Space Buns and Beyond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Pull & Bear</b> Knit Fringe Dress <i>(<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/cn00">similar</a>)</i>, <b>Zara</b> Red Suede Mules <i>(<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/cn1f">similar</a>, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/cn1l">similar</a>)</i>, <b>Ellen and James</b> Rattan Circle Bag</div>
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I was a bridesmaid (for the first time) for my future brother-in-law's wedding this past weekend and we had the opportunity to pick our own hairstyles for the hair stylist to bring to life. The rest of the girls picked sleek up-dos, cascading waterfalls of curls, or classic styles. Meanwhile, I took this opportunity to get the double buns I've always dreamed of: large, in charge, and in your face.<br />
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They took some getting used to and I felt like they grew 20x larger every single time I looked in the mirror. Walking down the aisle and running around the venue I felt pretty self-conscious with my ridiculous look, which definitely stood out from the rest of the bridesmaids. But then someone gave me a thumbs up and called them "space buns" and suddenly I felt badass as fuck. Space buns for the win. Hipster Princess Leia for the win.<br />
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I felt so badass I slept on my face all night so I could keep them in pristine condition for outfit photos the next morning. <i>Worth it.</i><br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-49090428564284233632017-06-30T15:49:00.003-04:002017-06-30T15:49:51.031-04:00My Overall Obsession<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>H&M</b> Striped T-Shirt, <i>Swapped </i><b>Target</b> Corduroy Skirt Overalls<i>, </i><b>Zara</b> Tan Suede Sandals, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/bJ19">Matte Lip Velour in Heart</a> <b><i>c/o</i> Winky Lux</b></div>
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The first step to solving a problem is to identify its existence. Hi, my name is Jen, and I have just acquired my seventh pair of overalls. Or is that eighth? At this point I'm losing track and I still turn my head when I see another pair of overalls because I just can't get enough. <i>I want all of them and I won't stop until my collection is complete.</i><br />
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I'm like Ariel from the little mermaid but instead of trinkets from the human race I've got overalls hanging up all over the damn place.<br />
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And that's all I have to say about that.<br />
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Jen Hsiehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275355006120501594.post-32292231463851494642017-06-29T22:07:00.002-04:002017-06-29T22:07:20.646-04:00Meow On My Lips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://bit.ly/JennifWinky-Meow">Matte Lip Velour in Meow</a> by Winky Lux, <b>Forever 21</b> Peach Tank, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/bHwR">Wrap-Around Mini-Skirt</a> <i>(<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/bHw6">similar</a>)</i>, Light Pink Suede Mules <i>(<a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/bHxc">similar</a>)</i>, <b>Ellen and James</b> Round Rattan Bag</div>
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The most important beauty advice I got growing up wasn't from the countless Seventeen magazines I hoarded (how many times can you read about a celebrity telling you their perfect skin was from drinking lots of water?) Instead, it was from my mom, telling me to invest in quality products if they were going to touch my sensitive skin on a daily basis. Fast forward years later, one of my biggest monthly splurges is quality skincare and make-up and it's definitely made all the difference. But now I've reached a third stage which is caring about what goes into my make-up, which is where Winky Lux comes into the picture.<br />
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Not only do they have quality products, but their products are cruelty free, paraben free, phthalate free, non-toxic, gluten free, and made within the U.S. Oh, and did I mention they're throwing me back to my high school years with <i>affordable</i> drug store prices? Now picture my mind exploding into a million magical pieces because <i>it is.</i><br />
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Okay so I'm also a little biased because this perfectly creamy and long-lasting matte lip velour of theirs that I'm wearing is also named <i>MEOW.</i> My cat lady self is meowing and smacking my lips all over town with joy. Now excuse me while I try their flower balm which has an actual flower inside and it changes into a shade of pink that matches your skin tone <i>and you guys I'm dead all of this is so exciting.</i><br />
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P.S. Oh, and I also, also, also mention the packaging because I totally judge a book by its cover?<br />
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